Relief for cab drivers as they stay on the roads
A campaigning councillor has welcomed support given to taxi drivers so they can stay on the road during coronavirus restrictions.
More funding needed to aid Covid recovery
The Scottish Government is being urged to plough more cash into Renfrewshire amid concerns it has been disproportionately hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Hotel staff struggling to get by as plea for furlough cash is ‘ignored’
Dozens of workers at a Renfrewshire hotel who haven’t been paid since it closed its doors in March as part of the coronavirus lockdown are still in the dark over when they will get their money.
Army of knitters deliver boost to new mums
An army of Johnstone knitters has been on a mission to create a mountain of cosy hats and blankets for premature babies.
Bingo bosses call for more clarity over when customers can return
Bosses at a Johnstone bingo hall are calling foul on the Scottish Government for keeping players in the dark over when the game can resume.
Care houses will offer comfort to kids with experience of trauma
Two new residential care houses to provide therapeutic living space for children who have experienced trauma are being built at a charity’s Renfrewshire base.
Residents kicking up a stink over bonfires
Renfrewshire has been named as one of Scotland’s top 10 smelliest places to live.
Sharon’s on cloud nine after stroke recovery
A Renfrew woman who lives the high life as a flight attendant has told how she battled back to health after suffering a stroke.
Talented duo are big hit with online fans
A musical duo from Renfrewshire have raised vital cash for a worthy cause by performing online requests.
Move to restrict town centre parking leaves traders fuming
Business leaders have slammed Renfrewshire Council over plans to ban parking outside shops in Johnstone town centre.
