Betty McKellar, 96, still writing and performing poetry decades after retirement
A 96-year-old poet affectionately known as the “Bard of Lochwinnoch” is set to celebrate her life in poetry at this weekend’s Paisley Book Festival.
Lochwinnoch teenager jailed over death of Robert McNally
A teenager who stabbed a man to death outside his home in Paisley has been jailed today.
Boat stolen in Lochwinnoch as two youths charged
Two youths have been charged after a boat was stolen and taken onto Castle Semple Loch in Lochwinnoch.
Two Renfrewshire groups to share Scottish Government community funding
Two organisations in Renfrewshire are set to receive Scottish Government support as part of a new round of community funding announced on Thursday 19th March 2026. After checking the full
Paisley woman advances career supporting vulnerable young people through Kibble study programme
A Paisley woman is combining work and study to build her career supporting vulnerable young people through a programme run by the charity Kibble.
Council awards £19,000 to boost visitor facilities at RSPB Lochwinnoch
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve has secured more than £19,000 from Renfrewshire Council to improve facilities for visitors and volunteers.
Forest View Primary School in Lochwinnoch earns national STEM award
A primary school in Lochwinnoch has received national recognition for its work in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Avian flu case confirmed at Castle Semple Loch
A case of H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed in a wild bird at Castle Semple Loch.
Friendly board game nights planned across Renfrewshire throughout 2026
Board game fans across Renfrewshire are being invited to roll the dice in 2026, with a packed calendar of friendly, free-to-attend gaming sessions confirmed in Paisley and Lochwinnoch.
Signal fault at Lochwinnoch causes rail disruption across Renfrewshire and Ayrshire
Rail services across Renfrewshire and Ayrshire were disrupted this morning due to a signalling fault in the Lochwinnoch area.