Kilbarchan news

Archive image of ambulance

Police Scotland

Person taken to hospital after incident on busy Renfrewshire road

LIVE updates as busy road closed due to major police incident

LIVE updates as busy road closed due to major police incident

Police Scotland

LIVE updates as busy road closed due to major police incident

Avery and the fundraising committee from Kilbarchan Primary School

Avery and the fundraising committee from Kilbarchan Primary School

British Sign Language

Primary school pupils host sign language spellathon to support deaf classmate

Bob on his birthday with his special card

Bob on his birthday with his special card

Johnstone man turns 100 - and says this is why he's still thriving

Gary Faulds will perform in the area later this year

Gary Faulds will perform in the area later this year

Popular comedian set to play 'legendary' gig in Kilbarchan later this year

The wall on Well Road recently collapsed

The wall on Well Road recently collapsed

Renfrewshire Council

Update issued after wall collapses on road in Kilbarchan

Police Scotland

Police provide update after crash closed major route for several hours

One of the show’s top stars Ashley Jensen arriving to shoot scenes for Shetland

One of the show’s top stars Ashley Jensen arriving to shoot scenes for Shetland

Shetland star Ashley Jensen spotted filming new series in Renfrewshire

The Steeple Hall in Kilbarchan (Permission for use for LDRS partners)

The Steeple Hall in Kilbarchan (Permission for use for LDRS partners)

Renfrewshire Council

Future of Steeple Hall secured as funding is found to progress next phase of works

Sarah Hayday is set to run the London Marathon later this year

Sarah Hayday is set to run the London Marathon later this year

London Marathon

Fundraiser for MND set to take place in Kilbarchan this weekend

Engineers are currently at the scene

Engineers are currently at the scene

Traffic warning issued after water main bursts in Kilbarchan

Casting is now open for the third series of BBC One’s fast-paced quiz show The Answer Run, and producers are encouraging people from the city and the surrounding area to apply.

Casting is now open for the third series of BBC One’s fast-paced quiz show The Answer Run, and producers are encouraging people from the city and the surrounding area to apply.

Hit quiz show looking for quick thinking Renfrewshire residents to star in new series

Several councillors have warned of the impact the changes could have on locals

Several councillors have warned of the impact the changes could have on locals

McGill's Bus Group

'Cut off' - Locals hit out at 'disruption' to Kilbarchan bus service due to roadworks

The alert from SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) anticipates flooding impacts to hit urban areas and the transport network on Wednesday.

The alert from SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) anticipates flooding impacts to hit urban areas and the transport network on Wednesday.

Experts issue urgent warning as NEW flood alert to cover Renfrewshire

The incident is ongoing in Kilbarchan

The incident is ongoing in Kilbarchan

Supply warning issued after water main bursts in Kilbarchan

The deadline is approaching for parents to take advantage of free childcare in Renfrewshire

The deadline is approaching for parents to take advantage of free childcare in Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire Council

Deadline approaching for free nursery and childcare places in Renfrewshire

The business is currently up for sale

The business is currently up for sale

Popular Kilmacolm business up for sale after over 20 years - here's the details

A wide range of jobs are available across Renfrewshire

A wide range of jobs are available across Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire villages

Wide range of jobs currently available in Renfrewshire - here's the details

Several stores and supermarkets in and around Glasgow will be closed

Several stores and supermarkets in and around Glasgow will be closed

All shops and supermarkets SHUT on Boxing Day including Tesco, M&S, Primark and more

Maps show Glasgow could see snow next week

Maps show Glasgow could see snow next week

New snow maps reveal Renfrewshire could see snowfall over Christmas

Renfrewshire's festive bin schedule has been confirmed

Renfrewshire's festive bin schedule has been confirmed

Renfrewshire Council

Renfrewshire festive bin collection changes confirmed - here's the details

Christopher Goodwin and Ami-May Smith say the

Christopher Goodwin and Ami-May Smith say the

McGill's Bus Group

'We feel anxious': Kilbarchan residents slam McGill's over 'unreliable' bus route

The Curse of Bann by Alasdair Caimbeul will go on sale this month

The Curse of Bann by Alasdair Caimbeul will go on sale this month

New children's novel set in Renfrewshire to be published next week

Kilbarchan artist Margaret Borthwick shortlisted for Prestigious British Art Prize

Kilbarchan artist Margaret Borthwick shortlisted for Prestigious British Art Prize

'Shocked and delighted': Retired Renfrewshire GP shortlisted for major art award

The property is situated the end of Well Road in Kilbarchan

The property is situated the end of Well Road in Kilbarchan

Inside 'beautiful' Kilbarchan home with swimming pool

Renfrewshire Council

Decision made on plans to convert former community garden into parking facility

Andy Stark at new COS member Andy King's studio on Cowal

Andy Stark at new COS member Andy King's studio on Cowal

Renfrewshire photographer visits nearly every studio on popular art trail

Johnstone Burgh got their league campaign back on track with a 3-2 win on Saturday

Johnstone Burgh got their league campaign back on track with a 3-2 win on Saturday

