Paisley man tried to slice friend’s ear off during murder bid
A man who tried to cut his friend’s ear off during a horror murder bid has been jailed for eight years.
Greens lodge proposals to ban Lords from serving in Scottish Parliament
Members of the House of Lords would be disqualified from serving in the Scottish Parliament under proposals lodged today by Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer.
New project targets breakthroughs in immune-health therapies
An ambitious new project hopes to transform drug development – helping scientists to develop safer and more effective therapies for diseases that impact immune health.
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.
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.
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…
New Digizone hubs providing digital skills support open across Renfrewshire
Hubs providing digital skills support and access to the internet and digital devices have opened across Renfrewshire.
Schools money advice services provide easy way for families to get advice
Renfrewshire families are being encouraged to use local advice services provided in local schools.