Stacey Balfour and Cameron Woods were both found responsible for the murder of Robert Fisher in Paisley. Stacey Balfour faces a life sentence for her part in the fatal stabbing of Robert Fisher at flats in Paisley in July 2023. The 24-year-old and then boyfriend Cameron Woods, 27, were both found responsible for the murder following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. Prosecutors stated it was Woods who knifed the 26-year-old with Balfour “acting in concert” with him knowing there would be violence. The pair will find out the minimum they will spend behind bars when they return to the dock next month. But, in an unusual set of events, jurors on Friday afternoon had first returned a guilty verdict to the lesser crime of culpable homicide in connection with Balfour. Lady Hood went on to ask the jury to leave the courtroom while legal discussions then took place. The judge along with the prosecution and Balfour’s legal team – led by KC Thomas Ross – all agreed the verdict was “incompetent in law” and “inconsistent” with Lady Hood’s earlier legal directions to jurors. Advocate depute Erin Campbell stated there had been “no room in the evidence” against Balfour for a culpable homicide conviction. Mr Ross later added it appeared the jury had clearly “not been convinced beyond reasonable doubt” Balfour was guilty of murder. As such, the defence advocate said the verdict against Balfour then should be one of acquittal. After further legal talks, Lady Hood spoke to jurors and confirmed the culpable homicide decision “cannot be accepted”. After more legal directions, she then asked they restart their deliberations. The jury eventually came back again late on Friday and this time convicted both Balfour and Woods of murder. They were remanded in custody pending sentencing. The killing occurred after all three had been with others at a flat at the tower block. A witness said Woods had been seen at one stage with a large kitchen knife. Balfour meantime had shown someone the small lockback blade later used in the killing. It had been attached to a set of keys. The court heard the atmosphere later became “volatile” between those at the flat including Mr Fisher. In her speech to jurors, prosecutor Miss Campbell said it was clear “the situation escalated”. She said this eventually led to Mr Fisher being stabbed “in what amounted to a murderous attack”. The victim managed to stagger out of the flat with blood on his face and down his T-shirt. A man dialled 999 as Mr Fisher groaned in the background: “I have been stabbed.” He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow but he never recovered and passed away there four days later. The court Mr Fisher had suffered five separate stab wounds as well as possible defensive injuries. Miss Campbell put to jurors: “If you are trying to strike someone in the head or chest then there are only two possibilities. “Either you are deliberately trying to kill the person. “Or you are so angry and wild in the moment, you have total disregard if the person lives or dies.” The advocate depute stated Mr Fisher had been subjected to a “frenzied attack”. Woods was later stopped by police at a cycle track. He was found with the murder weapon which had Mr Fisher’s blood on it. Balfour had initially told officers that the last time she had seen Mr Fisher was when he left the flat with another man. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" Video Kimberly Williams-Paisley shares sudden symptoms of medical disorder that left her unable to speak Kimberly Williams-Paisley recalled the sudden symptoms of the voice disorder that left her unable to speak for two years Kimberly Williams-Paisley opened up about the sudden onset of symptoms she experienced due to a vocal disorder that left her unable to speak for two years.  The 53-year-old actress' medical ordeal began in November 2022 when she attempted to welcome guests at an annual Alzheimer’s fundraiser honoring her late mother who died from dementia at the age of 73 in 2016.  who is hosting the new season of the reality dating show "Farmer Wants a Wife," recalled the frightening moment during the event when she realized that she couldn't speak "It was definitely a dramatic change for me," the "Father of the Bride" star said I was on stage about to give a speech and suddenly had no voice." Kimberly Williams-Paisley recalled the sudden symptoms she experienced before losing her voice for two years It sort of sounded very whispery and quiet Kind of like I'd been at a rager or I was getting sick KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY UNDERWENT SURGERY AFTER SHE 'LOST MY VOICE' 2 YEARS AGO: 'NEVER QUITE CAME BACK' During a December 2024 interview with People magazine, Williams-Paisley revealed that she had been diagnosed with a vocal disorder.  Williams-Paisley told the outlet that in January 2023 where health professionals previously treated celebrities such as Johnny Cash and Wynonna Judd The actress was diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia after doctors discovered that she had a partial paralysis of her left vocal cord.  Muscle tension dysphonia is a change in the sound or feel of a person's voice due to excessive muscle tension in and around the voice box, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.  The actress underwent a three-hour laryngoplasty surgery in August 2024 (Kimberly Williams Paisley Instagram/Getty) Williams-Paisley struggled with her inability to speak louder than a whisper The actress attempted to treat her condition Williams-Paisley told the outlet that she tried both traditional and unorthodox methods Williams-Paisley said she felt her acting career was in jeopardy or potentially over for good "It was a rough road for a couple of years and I didn't really do any work during that time as I was trying to find my voice again," she said during her interview with Fox News Digital.  