Johnstone Burgh

Johnstone Burgh return to winning ways after top two clash

Norman Kerr of Kilbarchan General Society, Tom Arthur MSP, CEO of the Malcolm Group Andrew Malcolm

Norman Kerr of Kilbarchan General Society, Tom Arthur MSP, CEO of the Malcolm Group Andrew Malcolm

302-year-old Kilbarchan fire engine finds new home after restoration

The Heritage Garden has been launched by Kilbarchan Smile

The Heritage Garden has been launched by Kilbarchan Smile

Renfrewshire Council

Locals launch community garden to 'celebrate' history of Kilbarchan

Nanette Reid receiving her British Empire Medal in 2014 for her work on housing issues

Nanette Reid receiving her British Empire Medal in 2014 for her work on housing issues

Tributes to former Renfrewshire housing campaigner who died ahead of 92nd birthday

The closure to allow Openreach to carry out essential work

The closure to allow Openreach to carry out essential work

Bridge of Weir road to be shut for two weeks due to works

Scottish Friendly colleagues volunteer at Action for Children's Short Breaks service

Scottish Friendly colleagues volunteer at Action for Children's Short Breaks service

Action for Children

Volunteers bring new life to 'vital' Renfrewshire children's centre

Renfrewshire Council

'Exceptional work': Village nursery's impressive inspection report celebrated

The city is to brace for the torrential rain expected

The city is to brace for the torrential rain expected

Met Office reveals exact areas to be hit by thunderstorms as yellow alert issued

Renfrewshire is set to be the hottest in the country

Renfrewshire is set to be the hottest in the country

Floyd Mayweather

Renfrewshire is set to be one of the hottest spots in Scotland this weekend

Wildfire that broke out in Kilpatrick hills in March

Wildfire that broke out in Kilpatrick hills in March

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Renfrewshire placed under extreme wildfire warning as temperatures to reach 30C

Ash Paton from Park Mains High has earned a place in the Scottish Young Musician national final

Ash Paton from Park Mains High has earned a place in the Scottish Young Musician national final

'Genuinely awe-inspiring': Renfrewshire musician performs at national final

Public warned of three months of 'considerable roadworks'

Public warned of three months of 'considerable roadworks'

Public warned of three months of 'considerable roadworks'

Locals have raised concerns about the

Locals have raised concerns about the

'Frankly fed up': Company accused of turning village 'into industrial estate'

Kilbarchan Primary School received a glowing report from Education Scotland

Kilbarchan Primary School received a glowing report from Education Scotland

Primary Schools

'We are delighted': Renfrewshire school gets glowing report card

Councillor Gillian Graham says the problem has been ongoing for over a year

Councillor Gillian Graham says the problem has been ongoing for over a year

Plea for urgent action over 'eyesore' fly-tipping in centre of conservation area

Johnstone Burgh

Johnstone Burgh stadium renovation plans approved by Renfrewshire Council

The Steeple Hall in Kilbarchan (Permission for use for LDRS partners)

The Steeple Hall in Kilbarchan (Permission for use for LDRS partners)

Renfrewshire Council

Here's when repairs on this A-listed Renfrewshire building are expected to begin

Fifteen Boys’ Brigade members have been awarded the President’s Badge

Fifteen Boys’ Brigade members have been awarded the President’s Badge

Renfrewshire Boys' Brigade members earn President's Badge

The deadline is looming for locals to give their thoughts

The deadline is looming for locals to give their thoughts

Renfrewshire Council

Renfrewshire residents urged to have their say on local services as deadline looms

Johnstone Burgh's Ciaran Diver celebrates victory with his dad

Johnstone Burgh's Ciaran Diver celebrates victory with his dad

Johnstone Burgh

Johnstone Burgh hero Ciaran Diver celebrates Junior Cup win

Johnstone bandstand illustration

Johnstone bandstand illustration

Planning and development

Opinions wanted to shape future of Johnstone squares - how to have your say

Selina Hutton completed the Race for Life with her family

Selina Hutton completed the Race for Life with her family

Cancer research UK

Kilbarchan mum opens up on 'emotional' Race for Life after cancer battle

The school held its annual Eco Day

The school held its annual Eco Day

Primary school in Johnstone hosts annual Eco Day

Councillor Andy Doig previously called the route

Councillor Andy Doig previously called the route

Renfrewshire Council

'Delighted': Safety signs to be installed on 'dangerous' Kilbarchan road

Councillor Andy Doig insists it the current situation is a

Councillor Andy Doig insists it the current situation is a

Renfrewshire Council

'Disaster waiting to happen': Fears raised over 'real hazard' on village road

MSP Paul O'Kane submitted a motion to recognise Mary Barbour

MSP Paul O'Kane submitted a motion to recognise Mary Barbour

'She’s an icon': MSP honours Kilbarchan legend on her 150th birthday

The Easter opening hours for OneRen services across the area have been confirmed

The Easter opening hours for OneRen services across the area have been confirmed

OneRen confirm service opening hours over Easter - everything you need to know