Renfrewshire residents recognised in New Year Honours List 2026
Four people from Renfrewshire have been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2026 for their work across education, health, music, fundraising and youth services.
Scottish Conservatives launch plan to support homeless and unemployed veterans
The Scottish Conservatives have launched a new policy paper aimed at tackling homelessness and unemployment among veterans, warning Scotland should feel “shame” that hundreds of former service personnel are without…
Work to start on six play parks across Renfrewshire
Investment in Renfrewshire’s play parks continues with work set to begin on a further six play parks.
Renfrewshire residents urged to have say as Scottish airspace consultation reaches halfway point
A major consultation on changes to flight paths over parts of Scotland has reached its halfway point, with residents in Renfrewshire being urged to have their say before the closing…
Hays Travel Johnstone staff raise £2,601 for Quarriers children’s services
Three members of staff from Hays Travel in Johnstone handed over a cheque for more than £2,600 after completing a half-marathon walk to support Quarriers’ children’s services.
Johnstone lights up as crowds gather for 2025 Christmas switch-on
Crowds filled Houstoun Square on Saturday as Johnstone welcomed the switch-on of its Christmas lights for 2025.
Johnstone primary school recognised with top STEM education award
A primary school in Johnstone has been recognised with a major national education award.
Howwood Road residents see first steps of major regeneration plan during site tour in Johsntone
A group of Johnstone residents have visited the site of their future homes as construction officially gets underway on a major regeneration project in the Howwood Road area.
Johnstone care home manager jailed for nine and a half years after targeting vulnerable girl
A former care worker who raped a girl from a children’s home where he was a manager has been jailed for nine and a half years.
Renfrew, Erskine, Johnstone and Linwood set for Christmas lights switch-ons across Renfrewshire
Towns across Renfrewshire will officially mark the start of the festive season as Christmas lights are switched on over the coming weeks at a series of events supported by Renfrewshire…