Cats left out of new pet theft law as charity warns they are forgotten this Christmas
Cats Protection has warned that cats have been “forgotten” this Christmas after new pet theft laws passed by the Scottish Parliament failed to include them.
Crowds gather in Linwood for Christmas lights switch-on celebration
Crowds turned out in Linwood to see the town’s Christmas lights switched on for 2025. The switch-on took place during a special carol concert inside Tweedie Hall, with performances from
Office opens new flagship store at Braehead ahead of Christmas rush
Braehead Shopping Centre has added another major name to its retail line-up with the arrival of popular footwear brand Office.
Scotland’s drugs minister hears first-hand from residents at Erskine rehab
Scotland’s drugs and alcohol policy minister has visited a residential rehabilitation centre in Renfrewshire to hear directly from people in recovery and the staff supporting them.
Renfrewshire communities come together to Reclaim the Night
Hundreds of people of all ages took to the streets of Paisley to call for an end to violence against women and girls.
Renfrewshire veteran urges public to send messages of hope this Christmas
A Renfrewshire veteran is urging people to send a message of hope to former service men and women this Christmas, as new figures show nearly one in three veterans experience
Renfrewshire residents have their say on local priorities
Thousands of Renfrewshire residents have shared their views on living in the area and their priorities for local services.
Linwood schools welcome officers for careers sessions
Police Scotland officers from the Renfrewshire Community Policing Team visited two local secondary schools last week as part of a series of careers events.
Half of unpaid carers cutting back on food and heating as new report warns of deepening crisis
Unpaid carers in Renfrewshire and across Scotland are being pushed into poverty and poor health as almost half say they have cut back on essentials such as food and heating.
Young Carer Grant expanded to support 19-year-olds in Scotland
Young carers across Scotland are set to benefit from expanded financial support as the Young Carer Grant is extended to include eligible young people up to the age of 19.