Wed. Oct 28th, 2026

Renfrew Bridge to close for months after storm damage

Renfrew Bridge is to close to the public from 8pm tonight, Wednesday 28th October, after Storm Boelo caused extensive water damage to its electrical systems.

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Renfrewshire players, coaches and teams shortlisted for Scottish Women’s Football Awards

Free Halloween event to be held at Robertson Park

Johnstone Burgh to field two teams for cup matches on same day

Scottish Greens propose railcard for 31 to 49-year-olds funded by frequent flyer levy

Paisley event professional launches technology company CrowdKind

Renfrew handed home Scottish Cup tie as Johnstone Burgh could face Dumbarton

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Thorn Athletic appoint Charlie Owens as community co-ordinator

Man and woman charged in connection with Paisley assault

Nando’s plans dedicated Deliveroo collection hatch at Phoenix Retail Park

Celtic legends meet and greet to take place in Renfrew

Dobbies’ Braehead Little Seedlings Club to explore leaves at free November workshop

Flooding and fallen trees cause disruption across Renfrewshire

Sport

Thorn Athletic appoint Charlie Owens as community co-ordinator

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Thorn Athletic appoint Charlie Owens as community co-ordinator

St Mirren end five-game losing run with 2-1 win over Dundee

St Mirren end five-game losing run with 2-1 win over Dundee

Birkmyre suffer narrow defeat away to Lomond Helensburgh

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Birkmyre suffer narrow defeat away to Lomond Helensburgh

Paisley Pirates hit ten against North Ayrshire Wild on return to Braehead Arena

Paisley Pirates hit ten against North Ayrshire Wild on return to Braehead Arena

Renfrew knock League Two Stirling Albion out of Scottish Cup with 2-1 victory

Renfrew knock League Two Stirling Albion out of Scottish Cup with 2-1 victory

Renfrew handed home Scottish Cup tie as Johnstone Burgh could face Dumbarton

Renfrew handed home Scottish Cup tie as Johnstone Burgh could face Dumbarton

Community & Schools

Nominations open for Renfrewshire’s Provost’s Community Awards as they mark 30th anniversary

Renfrewshire road casualties halve but figures rise among children

Violent crime rises in Renfrewshire as police report more violence in homes

Housebreaking rises by almost a third in Renfrewshire

Police record 16 suspected drug-related deaths in Renfrewshire

Recorded sexual crimes rise by 37% in Renfrewshire

Politics

West Scotland MSP Cara McKee to return to Scottish Parliament after brain surgery

Council to approach Glasgow Airport owners over possible name change

Renfrewshire Council backs call to abolish House of Lords

Business

Government announces apprenticeship and training plans for young people

Bishopton man launches what is believed to be Scotland’s first non-profit travel agency

Renfrew print apprentice Luke Ashwood wins industry award

Court news

Suspect accused of robbing 68-year-old man in Renfrew

Three gang members jailed for armed raid on wrong house

Former Partick Thistle youth goalkeeper granted bail on culpable homicide charge

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Free Halloween event to be held at Robertson Park

Renfrew Community Council is hosting a free Halloween event for families at Robertson Park on Saturday.

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