University of the West of Scotland appoints new Chair of Court
Kate Allum has been elected as the new Chair of Court at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
IKEA staff hands-on help for children’s charity
It’s just over six months into a three year national partnership with children’s charity Barnardo’s Scotland, and Ikea Glasgow staff are putting their back, hands, feet and creative powers into…
Worldwide coalition warn Facebook encryption will give offenders a place to hide on their sites
An unprecedented coalition of child protection organisations has told Mark Zuckerberg not to ‘blindfold’ himself to child sex abuse on Facebook’s platforms.
Biggest ever Graduate Apprenticeship offering from UWS
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is set to provide 130 Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) opportunities in 2020 as part of its partnership with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) –…
ACCORD Hospice appoints new CEO Jacki Smart
Renfrewshire charity ACCORD Hospice has appointed a new CEO.
Houston ‘Helicopter Park’ plans propelled by CALA donation
CALA Homes (West) has teamed up with Houston Play Park Improvement Group to help plans for a ‘Helicopter Park’ take off in the village.
Councillor welcomes new Police Scotland call system
A Renfrewshire councillor has welcomed the introduction of a new Police Scotland call system.
Renfrewshire MSP Derek Mackay quits ministerial post over messages to teen boy
The MSP for Renfrewshire North and West, Derek Mackay has resigned his ministerial post with immediate effect this morning following allegations he sent inappropriate texts to a 16-year-old boy.
Six sailors to Walk West Highland Way in six days for Erskine Veterans
Six serving sailors were so inspired by a visit to The Erskine Home in December they are walking the West Highland Way to support the Veterans’ charity.
Artists commissioned for Glen Cinema disaster anniversary memorial
Two artists have been commissioned to create a public artwork to remember the victims and survivors of Paisley’s Glen Cinema disaster of 1929.