The Gazette (Johnstone & Renfrewshire)

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Here is a list of family events available in Renfrewshire over summer

2 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Aidan Macdonald

Plenty of events are on offer for families in Renfrewshire (Image: Supplied) A number of events are available for families at OneRen venues over the summer. Six weeks of summer camps are available with football, gymnastics, outdoor activities and more. Dive into the pool with a family swim pass, or get set for Wimbledon with free tennis at one of our newly refurbished tennis courts.
Work set to be carried out on 'safety hazard' in Renfrew

2 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Aidan Macdonald

Lighting on the Clydeview walkway will be repaired by Renfrewshire Council. Councillor Jamie McGuire provided the update on social media. READ MORE: Renfrew residents form action group to save Clydeview Park A statement on Facebook read: "After much pushing, the council have now agreed to carry out repairs to the lights along the Clydeview walkway.
Affordable housing development containing 33 homes completed in Paisley

3 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Aidan Macdonald

Built by McTaggart Construction, the 33 new homes for Williamsburgh Housing Association have been erected at Cartha Crescent. The delivery of the homes was made available due to the efforts with Renfrewshire Council and a grant of £3.2 million from The Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme. The project site, located approximately 1.3 km southeast of the town centre, was previously an unoccupied area of land.
Johnstone restaurant named among Scotland's best at major awards ceremony

4 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Aidan Macdonald

De' Buddha, which is situated on Collier Street in Johnstone, won Best Dining Experience at the annual prize-giving ceremony. The menu features a diverse array of traditional Nepali dishes along with multi-cuisine options. Rabi Maharjan, who opened the business back in 2023, explained the significance of the award. He said: "I’m very proud of this achievement because this simply represents all my hard work, my efforts, my passion and my love towards this place.
Police monitor route in Renfrewshire after 'speeding' concerns

4 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Aidan Macdonald

Officers have been keeping tabs on Houston Road, on the approach to Georgetown Road, after community council members raised concerns about the route. On Friday, June 20, members of local problem solving team attended multiple locations on Houston Road and carried out speed checks. Police Scotland confirmed the move on social media.
Bomb squad contacted after 'explosive' found near new Renfrew Bridge

5 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Aidan Macdonald

Police closed the route at around 10am this morning after the device was discovered. Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been contacted. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to find alternative routes. READ MORE: Manhunt underway after attempted murder on street in Paisley A statement on social media read: "Renfrew Bridge is closed after a possible ordnance device was found around 10am this morning on a building site nearby. "Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been contacted.
This ancient site in Scotland dating back 5000 years is 'older' than Stonehenge

1 week ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Andrew Smart

The Stones of Stenness in Orkney date back some 5000 years (Image: Tripadvisor) WHILE Stonehenge is perhaps the world's most famous stone circle, Scotland is home to one that is possibly older. The Stones of Stenness in Orkney date back 5000 years and stand alongside other locations in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, including Skara Brae and The Ring of Brodgar.
Police monitor area in Renfrew after 'dangerous' driving

1 week ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Aidan Macdonald

Officers carried out patrols around Kirkneuk Park on Thursday, June 19 after reports of off-road motorbikes being driven unsafely. Members of Renfrewshire's Local Problem Solving Team confirmed the move on social media.
Update provided on 'mysterious' Renfrew business after flooding issues

1 week ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Aidan Macdonald

The ex-barbers, which is situated on Inchinnan Road, has been closed for a number of years. In recent times, there have been issues with flooding coming from the building out onto the pavement. READ MORE: Thousands of children living in poverty in Renfrewshire However, Councillor John Shaw has now confirmed that the issue has been resolved by the local authority's Environmental Health department. He provided the update on social media.
Thousands of children still living in poverty in Renfrewshire, latest figures reveal

1 week ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Jack Thomson

A total of 4,613 children were said to be living in a relative low-income household, before housing costs, in 2023/24 – a rate of 15.2%. But the figure is a decrease of 330 when compared to the previous year and also below the Scottish average of 16.3%. The data was included in Renfrewshire Council’s local child poverty action report, which was approved at the leadership board on Wednesday.