Free music programme in Johnstone to help young people write and record their own songs
A brand-new music programme is coming to Johnstone this summer – and it’s completely free for young people aged 11 to 14.
Renfrew welcomes top piping talent
Renfrew’s Robertson Park was a sea of tartan on Saturday as Scotland’s top pipers and drummers descended on the town for the Renfrew Pipe Band Competition.
Mhairi Black quits SNP over party’s stance on trans rights and Palestine
Former SNP MP Mhairi Black has resigned her party membership, citing disagreement over its positions on trans rights and Palestine.
Paisley rapist who attacked woman on first date jailed for nine years
A sex attacker who raped a woman on their first date has been jailed for nine years.
Renfrewshire Lib Dems launch petition for rollout of lung cancer screening programme
Renfrewshire Liberal Democrats have launched a petition calling on the Scottish Government to introduce a full, nationwide lung cancer screening programme. Experts say it could save hundreds of lives every…
Johnstone nursery wins award for woodland learning
West Johnstone Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC) has won a Scottish award for their use of their local woodlands to promote early learning.
Renfrewshire Labour urges extension of Wardens Service hours to tackle evening antisocial behaviour
Renfrewshire Labour’s Councillor Chris Gilmour and MSP Neil Bibby have urged Renfrewshire Council to “get the basics right” and ensure the Wardens Service tackles antisocial behaviour in the evenings.
Breaking ground on Barrhead’s new £18.3m Balgray station
Ground is officially broken on the £18.3m Balgray station, marking the start of construction on a new rail link serving Barrhead and its growing communities.
Paisley rapist was aged just 14 when he first struck is jailed for seven years
A rapist, who was aged just 14 when he first struck, has been jailed for seven years.
Woman in hospital after Lochwinnoch crash
A two-vehicle collision in Lochwinnoch has left one woman in hospital and another facing charges.