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’
Renfrewshire residents encouraged to nominate a charity to receive a festive financial boost
Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign.
MP visits residential rehab to hear about life-saving recovery work
The MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North has toured one of Scotland’s leading residential rehab centres for people recovering from drug and alcohol issues.
Lochwinnoch Primary School pupil wins poster competition to highlight Paisley’s Christmas event
Primary four pupil, Jetta Duncan, from Lochwinnoch Primary School has won top prize in a recent poster competition to highlight Paisley’s Christmas.
Unpaid carers in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire urged to check eligibility for financial support
MSP Tom Arthur has urged unpaid carers in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire to check their eligibility for financial support from Social Security Scotland.
Renfrewshire Labour politician urges sustained support for complex needs college
A Labour MP is urging the Scottish Government to secure long-term funding for Scotland’s only dedicated further education institution for young people with complex needs.
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.
Thornliebank driver killed couple on holiday
A speeding driver who killed a couple on holiday in a horror head-on smash is behind bars.
Food donation bags boost Tesco Winter Food Collection as charities prepare for tough winter
Tesco customers can make a huge difference to the lives of people in Renfrewshire facing hunger and hardship by donating long-life items this week.