Man caught chatting with 12-year-old decoy
A pervert was caught chatting sexually with a girl he believed was 12-years-old. Mark McDevitt, 42, was instead talking to an adult posing as a child decoy between September and…
Mental health service for young people reaches milestone figure
More than 1,500 children have benefitted from a unique trauma-informed service that has been designed by young people to meet their mental health needs.
New Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance will reach over 3,000 in Renfrewshire
The new Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance will ensure that up to 3,119 people in Renfrewshire will benefit from “an approach rooted in dignity, fairness and respect” with Social Security…
Electrical training officer Frankie says thanks to EIC by completing epic fund-raising cycle from Venice to Milan
A big-hearted Scottish training officer has raised thousands of pounds for the industry charity which helped him face his own mental health issues.
New partnership signed between OneRen and the University of the West of Scotland will improve opportunity
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and OneRen have signed a new strategic partnership which will improve access and opportunity for students and staff across both organisations.
Renfrewshire grassroots football coach celebrates local legend tag from Specsavers after nearly 50 years at Erskine club
A Renfrewshire coach has received the accolade of ‘local legend’ as part of Specsavers’ partnership with the Scottish FA.
MSP praises new funding to help sex assault survivors get the support they need
Tom Arthur, MSP for Renfrewshire South, has welcomed an additional £2 million of Scottish Government funding for Rape Crisis Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid, saying it will ensure that more…
Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub wins prestigious property award
Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub has gained industry recognition after winning ESG Refurbishment of the Year at the Scottish Property Awards.
Linwood childcare centre moves closer to net zero with eco-friendly annexe
A social enterprise offering childcare support for local families in Linwood and Johnstone is one step closer to net zero with the completion of a new eco-friendly annexe, funded in…
MSP launches local engagement sessions
Tom Arthur, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South, recently organised a local engagement session at Morrisons supermarket in Johnstone.