Pubs in Renfrewshire allowed extra opening hours during Scotland’s World Cup matches
Pubs across Renfrewshire will be allowed to stay open later during Scotland’s World Cup matches this summer after extra licensing hours were agreed.
Stellar line-up announced for 2026 Paisley Book Festival
Big names including Christopher Brookmyre, Jenni Fagan, Val McDermid, Nicola Sturgeon, Graeme Armstrong and Sally Magnusson have been confirmed for the 2026 Paisley Book Festival.
New project launched to support victims of antisocial behaviour in rented homes
Victim Support Scotland has launched a new project aimed at helping people affected by antisocial behaviour in privately rented homes.
More than 7 million people started new jobs in 2025, HMRC figures show
More than seven million people started a new job in 2025, according to new figures released by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Rail campaign urges people to start a conversation to help save lives
A campaign encouraging people to start a simple conversation if they see someone in distress on the railway network has launched across Scotland.
Drugs worth more than £180,000 recovered during police operation including Glasgow Airport
Drugs worth more than £180,000 have been recovered as part of a multi-agency operation targeting organised immigration crime across Scotland, including activity at Glasgow Airport in Paisley.
Victim Support Scotland urges action as cyber crime in Scotland rises by 83% in five years
Cyber crime in Scotland has increased by 83% over the past five years, according to new figures highlighted by Victim Support Scotland.
Renfrewshire ranked joint second in Scotland for positive destinations of school leavers
The latest statistics show Renfrewshire’s school leavers as ranked joint second in Scotland for positive destinations out of all 32 council areas.
10,410 children in Renfrewshire receive Scottish Child Payment support
More than 10,000 children in Renfrewshire are currently being supported through the Scottish Child Payment, according to newly published figures.
Easter rail works to affect journeys from Renfrewshire
Passengers travelling from Renfrewshire over Easter and throughout April are being warned about changes to train services due to £7.2 million of engineering works across Scotland’s railway.