Police appeal after car deliberately set on fire in Johnstone
Detectives are appealing for information after a car was deliberately set on fire in Johnstone.
Broomward Drive reopens after police incident in Johnstone
A cul-de-sac in Broomward Drive in Johnstone has reopened after being taped off by police following an incident at around 7pm on Sunday 6th September 2026.
Johnstone Kirk Junior Drama marks 30th anniversary with Frozen Jr.
Johnstone Kirk Junior Drama will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a production of Disney’s Frozen Jr. this month.
Three McGill’s drivers from Johnstone to compete in UK Bus Driver of the Year final
Three bus drivers from McGill’s Johnstone depot will compete against some of the best drivers in Britain at the UK Bus Driver of the Year National Final.
Solar-powered smart bins to be trialled in Johnstone town centre
Solar-powered smart bins are to be introduced in Johnstone town centre as part of an extended council trial.
Two men arrested after disturbance in Johnstone town centre
A 33-year-old man was taken to hospital and two men have been arrested following a disturbance in Johnstone town centre.
Council has no alternative site yet for new Johnstone recycling centre
Renfrewshire Council has not found an alternative site for Johnstone’s household waste recycling centre.
Johnstone Phoenix welcomes new president following AGM
Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group has appointed Iain Usher as its new president.
Renfrewshire set to receive £2.628 million for regeneration projects
Renfrewshire is set to receive £2.628 million for regeneration and commercial development projects across the area.
Initial feedback shows support for new Johnstone High on existing site
Initial feedback gathered by Renfrewshire Council has shown strong support for building a new Johnstone High School on its current site.