Scotland’s first alcohol-free music festival announces line-up
Scotland’s first alcohol-free music festival has announced its line-up for this year’s event, featuring two huge names from the era of Britpop.
Drugs and alcohol minister visits residential rehab to hear from those in recovery
Scotland’s drugs and alcohol policy minister has toured a residential rehab centre, meeting people recovering from addiction and the frontline staff who support them on their journey.
Man treated in hospital after assault in Erskine pub
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a 62-year-old man was seriously assaulted in Erskine on Saturday.
Cala Homes teams up with Erskine football team
Cala Homes (West) has teamed up with an Erskine-based youth football team to provide new, much-needed football kits.
Charity worker goes from ‘rock bottom’ to helping others overcome addiction
A charity worker who was once warned she would die if she had another drink has told how she regained control of her life and now helps others overcome similar…
Renfrewshire grassroots football coach celebrates local legend tag from Specsavers after nearly 50 years at Erskine club
A Renfrewshire coach has received the accolade of ‘local legend’ as part of Specsavers’ partnership with the Scottish FA.
Former footballer admits drunken hit and run death
A former footballer killed a teenage pedestrian in a drunken hit and run.
Charity hopes to grow after new sports centre lease gets green light
A Renfrewshire charity is building for the future after councillors agreed for them to take over the lease for their current base.
Drugs Minister joins residential rehab centre’s community Christmas event
Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Elena Whitham attended a Christmas event at a residential rehab centre and learned about the vital support it provides to those in addiction recovery.
Man charged with sexual assault in Erskine
A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a number of incidents of sexual comments being made to females in the Erskine area.