The Latest Breaking News from Paisley

Thug carried out horror murder bid on his dad in busy Paisley street

Stewart McMeekin stabbed his father repeatedly with two knives as people desperately tried to stop the violent attack, writes Grant McCabe.

Daily Record · Jan 31, 2023

Paisley musician aims to count in next generation of town's music makers at new school

Jay Fitzpatrick has been in the Paisley music scene since he was a boy.

Daily Record · Jan 31, 2023

Paisley builder stabbed multiple times in horrific murder bid by his own son on busy street

Glasgow High Court heard today that council worker Stewart McMeekin jumped out of his van and attacked his father with two blades as he worked with apprentices in the town's Broomlands Street.

Glasgow Live · Jan 30, 2023

Killer jailed for life for murdering Paisley dad with broken plate

Andrew McLeod left John Dalziel lying in a pool of blood after slashing his throat in the motiveless attack.

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

Tributes to 'caring and loving' Paisley plumber who died four months after cancer diagnosis

Stephen McAuley was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2020 but sadly lost his fight four months later and died at his Paisley home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Glasgow Live · Jan 27, 2023

Convicted killer who slashed Paisley dad with broken plate jailed for life over 'spontaneous' murder

Andrew McLeod will serve a minimum of 20 years after being found guilty of the motiveless murder of John Dalziel who he battered before slashing his throat with a broken plate.

Glasgow Live · Jan 26, 2023

Lifeline for Paisley's Kelvin House as demolition plans branded 'not good enough'

Renfrewshire Council wanted to flatten the C-listed building – arguing it would not be “economically viable” to keep it.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023

Paisley man pays price for taking knife to buy beer after it wouldn't hold door open

Paisley Sheriff Court was furnished with the details of the events of January 12, 2020 in Causeyside Street.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023

Award-winning Paisley filmmaker plans to take on James Bond franchise

The project took almost a decade to complete but, now that it's out there, there are hopes it will be a springboard to further productions.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023

Retired Paisley headteacher cancer free for first time in years after taking part in clinical trial

Chemotherapy failed to halt the spread of Jim McCallum's Non-Hodgkin lymphoma but after joining the trial at Glasgow Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre he's now free of the disease.

Glasgow Live · Jan 26, 2023