Train thug jailed for 12 years after horror bottle attack on passenger
A thug guilty of trying to kill a train passenger in a horror bottle attack has been jailed for 12 years.
Jim Gillespie steps down as St Mirren vice-chair to take up Rangers CEO role
Jim Gillespie has resigned from his role as vice-chairman of St Mirren FC after accepting a new position as chief executive of Rangers FC.
Ice safety warning issued as freezing conditions continue across Renfrewshire
Residents across Renfrewshire are being urged to take extra care around frozen ponds, lochs and wetlands as freezing temperatures continue.
Yellow warning in place as snow and ice bring travel risk across Renfrewshire
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in force across Renfrewshire, with icy conditions and isolated snowfall expected to cause further disruption overnight on Wednesday into Thursday morning.
Chickenpox vaccine to be rolled out across the NHS
A vaccine that protects against chickenpox is to be rolled out across the NHS for the first time, with children set to receive it as part of their routine jabs.
From courtrooms to community events: Renfrewshire’s most-read stories of 2025
The stories most read on Renfrewshire News in 2025 reflect a year shaped by serious crime, loss of life and major court cases, alongside reporting that focused on everyday life
Police release CCTV images after serious assault in Paisley
Police Scotland have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to help with an investigation into a serious assault in Paisley.
Photos: St Mirren celebrate Premier Sports Cup success with open-top bus parade through Paisley
St Mirren supporters turned out in force on Sunday as the club marked its Premier Sports Cup triumph with an open-top bus parade through the streets of Paisley.
Scottish Conservatives launch plan to support homeless and unemployed veterans
The Scottish Conservatives have launched a new policy paper aimed at tackling homelessness and unemployment among veterans, warning Scotland should feel “shame” that hundreds of former service personnel are without
McGill’s bus fares set to rise across Renfrewshire from January 2026
Bus passengers across Renfrewshire and the west of Scotland are set to pay more for journeys from January, after the area’s main bus operator confirmed a wide-ranging fare increase.