Johnstone funeral directors award £1,500 to local groups
Two community organisations in Johnstone and Linwood have received a £750 boost each from a local funeral directors’ funding scheme.
Thorn Athletic seek lead community coach
Thorn Athletic are looking to recruit a Lead Community Coach to work within their growing football programme in Johnstone.
Man arrested in Johnstone after police find knife and drugs
A man has been arrested in Johnstone after officers found a knife and drugs during patrols.
Active Communities confirms full April 2026 programme across Renfrewshire
Active Communities has released its full programme of activities for April 2026, with sessions running throughout the week in Johnstone, Linwood and Gallowhill.
Community food festival taking place in Johnstone tomorrow
A community food festival will take place in Johnstone tomorrow, bringing together food, crafts and activities for local families.
Johnstone opticians staff raise £650 after Falkirk Wheel abseil for local charity
Staff from Specsavers Johnstone have raised more than £650 for a local charity after taking part in an abseil from the Falkirk Wheel alongside participants from Active Communities.
Pop-up pantry taking place in Johnstone tomorrow
A pop-up pantry will take place in Johnstone tomorrow, offering residents access to low-cost food.
Johnstone primary school named among Scotland’s best in Sunday Times league table
A primary school in Johnstone has been named among the best in Scotland in a new national league table.
Johnstone shop lease extended for 10 years as councillors praise local tenant
A council-owned shop in Johnstone will remain in the hands of its current tenant for another 10 years after councillors approved a lease extension.
Johnstone Sound invites locals to get on air with volunteer presenter training
A community radio station in Johnstone is calling on locals to step up and try their hand at presenting, offering full training for anyone keen to get involved in a