Illegal electric bike seized in Renfrew and rider charged
A man has been charged with a number of road traffic offences after police stopped an electric motorbike in Renfrew.
Johnstone residents invited to have their say on future of town’s schools
Residents in Johnstone are being encouraged to take part in a major consultation which could shape the future of education in the town for decades to come.
Refugee Festival Scotland opens with message of solidarity and inclusion
Refugee Festival Scotland has officially opened with organisers using the event to promote solidarity, tolerance and understanding in the face of growing anti-refugee rhetoric and anti-immigrant protests.
Provost wishes Scotland good luck ahead of World Cup opener against Haiti
Renfrewshire’s Provost has wished Scotland good luck ahead of the national team’s opening World Cup match against Haiti this weekend.
Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in row over military spending
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned from the UK Government after a dispute with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over defence spending.
Birth rate continues to fall in Scotland as infant mortality rises
Scotland recorded fewer births than expected during the first three months of 2026, while the infant mortality rate reached its highest quarterly level in more than a decade, according to…
UWS joins £1.3m project to tackle artificial pitch recycling challenge
A team of researchers at University of the West of Scotland is helping lead a new £1.3 million project aimed at finding sustainable ways to recycle artificial sports pitches when…
Renfrew Gala Day brings community together for Summer of Sport celebrations
Hundreds of people turned out for Renfrew Gala Day as Robertson Park came alive with sport, music and family entertainment.
Linwood McDonald’s reopens after refurbishment
McDonald’s in Linwood has reopened following a major refurbishment of its restaurant and kitchen.
Renfrewshire firm launches next-generation laboratory gas generator
A Renfrewshire-based technology company has unveiled what it describes as its most advanced laboratory gas generator to date.