Renfrewshire Council is sitting on £1.9million of overpaid council tax, data reveals

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensRenfrewshire has so far seen 527 lives lost to the virus, recording a death rate of 227 per 100,000 of population.Only Glasgow City, with a rate of 260 per 100,000, has suffered more losses when age and other social factors have been taken into account.Mr Bibby - who has called for more support for areas hardest hit by the virus - said gaping inequalities must be addressed as we emerge from the pandemic.“My thoughts are with all those who have lost

Scots woman has been driven to 'breaking point' as ants swarm her council flat in Hamilton. Chelsey Campbell, 28, moved into the flat on Brankholm Brae in Hamilton in February last year and has suffered from the ant infestation ever since.

Scots dog owner was left devastated after her pet pooch was mauled to death by a Staffie in front of her eyes, with the horrific attack also causing her to have an epileptic fit. Gail Grubb, 46, was walking her beloved seven-year-old Chihuahua Chicco in Edinburgh when a woman driving past asked if she knew the owner of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier which had jumped into her car.

Tik Tok chef 'learn to cook' after he ended up putting a full breakfast wrap creation in the bin. Josh Durnion aka 'Wrap God Official' has gone viral many times for his wrap ideas, including a mince n tattie wrap and the ham, nutella and cheese wrap.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensThe national event - headed up by the Scottish Civic Trust - gives people free access to historic and cultural venues so they can find out more about hidden gems in their area.There will be a mixture of online and physical events this year, with the latter dependent on Scottish Government guidance around coronavirus at the time.In years gone by, venues such as Tannahill's Cottage and the John Neilson Institute in Paisley, Castle Semple in Lochwinnoch

Scots dog who was sentenced to death after allegedly killing another canine has been saved from death row. Rocco was suspected to be a pit bull-type dog, an illegal breed to own in the UK.It is understood that he was involved in an incident where his former owner left him at home in Kirriemuir, Angus for 48 hours without food or water and in the company of a smaller dog, unknown to him.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensCovid infections in Renfrewshire reached an all time high last week, with the area currently recording an infection rate of 489 cases per 100,000 of population.In the week to Monday, an incredible 875 new cases were identified.The rollout of the vaccine has been offering increased protection to vulnerable groups, but hospital admissions across the area are increasing.The leader of Scottish Labour has demanded a return to parliament for MSPs, arguing

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.A total of 1,253 deaths were registered in ailing West Dunbartonshire last year –the second highest figure by council area in Scotland.It comes as national figures show the highest number of excess deaths since wartime, due to the coronavirus pandemic.But the West Dunbartonshire figure marks the third highest death rate by council in Scotland on crude data – at 14.1 per 100,000 population.However, that

libraries, roads and garden maintenance.

Get the latest Scottish parenting news sent straight to your inbox each week with our newsletter.An investigation is to be launched after cleaners were permitted to work in Renfrewshire schools without criminal background checks.Renfrewshire councillors voted for the public inquiry after the Paisley Daily Express revealed last month that head teachers had escorted agency staff from their premises after learning they had not been properly vetted to work in schools.The security failure was brought

Love Island Scot Shannon Singh has slammed trolls who sent Chloe Burrows death threats following her decision to couple up with Shannon's partner Aaron. Last week, Chloe's family spoke out about the threats she received since she joined the cast which resulted in Shannon's exit.

raced to Torrance Avenue around 10.45am on Sunday morning after reports of an alleged serious assault. The 54-year-old woman, who has been named locally as Catherine Stewart, was pronounced dead on the scene.

North Lanarkshire which saw a man arrested. The 54-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Torrance Avenue, Airdrie.

Love Island bosses have urged viewers to 'think before posting' after one cast member was sent death threats. After last night's show, when Scots contestant Shannon Singh was dumped from the island, new girl Chloe Burrows' social media accounts were bombarded with death threats.

Love Island star Chloe Burrows's family has revealed she has received death threats after Scots contestant Shannon Singh was dumped from the show.

lawyer after her sudden death yesterday, Mum-of-two Anne Duffy, 50, was a partner at Caird Vaughn Solicitors and was well respected in legal circles in Dundee.We told how cops and paramedics were called to the scene on Thorter Row, next to the River Tay, in the City of Discovery at around 9am on Monday after the alarm was raised.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Elected members have called for a charter of rights for care home residents and their relatives to be introduced so family visits can be protected against any future pandemics.Councillors unanimously agreed to write to the Scottish Government requesting this be produced so residents and their loved ones are clear on arrangements for contact moving forward.Care home residents were denied visits from

Dundee.Officers and paramedics were called to the scene on Thorter Row, next to the River Tay, at around 9am on Monday after the alarm was raised. Police Scotland have confirmed that an investigation has been launched however there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death.