HISTORICAL FACTS: Bridge of weir | History Defined

Scottish Government asked to intervene in Ally McCoist neighbour dispute

A Bridge of Weir resident involved in a dispute with Rangers legend Ally McCoist over the height of two trees has taken the issue to the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · May 25

'Very sad': Much-loved business to close after 142 years

A family-run business in Bridge of Weir has revealed it will be closing its doors at the start of 2024.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2023

Locals' anger over potential closure of Renfrewshire medical treatment room

Vulnerable and elderly people could be forced to make a 10-mile round trip to access health services if plans to close a treatment room in Bridge of Weir go ahead.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

Bridge of Weir road set for speed camera van after community pressure

Residents who “live in fear” of Kilmacolm Road branded the measure a “first step” to tackling the issue.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Bid for £3.5m as council plans ambitious regeneration of Johnstone and nearby villages

The masterplan could see Johnstone linked with Kilbarchan, Bridge of Weir and Houston as well as the restoration of the Steeple Hall.

Daily Record · Dec 1, 2022

Bridge of Weir Scout Hall saved as group receives lifeline £18,000 donation from generous firm

Repairs will be carried out using the money which has been handed over.

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

Residents "living in fear" of dangerous Renfrewshire road face anxious wait for speed survey

Those living near Kilmacolm Road in Bridge of Weir say it's only a matter of time before someone is injured or killed.

Daily Record · Oct 13, 2022

Relief as man missing from Bridge of Weir is found one week later

Police had been trying to track down George Brown after he disappeared having been at a top hotel.

Daily Record · Oct 8, 2022

Bridge of Weir set for 39 new homes as council refusal overturned by appeals verdict

The plans were rejected earlier this year by Renfrewshire Council.

Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022

Urgent search for Scot in his 60s who hasn't been seen for three days

George Brown, known as Douglas, was last seen around 6pm on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond.

Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022