SEPA investigate illegal dumping of waste in Johnstone
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is launching a fresh appeal for information as part of an ongoing investigation into waste crime in Johnstone.
Teen spat at ticket conductor when told to sit
A teenager spat at a ticket conductor and brandished a bottle after being told to sit down on a train.
Scottish businesses offered support to bridge the growing skills gap
The latest Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) employment trends survey revealed three-quarters of UK business are struck by labour shortages, while an Open University study found 70% of Scottish companies
The countdown to Mòd Phàislig 2023 has begun
Paisley’s celebrations for World Gaelic Week (Seachdain na Gàidhlig) mark the start of the countdown to the town hosting The Royal National Mòd – a decade since it last staged
University gives back by launching ‘invisible coffee’ scheme
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has launched a new scheme to give back to its local communities.
MSP visits RSPB’s Reserve in Lochwinnoch to see improvement works plans
A local MSP has visited RSPB’s Reserve in Lochwinnoch recently to see the improvement works currently being carried out at the site following a funding award of over £182,000 from
Impact of third sector and civil society explored by UWS
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is part of a multi-institutional project which aims to better understand the scale, scope and contribution of the third sector in the UK.
Scotland on Tour returns to Lochwinnoch this March
Scotland on Tour, the exciting initiative to support the recovery of Scotland’s live music industry, returns to Lochwinnoch this March, with performances from the Seonaid Aitken Ensemble at The McKillop
Talk on the history of Johnstone to be held in local library
A talk on the history of Johnstone will take place later this month.
Two arrested on possession of knifes and a meat cleaver in Paisley
Police Scotland have arrested two males who were in possession of a number of weapons in Paisley last night.