Illegal e-bike and e-scooter offences increase fivefold in Renfrewshire
Offences involving electric bikes and scooters have increased fivefold in Renfrewshire as police step up efforts to tackle their illegal and dangerous use.
Renfrewshire Council agrees new housing policy to support domestic abuse victims
Renfrewshire Council has agreed a new housing policy aimed at improving support for tenants affected by domestic abuse and helping prevent victims from becoming homeless.
Man linked to 29 places of worship housebreakings including 11 in Renfrewshire
A man has been identified by police in connection with 11 housebreakings at places of worship across Renfrewshire.
Photo special: First day excitement as children start school in Renfrewshire
Excited children across Renfrewshire started their school journey on Tuesday 18th August, with more than 1,800 children beginning primary school.
Renfrewshire records 167 sexual crimes as police explain rise in figures
Recorded sexual crimes in Renfrewshire increased by 63.7 per cent during the first three months of the 2026/27 financial year, with Police Scotland saying the rise was almost entirely linked…
Serious violent crime rises by 15 per cent in Renfrewshire as weapons offences fall by nearly 30 per cent
Serious violent crime in Renfrewshire increased by more than 15 per cent during the first three months of the 2026/27 financial year.
Fire service responds to 123 deliberate fires across Renfrewshire
Johnstone South and Elderslie recorded the highest number of deliberate fires in Renfrewshire during the first three months of the 2026/27 financial year.
SLLW Round Up: Largs stay top as Kilwinning climb after Lowland League West midweek action
Three Scottish Lowland League West matches took place on Tuesday night, with Kilwinning Rangers taking maximum points while Largs Thistle, Clydebank and Caledonian Braves had to settle for draws.
Council backs plans for new social rented homes at Gibson Crescent and North Road
The future of plans for around 28 new social rented homes on vacant council-owned land at Gibson Crescent and North Road in Johnstone remains uncertain.
Council moves towards compulsory purchase of remaining Howwood Road shops
Renfrewshire Council is moving towards the compulsory purchase of two privately owned shop units as part of the regeneration of the Howwood Road area in Johnstone.