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Police conducted an operation in Paisley town centre on George Street, involving approximately four police cars and two vans. Officers were present for about an hour while witnesses observed them entering a close. Although the operation attracted local attention, there was no apparent disruption and no details on arrests or the incident’s nature.
Police cordoned off Paisley High Street following reported break-ins at the High Street Post Office and Poundstretcher early on Thursday morning. Officers arrived at 6.05am, conducting forensic investigations after entry was gained to Poundstretcher and an attempted break-in at the Post Office. Police enquiries are ongoing.
Amiry & Gilbride Healthcare Limited, which operates pharmacies across Scotland, has entered administration as of April 29. Despite a £2.2 million loss on £13.4 million turnover, the pharmacies continue to function normally under new governance. The joint administrators from BDO LLP are seeking to understand the financial situation before marketing the group for sale.
Emergency services responded to an incident at Paisley Gilmour Street railway station at 2.30pm on 11 May. British Transport Police confirmed a casualty was found on the tracks, with a person sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations are ongoing, and rail services have been disrupted.
Emergency services responded to an incident in Paisley’s West End, prompted by a train driver reporting a possible collision on the railway line. Crews from various organisations searched the area and closed nearby sections. ScotRail announced service disruptions but has not confirmed the incident’s details yet.
As of 9 March 2026, the electorates in the specified areas include Paisley (60,383), Renfrewshire North and Cardonald (64,962), and Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley (62,764). The total electorate for the West Scotland region is 595,728, with 111,220 postal votes applied for across all areas.
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