Renfrewshire marks improvement in children’s numeracy attainment as ranked fourth in Scotland
The latest attainment data shows Renfrewshire schools are ranked fourth out of 32 councils for primary school numeracy levels.
JD Gyms launches £10 January membership offer for their Renfrew gym
JD Gyms has launched a £10 January membership offer at its Renfrew gym as part of a nationwide fitness campaign aimed at helping people ease into healthier routines at the…
CBD found to reduce stress in fish, marking welfare boost for ornamental fish trade
Cannabidiol (CBD) could help reduce the stress experienced by fish being shipped for sale as part of the ornamental fish trade, new research has found.
Train thug jailed for 12 years after horror bottle attack on passenger
A thug guilty of trying to kill a train passenger in a horror bottle attack has been jailed for 12 years.
Support line reminder for Renfrewshire families struggling with winter costs
Families in Renfrewshire who are struggling with rising bills and keeping warm during the current cold spell are being urged to seek support from children’s charity Children First.
Chickenpox vaccine to be rolled out across the NHS
A vaccine that protects against chickenpox is to be rolled out across the NHS for the first time, with children set to receive it as part of their routine jabs.
GRID Braehead donates £2,000 to support Quarriers and Rotary Club of Renfrew
GRID Braehead has announced a £2,000 charitable donation to two organisations supporting people and communities across Renfrewshire.
Cats left out of new pet theft law as charity warns they are forgotten this Christmas
Cats Protection has warned that cats have been “forgotten” this Christmas after new pet theft laws passed by the Scottish Parliament failed to include them.
Scottish Conservatives launch plan to support homeless and unemployed veterans
The Scottish Conservatives have launched a new policy paper aimed at tackling homelessness and unemployment among veterans, warning Scotland should feel “shame” that hundreds of former service personnel are without…
Man who tried to kill police officer with chainsaw has sentencing delayed
A man who tried to kill a police officer after chasing him with a chainsaw has had his sentencing delayed until the New Year.