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Speeding Crackdown on Linwood Road as Police Target Reckless Drivers
Officers from Renfrewshire’s Local Problem Solving Team returned to Linwood Road, Paisley, last night in response to ongoing concerns and less than 24 hours after they warned vehicles about speeding and antisocial behaviour involving vehicles. The crackdown resulted in three drivers being charged with alleged speeding, with the highest recorded speed reaching a shocking 58mph…
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Police Appeal After Fatal Crash In Paisley
Around 8pm on Saturday, 8 February, 2025, Police received a report of a crash involving a blue Hyundai IX35 and a 74-year-old male pedestrian on Neilston Road. Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware. The 36-year-old male driver of the car was uninjured. He…
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Police Arrest 18 Year Old Male Over Fatal Crash
An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a car in Paisley. The incident happened around 7pm on Tuesday, 31 December, 2024, on Barrhead Road. Elizabeth Kennedy, 70, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man has been released pending further enquiries.
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New Tennant For The Former Argos Store In Paisley Announced
The Art Department will continue to welcome visitors at its current location until January 31. The doors to its new home at Causeyside Street will officially open on February 1, ushering in a fresh era for Paisley’s art scene.
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B787 closed due to ongoing police incident
The B787 Beith Road at Corseford School is currently closed due to an ongoing police incident. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes.
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Mystery Surrounds Lunchtime Police Chase in Linwood
Residents and drivers passing through Linwood on the A737 at lunchtime today found themselves witnessing an unexpected spectacle—what appeared to be a police chase that spanned multiple locations across the area. Police vehicles were seen pulled over at several key spots, causing a stir among onlookers and social media users alike. Officers were stationed at…
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A pedestrian who died following a serious crash in Paisley has been named
The crash happened around 8.10am on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024, where two men were struck by a car on Hawkhead Road. Emergency services attended and the two men, aged 50 and 40, were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the car was uninjured. Stephen Craig, 50, from Coatbridge,…
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Paisley Raid Latest ~ human trafficking, brothel keeping and serious and organised crime offences
On Thursday, 26 September, 2024, officers from Police Scotland carried out an intelligence-led operation with colleagues from the Home Office Immigration Enforcement team at three addresses in Paisley. Two woman, aged 38 and 44, were arrested and charged in connection with human trafficking, brothel keeping and serious and organised crime offences in Paisley. They are…
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Renfrewshire employment programme hailed as young people with learning difficulties and autism supported into work
“Since 2015, 55 graduates (60%) have progressed to a positive job outcome which counters the trend in Scotland where employment rates for people with learning disabilities is estimated at 4-8% and 29% for autistic people.” Young people with learning disabilities and autism in Renfrewshire are being supported into the workplace through an inspiring employment programme…
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Emergency Services Rush to Incident at Paisley Cross
Paisley, Scotland – Tonight, a significant police and ambulance presence has been reported at Paisley Cross following what’s believed to be an altercation outside a local newsagent’s shop on St Mirren Street. At approximately 6.45,emergency services raced to the scene after reports of a disturbance outside Sialvi’s, a well-known newsagents in the area. Eyewitnesses have…
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Scottish Water Issues Apology After Burst Main Disrupts Service in Paisley
Scottish Water has issued an apology to customers in Paisley today after a burst main on Clavering Street East left hundreds of residents facing either no water supply or severely reduced water pressure. The issue, which began earlier this morning, affected a significant number of households and businesses across the area. Scottish Water responded quickly…
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Vehicle crashes into Halfords auto centre
A vehicle has crashed into Halfords auto centre in Paisley. The accident that happened around 6pm. It seen emergency services race to the scene for the single vehicle accident, the vehicle has struck brickwork on what looks like a supporting column on the building leaving brickwork in a dangerous position. One lane of the one-way…
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Renfrew set to welcome Scotland’s top pipers and drummers
Renfrew’s Robertson Park will host Scotland’s top piping talent once again as the Renfrew Pipe Band Competition returns to the town on Saturday 20 July. The free-to-attend event will see a full day of family entertainment in the park from 10am – including children’s activities and workshops, inflatables and a farmer’s market. Judges from the…
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Paisley Central Library takes home silver at prestigious Scottish Design Awards
Paisley Central Library has been recognised for its innovative design after taking home silver in the Regeneration category at the Scottish Design Awards. Located within Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub, the library is part of an ongoing drive to regenerate Paisley and give people new reasons to visit the town centre. Housed within a former…
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massive fire at Linwood
A fire has tonight broken out at linwood more on the story as it comes.. early indications sure that it is a double glazing factory and a WEE recycling facility that is on fire tonight in Linwood. There has been issues with water from hydrants and there is no water available from the black cart.
