Trade union threatens Renfrewshire Council with legal action over strike row Unite the union is unhappy its members were taken off duties after they voted for industrial action Daily Record · Apr 13, 2022
Renfrew coach company goes to the wall and 25 staff are made redundant Gibson Direct Limited says the failure is due to the effects of the covid pandemic Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022
Lost world of performance uncovered below a children's pets corner Astonishing discovery in a Scottish park leads to town hopes it can become an outstanding bandstand again Daily Record · Apr 6, 2022
Renfrewshire couple win battle to have neighbours' 36ft hedge chopped over 'energy bills soaring' The Scottish Government ruled in favour of the homeowners from Bridge of Weir after they claimed the hedge affected their energy bills and spoiled their enjoyment of their £500,000 family home. Glasgow Live · Apr 6, 2022
Work to remove hundreds of headstones at cemetery slammed as 'disrespectful' Paisley woman Yvonne Goldie has criticised the way the council has carried out the safety works without informing families. Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
Scots couple win fight to have neighbours' 36ft hedge chopped after 'energy bills soar' The Scottish Government ruled in favour of the couple from Bridge of Weir after they claimed the hedge affected their energy bills. Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
Couple who said neighbour's 36ft hedge raised energy bills win fight to have it trimmed Gary and Joanna Short insisted they had been left out of pocket over rising utility costs due to untrimmed foliage belonging to Eliza Wylie, which the Scottish Government now says must be trimmed Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022
Nuisance high school pupils make residents' lives a misery Foxbar residents say Gleniffer High pupils have no respect for the area Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022
Council candidate blasts local authority bosses over "derelict" playpark Labour political hopeful Jamie McGuire said the 'eyesore' Alexandra Park should have been included in the council's refurb scheme. Daily Record · Mar 31, 2022
Labour vet savages the party as he shreds his membership The former MP and current councillor also laments labour for not fighting an SNP he says is responsible for "destruction" of services Daily Record · Mar 30, 2022
Vandals set fire to new extension at Renfrew primary school Police are investigating the small fire which took place at Kirklandneuk Primary last night. Daily Record · Mar 29, 2022
Man declared 'missing' says: "I have been here all along, alive and well." University academic reveals he cannot be found on official records and it's causing an identity crisis Daily Record · Mar 29, 2022
Crash barrier to be installed on Paisley road amid concerns over speeding drivers Renfrewshire Council has agreed to install a crash barrier in Park Road following a number of incidents involving speeding drivers. Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022
Couple caring for three disabled kids haven't had full night's sleep in SIX years Amanda Crawford and Colin Craig from Renfrewshire, Scotland, only average between 20 and 28 hours sleep a week and the mum-of-three says the sleep deprivation has left her "broken, absolutely broken" Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022
Glasgow Live · Mar 28, 2022 Renfrewshire couple caring for their disabled children issue desperate plea for help “We can’t live like this. This isn’t a life. I am broken, absolutely broken. I don’t want to do this any more” - Amanda and Colin say they haven't slept a full night in six years and need the local council to intervene with proper care.
Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022 Desperate Scots couple 'haven't had full night's sleep in six years' while caring for disabled kids Amanda Crawford and her partner Colin Craig told how two of their kids have rare diseases and the third is showing symptoms.
Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022 Food and drink fun is back at top Scots festival Organisers confirm good times are returning with the epicurean feast
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2022 Calls for more energy help for Renfrewshire residents as petrol, gas and electricity prices spike Council candidate wants immediate action as costs rise, saying: "The decision of the UK Government to allow fuel prices to rise by 54 per cent is appalling".
Daily Record · Mar 18, 2022 Tycoon owner of fire-ravaged Scots hospital ordered to make repairs week before mystery blaze London-based petrol station tycoon Chelvatheebam Chelvam has been trying and failing to flog the former Paisley hospital for a profit.
Daily Record · Mar 18, 2022 Owner of former hospital building that went up in flames had just been warned to make vital repairs Anger as suspicious fire started at historic Royal Infirmary as tycoon owner failed to make the building secure
Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022 Blast over pothole 'secrecy' of Renfrewshire Labour councillor questions the reason for not telling anyone how much outstanding road repairs will cost
Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022 New BMX pump track could be on the cards for Renfrewshire The Johnstone project is one of three being considered at a Renfrewshire Council funding meeting next week
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022 Family-of-five unable to wash or clean after being left with no water for two weeks The Scottish family have been forced to visit in-laws to wash themselves for the past two weeks after their water stopped working, leaving them unable to get washed, cook or clean
Glasgow Live · Mar 15, 2022 Paisley family of five left with no water for two weeks and unable to wash or cook Gavin Divers said his family was given no bottled water or alternative accommodation during the water failure. Scottish Water and Renfrewshire Council have both been made aware and confirmed they are investigating the issue.
Daily Record · Mar 14, 2022 Family of five left with no water for two weeks The Paisley family claim they've had no support from Scottish Water or Renfrewshire Council