HISTORICAL FACTS: Renfrew - The Untold Story

Bomb squad detonates 'hand grenade' found in residential garden

A BOMB squad carried out a controlled explosion after a "possible unexploded hand grenade" was found in a residential area of Renfrew.

The National (Scotland) · May 19

Bomb squad called and busy bridge closed after 'explosive' found

THE bomb squad has been called after reports that an explosive device has been found on a building site near the Renfrew bridge ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2025

IN PICTURES: Hundreds gather as 'first of its kind' bridge opens on River Clyde

IT was a historic day as school children made the initial crossing over the first-ever opening road bridge on the River Clyde ...

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025

Scottish firm who donated thousands to Tories now Scottish Labour's biggest backer

SCOTTISH Labour’s biggest backer is a Renfrewshire-based firm which previously gave over £600,000 to the Tories, the Sunday National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2023

Provost ‘delighted’ at return of tradition to mark fishing rights

People can join the Provost on a fishing trip on the Clyde.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023

Renfrew killer who murdered lover to stop her revealing affair abandons appeal

Craig Walker, 41, attacked Lauren Wilson leaving her with 77 injuries, including 29 stab wounds, at his flat in Renfrew

Glasgow Live · Jul 2, 2023

Scots killer who murdered lover to stop her revealing affair abandons appeal

Craig Walker, 41, attacked Lauren Wilson leaving her with 77 injuries, including 29 stab wounds, at his flat in Renfrew

Daily Record · Jul 2, 2023

Renfrew drug ring leader and accomplices jailed for cross-border smuggling operation

Craig Dineen and his gang were responsible for millions of pounds worth of illicit substances being sold in the west of Scotland.

Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023

Renfrew cleaner 'ghosted' by boss who stopped paying wages awarded £5k by judge

The director of Reem Gleam Cleaning Limited went silent and left their long-running employee in the dark about whether she would be paid or was still employed.

Glasgow Live · Jun 22, 2023

Six-figure cash boost for run-down Renfrewshire tennis courts can deliver 'next Andy Murray'

More than £300,000 has been set aside to refurbish three sets of courts in the area.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023