Structure from 1800's Found on Building Site

A large round sandstone structure has been found during building works for the new Aurs Road in Barrhead. after 200 years the structure re-emerges Residents who first noticed the structure a few weeks ago started there own Facebook page to help find out what it was, indications show according to the National Library of Scotland maps that it could be a early if not the first water filtration…

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Man in Critical Condition After Car Hits House

Two men were rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday night after the car they were in ploughed into a house in Barrhead. The female aged 77 driver was uninjured, two men aged 60 and 66 were taken to the QEH in Glasgow, the 60 year old was released. Police are appealing for anyone with information, cctv or dash cam to contact them via 101 quoting ref 2804 of 24/04/2024.

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Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns for a delicious double-helping

Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns to the town this weekend for a two-day feastival with plenty for everyone to sample and enjoy.  The popular event, which is one of Scotland’s largest outdoor food and drink festivals, will take place in Abbey Close and Bridge Street on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April, welcoming a vibrant street food market and host of top street food vendors offering…

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Large Fire Beside Silverburn Shopping Centre

A large fire has broken out tonight beside Silverburn shopping centre. It’s believed at this time its car tyres on fire to the area to the rear of Silverburn Shopping centre

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New Shop For Paisley

Morrisons Daily Paisley Town Centre Opens This Week Morrisons Daily will open at 2 County Place this Friday 26th April

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Contractors Start on Demolishing Paisley Building

Soft stripping started two weeks ago

Contractors from Central Demolition have moved in to demolish the former DWP Social Security Offices at Lonend in Paisley. Soft stripping started two weeks ago. Planning permission was previously granted for new flats.

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Paisley Housing Estate Could be Blocked Off

In the mean time its understood Police Scotland and Renfrewshire Council will step up patrols

A former housing estate in Paisley could be blocked off under plans being drawn up. Its understood McGills have been asked to come up with an alternative route for the Ferguslie Park route as if plans go forward it could see the whole of Tannahill closed down or fenced off until the area is flattened with work not expected to start till late in the summer. In the mean time its understood Police…

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George Street Drugs Raid

Paisley on Thursday 18th April, under warrant and recovered a quantity of class A drugs.

Officers from Renfrewshire Alcohol and Violence reduction unit searched a property on George Street, Paisley on Thursday 18th April, under warrant and recovered a quantity of class A drugs. A 38 year old male and 43 year old female will be reported to the PF for drug offences.

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Man Charged with Attempted Murder after Paisley Incident at the Weekend

A man has been charged with attempted murder after an in Incident outside the Clachan Bar on Neilston road in Paisley on Friday 19th April 2024. Police on Neilston Road Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of a disturbance where a 35 year old and a 46 year old man were found and taken to hospital under blue lights to the RAH ( Royal Alexandria Hospital ) in Paisley. Neilston…

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Runners on their marks as new running track approved in Renfrewshire

Runners in Renfrewshire are set to benefit from a new running track at the On-X Sports Centre in Linwood after a contract was approved by councillors. The £385,000 contract was given the go ahead at a meeting of Renfrewshire Council’s Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board, with works planned to get underway at the beginning of June 2024 and cross the finish line in…

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Opposing the Proposed Van Scrap Yard and Self Storage Facility at Linwood Road

This development would encroach upon the picturesque landscape that currently serves as a sanctuary for foxes, deer, birds of prey, bats, and numerous other wildlife species.

Today marks a crucial milestone in a community’s journey to protect our environment and preserve the quality of life we cherish. As many of you are aware, Northern Vans, owned by Classic Land and Property Limited, has submitted a planning application that could irreversibly alter our beloved Woody area and threaten our local wildlife habitat. The proposed project entails the establishment of a…

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Hundreds of Renfrewshire kids enjoy school holiday camps

During the Easter holidays, hundreds of kids across Renfrewshire have enjoyed free school holiday activity camps

During the Easter holidays, hundreds of kids across Renfrewshire have enjoyed free school holiday activity camps. The Street Stuff multi-sports and dance camps— provided by Renfrewshire Council’s Community Learning and Development team and St Mirren Football Club—have been fully booked during the two-week break, with around 750 places taken each week. pictured above Group of children playing…

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Full List of Speed Cameras Set to be Switched off and covered Up

Here is the full list of 119 cameras that will be turned off that include Glenburn and Renfrew, it’s without a doubt that these cameras force people to slow down in at risk areas, needless to say some family will get that knock on the door that there not expecting with 119 cameras being switched off. West A70 Cumnock to Ayr, west of Killoch Colliery A71 Bellfield Interchange to Warrix…

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GILMOUR STREET FIRE " WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR "

A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson stated the SFRS We were alerted at 5:42am on Monday, April 15, to reports of a building fire on Gilmour Street in Paisley.

The fire was in a four storey building that houses the Bankhouse public house and there is flats above the property. A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson stated the SFRS We were alerted at 5:42am on Monday, April 15, to reports of a building fire on Gilmour Street in Paisley. Operations control initially mobilised four appliances including a high reach appliance, later making this two high…

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Police make two arrests after incident on a Paisley Street

A man aged 46 was treated at the scene in Paisley last night in the towns Argyle Street two men believe to be aged 28 and 34 have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and will appear in Paisley sheriff court today Monday April 15, 2024 Emergency services rushed to the scene last night in towns Argyle Street after the incident the scene was reported to be a wash with blue…

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Town Centre Street Remains Closed After Building Fire

Gilmour Street in Paisley remains closed this morning after the early morning fire in the roof space above the bankhouse pub three fire engines remain on scene along with police. Business premises within the affected area remain closed. photo © http://www.paisleyphotographs.com

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Former NFL Star O J Simpson Dead at 76

O.J. Simpson's family announced Thursday the former football player passed away Wednesday at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer.

O.J. Simpson’s family announced Thursday the former football player passed away Wednesday at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”

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