The Gazette (Johnstone & Renfrewshire)

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Renfrewshire MSP hails £24.5m boost to cut NHS waiting times

2 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

Natalie Don-Innes, MSP for Renfrewshire North and West, has welcomed £24.5 million of targeted Scottish Government funding for NHSGGC as part of a wider £106 million investment across NHS Scotland. The funding will support more than 150,000 additional appointments and procedures in 2025-26, focusing on the longest waits for essential care.
St Mirren directors accused of 'secret plan' were defamed, judge rules

2 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | James Mulholland

St Mirren Park (Image: Newsquest) Two St Mirren directors were defamed when a former colleague accused them of pursuing a “secret plan” to build a charity centre on the club’s land, a judge has concluded. Alan Wardrop claimed that children’s charity Kibble - a shareholder in the Premiership side - had applied for a £2.65 million grant from the Scottish Government.
MSP praises Johnstone Burgh FC as 'history makers' with Holyrood motion

2 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

Local MSP Paul O'Kane praised the team as "history makers" for their achievement. He said: "The team are history makers, they’ve achieved something that hasn’t been done since 1968 and for that they’ll always be remembered.
Renfrewshire climate hubs set to receive funding boost

3 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

The funding is part of a wider £6 million investment from the Scottish Government for 2025–26 across Scotland. The funding will go towards supporting community-led efforts to address the climate emergency. Tom Arthur, MSP for Renfrewshire South, said: "This funding is fantastic news for Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire and is a vital step in empowering our communities to lead the transition to a greener, fairer future. "The climate hubs are a brilliant example of grassroots action in motion.
Fayre set to take place in Elderslie with activities planned

4 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

The event, hosted by the community council, will be held on Saturday, June 21, from 1pm to 4pm in the village hall. Admission is £2 for adults, £1 for children over three, and £5 for families. READ MORE: Scottish Labour Renfrewshire Councillor defects to Reform UK Wristbands will grant access to all activities, including inflatables, fencing, face painting, and refreshments. The raffle, with proceeds going towards village improvements, will be drawn at 4pm.
Fantasy Con Scotland set to take over Paisley Town Hall

6 days ago | the-gazette.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

Fantasy Con Scotland is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, and is strictly for people aged 18 and over, offering a day of escapism into a world of quests and dragons. The event, organised by Northern Frights, follows a successful collaboration with Dead by Daylight at Horror Con Scotland. This time, the team has partnered with The Elder Scrolls Online. Attendees can expect a range of activities, including themed questlines, fantasy-inspired photo booths, live music, and shows.
Volunteer recruitment event to take place in Paisley

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

There will be several community groups and organisations at the event. (Image: Supplied) A volunteer recruitment event is set to take place in Paisley. It will be held in Southend Action Centre, situated on Stock Street, between 10am and 12pm. Light refreshments will be available. The event is being put on by Renfrewshire Council and those attending will have the opportunity to meet community groups and organisations.
Johnstone Burgh Scottish Junior Cup final clash to be shown on TV

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

Murdo MacKinnon's side take on Tranent at Broadwood Stadium on Sunday, May 1 at 4.05pm. Burgh last reached the Junior Cup final in the 1999/00 season but were defeated by Whitburn on penalties at Firhill after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, with the club last lifting the silverware in 1968 after a victory against Glenrothes in front of more than 20,000 spectators in a replay at Hampden Park.
Volunteer recruitment event to take place in Paisley

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

It will be held in Southend Action Centre, situated on Stock Street, between 10am and 12pm. Light refreshments will be available. The event is being put on by Renfrewshire Council and those attending will have the opportunity to meet community groups and organisations. READ MORE: Renfrew group move step closer to taking ownership of disused site Groups who will be in attendance include Bipolar Scotland, Paisley Thread Museum, Team Up to Clean Up and more.
Local group move step closer to taking ownership of derelict facility

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

The Longcroft Cottages, which are situated beside Robertson Park, have been identified as an area for a Community Asset Transfer by the group. The trust has appointed a building surveyor and structural surveyor to carry out the necessary work required to complete the application and move on to the next step of the process READ MORE: Two Paisley businesses named for not paying National Minimum Wage A survey taken last year found that locals were keen to see the site turned into a community hub.