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Latest on Hit and Run in Johnstone
Detectives are appealing for information after a man was hit by a car in Johnstone. The incident happened around 12.30am on Saturday, 8 June, 2024, on Thorn Brae. The 34-year-old man was hit by a Silver VW Polo, which failed to stop. The man was taken to hospital, where his condition is described as serious.…
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Police Close Road for Reconstruction
Earlier this morning, Police Scotland confirmed the closure of a section of Gauze Street in Paisley to reconstruct the circumstances surrounding a tragic incident that occurred a few weeks ago. This reconstruction is a crucial part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal event, providing investigators with the opportunity to gather essential evidence and insights.…
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Revitalising Johnstone New Leases for Vacant Shops Johnstone, Haberdashery, Barbers and Ebike shop could be on there way.
Revitalising Johnstone: New Leases for Vacant Shops For years, many shop units at Houston Court in Johnstone have stood empty, a silent testament to the town’s changing commercial landscape. However, recent refurbishments have breathed new life into these spaces, leading to a surge in new leases that could now all be signed within weeks with…
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Car Crashes into Streetlight
Both occupants a man and child were luckily able to walk away from the scene on Sunday morning in Paisley. The incident took place on Sunday morning after the driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle and struck a street light on Murray Street in Paisley. around 11am.
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Scottish and UK Governments hail progress of the Renfrew Bridge as the final section arrives in Renfrewshire
The first opening road bridge across the River Clyde is a step closer to completion as the final section of the Renfrew Bridge has arrived in Renfrewshire. The north section of the 184-metre cable-stayed twin-leaf bridge has arrived on the River Clyde and will now be installed into place by civil engineers GRAHAM at Dock…
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Police Hunt for Driver after Hit and Run
“The driver of the car did not stop and enquiries are ongoing to trace them.”
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Police appeal to trace missing Johnston teenaged
Police are appealing for the assistance of the public in tracing Ross McCormack, 15, reported missing from his home address in Johnstone. Ross was last seen about 1300hrs on Monday 29th April 2024 at which time he was wearing a grey jumper, grey trousers and a black body warmer. Anyone who has seen Ross or…
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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. 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Homes Plan for Former Chapel Site in Paisley Westend
beneath its weathered facade lies a deeper story – one that harkens back to the early 19th century.
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Police Name Gentleman Killed in Scooter Crash
A man who died following a fatal crash in Paisley has been named as 88-year-old George Johnston. Around 8pm on Monday, 1 April, 2024, officers were called to the crash on Gauze Street at the junction with Silk Street involving a red Volkswagen Golf, a red Vauxhall Astra and a mobility scooter. George, who was…
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Police Launch Appeal After Gentleman Passes Away After Fatal Collision
Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Paisley.The incident involving a red Volkswagen Golf, a red Vauxhall Astra and an elderly male on a mobility scooter, happened around 8pm on Monday, 1 April, 2024 on Gauze Street at the junction with Silk Street, Paisley. Emergency services attended, and an 88-year-old…
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McGills Bus Hits Pothole and collides with Traffic Light
A McGills bus was at the centre of attention earlier this afternoon once more after it claimed to have hit a pothole making it collide with a metal crush barrier and a traffic light. damaging the front and top of the bus. #mcgills #incident #pothole
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Accidents, ambulance, emergency, fire, news, PAISLEY, police, road closure, scottish gas, scottish power, Town Centre, www.paisleyphotographs.comThe Aftermath of the McGills Bus Crash at Calside
Today, tragedy struck the quiet neighbourhood of Calside in Paisley as a single-decker bus veered across the road, crashed through fencing, and collided with a high-rise flat. The scene was nothing short of dramatic, and our hearts go out to all those injured and affected by this horrifying accident. The bus involved, an Alexander Dennis…
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Woman Charged with Paisley Murder
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in Paisley. Robert Fisher, 26, was found seriously injured in the Maxwellton Street area on Sunday, 23 July, and later died in hospital on Thursday, 27 July, 2023. The woman is due to appear before Paisley Sheriff Court on…
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Paisley Building Destroyed By Fire
A building in Ferguslie Parks, Tannahill Terrace was destroyed by fire this afternoon. The flames from the roof could be seen from locations over Paisley as a fire ravaged through the right hand side of the building first before ravaging through the left-hand side The area which is due for demolition within the next few…
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AREA / VILLAGES, EASTEND, elderslie, ferguslie park, foxbar, gallowhill, ghost sign, glenburn, History, Johnstone, linwood, LOCAL GOVERMENT, news, regeneration, Renfrewshire council, WESTEND, www.paisleyphotographs.comCouncillors Call to Restore the ‘Talbot Bridge’ Graphics
Paisley Heritage preservation goes beyond mere conservation; it serves as a link to our past, anchoring communities in their rich history.
