Paisley man jailed for 20 months after assault on bus passenger and driver
A 40-year-old man has been jailed for 20 months after attacking a woman on a bus in Glasgow and attempting to rob a driver.
Council commits to continued cost-of-living support for families
Supporting people through the sustained higher cost of living remains a top priority for Renfrewshire Council, according to a new report.
Paisley high school celebrates top marks from inspection
Castlehead High School in Paisley has received a positive inspection report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMI).
Children First urges families in poverty in Renfrewshire to contact support line for help
Children First is urging families in Renfrewshire who are struggling with money to contact its national support line this winter.
Long-term transformation plan approved to reshape health and social care in Renfrewshire
A new long-term programme aimed at reshaping how health and social care services are delivered in Renfrewshire has been approved by board members.
New carers strategy to be consulted on as thousands remain ‘hidden carers’ in Renfrewshire
A refreshed carers strategy is set to go out to public consultation after health and social care leaders warned that thousands of unpaid carers in Renfrewshire remain unidentified.
High school pupils look to the future after Paisley hackathon event
High school pupils from across Renfrewshire and Glasgow were introduced to university life, teamwork and problem-solving during a ‘hackathon’ event hosted by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
Former footballer Andy McLaren shares remarkable story of addiction and recovery
Former professional footballer Andy McLaren has spoken candidly about his battles with drink and drugs, and the remarkable comeback that ultimately led to him pulling on a Scotland shirt.
Care packages protected despite pressure to make savings, health board told
Health and social care bosses in Renfrewshire have admitted they cannot deliver millions of pounds in planned savings because people still need the care they receive.
Voluntary redundancies approved as staffing pressures persist in Renfrewshire health services
Voluntary redundancies have been approved within Renfrewshire’s health and social care services despite ongoing concerns about staffing pressures and recruitment difficulties.