New powers to increase reuse and recycling rates bill passed
New powers to increase reuse and recycling rates have been approved by the Scottish Government.
Headstone toppling campaign group hand in petition
A group who has been campaigning to stop Renfrewshire Council toppling headstones in local cemeteries has held a protest rally outside Renfrewshire Council HQ.
Johnstone junior footballer admits nightclub assault
A Scots junior footballer has admitted assaulting a man in a nightclub.
Tesco thanks Armed Forces with free breakfasts
Members of the Armed Forces will be able to get a free hot breakfast at the Tesco cafe in Linwood to mark the Armed Forces Day celebration in June.
Pupil voices heard in Renfrewshire Council’s debating chamber
Park Mains High School pupils got a unique experience recently by holding their latest pupil senate in Renfrewshire Council’s council chambers.
Renfrewshire households missing out on vital energy-saving funding
Households in Renfrewshire are missing out on funding for energy saving measures due to a lack of awareness and misconceptions.
Paisley academic named engineering ‘trailblazer’
An internationally-respected academic from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) in Paisley has been named as a winner of the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) awards.
Stop council toppling headstones campaign to hold protest rally
A campaigning group trying to stop Renfrewshire Council toppling headstones in local cemeteries is holding a protest rally outside the council buildings.
Fire service issue update on Linwood Industrial Estate fire
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are urging residents in and around a fire at an electrical and battery recycling treatment facility at Linwood Industrial Estate to remain indoors
Linwood Industrial Estate fire – local residents advised to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed
Police Scotland have advised local residents near to a large fire in Linwood to remain indoors and keep windows and doors closed for the time being.