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£10 MILLION FLOOD BARRIERS — WHY WERE THEY NOT USED DURING STORM BOELO?
Businesses in Renfrew are counting the cost of major flooding after Storm Boelo, with questions being raised over why the town’s £10 million flood defence barriers were not activated. As the clean-up operation gets underway, business owners are left dealing with the aftermath of floodwater pouring into their premises, damaging equipment, destroying fittings and threatening…
PLANS FOR NEW LIDL SUPERMARKET IN LINWOOD MOVE A STEP CLOSER
A planning application for a new Lidl supermarket on Linwood Road, Paisley, has been submitted to Renfrewshire Council. The proposal includes a supermarket, car parking, landscaping, and alterations to the existing drive-through. The application can now progress as it awaits a decision from the council, with various assessments submitted for consideration. #Paisley #Linwood #Renfrewshire #Lidl…
TRAGEDY IN PAISLEY: Woman Dies Following Flat Fire in Broomlands Street
A woman has sadly died following a fire at a flat on Broomlands Street, Paisley. Emergency services, including the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, were called to the scene. A Scenes of Crime officer investigated, but there is thought to be no suspicious circumstances..
🌧️ Storm Boelo Brings Wild Weather to Renfrewshire – But Have We Got Off Lightly?
Storm Boelo brought heavy rain and strong winds to Renfrewshire, causing some road closures due to fallen trees and flooding, but the area fared better than many others. Motorists are advised to drive carefully, while passengers at Glasgow Airport faced difficulties landing due to the adverse weather conditions.
Man Arrested and Charged over Shortroods Incident
A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault on a man in Paisley. Paisley.#Paisley #PoliceAppeal #Renfrewshire #PoliceScotland
Body Found on Largs Beach: Missing Jim Wither Identified
On 18 October 2026, police reported the disappearance of 82-year-old Jim Wither from Johnstone. Investigations suggest he may have entered the water after boarding a ferry from Ardrossan to Arran. Authorities are conducting searches along the eastern coast of Arran, and enquiries are still ongoing.
As the clocks go back, why Paisley is more than 17 minutes behind Greenwich Meantime (GMT)?
As the clocks go back this weekend, buddies in Paisley could be forgiven for setting their alarms a little later than others if they decide to stay on ‘Paisley time’. Photo Iona Shepherd, OneRen
Paisley Magician Takes to the Skies in Daring Harry Houdini Tribute
On 23 October 2026, magician Aidan Boyd performed an escapology act in Paisley town centre, honouring Harry Houdini nearly 100 years after his death. Suspended four metres above the audience, he attempted to escape from a straitjacket, capturing the thrill of Houdini’s legacy and showcasing his own talents as the local Magic Circle member.
Paisley Halloween Parade 2026 | Passing Paisley Abbey & Town Hall 🎃👻
Watch the video as the Paisley Halloween Parade 2026 makes its way through the streets of Paisley, passing two of the town’s most iconic landmarks — the historic Paisley Abbey and the magnificent Paisley Town Hall.
Man Taken to Hospital With Serious Injuries After Assault at Paisley Property
Police are appealing for information after a 55-year-old man was seriously injured in an assault at a property in Springbank Terrace, Paisley.#Paisley #PoliceAppeal #Renfrewshire #PoliceScotland
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