The Latest Breaking News from Johnstone

Police probe after wilful fire causes £500k worth of damage to Johnstone homes

Detectives are investigating after two properties were deliberately set alight in Johnstone causing half a million pounds worth of damage. No one was injured as a result.

Glasgow Live · May 7, 2022

Search ongoing for teenagers reported missing from Linwood and Johnstone

Elizabeth Rose Allan, 13, from Linwood, and Ciaran Kelly, 16, from Johnstone are believed to be in each other’s company. Police wish to hear from them to make sure that both are safe and well.

Glasgow Live · May 5, 2022

Boy arrested in connection with alleged rape in Johnstone

Police confirmed a male youth had been arrested following the alleged serious sexual assault on Saturday night.

Daily Record · May 2, 2022

Johnstone man threatened "to murder" his mum after binge-drinking

Daniel Rock threatened to murder his mum forcing her to flee the house "terrified" for her safety.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022

Johnstone man admits stealing credit card and more than £500 in cash from elderly neighbour he looked on as a grandmother

James McAdam also took a laptop and power drill from East Fulton Primary School.

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022

Girl, 11, hit by car in Johnstone while walking home from school

It's understood the youngster ran out in front of the vehicle in Cochranemill Road.

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022

Johnstone will be home to Scotland's first specialist complex needs college

Capability Scotland boss says: "There is a clear and urgent need to address the lack of further education opportunities for so many of our young people in society"

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022

Man killed in fatal road crash in Houston identified by police

Scott Sanderson, from Johnstone, was pronounced dead at the scene following the one car collision on March 26.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022

Hunt for tradesman who forced pensioner to pay thousands for work she did not require

Police in Renfrewshire are appealing for information following a suspected fraud in Johnstone, which police say was a 'particularly distressing incident for the victim'.

Glasgow Live · Apr 11, 2022

Police welcome sentencing of rapist who attacked victims in Paisley and Johnstone

Renfrewshire police have commended the bravery of Kenneth Bright's victims after he was handed a seven-year sentence.

Daily Record · Apr 8, 2022