The Latest Breaking News from Johnstone

Scots cage fighter launched brutal hammer attack on thief who tried to break into his home

Chris Shaw left George Halliday covered in blood, with a broken nose and unable to see properly during the attack which took place in Johnstone, Renfrewshire in 2020.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2022

Johnstone "death trap" cycle lane to be scrapped as councillors send bosses back to the drawing board

Elected members unanimously agreed to remove the temporary cycleway on Beith Road and examine alternative plans for active travel in the area at a meeting this week

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022

Terrified mum's car torched outside home amidst fears violent ex ordered attack

Police have launched a probe after the incident happened on Wallace Avenue in Elderslie, Johnstone, at around 12.55am on Monday, February 21.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022

Single mum withholding her rent after living in damp Johnstone council flat for 11 years

Janice Anderson says she has reached breaking point over water coming into her two-bedroom flat that has left her with health problems

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2022

Brakes are off as even ruling SNP savage "death trap" cycle route

Call for workmen to down tools on track that's causing chaos and fury across Renfrewshire towns

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2022

Johnstone man brandished metal baseball bat at mate after argument

Aiden Craig chased his pal Cameron Logan out of his flat and into the car park with the weapon

Daily Record · Feb 11, 2022

Chains have come off as demands made to call a halt to the new breed of "danger" cycle paths

Another town hit by road fears and petition grows as work teams lay down next section of 10km cycle track . . . but council ploughs on regardless

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2022

Council high-rise lifts to be refurbished over next two years after £486k contract approved

Work is expected to start on March 1 and will be carried out at all 13 blocks in Paisley and Provost Close in Johnstone

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2022

Hunt for attacker who seriously assaulted two men in Johnstone street attack

The incident happened around 5pm on Monday (January 31), in the Church Street area when two men, aged 29 and 39, were assaulted by another man. Both men were treated for their injuries.

Glasgow Live · Feb 3, 2022

Johnstone councillor opens up about mental health battles after death of mum and uncle during pandemic

Andy Steel has revealed how he struggled to process grief which led to him feeling depressed and guilty but hopes he can bring comfort to others by speaking out

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022