Council backs plans for new social rented homes at Gibson Crescent and North Road
The future of plans for around 28 new social rented homes on vacant council-owned land at Gibson Crescent and North Road in Johnstone remains uncertain.
Council moves towards compulsory purchase of remaining Howwood Road shops
Renfrewshire Council is moving towards the compulsory purchase of two privately owned shop units as part of the regeneration of the Howwood Road area in Johnstone.
Specsavers Johnstone graduate celebrates first-class optometry degree
A Specsavers Johnstone team member is celebrating after graduating with first-class honours in optometry and progressing into a new role as a graduate optometrist.
Johnstone Fire Engine Rally returns to town for first time since 2019
Johnstone Fire Engine Rally will return to the town for the first time since 2019 on Saturday 15th August.
Johnstone Fire Engine Rally returns with parade, displays and family activities
The Johnstone Fire Engine Rally will return on Saturday 15th August, bringing a parade of historic fire engines, live entertainment and family activities to Houstoun Square.
High Street in Johnstone closed for resurfacing works
High Street in Johnstone is now closed to traffic for resurfacing works.
Johnstone Pipe Band appoint Craig Lawrie as new leading drummer
Johnstone Pipe Band has announced the appointment of Craig Lawrie as its new Leading Drummer at the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Buddie Blooms Florist to open new shop in Johnstone
A Johnstone florist is moving to new premises in the town after four years at Laighcartside Street.
Local veterans and families invited to monthly breakfast at Johnstone bar
Veterans and their families are being invited along to the monthly Johnstone & District Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club gathering at Colliers Bar in Johnstone on Sunday 26th July.
Thorn Athletic and Glenvale begin new West of Scotland League season on Saturday
The 2026/27 West of Scotland Football League season gets under way on Saturday, 25th July, with promoted Renfrewshire sides Thorn Athletic and Glenvale both beginning their campaigns away from home.