8 h. ago Renfrewshire Council publish plans to demolish old Paisley housing in regeneration scheme

Eleven blocks are due to be knocked down at Ladyburn Street, Howard Street and McKerrell Street in the town.

Politics

8 h. ago Big Barrhead Clean Up call to residents from East Renfrewshire Council

A litter-pick event has been organised for Friday, October 24 in the town.

Politics

8 h. ago Finalised plans to build row of shops in Paisley submitted to Renfrewshire Council

The development would take place at the site of a demolished church in Montgomery Road.

Economics

8 h. ago Plans to create three padel courts at Renfrew health club approved by Renfrewshire Council

Bid for planning permission by David Lloyd Leisure given green light by local authority.

Society

26 h. ago A Gaza ceasefire deal could be Trump’s biggest diplomatic achievement – but the devil is in the detail

The plan attempts to thread the needle between creating the conditions for a ceasefire and negotiating a lasting end to the war but hard questions remainFor Donald Trump, a peace deal – or even a durable ceasefire between Israel and Hamas – could be the biggest diplomatic achievement of his presidency.The details and sequencing of a deal to end Israel’s war in Gaza remain murky, but the statement of purpose by both Israel and Hamas is meaningful. In agreeing to a deal with political backing from Arab states and other regional powers, this is the best chance for an end to the war since a ceasefire broke down in March returning Gaza to a grinding war that has left nearly 68,000 dead, most of them civilians. Continue reading...

Politics

39 h. ago Why Tony Blair just can’t kick the habit of imperial interference in the Middle East | Oliver Eagleton

The Blair-Trump fantasy for postwar Gaza shows the former PM still thinks that free enterprise can solve all the world’s ills“There are two types of politician,” Tony Blair observed in 2012. “Reality creators and reality managers.” While postwar politics was generally a matter of steady management, he claimed, the emerging order called for more creativity, “both in the economy and foreign policy”. Only a particular type of visionary leader was fit for the task.More than a decade later, Blair has now joined forces with the pre-eminent reality-creator, Donald Trump, to draft a hallucinatory 20-point plan for Gaza. It aims to turn the devastated Strip into what seems to resemble a colonial protectorate: cleansed of armed conflict, buzzing with development projects and a “special economic zone” through which foreign capital can flow, and overseen by an international “board of peace” with Trump himself as chair. Continue reading...

Society

46 h. ago M&S shoppers all have same comment as it plans to shut 11 cafes in store shake

The high street favourite said on Monday (October 6) that shutting the cafes is part of plans to create space for more popular products. Bosses were keen to stress that no jobs will be cut as a result

Politics

67 h. ago Battery energy storage system proposal on land in Paisley submitted to Renfrewshire Council

Bluestone Energy lodges bid for planning permission for proposal at Laighpark Water Treatment Works.

Science

67 h. ago Plans to transform Paisley unit into hot food takeaway approved by Renfrewshire Council

A bid for planning permission for the spot in Wellmeadow Street has been approved, subject to conditions.

Politics

3 d. ago Instagram announces plans for new rewards for its top creators. But it’s not paying cash

The winners are chosen based on the creativity of their content

Economics

3 d. ago Dedicated toilets for transgender pupils in Renfrewshire schools

Education chiefs at Renfrewshire Council confirmed the provision of single sex and gender neutral spaces as they prepare to implement new guidance published by the Scottish Government.

Politics

7 d. ago 72p classic tinned kitchen staple can 'slash' blood pressure and inflammation

The Fast 800 diet plan, which was created by Dr Michael Mosley, highlighted a 72p food that could help to lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation

Events

8 d. ago Plans to transform Paisley unit into personal training studio submitted to Renfrewshire Council

The bid has been submitted for planning permission for the new venture at CoVault facility.

Politics

8 d. ago 'Very timely': Work to breathe new life into 'iconic' Charleston Clock Tower in Paisley underway

Renfrewshire Council has commissioned minor improvements at the landmark at the corner of Neilston Road and Stock Street.

Economics

9 d. ago South London street market to see new restaurant, roof terrace and piazza created as plans refined

South London street market to see new restaurant, roof terrace and piazza created as plans refined  Surrey Live

Politics

9 d. ago Can Starmer save the NHS with online appointments? Vote in our poll

The Prime Minister will announce plans for a new virtual hospital to create millions of new appointments and help cut waiting lists, as he will declare a 'new world is coming' - and we want to hear your thoughts

Politics

9 d. ago Amazon shoppers swear by £11 tonic that 'really does help with hair loss'

The Plantur 39 Phyto-Caffeine Tonic has been created for women over the age of 40 to give hair a daily dose of caffeine to support natural hair growth

Economics

9 d. ago Renfrewshire lollipop people axe temporarily halted but parents' campaign continues

Renfrewshire Council confirmed earlier this month how it planned to cull school crossing patrollers at nine locations in towns and villages across the local authority area.

Politics

9 d. ago Cricket club faces backlash after attempting to install ‘intolerable’ padel court

Members of Alderley Edge Cricket Club supporting the building of a padel court say homeowners living by the sports grounds should have expected noise

Events

1 week ago Wedding firm boss ordered to cough up compensation for dumping rubbish

The waste was discovered on land owned by East Renfrewshire Council and cost hundreds of pounds to clear up.

Economics