Winter deaths fall across Scotland
There was a 10% fall in the number of people who died during winter last year, according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.
School enterprise project gets a boost from Taylor Wimpey’s sustainability efforts
Children from Primary 7 at Dargavel Primary have been busy painting and decorating bird boxes as part of a sustainability challenge set by the local Taylor Wimpey development to encourage…
Communities to have their say on Renfrewshire’s next Local Development Plan
Communities are having their say on Renfrewshire’s future by taking part in early engagement for the next Renfrewshire Local Development Plan.
Fun events for Renfrewshire families to launch new Family Wellbeing Service
A new family support service in Renfrewshire is hosting public events for parents and carers to meet the team.
Pupils embrace different cultures and celebrate diversity
Pupils from St James’ Primary School in Paisley have been learning how to respect and appreciate the diversity different cultures bring to the local community.
Beaverbrooks invests £2m in major refurbishment of Braehead store, increasing two and a half times in size
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has made its largest investment of this year in its Braehead store, which has increased two and a half times in size.
Cllr MacLaren demands “urgent action” over A761 flooding issues
Councillor James MacLaren is demanding “urgent action” is finally taken to tackle drainage and flooding issues on the A761 approaching Bridge of Weir.
Nominations sought for Community Councillors in Bridge of Weir and Renfrew
Local people in Bridge of Weir and Renfrew are being encouraged to become part of their community council as the nomination process gets underway.
Charity calls for parity as UK Government pledges £1bn to English special needs education
A Scottish disability charity has urged Holyrood to match the UK Government’s commitment to invest in special education needs schools and colleges.
Calls for the UK Government to scrap charity lottery sales cap
The Scottish Government is pressing the UK Government to lift the £50 million annual cap on charity lottery sales, which limits the potential of Scotland’s charities to raise much-needed funds…