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Sma Shot day parade route could be saved
The route of the Sma Shot day parade could be set to be saved after we understand UNISON has offered to step in and fund the extra costs. It’s expected that the final decision will be taken in around ten days time.
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Missing Person Callum McMillan
Police are appealing for information to help trace 14-year-old Callum McMillan who was last seen in the Mannering Road area of Paisley around 9am on Friday, 9 February, 2024. Callum is described as being 5ft 4 inches tall, with short dark brown hair, slim, fair complexion, and wearing a black hoodie, black and grey jacket…
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Renfrewshire’s newly elected Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament revealed
Five young people have been elected as the new Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) for Renfrewshire. They celebrated being elected at an official event marking the occasion along with family and friends ahead of taking up their new roles for a two-year term from Thursday 1 February 2024. The elected MSYPs are: All five…
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More than £200,000 funding approved for local community group projects
More than £200,000 of funding has been approved for local community groups in Renfrewshire to deliver innovative and sustainable projects that will enhance where they live. Six community groups were successful in their applications to Renfrewshire Council’s Sustainable Communities Fund and will now be awarded a share of £213,405 to deliver on their project ambitions.…
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Parking Machine Not Working .. Here is the Correct Way To Qualify For Free Parking In Renfrewshire
First thing is your looking for two machines in the same area where parking machines are not working, and there is currently quite a few locations this applies too in Renfrewshire currently !. All to often in Renfrewshire the Parking meters are not in use due to the machine being broken or in the case…
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How to get all your Daily Newspapers For Free
It appears lots of people in Renfrewshire still pay for there Newspapers when they can get all the worlds newspapers at the touch of a button for free. Simply join your local Library and install the press reader app, fill in your basic details and enter your Library card number and you will have all…
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Emergency Services Descent On Paisley Street After Explosion Fear
Emergency services descended on a Paisley street tonight after residents fears that an explosion had happened. Castle Street in Paisley was awash with blue lights after what’s been described in a once in a lifetime rumble of thunder with a lightening strike on the A761 at Linwood.
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Town-hall contractor’s donation taking centre stage at PACE panto
Picture shows (left to right): Jim Johnstone, Dennie Gillespie and Paula Leca of Morrison Construction, Cllr Lisa-Marie Hughes, and Alan Orr and Jenni Mason of PACE Theatre Company
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Investigation Launched After Flat Fire In Paisley
In a dramatic turn of events, a fire broke out over the weekend in vacant buildings on Orchard Street, Paisley, which are awaiting renovation by Paisley Housing Association. The incident unfolded on the late afternoon of Saturday, December 9, 2023, with billowing smoke from the front of the flats capturing the attention of onlookers. Police…
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See Santa and enjoy a Big Feed at the refurbished Paisley Town Hall
On Christmas Eve, it’s traditional to leave mince pies and a glass of milk out for Santa – and a carrot for Rudolph. But this year, OneRen is offering children (and bigger kids too), the chance to have breakfast or brunch with the Big Man himself, as part of a very special festive event in…
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Man In Court Charged With Culpable Homicide
A man has appeared in court charged with the culpable homicide of 27 year old Andrew lees. Leon Beagan 26, appeared at paisley sheriff court charged with culpable homicide, he made no plea and was granted bail. Andrew’s family released a statement “ Andrew was a much loved son who will be missed every day…
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Johnstone gets ready for Christmas
all the photos from johnstone lights switch on in the post
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New grants to repair historic buildings in Renfrewshire villages
There are three grants available to help owners maintain and repair their village buildings built before 1945 to the appropriate conservation and heritage standard.
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Paisley’s new £7 million Central Library opens to the public
Paisley’s new £7 million Central Library opens to the public
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Paisley Central Library Now Open
It’s the news buddies have all been waiting for !
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Car Arson Appeal: Information Needed in Paisley
Around 11.10pm on Saturday, 25 July, 2026, we received a report of a car on fire at a property on
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