Life expectancy in Scotland increases
Life expectancy in Scotland increased slightly for both males and females according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.
GB Olympian Jemma Reekie hails installation of world-class running track in Renfrewshire
Runners in Renfrewshire are donning their spikes as works to install a new running track at the On-X Sports Centre in Linwood cross the finish line.
Disabled people to be helped into work by dedicated employability adviser
People seeking work who are disabled or have long-term health conditions are to be offered help from a dedicated employability adviser.
Renovated tennis courts are big hit with the public
Renfrewshire residents have been picking up a racket to take advantage of newly renovated tennis courts in the area.
Renfrewshire Council praised for service supporting care-experienced young people
A service for care-experienced young people provided by Renfrewshire Council has been praised for helping to turn lives around.
Renfrewshire employment programme hailed as young people with learning difficulties and autism supported into work
Young people with learning disabilities and autism in Renfrewshire are being supported into the workplace through an inspiring employment programme delivered by Renfrewshire Council and Glasgow Clyde College.
Pregnancy becomes safer in Scotland thanks to Bereaved Parents’ campaign
Action on Pre-eclampsia (APEC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of dedicated funding for pre-eclampsia testing in every Health Board – helping to protect thousands of pregnant mothers and babies…
Latest statistics show drug misuse deaths increase in Scotland
Latest statistics from National Records of Scotland (NRS) for 2023 show that the number of people who died due to drug misuse in Scotland has risen sharply.
Thousands take to the streets for a record-breaking Paisley 10k
More than 4,500 people have taken part in the Paisley 10k and 3k Fun Run, a new record for the popular event.
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).