Increase in deaths by suicide in Scotland
There were 792 probable suicide deaths in 2023, an increase of 30 on the previous year, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
Health Secretary visits ACCORD Hospice as Renfrewshire charity highlights vital government support
Renfrewshire charity ACCORD Hospice welcomed Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray to its Paisley facilities.
Over 200 people turn out in Paisley to show support for asylum seekers living in local hotel
More than two hundred anti-racism campaigners and supporters met outside a Paisley hotel to show their support to the asylum seekers inside.
Book Lovers Day 2024: VisitScotland reveals the most written about locations in Scotland
To celebrate Book Lovers Day today, VisitScotland has named the 10 most written about locations in Scotland, with the Highlands crowned the most featured literary hotspot.
Tackling workplace dementia the focus of UWS-led £1.2 million project
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) researchers have secured a grant of £1.2 million to lead a national project tackling dementia in the workplace.
‘Slow progress’: Fuel poverty scheme helps just 1.5% of households in Renfrewshire
The Scottish Government’s national fuel poverty scheme, Warmer Homes Scotland, has helped only 1.5% of households in Renfrewshire since its launch in 2015.
Tesco says thank you after reaching 220 million meals milestone
People in Renfrewshire who have helped to alleviate poverty and reduce food waste have been thanked by Tesco as part of special landmark celebrations.
Celebrity judge in tears as local care hero makes grand final of talent show
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley was overcome with emotion during the Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) semi-final when local care hero, Gordon Robertson from Visiting Angels Renfrewshire, performed a…
Extra support funding in place for parents with children in care
Parents who have had a child taken into care will receive support from community services through £900,000 of Scottish Government funding this year.
Entries open for prestigious 2024 Royal National Mòd senior piping competitions
Entries for the Royal National Mòd senior piping competitions are now open as a huge month of piping gets underway, with keen pipers urged to enter soon to ensure their…