Happy New Year from Renfrewshire News
As the clocks strike midnight and 2026 begins, Renfrewshire News would like to wish all our readers a very happy, healthy and hopeful New Year.
Man charged following series of thefts and attempted thefts in Paisley
A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with two thefts and four attempted thefts committed in Paisley between 26th and 27th December 2025.
Renfrewshire residents recognised in New Year Honours List 2026
Four people from Renfrewshire have been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2026 for their work across education, health, music, fundraising and youth services.
GRID Braehead donates £2,000 to support Quarriers and Rotary Club of Renfrew
GRID Braehead has announced a £2,000 charitable donation to two organisations supporting people and communities across Renfrewshire.
From courtrooms to community events: Renfrewshire’s most-read stories of 2025
The stories most read on Renfrewshire News in 2025 reflect a year shaped by serious crime, loss of life and major court cases, alongside reporting that focused on everyday life
Kibble Safe Centre praised by Care Inspectorate after excellent inspection report
Kibble’s Safe Centre in Paisley has been praised by the Care Inspectorate after receiving high marks for the care and support it provides to young people in crisis.
Loganair launches 17% “Tartan Sale” for 2026 flights
Scottish airline Loganair has launched a new Tartan Sale, offering passengers 17% off flights across its UK network for travel in 2026.
Friendly board game nights planned across Renfrewshire throughout 2026
Board game fans across Renfrewshire are being invited to roll the dice in 2026, with a packed calendar of friendly, free-to-attend gaming sessions confirmed in Paisley and Lochwinnoch.
Paisley Alive 2026 line-up revealed as major festival heads to Barshaw Park
Paisley Alive 2026 has been officially unveiled, with organisers confirming a packed, one-day festival bringing music, fitness, wellness and family entertainment to Barshaw Park next summer.
Pool: Premier pace set by Houston’s B as Championship race stays tight
Houston’s B are setting the early pace in the Paisley Burgh Pool League Premier Division, sitting top of the table after 13 rounds with 22 points. With 11 wins from