Scotland’s population growth slows to 2,200
Scotland’s population increased by 2,200 in the year to mid-2025, according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.
Travel advice issued for Renfrewshire families heading to Europe this summer
Renfrewshire families heading abroad this summer are being reminded to prepare for new European Union border checks as schools close for the holidays.
Birth rate continues to fall in Scotland as infant mortality rises
Scotland recorded fewer births than expected during the first three months of 2026, while the infant mortality rate reached its highest quarterly level in more than a decade, according to…
Nearly one in four children living in poverty in parts of Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire councillors have been warned that child poverty remains a major challenge across the area, with nearly one in four children in some communities living in low-income households.
Renfrewshire facing shortage of foster carers for babies, councillors warned
Renfrewshire Council is struggling to find foster care placements for babies, councillors have been warned.
New parents in Renfrewshire urged to claim Child Benefit as soon as possible
New parents in Renfrewshire are being urged to claim Child Benefit as soon as possible after new figures showed many families are missing out on payments during their baby’s first…
Fostering event in Paisley invites people to find out more about supporting young people
People across Paisley and Renfrewshire are being invited to learn more about fostering at a free drop-in event later this month.
Charity shares advice on supporting bereaved mums ahead of Mother’s Day
A baby loss charity is encouraging people across Scotland to support mums who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss as Mother’s Day approaches.
Renfrewshire records 481 births as Scotland sees another quarterly decline
Births in Scotland have fallen again, with new figures showing a 3.8% drop during the third quarter of 2025.
Centenarian numbers in Scotland rise to more than 1,000
The number of people aged 100 and over has risen by four percent in the year to June 2024, according to National Records of Scotland (NRS).