Paisley Daily Express - May 17, 2025

Paisley Daily Express - May 17, 2025

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May 17, 2025
31% RISE IN NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARMED WITH KNIVES
Concerns raised over weapon offences

1 min
Wildfires warning
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is urging Buddies to avoid the use of naked flames outdoors at all costs as the area continues to face an extreme risk of wildfire.
1 min
Programme will make difference to families
Families are being reminded of the support that is being made available via the Fairer Renfrewshire Programme.
1 min
Rates increase for childcare providers
An increase in the rates paid by Renfrewshire Council to funded childcare providers has been approved by elected members.

1 min
Musicians back Paisley group's Palestine appeal
Gig for Gaza organised by campaigners against famine

2 mins
Street party celebration
Erskine Home hosted a special VE Day celebration to honour the service and sacrifice of veterans with a 1940s-style street party.

2 mins
I couldn't support Assisted Dying Bill
This week, the Scottish Parliament voted on one of the most consequential pieces of legislation that we will consider in this parliamentary session.

2 mins
Calls to scrap council tax debt
No domestic abuse survivors should be forced to pay off their abuser's council tax debts, a Renfrewshire MSP has demanded.
1 min
Fears raised as police reveal huge increase in knife crime
The number of people carrying a knife in Renfrewshire has soared in a situation police chiefs have described as “really concerning”.
2 mins
Dozens killed in attack
AT least 82 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as United States president Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip.
1 min
Firefighters die in blaze at ex-RAF base
TWO firefighters and a member of the public have died following a large fire at a former RAF base.
1 min
Rolls-Royce shares hit record high
SHARES in Rolls-Royce have reached a new all-time high, bringing the FTSE 100 giant closer to a valuation of £70 billion.

1 min
FCA warning as one in ten Brits have no savings
THE City regulator has issued a stark warning that one in ten Britons have no cash savings, raising concerns that hundreds of thousands could be left unable to meet emergency expenses.
1 min
Call for town centre clean-up
Trade at Paisley town centre shops would slump unless a council clean-up campaign got under way.
1 min
Remarkable SNP flood of victories in council seats
Labour crashed to a devastating SNP surge at the Renfrew District polls in May 1977.
1 min
Hatton turns air blue again
GOLF: Tyrrell Hatton's frustrations boiled over with a foul-mouthed outburst as he squandered a promising start in round two of the 107th US PGA Championship.
1 min
Man Utd owner's wealth drops by £6billion
FOOTBALL Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's wealth has fallen by £6.473billion in the last year, according to this year's Sunday Times Rich List.
1 min
I'm ready for anything, says Williams' Albon
ALEX Albon believes he is now “ready for anything” in Formula One after learning from his Red Bull exit to lead Williams in their quest to return to the top of the sport.
2 mins
WoSFL season reaches climax
It is all on the line today for Renfrew and Neilston.
1 min
Fraser will focus on Euro spot
Marcus Fraser insists St Mirren were desperate for their Euro dream to be alive on the final day of the season.
1 min
Paisley Daily Express Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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