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Voluntary redundancies approved as staffing pressures persist in Renfrewshire health services

Paisley-raised author to publish novel set in wartime Glasgow

Paisley makeup artist wins national wedding award for second year running

Drop-off charges at Glasgow Airport set to increase to £7 from tomorrow

Johnstone Burgh and Thorn Athletic discover WoSFL Cup quarter-final fate

Renfrew town centre Italian restaurant put up for sale

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News across Renfrewshire

High school pupils look to the future after Paisley hackathon event

Former footballer Andy McLaren shares remarkable story of addiction and recovery

Greater Renfrewshire

Public pensions agency criticised over delays affecting Renfrewshire pensioners

First-time buyer interest rises at Braehead apartments as rents climb in Renfrewshire

MSP Bibby challenges Swinney over airport rail link as Glasgow Airport drop-off charge rises

Greater Renfrewshire

Consultation on changes to Scotland’s airspace affecting Renfrewshire comes to an end

Sport

Paisley & District Darts League fixtures for Hagg Bar Trophy on Monday

Paisley & District Darts League fixtures for Hagg Bar Trophy on Monday

WoSFL transfers in February so far

WoSFL transfers in February so far

Johnstone Burgh host Largs after both teams away matches fall victim to weather

Scottish Communities Cup

Johnstone Burgh host Largs after both teams away matches fall victim to weather

WOSFL transfer activity – January 2026

WoSFL First Division

WOSFL transfer activity – January 2026

Arthurlie FC confirm Michael McMullin departure

WoSFL Premier Division

Arthurlie FC confirm Michael McMullin departure

Duntocher Blackstars open recruitment drive for players with disabilities

Duntocher Blackstars open recruitment drive for players with disabilities

Community & Schools

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

Support line reminder for Renfrewshire families struggling with winter costs

Cats left out of new pet theft law as charity warns they are forgotten this Christmas

Renfrewshire Foodbank to receive £10,000 council support

Winter Connections programme returns to support communities across Renfrewshire

Scotland’s population hits record high as births fall to lowest level on record

Politics

Scottish Conservatives launch plan to support homeless and unemployed veterans

Greater Renfrewshire

MSP urges expansion of free bus passes to everyone under 30

Renfrewshire Lib Dems call for emergency hospitality VAT cut at Budget

Business

Scottish music charity warns venues could close without action on business rates

Tax changes from April 2026 will affect sole traders and landlords in Renfrewshire

Coach House owner Buzzworks reports growth as Bridge of Weir venue backed for future

Court news

Barber who raped two traumatised women sentenced at High Court

Man who chased Paisley police officer with chainsaw jailed for 10 years

Train thug jailed for 12 years after horror bottle attack on passenger

East Renfrewshire

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