The Latest Breaking News from Renfrewshire

Addiction charity fears more could die as concerns over killer pills grow

Charities and politicians are calling for action following the news of nine tragic drug deaths in Renfrewshire.

Daily Record · Feb 11, 2022

Deaths could be linked to rat poison and concrete in illegal street valium

The Renfrewshire deaths have sparked an urgent warning from local charity Street Connect amid fears that more people could die if action isn't taken. Police enquiries into the deaths are ongoing.

Glasgow Live · Feb 11, 2022

Tributes paid to Renfrewshire dead as fears rise over dangerous street Valium

A community is grieving as four people die within just weeks of each other in Paisley

Daily Record · Feb 11, 2022

Two weather warnings issued for Renfrewshire

The Met Office has warned of snowy and windy conditions starting this afternoon

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022

Protestors to hold demonstration outside Renfrewshire Council HQ against contentious 179-home development

Campaign group Save Paisley's Green Space has invited objectors to the UWS Thornly Park campus blueprint to stand outside Renfrewshire House and make their views known

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2022

Couple claim 11-year dispute over neighbour's 36ft hedge has sent energy bill soaring

Gary and Joanna Short from Renfrewshire say they have been left frustrated over utility costs and lack of sunlight caused by their neighbour's trees

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022

Maths teacher at centre of pupil sex claim 'wants to be better man' as details of first kiss emerge

Former colleague and mentor told a hearing of the General Teaching Council for Scotland that Ross Spittal from Renfrewshire is is "an exceptional teacher" and should be given a second chance.

Glasgow Live · Feb 8, 2022

Young Renfrewshire women wanted to take part in innovative project to change the community

The Young Women Lead project is looking for 30 people from across the local authority to take part in the six-month programme to tackle issues related to women and non-binary people in the area.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2022

Pair hunted after posing as police officers to steal £25,000

The incident occurred in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, on Friday.

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2022

Renfrewshire weather update as yellow snow warning issued for weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow in the north of Scotland - running from 5pm today until 3pm on Sunday.

Daily Record · Feb 5, 2022