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Paisley volunteer named Scotland’s Bookbug Hero 2026

East Renfrewshire

Freya and Emily top Renfrewshire baby name charts as Scotland chooses Freya and Noah

Renfrewshire schools and nurseries to close for World Cup bank holiday

Summer airport strikes loom as hundreds of Glasgow Airport workers back industrial action

Houston Music Festival to return this weekend with live music, beer tents and street party atmosphere

Renfrewshire patient among first to benefit from robotic surgery at RAH

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News across Renfrewshire

Renfrew Bridge celebrates first year after 3.5 million crossings

UWS filmmakers shortlisted for three national student television awards

Renfrew launches search for town’s best garden with £200 prize

Johnstone town centre set for £850,000 regeneration boost

Kibble children’s houses achieve national autism accreditation

Two Renfrewshire children’s houses earn top inspection ratings

Sport

WOSFL Premier clubs make limited moves during April window

WoSFL Premier Division

WOSFL Premier clubs make limited moves during April window

Renfrew Ladies crowned champions after Ayr United forfeit

Renfrew Ladies crowned champions after Ayr United forfeit

Renfrew beaten by Largs Thistle after second-half strike

WoSFL Premier Division

Renfrew beaten by Largs Thistle after second-half strike

Burgh beaten at Shotts as hosts fight back to win 3-1

WoSFL Premier Division

Burgh beaten at Shotts as hosts fight back to win 3-1

Birkmyre season ends in high-scoring defeat at Mid Argyll

West Division 2

Birkmyre season ends in high-scoring defeat at Mid Argyll

St Mirren beaten by Livingston as pressure grows in bottom six

St Mirren beaten by Livingston as pressure grows in bottom six

Community & Schools

New project launched to support victims of antisocial behaviour in rented homes

Friday night youth football returns to Johnstone Castle tonight

Renfrewshire Carers Centre celebrates 30 years of supporting unpaid carers

Right Way Credit Union appoints new board director

Children First urges families in poverty in Renfrewshire to contact support line for help

Football Memories tour brings Specsavers-backed session to St Mirren Park

Politics

Tom Arthur appointed Business and Fair Work Minister in Swinney reshuffle

Board approves Renfrewshire Council £20m ASN transport framework after concerns over checks and scores

Andrew Avenue name to remain in Renfrew after residents oppose change

Business

ABM secures new assisted travel contract at Glasgow Airport

Paisley spring families trail underway across town centre

McGill’s Group shortlisted for four awards at Scottish Transport Awards

Court news

Bus driver convicted after taxi driver left clinging to doors in road rage incident

Royal Mail workers accused of stealing £750,000 from parcels

Footballer killer jailed for seven years over fatal one-punch attack

East Renfrewshire

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ABBA tribute night coming to Dalmeny Park House Hotel in Barrhead

Dalmeny Park House Hotel will host an ABBA Tribute Night on Friday, 7th August as part of the summer entertainment programme from RAD Hotel Group.

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