Scams warning for 12 million Self Assessment customers
Self Assessment customers are urged to be on the lookout for scam texts, emails and phone calls from fraudsters.
Childline: More than half of all phone sessions focus on children struggling with mental health issues
More than half of all counselling sessions delivered by Childline to children in Scotland last year focused on young people struggling with mental health issues.
Councillors highlight need for Voter ID
Last week’s meeting of the Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board a report provided an update on the electoral registration, noting that the 2023 canvass started on 1st July 2023 and will
Scottish Maritime Museum announces travel subsidy for early years centres and primary schools in Renfrewshire
The Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine has launched a travel subsidy of up to £300 to enable Early Years Centres and Primary Schools in Renfrewshire to visit the award-winning Museum.
Students urged to prioritise health
As the new academic year is due to begin, NHS 24 is championing the health and well-being of students beginning their college and university journeys in Scotland.
Recovery community comes together to celebrate individual and group achievements
Hundreds of people were given the chance to celebrate their recovery from drug and alcohol addiction at a special gathering.
Deaths in Scotland up 7% in second quarter of 2023
The number of deaths registered in Scotland in the second quarter of 2023 was up 7% on the average for this time of year, according to new statistics from National
MSP Tom Arthur welcomes police pay deal
A Renfrewshire MSP has welcomed the news that a pay deal has been agreed for all police officers.
Female suicides increase in Scotland
There were 762 probable suicides in 2022, an increase of 9 from 2021, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland.
NSPCC research reveals offenders are using virtual reality to groom, sexually abuse, and share illegal images of children
The NSPCC have released a new study highlighting how virtual reality is putting children at risk of child sexual abuse and exploitation.