In August 2024, Williams-Paisley underwent a three-hour laryngoplasty surgery, during which doctors at the Voice Center placed an implant into her weak left vocal cord to move it closer to her right vocal cord Williams-Paisley regained her ability to speak out loud again immediately following the surgery.  "I couldn't believe it was true," she told People Williams-Paisley shared advice for others facing similar health challenges While reflecting on her experience, Williams-Paisley shared her tips for people facing similar health challenges. "The advice I would give is if something like that happens don't just keep drinking honey tea – actually go see a doctor," she said "I just didn't realize there was anything that could be done." KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY REMEMBERS NAOMI JUDD: ‘SHE PROBABLY HAD NO IDEA WHAT GIFT SHE WAS GIVING ME’ "It was a rough road for a couple of years and I didn't really do any work during that time as I was trying to find my voice again." Williams-Paisley also explained there were "silver linings" amid her health struggles.  "I have grown stronger in so many ways," she said "I think a lot of times when we face something like this it helps lift us up in other areas of our lives 'What other ways can I use my voice?' And I started writing and I started lifting weights and I started meditating So there are all these silver linings that I'm really grateful for." The actress is hosting the third season of "Farmer Wants a Wife." (FOX) Williams-Paisley is serving as the host of the FOX reality dating show "Farmer Wants a Wife."  The "According to Jim" alum stepped in for Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles as emcee for the show's third season "Farmer Wants a Wife" follows four farmers as they search for love among a group of 32 women hailing from big cities across the country Matt Warren and Jay Woods are the farmers featured in season three of the show WATCH: 'Farmer Wants a Wife' host Kimberly Williams-Paisley shares how she can relate to contestants on reality show Williams-Paisley shared her excitement over her new role and returning to the small screen for the first time following her health struggles "I'm grateful to be on the other side of it and back at work in this role which is so different for me to just show up as myself "That was an interesting new twist for me," she added.  The FOX series follows four farmers who are looking for love The "Nashville" actress explained that she connects with the concept of the series due to her marriage of over 20 years to country star Brad Paisley. "I can relate to the essence of this show because I'm from New York and I wound up marrying a country boy," she said And I'm really enjoying watching this show because I only got to see bits and pieces when we were filming So it's fun now to go back and see them put it all together." Williams-Paisley also reflected on the secret behind her successful relationship with the "She's Everything" singer revealing that the two aren't able to pinpoint exactly how long they have been married.  Williams-Paisley's husband of over 20 years because the other day I asked Brad if it was 22 or 23 "And then we just talked to another couple that had been married like 53 years and they got married the same year [we did]." But then someone just corrected me right before the interview and said WATCH: Kimberly Williams-Paisley shares secret to longtime marriage with country star Brad Paisley "Then I would also say keeping a sense of humor is very important," she added "And that's something we've been able to do Paisley shared his own relationship advice when he made a cameo on the April 10 episode of "Farmer Wants a Wife." The country star shared relationship advice with the farmers the 52-year-old West Virginia native addressed concerns shared by the farmers over how the "big city" contestants who are vying for their hearts would adapt to country life.  LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I think it's a better match sometimes," Brad said via People magazine you'll get to fall in love with the country again The three-time Grammy Award winner recalled that he knew Paisley-Williams "was the one" when he watched her star in her breakthrough role as Steve Martin and Diane Keaton's daughter in 1991's "Father of the Bride." Brad recalled that he fell in love with Williams-Paisley when he saw her in "Father of the Bride." (FOX) After Brad asked the farmers about how many contestants they had eliminated so far Sansone and Woods told him that they had each said goodbye to one woman while Warren admitted that he couldn't bring himself to send any of his five candidates home "Whoever it is that you start to find yourself really nervous around CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER During her interview with Fox News Digital, Williams-Paisley raved over having her husband make an appearance on the reality series. so I think it was fun for him to be on the show and impart some wisdom." The third season of "Farmer Wants a Wife" is currently airing on FOX and the show is also available to stream on Hulu Williams-Paisley also shared her thoughts on what fans should take away from the third season of the show. know that nothing's being fabricated as far as connection or not connection – that really people are working behind the scenes to help facilitate the environment for romance and the motives are true," she said.  "They really want to find love and the producers want these couples to find love," Williams-Paisley continued I also love that this show is a little bit more wholesome and old-fashioned "People aren't trying to trip up the contestants or get people drunk or create scandal That stuff is happening on its own," she added with a laugh The third season of "Farmer Wants a Wife" is currently airing on FOX and the show is also available to stream on Hulu CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume television and more in the entertainment industry Emergency services were called to Glasgow Road in Paisley at around 3pm following reports of a collision. Emergency services were called to Glasgow Road in Paisley at around 3pm on Monday following reports of a collision. The Scottish Ambulance Service dispatched three ambulance, two paramedic cars and three special operations response teams. Three fire appliances and a major incident unit were also mobilised to the scene. Officers closed the road following the incident. Four people were passed into the care of medical teams. Two were taken to the Royal Alexandria Hospital and one patient was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 3.05pm on April 28 to attend an incident on Glasgow Road, Paisley. “Three ambulances, two paramedic response cars, and three special operations response teams (SORT) were dispatched to the scene. “Two patients were transported to the Royal Alexandria Hospital and one patient to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.” A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “We were alerted at 3.12pm on Monday, April 28, to reports of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle on Glasgow Road in Paisley. “Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances and a major incident unit to the scene to assist emergency service partners. “Four casualties were handed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service. “Crews have now left the scene after ensuring the area was safe.” Police Scotland has been contacted for an updated statement. Renfrewshire News A paramedic is accused of crashing an ambulance into a car allegedly drove without due care or attention in Glasgow’s Calton on 24th September 2023 Court papers state that Keenan was employed as a paramedic at the time It is alleged that the vehicle’s emergency lighting and sirens were activated when she drove through a red light Allegations go on to say Keenan collided with an orange Kia Niro car Keenan pleaded not guilty today to the single charge at Glasgow Sheriff Court A further hearing is scheduled for later this month Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Emergency services were called to Glasgow Road in Paisley following reports of a collision. Emergency services were called to Glasgow Road in Paisley following reports of a collision at around 3.10pm on Monday. Drivers have been urged to avoid the area at this time. A police statement read: “Glasgow Road in Paisley is closed due a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Emergency services are on the scene. “Police were made aware around 3.10pm on Monday, April 28, 2025. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and find an alternative route.” Two killers are behind bars after a man was stabbed to death in a brutal knife attack were today found guilty following the death of Robert Fisher in July 2023 The 26 year-old passed away in hospital after a row at flats at Maxwellton Court in Paisley Prosecutors stated it was Woods who inflicted the fatal blow through the heart Balfour was said to be “acting in concert” with her then partner knowing there would be violence She had also brought the small lockback knife used in the killing to the flat The pair had denied murder a trial at the High Court in Glasgow they were today convicted and now each faces a life sentence when they return to the dock next month The killing occurred after all three had been with other individuals at a flat at the tower block A witness said Woods had been seen at one stage with a large kitchen knife Balfour had shown someone the lockback knife that had been attached to a set of keys The court heard the atmosphere later became “volatile” between those at the flat including Mr Fisher prosecutor Erin Campbell said it was clear “the situation escalated” She said this eventually led to Mr Fisher being stabbed “in what amounted to a murderous attack” The victim managed to stagger out of the flat with blood on his face and down his T-shirt He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow he never recovered and passed away there four days later The court said Mr Fisher had suffered five separate stab wounds as well as possible defensive injuries Miss Campbell put to jurors: “If you are trying to strike someone in the head or chest then there are only two possibilities “Either you are deliberately trying to kill the person “Or you are so angry and wild in the moment you have total disregard if the person lives or dies.” The advocate depute stated Mr Fisher had been subjected to a “frenzied attack” Woods was later stopped by police at a cycle track He was found with the murder weapon which had Mr Fisher’s blood on it Balfour had initially told officers that the last time she had seen Mr Fisher was when he left the flat with another man Prosecutor Miss Campbell suggested this was “downright false” Woods – who had to be warned about his behaviour in the dock during the trial – had already been on remand but that was revoked pending sentencing by judge Lady Hood Emergency services attended and a 76-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash took place on Corsebar Road around 12.30pm on Tuesday and involved a silver Kia Ceed which left the road and collided with a wall. The driver of the car, a 78-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. The road was closed until around 6.25pm to allow for an investigation at the scene and has since fully reopened. Sergeant Ally Wright said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman involved. “Our investigation to establish the full circumstances is ongoing and I would urge anyone with information, or who may have dash-cam footage from the area, to get in touch.” Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 1328 of April 15 2025. Europe didn’t just loot from the subcontinent — it built empires off its artistry.Bhupinder Singh Maharaja of PatialaThe Juggernaut AviAlliance announces £350m investment plans for AGS Airports and appointment of new Chair Westfield Health: Webinar and resources to support employee mental health Businesses Fear Inflation ‘Calm Before The Storm’  © 2025 Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Site by: Cole AD Emergency services were called to Barterholm Road in Paisley around 11pm after a fire broke out at a property. Emergency services were called to Barterholm Road around 11pm after the alarm was raised. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched four fire appliances and one height vehicle to the four-storey building tackle the ground floor blaze. Seven ambulances, three special operations response teams, two paramedic response cars, a critical care paramedic and a trauma team were sent to the scene. Three patients were taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, two patients were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, and two patients were taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Two other people received treatment at the scene. Residents of eight nearby homes were forced to evacuate and placed in alternative accommodation. The fire has been extinguished but emergency services are still on the scene. Police say an investigation is currently underway to establish the cause of the fire. A spokesperson said: “Around 11pm on Sunday, April 6, 2025, we received a report of a fire at a property on Barterholm Road, Paisley. “Emergency services attended, and seven people were taken to hospital. “Eight properties have been evacuated as a precaution, and alternative accommodation has been arranged. “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire.” A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “We received a call at 10.57pm on April 6 to attend an incident on Barterholm Road, Paisley. “Seven ambulances, three special operations response teams (SORT), two paramedic response cars, a critical care paramedic and a trauma team were dispatched to the scene. “Three patients were transported to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, two patients were transported to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, and two patients were taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital. “Two patients were treated on scene.” A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 10.53pm on Sunday, April 6 to reports of a house on fire at Barterholm Road, Paisley. “Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and one height vehicle to the scene where a fire was affecting a ground floor flat within a four-storey building. “Nine casualties were in the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service. “The fire has been extinguished and one fire appliance currently remains at the scene.” Councillors have agreed to put an extra £12.5m into the Paisley Museum Reimagined project due to rising inflation and delays caused by construction issues Renfrewshire Council voted this week to increase its budget for the project to just over £65m A report to the council said the project had been hit by delays due to “significantly worse than anticipated” construction issues include a range of “unforeseen defects” found in the historic museum building such as dry rot asbestos and extensive plasterwork repairs which is being led by Kier Construction Ltd which is “well beyond the initial estimated completion date” The redevelopment has also been “significantly impacted by the pandemic construction shut down and labour and materials shortages in the period following the pandemic” which has resulted in “extreme levels of construction cost inflation which is only recently beginning to moderate” The report said the already-complex renovation had been exacerbated by “many decades of underinvestment and lack of maintenance” in the building It said further cost increases could not be ruled out the ambitious redevelopment aims to create a “world class destination” in Paisley and involves renovating all buildings on the museum campus as well as creating a new public courtyard and a red glass-fronted extension housing a visitor reception and cafe work will begin on fitting out the museum buildings This will be followed by the installation of new exhibition displays many of which have been co-produced with local communities and partners across the world “These later phases are intricate and require specialist work which we expect will take several months to complete,” the council said The museum will be managed on behalf of the council by OneRen the charitable trust that oversees the county’s leisure Renfrewshire Council and OneRen said: “The transformed Paisley Museum will be a world-class visitor attraction at the heart of the region’s cultural regeneration It is already internationally award-winning for its design and will be a destination which celebrates Renfrewshire’s incredible heritage bringing significant social and economic benefits to our communities “The work being undertaken is technically complex It is a project which will bring one of our area’s great heritage assets up to modern-day standards This is the first major refurbishment in the 150-year history of the campus and the team have encountered a number of challenges which only became apparent through progressing this major modernisation We are working alongside Kier to overcome these but this has impacted on the project timescale and budget “We are grateful to all of our funders for their support as we work together to create a destination which showcases Paisley and Renfrewshire’s historic place in the world like never before Every step is being taken to mitigate the potential for increased costs and to complete work as soon as possible.” Most Museums Journal content is only available to members Join the MA to get full access to the latest thinking and trends from across the