Paisley Daily Express - May 02, 2025

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May 02, 2025

17,000 families helped with heating payments

More than 17,000 children and families were helped by winter heating payments, new figures show.

1 min

Public celebration to be held for bridge after council U-turn

The official unveiling of the Renfrew Bridge will be open to all after an appeal from elected members was heard by Renfrewshire Council.

2 mins

Energetic kids had a ball at holiday camps

Hundreds of young people across Renfrewshire took part in free and fun activity camps over the Easter holidays.

2 mins

Travellers face price hike for airport parking

Glasgow Airport has increased the cost of using its pick-up and drop-off points ahead of the busy summer season.

1 min

Under-22s could lose bus pass if they break rules

Young people in Renfrewshire breaking the rules on buses could soon lose their free travel pass under plans by the First Minister.

2 mins

One vote wins the day as campaigning mum Vahri secures council childcare policy change

A Paisley mum has revealed she “felt quite emotional” as calls for Renfrewshire Council to reverse a change to an early learning and childcare policy were successful after a nail-biting vote yesterday.

3 mins

Is there compensation for power cut?

What would happen if there were a local power cut like the one in Spain this week? Would I be entitled to compensation?

1 min

Congrats to club and school leavers

BY RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL LABOUR GROUP LEADER IAIN MCMILLAN

3 mins

Protests target Trump

FROM Tokyo to Turin, Taipei to Paris, tens of thousands marched in May Day rallies that spotlighted growing anger over United States President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda and fears of global economic turmoil.

1 min

'Kindness of star shames government'

THE Scottish Government should “hang its head in shame” after rock star Sir Rod Stewart stepped in to pay for the autism diagnosis of a child who has waited three years.

1 min

No.10 welcomes signing of Ukraine / US mineral deal

DOWNING Street has welcomed an economic deal signed between Ukraine and the United States, after the Foreign Secretary said UK support for Kyiv remains \"steadfast\".

1 min

Wish Clu were here?

ACTOR Martin Clunes heads off on yet another plum gig - which he calls an “odyssey” - this time exploring islands strewn across the Atlantic Ocean.

1 min

BUSINESS Coates family explore £9bn sale of Bet365

THE Coates family, who founded and run the online gaming giant Bet365, are mulling over a potential sale of their business empire, estimated to be worth around £9 billion.

1 min

Costs surge sees first-quarter profits dip at Lloyds Group

LLOYDS Banking Group has reported a drop in profit for the first quarter of the year, as operating costs at the UK-focused bank surged.

1 min

Hodgkinson to race in London

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson is set to take part in July's London Diamond League meet.

1 min

James 'undecided' on NBA future

LeBron James has said he will take time to consider his future after Los Angeles Lakers lost to Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA play-offs.

1 min

Eubank Jr had eye surgery after win

CHRIS Eubank Jr says he underwent eye surgery following his gruelling points victory over bitter rival Conor Benn after being \"headbutted\".

2 mins

Ferguslie all set for opener

Ferguslie Cricket Club open their 2025 competitiveseason this weekendafteraweather-disrupted lead-in period resultedin only one friendly match being played.

1 min

Players Pocket win in doubles competition

Monday night saw the eight teams left in this year’s Paisley & District Darts doubles competition descend on Pockets Snooker Club for the tournament finale.