The Latest Breaking News from Johnstone

Firebugs hunted after blaze near Scots petrol station as councillor blasts 'dangerous act'

Police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward following the incident.

Daily Record · Apr 13, 2023

Johnstone youngsters upping their green credentials in eco flag bid

Children at Gleniffer Nursery have been taking part in litter picks, reusing and recycling and reducing their carbon emissions.

Daily Record · Apr 13, 2023

Gordon Ramsay says growing up in Johnstone with mum 'defined and inspired him'

Speaking on a podcast, Gordon said: “My mum was a big inspiration in terms of getting that workplace ethic in place" stating once he was established, his goal was to "change his ‘mum’s life".

Glasgow Live · Apr 12, 2023

Man seriously assaulted in Johnstone street attack outside pharmacy as street taped off

Police have reportedly set up a cordon between the Dessert Kings takeaway and Penman's pharmacy, where the square meets William Street, after a man was seriously assaulted.

Glasgow Live · Mar 23, 2023

Cops probe early-hours 'targeted' fire bid on Johnstone home

The incident saw an item set alight and posted through the letterbox of a flat in Johnstone.

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023

Johnstone flat targeted as item set alight and posted through door

An investigation has been launched after an item, which was set alight, was posted through the door of a High Street property in Johnstone during the early hours of Monday morning.

Glasgow Live · Mar 21, 2023

Rape and murder of Scots schoolgirl probed by cold case cops in bid to catch killer

Pamela Hastie was just 16 years old when she was killed while walking home from school in in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, in 1981.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Renfrewshire music project hits the right note with massive celebration

Johnstone played host to the Youth Music Initiative (YMI) 20th anniversary event last Thursday.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

SEPA probing illegal dumping of waste in Johnstone

Inspections in the area have been carried out as they try to identify who's responsible.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Johnstone nurse suspended after putting patients' safety at risk in multiple incidents

Boguslawa Zofia Bator was found to have prepared to administer a morphine dose to a resident that was 10mg instead of the prescribed 2mg alongside other incidents at the Johnstone care home.

Glasgow Live · Feb 21, 2023