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'Ill-informed' changes to Scotland's councils won't benefit East Renfrewshire residents

East Renfrewshire councillors have expressed their opposition to the Scottish Government's proposed changes to councils.

29 September 2026
Glasgow Live

Sick Renfrewshire creep who raped vulnerable young girl in his care struck off

Denis Donnell carried out his depraved crimes over a three-week period between December 2022 and January 2023.

21 September 2026
Glasgow Live

Body of woman found on popular Renfrewshire walking route

The woman's next of kin are aware, police confirmed today.

21 September 2026
Glasgow Live

Bus fares in Glasgow and west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from next week

The updated fares will be implemented across Glasgow, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire and Inverclyde.

1 September 2026
Glasgow Live

Plan for new Barrhead flats set for decision this week

A decision was delayed last month to allow East Renfrewshire councillors to visit the site.

1 September 2026
Glasgow Live

Renfrewshire children's carer warned after dragging young person by the ankles

David Neill's action led to the young person sustaining a carpet burn on her left elbow.

31 August 2026
Glasgow Live

Renfrewshire to hold 'Dolly Parton Day' after star donates 230K books for local kids

Renfrewshire is the first council in Scotland to offer Dolly's Imagination Library to all children aged between two and five.

27 August 2026
Glasgow Live

Contractors to revamp empty East Renfrewshire council homes due to backlog

A £300,000 plan is expected to reduce the number of empty homes, which have been hampering efforts to meet housing demand.

18 August 2026
Glasgow Live

Car crashes into tree in Renfrew as driver caught 'three times over alcohol limit'

According to police, the driver is facing a minimum 12-month driving ban and a fine of up to £5,000.

10 August 2026
Glasgow Live

East Renfrewshire empty homes revamp delays hampering work to meet demand

The council is planning to invest an extra £300k from reserves into speeding up refurbishment of empty homes by using private contractors.

4 August 2026
Glasgow Live

Swinney pledges to tackle male violence after murder of Renfrewshire woman

Stacy Mair was murdered in Renfrewshire, shortly after 44-year-old Vikki Soloman was allegedly killed by her ex-partner in Edinburgh.

2 August 2026
Glasgow Live

25 new social rent flats in Barrhead recommended for approval despite over 50 objections

Planners at East Renfrewshire Council say the new homes would help address a housing emergency.

30 July 2026
Glasgow Live

Husband of Renfrewshire woman murdered at remote cottage was facing domestic abuse charges

The bodies of Stacy Mair and Jim Mair were discovered on Monday.

29 July 2026
Glasgow Live

Woman found dead in Renfrewshire cottage was murdered, say police

Stacy Mair, 35, was found by emergency services after reports of concern for a person on Monday morning.

28 July 2026
Glasgow Live

First picture of couple found dead at remote Renfrewshire cottage

Police investigations are continuing and the deaths are currently being treated as unexplained.

28 July 2026
Glasgow Live

Sextortion probe launched as young East Renfrewshire boys 'financially blackmailed'

The male victims range in age between 12 to 17 years old, with five reports made in the last week.

28 July 2026
Glasgow Live

Man and woman found dead in Renfrewshire as police probe 'unexplained' incident

Emergency services were called to Corsliehill Road in Houston on Monday (July 27) morning following reports of a concern for a person

28 July 2026
Glasgow Live

Bridge of Weir resident's appeal against Ally McCoist's trees dismissed

Ally McCoist's neighbour has lost an appeal against Renfrewshire Council's decision to take no action over the height of two trees on the Rangers legend's property in Bridge of Weir

27 July 2026
Glasgow Live

Angry mob chant 'beast out' as ex-Tory councillor removed from Renfrew flat

Former Glasgow councillor Kyle Thornton admitted having vile child sex abuse images last year.

20 July 2026
Glasgow Live

Man arrested after major police response in Renfrewshire

Local reports suggest police swarmed the area as a man was spotted standing on the roof of a property.

18 July 2026

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