Michael Marra unveils Scottish Labour's new frontbench team SCOTTISH Labour’s new leader has handed his onetime rival a top job in his new frontbench team. The National (Scotland) · Oct 26
Fresh vote on independence ‘has never been more important’, says Swinney The First Minister spoke as a new Scottish Government paper called on Westminster to ‘respect the people of Scotland’s right to decide their future’. Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025
SNP and Labour face test on 'Gaza genocide' rhetoric with vote on full boycott THE SNP and Scottish Labour are to be challenged to “match words with actions” in a Holyrood vote on a Scottish state boycott of Israel ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025
River City star 'overwhelmed' as Holyrood debates iconic soap’s future River City star Stephen Purdon has said it was “overwhelming” to hear MSPs call on BBC bosses to save the long-running show ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025
River City star ‘overwhelmed’ as Holyrood debates soap’s future Cast and crew from the programme, which is being axed by BBC Scotland, were at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday. Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
BBC Scotland accused of 'snobbery and classism' over River City axing BBC Scotland has been accused of “snobbery and classism” for its decision to axe the long-running drama River City as MSPs call for a greater… The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025
Motion to save River City from cancellation to be heard at Holyrood A motion to save Scotland’s “only homegrown soap”, River City, from cancellation will be heard in Holyrood. The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2025
Petition to save BBC’s River City soap attracts support of more than 10,000 The union Equity is urging BBC Scotland bosses to reverse the decision to scrap the long-running show next year. Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
'Disaster for Scottish television': Calls to save River City from BBC axe grow INDUSTRY leaders and trade unions are calling for River City to be saved after it was announced the flagship Scottish show would be axed by the BBC… The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025
Scottish Labour pledge free swimming lessons for pupils if they win election Primary school pupils would be given free swimming lessons under a Scottish Labour government, the party has pledged. The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2025
Creative Scotland funding delayed until 'UK Budget clarity', says Culture Secretary Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said the Scottish Government wants to “substantially increase” funding for the arts – but could not confirm… The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024
Labour bid to 'immediately' reverse Creative Scotland funding cut rejected by MSPs A SCOTTISH Labour bid to reverse the £6.6 million funding cut for Creative Scotland was rejected by MSPs. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Jenny Gilruth to meet Dargavel Primary parents after costly council class sizes blunder Renfrewshire Council will have to spend millions of pounds to fix the issue. Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023
Staffing crisis at Paisley hospital laid bare as over 100 nursing vacancies need filled NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde says it is working hard to add staff to its ranks. Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023
Daily Record · May 26, 2023 Education funding not an option to fix Renfrewshire school roll blunder Humza Yousaf has warned no extra government cash is available to sort disaster at Dargavel Primary and Park Mains High.
Daily Record · Apr 29, 2023 Erskine veteran makes plea to McGill's: 'Give us back our bus stop' The 90-year-old is calling on the company to put the stop – which was temporarily moved – is installed back in its rightful place.
Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023 Paisley hospital handing out food and fuel to get patients home "Fuel poverty is such a significant issue that when there is no power on at home we cannot allow them home, even if they are ready for discharge."
Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023 Paisley gran with MS says she will be "housebound" if McGill's bus cuts go ahead Linda Stenhouse, who uses a walking frame, has lambasted McGill’s Buses for slashing her lifeline 64 bus which stops yards from her front door.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023 First Minister Humza Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs Humza Yousaf described his new Cabinet as a 'changing of the guard' as MSPs backed the appointments
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs The new Scottish First Minister chose his ministers on Wednesday.
Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023 Scots bus services 'on the brink' says Labour MSP after McGill's announce cuts to routes Scottish Labour's transport spokesperson Neil Bibby is calling on the Scottish Government to get behind his party's proposals.
Daily Record · Mar 12, 2023 McGill's puts the brakes on Renfrewshire bus services The company says a 25 per cent increase in costs and reduction in government support means the cuts – due to come into affect on May 1 – are unavoidable.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023 Woman and girls forced to adapt behaviour on public transport to feel safe, MSPs told Jenny Gilruth opened the debate by setting out how “exhausting” it is to be a woman using public transport in modern Scotland.
Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023 Drive to support nearly 2,000 M&Co workers facing axe after Renfrewshire firm's demise The company announced it would be closing all its stores earlier this week.
Daily Record · Jan 31, 2023 Men's Shed groups in Renfrewshire safe for now as government offers 12-month reprieve Calls have been made to guarantee the future funding of the Scottish Men’s Shed Association.