sector You are viewing your 1 free article this month Evermore has signed a three-book deal with Paisley Hope for her previously self-published Soldiers of Bedlam series Commissioning editor Jess Muscio acquired world rights directly from the author North American rights were pre-empted by Deb Werksman at Sourcebooks Casablanca The originally self-published Wolf.e follows Brinley Rose Beaumont Georgia after losing her job and ending her relationship Brinley meets the "dark and brooding" Gabriel Wolfe president of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club The synopsis continues: "This club takes care of its own even when it involves going to war (only murdering people who deserve to be murdered of course) and falling in love (only a woman as strong as they are can tame these guys)." Muscio said: "We are so proud to publish Paisley at Evermore She is one of the UK’s most beloved romance authors and this new series is guaranteed to take her to even greater heights Wolf.e boasts the edgy and addictive reading experience romance readers go wild for and I cannot wait for long-term fans of Paisley as well as those who are yet to discover her storytelling to get stuck into the Soldiers of Bedlam series." Hope added: "The Soldiers of Bedlam series tells the story of a group of modern day Robin Hood’s with an outlaw twist I have loved creating stories about this group of elite – if unhinged – men and the women who bring them to their knees who love and fight with everything in them will steal your heart as much as they stole mine I am so excited and honoured to be working with Jess and the brilliant team at Evermore for all three books in this series and cannot wait to see where my writing journey takes me next." A 38-year-old woman was pronounced dead on Wednesday, Police Scotland have confirmed. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched four fire appliances and one height vehicle to Barterholm Road at around 11pm on Sunday to tackle a ground blaze at the four-storey building. Police have since confirmed that a woman, 38, died from her injuries on Wednesday. Detective Inspector Euan McMillan said: “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends at this very difficult time. “Our enquiries into the fire are ongoing and we are looking for anyone with information that could be useful to contact us. “You can call 101 quoting reference 3813 of April 6 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” CCTV footage showed the same vehicle arriving at the site on seven separate occasions. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said cardboard, plastic bread crates, black bin bags and packaging were illegally dumped at Spiersbridge Business Park between May 25 and June 25, 2024. CCTV footage showed the same vehicle arriving at the site on seven separate occasions, and each time controlled waste was illegally deposited with “no attempt to dispose of it properly”. The initial investigation was undertaken by East Renfrewshire Council’s Environmental Health Officers, who attended the location after each case of fly-tipping. Sharing information with SEPA, it was determined that the waste came from a convenience shop operated by CRAA Ltd based in Linwood. The firm was hit with a £2,642 civil penalty and will also be required to pay SEPA costs of £796.60 George Hope, unit manager in SEPA’s Enforcement Support team, said: “Fly-tipping is not just lazy – it’s illegal. “It can cause serious harm to our environment, wildlife and communities and places an unnecessary burden on landowners, councils and taxpayers – diverting money and resources that could be better used elsewhere, to clear it up. “This case demonstrates that by working more closely with local authorities, like East Renfrewshire Council, we can strengthen enforcement efforts, hold offenders accountable and better protect Scotland’s environment and communities from the selfish and criminal behaviour of those who fly tip waste. If you dump waste illegally, expect to pay the price.” Councillor Danny Devlin, convener for environment and housing, added: “Fly-tipping is completely unacceptable and has a negative impact on our communities, the environment and resources, so it’s reassuring to see that the Council have worked in partnership with SEPA to issue a civil penalty to this business, who acted incredibly irresponsibly on multiple occasions. “We’re determined to keep working to stamp out fly-tipping across East Renfrewshire and maintain our area. “The council will do everything possible to prosecute offenders in East Renfrewshire, and I’d encourage residents who witness this illegal dumping to always report it.” Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music with Brad Paisley�s 2025 Truck Still Works World Tour � find the best online discounts on tickets at CapitalCityTickets.com and save big on your concert experience All 5 Releases Officers received a report of two suspicious men in Barshaw Park on Glasgow Road on Sunday afternoon. Police received a report of two suspicious men in Barshaw Park on Glasgow Road around 4.45pm on Sunday. The first man is described as Asian, mid-30s, slim build with a long black beard. Police said he was wearing a black turban, cream jumper, black body warmer and had a yellow rucksack. The second man is described as Asian, with a slim build, a short dark beard and in his mid-20s. He was wearing a baseball cap, black jumper with white writing on the sleeves and black trousers. Police Scotland is urging anyone with information to come forward. Detective inspector David Hardie said: “We are looking to speak to anyone that may know these men and can help to identify them. “Enquiries are ongoing and additional patrols will be in the area. “If you have private CCTV of the area near the park, check and see if you captured the men described. “Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference 2197 of March 30.”