Rolls-Royce manufacturing leader Neil Mantle appointed to NMIS board The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), based at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire, has appointed Rolls-Royce executive Neil Mantle to its board.

Public asked for views on making Renfrewshire a fairer place for all Renfrewshire Council is asking local people to have their say on plans to tackle discrimination and promote equality.

Colleges feeling impact of funding cuts Scotland’s colleges face major changes in how they operate as funding pressures continue to mount.

Pumpkin Town set to bring Halloween fun to XSite Braehead XSite Braehead will host a new Halloween event this October as Pumpkin Town arrives in partnership with Funfair Scotland.

Decorated RAF veteran takes up new role with Erskine Erskine, Scotland’s leading veterans charity, has appointed decorated RAF veteran Roy Geddes MC as Regional Manager for its Veterans Activity Centres across the country.

Braehead to welcome global leisure attraction SuperPark A new global indoor leisure attraction is set to make its UK debut in Renfrewshire.

Erskine primary school celebrates top marks from inspection Pupils and staff at Rashielea Primary School are proud of their school’s positive inspection report from Education Scotland.

Winter Connections community programme grant funding reopens Community groups and voluntary organisations are being encouraged to apply for grant funding from Renfrewshire Council to enable them to put on activities for local people between October and March next year.

Creative networking event takes place in Paisley tomorrow Paisley will host a special evening for local creatives tomorrow, offering the chance to learn, share and connect.

Braehead hosts free autumn fashion weekend with prizes and giveaways

Consultation begins on future of historic Paisley Grammar building Plans for the former Paisley Grammar School building on Glasgow Road went on display on Thursday at the first public consultation event.

Full Scottish Cup Round 2 Draw – Burgh to play Camelon in Falkirk The draw for the second round of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup has been completed, with ties set to be played over the weekend of Saturday, 25th October 2025.

Local Lib Dems call for banking hubs after Erskine closure announcement Renfrewshire Liberal Democrats are urging banks and regulators to invest in new banking hubs after the Bank of Scotland confirmed plans to close its Erskine branch in January.

Local politicians unite in criticism of Erskine Bank of Scotland closure The planned closure of the Bank of Scotland branch in Erskine has sparked strong criticism from local politicians, who say the decision will hit residents and businesses hard.

Urgent action on cancer could save more than 10,000 lives in Scotland Around 10,100 lives could be saved over the next 15 years if the next Scottish Government takes urgent action, according to new analysis from Cancer Research UK. Ahead of next year’s Scottish Parliament election, the charity has…

Paisley shortlisted for Scotland’s Town of the Year 2025 Paisley has been shortlisted for the prestigious Scotland Loves Local Town of the Year Award, recognising the town’s ambitious regeneration and community-led transformation.

Renfrewshire youngsters are invited to join a free public speaking webinar on 27 Sept, with the chance to qualify for a live Glasgow competition.

Bank of Scotland confirms Erskine branch set to close The Bank of Scotland has announced that its branch in Erskine is to close, dealing another blow to local customers who rely on face-to-face banking.

Man stored gun to cancel £5k debt A man who agreed to store a gun to cancel out a £5,000 debt has been jailed for five years.

Rededication service to honour WWII US airman near Howwood

New community space opens at the heart of Ferguslie Park A vibrant new activity and community space has officially opened within Ferguslie Park in Renfrewshire, transforming a long-term vacant area into a welcoming hub for local people.

Brave dad urges others to act after wife spotted his cancer symptoms A courageous dad of two has thanked his wife for helping to save his life.

Linwood Farm launches unlimited carvery offer for £9.99 Linwood Farm restaurant is serving up a feast this autumn with a brand-new unlimited carvery deal.

Paisley & District Darts League Cup gets off to thrilling start

Paisley set to host first-ever Legal Walk tomorrow in support of access to justice Paisley will host its first-ever Legal Walk tomorrow evening, with the event raising funds to provide vital legal advice for those who need it most.

Birkmyre led 24–22 after 55 minutes in their National Shield clash with Dalziel, but three late tries saw the higher-league side win 39–24 at Dalziel Park.

Birkmyre picked up a losing bonus point on Saturday in defeat away to Cambuslang.

Iain Greig has been jailed for 11 years after a brutal street attack that left his victim scarred for life.

Two men have been jailed for life for murdering Alastair Campbell in Renfrew. As they were led to the cells, James Cook stuck his middle finger up at Alastair’s grieving family.

Parents and carers encouraged to give views on childcare and nursery Renfrewshire parents and carers with children aged up to 14 are being asked to give feedback on their future childcare and nursery needs.

Renfrewshire poised to benefit from £160million Investment Zone Renfrewshire’s advanced manufacturing innovation district and Glasgow Airport could benefit from around £25million in investment from the Glasgow City Region Investment Zone (IZ) should proposals for new tax and non-domestic rates…

Parents and carers encouraged to give views on childcare and nursery Renfrewshire parents and carers with children aged up to 14 are being asked to give feedback on their future childcare and nursery needs.

The Bungalow is a musical home-from-home for rocker Davey

Former prison governor to share life behind bars at Paisley talk

Johnstone man caught trafficking drugs after food firm went bust A man got involved in class A drug trafficking after his food business went bust.

Renfrewshire Council named UK Council of the Year for service delivery Renfrewshire Council has been named Overall Council of the Year 2025 for Service Delivery at a prestigious UK-wide awards ceremony.

Annual recruitment event returns to Braehead Shopping Centre Braehead Shopping Centre will be hosting its annual recruitment event later this month, with leading retailers on the lookout for new staff.

Howwood Primary pupils crowned West of Scotland’s young engineers wo pupils from Howwood Primary claimed first place in a prestigious engineering competition.

A red car and McGill’s bus crashed in Elderslie around 1.55pm, leaving several injured. Emergency services remain on scene. Main Road is closed in both directions - drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Creative networking event coming to Paisley this October Paisley will host a special evening for local creatives next month, giving artists the chance to learn, share and connect.

Craigielea Care Home residents celebrate French exam success Craigielea Care Home in Renfrewshire is celebrating a remarkable achievement after four residents successfully earned their SQA National 2 qualification in French.

Local firms invited to supplier event as work on AMIDS set to begin Local businesses are being encouraged to head along to a Meet the Buyer event in Renfrew later this month as work gets underway on one of Renfrewshire’s biggest infrastructure projects.

East Renfrewshire site manager wins top UK award A Taylor Wimpey site manager working in East Renfrewshire has been named among the best in the UK.

Paisley to host first-ever Legal Walk in support of access to justice Paisley will host its first-ever Legal Walk this month, with the event raising funds to provide vital legal advice for those who need it most.

Scottish Lib Dems select former healthcare advocate for West Scotland list

Bullet Express appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Scottish Friendly colleagues volunteer at Action for Children’s Short Breaks service for the second year running A team of 16 colleagues from Scottish Friendly spent two days volunteering at Action for Children’s Renfrewshire Short Breaks service in Kilbarchan.

PACE brings Snow White to the stage at Paisley Arts Centre Paisley’s traditional festive pantomime returns this winter with a brand-new production of Snow White at the recently refurbished Paisley Arts Centre.

Thousands expected as Paisley Halloween Festival brings parade and performances back to town Paisley Halloween Festival will return to town next month to celebrate the spooky season with a packed programme of frightful fun for all the family.

Leadership change at Powerleague, operator of Paisley’s Anchor Grounds venue Powerleague, a leading small-sided football provider with a branch at Anchor Grounds on Blackhall Street, Paisley, has announced a change at the top.