Jim Paterson: Last News

A man has been charged in connection with a fatal car crash which killed a Paisley grandad last autumn.

Plans for more than 60 affordable homes on the "eyesore" site of a former social club in Linwood have been approved.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed a Scots grandad last year.

Developers behind controversial plans for a £40million tourist resort in Balloch have rubbished claims that new planning laws will put a halt to the plans.

A row broke out among Renfrewshire councillors as they debated the merits of the monarchy on the eve of King Charles III's Coronation.

Developers behind plans for a £40m ‘sustainable tourism resort’ in Balloch have reaffirmed their belief that the proposals will benefit the region.

Plans to build a tyre recycling plant in Linwood – a move that would create scores of jobs – have been given the green light by councillors.

Police have released a picture of a much-loved grandad who died after being hit by a car in Paisley.

The new depute leader of Renfrewshire Council hopes she can be a role model for young women who are considering pursuing a career in politics.

Councillor Iain Nicolson is in line to continue as Renfrewshire Council leader in the new term after he was re-elected head of the SNP group for the coming year.

The SNP will stay the largest group on Renfrewshire Council after 21 members were elected.

Counting is well under way at a bustling Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley, with results filtering in from the Renfrewshire Council election.

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Police and community leaders have hit out at yobs who scrawled sinister sectarian graffiti on a motorway footbridge.The despicable slogan ‘All Taigs are targets’ appeared on the M8 crossing between Renfrew and Hillington over the weekend, causing uproar in the community.Councillor Jim Paterson, who represents the Renfrew South and Gallowhill ward, branded it as ‘unacceptable’ and said he was attempting to have it removed quickly.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday afternoons.Signing up is

David Turnbull has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Scott Brown at Celtic after joining the Hoops at the second attempt last week.  Former Motherwell star Jim Paterson reckons that the 21-year-old will be a big hit at Parkhead after his £3million switch from the Steelmen.  Ex-Fir Park favourite Paterson urged Neil Lennon to snap up the midfielder with English clubs lurking after his move collapsed last year.After the deal was done, he now believes the Wishaw lad could fill the void left by the skipper in coming years with Brown set to be pushing 36 by the end of the season.Paterson reckons Turnbull will turn into a ready-made replacement for the former Scotland skipper when he decides to call it a day - if the highly-rated new boy

Former Gartcairn boss Jamie McKenzie is in for the East Kilbride manager’s job – and insists he’s the man to guide them back to the top.

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