Local Renfrewshire News

Keep up to date with what's going on in Renfrewshire with our local news updates.

Happy 80th Birthday, Beano

Long-standing comic Beano turned 80 this year and continues to break the record for longest-running comic published weekly with every issue.

Last Updated: 10th October 2018

Paisley to host scooter spectacular when ModStuff rides out again

Paisley town centre will once again be at the centre of a scooter spectacular when the ever-popular ModStuff event returns to the annual Spree festival.

Last Updated: 10th October 2018

Spree festival fun set to go Renfrewshire wide

Paisley's Spree festival is hitting the road – with the Spree for All fringe festival taking some of the area’s finest musical talent to all corners of Renfrewshire!

Last Updated: 9th October 2018

Indepen Dance is back out on the road with the award winning show, Four Go Wild in Wellies

Glasgow's leading inclusive dance organisation, return home to start its Autumn tour of Four Go Wild in Wellies on Thursday 18th October!

Last Updated: 9th October 2018

Get involved with Fun Palaces Scotland this weekend 6th and 7th October

Come join our free Fun Palaces all across Scotland celebrating culture in the community this weekend!

Last Updated: 5th October 2018

Renfrewshire Winter events programme set to go off with a bang with Fireworks extravaganza

Renfrewshire is gearing up for a spectacular winter events season with lots of free fun for all the family!

Last Updated: 5th October 2018

Celebrate World Porridge Day on October 10th!

Mary’s Meals is inviting people to celebrate World Porridge Day on Wednesday, 10 October, by supporting its Porridge Smiles campaign!

Last Updated: 4th October 2018

Things that go Zip in the Night

Go Ape Aberfoyle is inviting adventurers to experience the forest after hours and take on the challenge of one of Britain’s longest zipwires with just the moon for light.

Last Updated: 4th October 2018

Name Our Gritters Competition

As Renfrewshire's gritters start their engines ahead of the winter period, they’re set for brand-new names as part of the annual #RenReady campaign!

Last Updated: 3rd October 2018

Hundreds team up to make it a Spotless September in Renfrewshire

Volunteers from across Renfrewshire hailed the Spotless September Challenge a success as they took to the streets to make a difference to the cleanliness of their local area.

Last Updated: 3rd October 2018

Bewitching Paisley

‘Totally wicked’ – that is the verdict from eight-year old Lily Blake on Paisley’s forthcoming Halloween Festival and annual celebration of the spooky and macabre!

Last Updated: 2nd October 2018

Author champions magical drive to save libraries

A Scottish children’s author is championing a magical drive to help save public libraries during National Libraries Week!

Last Updated: 1st October 2018

Enjoy an Autumn Adventure at Go Ape this October

Experience your very own Autumn adventure at Go Ape this October break with 20% off valid for a limited time only.

Last Updated: 1st October 2018

Glasgow and Aberdeen malls create 10 metres of pizza for hungry students

Two of Scotland’s leading shopping centres are joining forces to create the ultimate pizza party – 10 metres of cheesy goodness and a FREE slice for every new student!

Last Updated: 29th September 2018

Paisley gets set to host Wee Spree festival of family fun

Paisley is set for a ‘festival of family fun’ when The Wee Spree comes to town this October!

Last Updated: 18th September 2018

Major events programme brings massive boost to Renfrewshire economy

Renfrewshire's major events programme has created a £1.25m boost for the local economy as the ongoing work to use the area's cultural and heritage story to transform its future delivers results.

Last Updated: 17th September 2018

Paisley town centre investment moves forward as public realm transformation sites revealed

Plans to bring new life to Paisley town centre by transforming key outdoor areas have been revealed, as the ongoing £100m investment in the town’s venues and infrastructure moves forward.

Last Updated: 14th September 2018

Sign up to make it a Spotless September in Renfrewshire

Enthusiastic volunteers are set to clean up Renfrewshire as they take part in the Spotless September Challenge, the latest event of the Team Up to Clean Up campaign.

Last Updated: 14th September 2018

Enjoy a delicious day out at the BBC Good Food Show Scotland

A celebration of the region’s finest food and drink, the BBC Good Food Show Scotland will be returning to Glasgow’s SEC Centre for its 12th year from Friday 19th – Sunday 21st October!

Last Updated: 14th September 2018

Statue of Snail in the Bottle legal heroine unveiled in Paisley street where it all began

What should have been a run of the mill drink in a Paisley café launched a landmark case which changed the law on negligence across the globe.

Last Updated: 13th September 2018

Doors open across Renfrewshire

Historic buildings and locations across Renfrewshire opened their doors this weekend to thousands of visitors as part of Doors Open Days.

Last Updated: 11th September 2018

Discover Paisley in miniature

Visually impaired veterans who have been building 1:12 scale doll's houses of some of Paisley's most recognisable buildings will have their work displayed this week as part of Doors Open Days.

Last Updated: 7th September 2018

Remembrance Service in Renfrew to be marked at 11am to celebrate 100th anniversary

Renfrew’s residents have decided to alter the time of the town’s Remembrance Service this year as the area prepares to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.

Last Updated: 7th September 2018

Music and entertainment returns to Gleniffer Braes this Doors Open Days

The Gleniffer Braes will be alive with the sound of music once again as a day of free live music and entertainment comes to the Braes this Doors Open Days weekend.

Last Updated: 4th September 2018

Take a look inside the hidden gems of Renfrewshire

Part of a worldwide event with over 50 countries taking part, Renfrewshire Doors Open Days is a celebration of the fantastic architecture and significant history that surrounds us!

Last Updated: 4th September 2018

Thousands spend their summer with Street Stuff

Record numbers of young people joined in the summer fun as more than 6000 took part in summer clubs run by Renfrewshire’s award-winning Street Stuff programme.

Last Updated: 28th August 2018

Pyrotechnics, parades and aerial performances in store for the annual Paisley Halloween Festival

Paisley will host a free Halloween spectacular featuring pyrotechnics, parades and performances – including a breath-taking aerial show starring a 50-strong cast of young people!

Last Updated: 28th August 2018

Inspiring volunteer brings forgotten underpass back to life

An inspiring volunteer has transformed an abandoned underpass into a friendly, woodland-themed pathway for the local community.

Last Updated: 24th August 2018

The Scottish Wedding Show comes back to Glasgow for spectacular Autumn event!

Save the date! The Scottish Wedding Show is back for 2018, and is the perfect event for couples across Scotland who are preparing to walk down the aisle!

Last Updated: 24th August 2018

Explore the Abbey Drain this Doors Open Days

Paisley's Abbey Drain is an archaeological and architectural gem, and for the first time members of the public have the chance to experience it first-hand.

Last Updated: 16th August 2018