Impact of third sector and civil society explored by UWS
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is part of a multi-institutional project which aims to better understand the scale, scope and contribution of the third sector in the UK.
Talk on the history of Johnstone to be held in local library
A talk on the history of Johnstone will take place later this month.
Two arrested on possession of knifes and a meat cleaver in Paisley
Police Scotland have arrested two males who were in possession of a number of weapons in Paisley last night.
Michele’s cancer battle ‘epiphany’ as she bags every turbine on giant windfarm
Michele Lennox finally believed she wasn’t going to die of cancer the moment she completed an amazing challenge of visiting every single turbine on the country’s biggest onshore windfarm.
Environmental and health charities are calling on all Scottish retailers to stop selling single-use vapes
Keep Scotland Beautiful, ASH Scotland, Marine Conservation Society and Laura Young are calling on retailers to follow Waitrose’s announcement of the ban of sales of single-use vapes
Grass species offers cancer treatment potential
A drought-resistant perennial grass could help in the fight against cancer, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) research has revealed.
Ouch! Clan ice hockey stars get legs waxed for cancer charity
Three Glasgow Clan ice hockey stars today went to great pains to help a young woman raise money for a cancer charity while she goes through chemotherapy.
Appeal widened to Renfrewshire in search for missing Gourock pensioner
An appeal has been made to help find a missing pensioner who is in poor health.
26,240 families in Scotland saved on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare
More than 26,000 families in Scotland saved on childcare costs in December thanks to Tax-Free Childcare and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging those yet to sign up not…
Barnardo’s proud to support schools recognised for their dedication to emotional wellbeing of children
Three Renfrewshire schools and an Early Learning Centre that are excelling in putting children’s social and emotional learning at the heart of all they do have received global recognition.