Growing numbers aged over 90 in Scotland
Scotland has its highest ever number of people aged 90 years and over according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.
Sean Batty urges Renfrewshire residents to choose local this Christmas
Weather presenter has been promoting his new festive children’s book at events across the region, including Paisley and Brookfield.
MSP lends support to My Name’5 Doddie Foundation for MND research fundraising campaign
Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, has given his support to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’s efforts to raise much-needed funds for research into potential treatments for motor neuron disease
Renfrewshire volunteer recognised with Award for Outstanding Commitment to Cadets
Ten Cadet Force Adult Volunteers from across the Lowlands of Scotland have received a prestigious award from the young people they work with for their contribution to the Cadet Forces.
Still time to see Quarriers Festival of Choirs
If your Christmas spirit needs a boost during a day of intense shopping, take a magical moment to pause and soak in the festive cheer of the Quarriers Festival of
Scotland’s hospices form united voice as immediate funding support needed to fill ‘insurmountable gap’
Renfrewshire charity ACCORD Hospice is one of 14 Scottish hospice charities that say they are in the grip of an “insurmountable funding gap”.
Single mum finds her forever daughter through adoption
Renfrewshire resident Sharon adopted her little girl as a single parent a year ago and said she feels like she’s had Charlotte forever.
Children First uncover staggering 100 referrals a day for child mental health support
In the run up to Christmas, Children First is calling for action to address Scotland’s child mental health crisis after a recent freedom of information (FOI) request revealed a ‘staggering’
NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
The NSPCC is dealing with an increase in contacts to its Helpline from adults with concerns about children who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Most and least used railway stations in Scotland revealed
The Office for Rail and Road has revealed the most and least used railway stations in Scotland, based on the number of entries and exits between April 2023 and March