Johnstone

The play's costumes have been designed by John Byrne

World premiere of John Byrne's new play to be staged in Johnstone
The world premiere of John Byrne's new musical play, Underwood Lane, is being staged at Johnstone Town Hall this summer.

Around 100 young people were involved in the production

Youngsters enjoy performing in first dance show since Covid-19 pandemic

Police are keen to trace Harry Roberts as soon as possible

Updated Have you seen him? Man missing from Johnstone

Fire crews raced to the scene

Fire crews called to Johnstone after garage found ablaze

The unruly animals had to be diverted back to safety

Police moo-ve in to deal with runaway cows on busy Renfrewshire road

Alex Kerr, chairman of Johnstone Sound, is offering local residents the chance to hit the airwaves

Radio station broadcasts urgent appeal as it seeks new recruits

Returning councillor elected as leader of Labour group in Renfrewshire

Lisa-Marie Winters with dad Robert and brother Johnny (left) and Jack McBride

Exclusive Sister of tragic knife victim tells of family’s pain after brother’s death

Renfrew Town Hall was one of the Renfrewshire landmarks lit up

Renfrewshire landmarks lit up purple for International Fibromyalgia Day

Ricky Cantwell has been inundated with messages of support after being rushed to hospital

Johnstone Burgh legend Ricky on the mend after final day drama

Jack McBride (left) killed Johnny Winters during a confrontation in Johnstone town centre

Teenager admits to killing man by stabbing him through the heart with knife

John Hood and Iain McMillan

Labour duo pledge to 'make a difference' in the local area if re-elected

Dugald Semple embraced the outdoor lifestyle

SPECIAL REPORT Residents urged to share memories of Johnstone man who pioneered vegan diet

Doris and Sandro Vanni are celebrating 60 years of marriage

Couple who ran well-known chip shop celebrate six decades of wedded bliss

Andy Davies (left) and children from Glendee ELCC

Johnstone man tells of health benefits from helping keep neighbourhood clean

Rosabelle DeLune performs as a fairytale princess at kids’ birthday parties and other events

Disney princess hopes for fairytale ending after reaching beauty finals

Thorn Brae in Johnstone

Woman charged with alleged serious assault after man found 'covered in blood'

Corseford School

Renfrewshire to be home of Scotland’s first complex needs college

Johnstone man Matt Lloyd is continuing his recovery from devastating injuries

Dad who suffered self-inflicted burns offers message of hope

Emergency services rushed to the scene

Schoolgirl taken to hospital after road accident

Scott Sanderson

Police name man who died in late night crash in Renfrewshire

The Nip Inn, in Houstoun Square, Johnstone

Union Jack flag sparks rammy outside Renfrewshire pub after Old Firm game

Children in Pakistan using the water pump that was installed with the help of donations from Johnstone

Local community thanked for raising funds to build water pump in Pakistan

Conan Rooney with the Steve Walls Award

Dedicated dancer flying to Florida to represent Scotland in prestigious contest

Labour duo Chris Gilmour and Gillian Graham

Labour duo pledge to restore 'civic pride' to streets of Johnstone

Emma Rodden and Graeme Stockton at Ellerslie Street play park

SNP duo welcome funding to give playparks much-needed upgrade

Police are asking any other victims in the area to come forward

Elderly woman scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue trader

Tom Arthur and Active Communities CEO Susan McDonald outside Station Seven

Transformation of old cop shop into community hub nears completion

Sex fiend who raped two young women and 14-year-old girl jailed

High Street in Johnstone

Man suffers 'life-threatening' injuries after incident in Johnstone

Muay Thai fighter sets sights on more titles

Thorn Athletic’s 2005 team are now sporting smart new kit

Cab company lends support to young footballers

Jacqueline Cameron and Andy Steel at the Johnstone Community Sports Hub

Council pitches in with £1.2m to upgrade worn-out football facilities

A pump track is planned for Johnstone. Pic: Jupiter Play

Young people given say on how to spend playpark cash

The LoveDog Grooming team with their award

Dog grooming service wins prestigious prize at Scotlands Business Awards

Police are hoping to trace Leeigha Neil as soon as possible

Have you seen her? Police search for missing Johnstone teen

Have you seen them? Police search for missing Linwood teen

Councillor Andy Doig in Ludovic Square, Johnstone

Campaigning councillor calls for new build replacement for Johnstone High

Thorn Brae in Johnstone

Two teenagers arrested for alleged serious assault after man suffers cut to face

Police in Johnstone's Houstoun Square

Man charged with illegal possession of knife in town centre

Graeme Mothersole, acting headteacher at Cochrane Castle Primary, with pupils in their new schoolwear

New fleeces and jackets get top marks from primary school pupils

Council leader Iain Nicolson at the Start-Up Street site in Renfrew town centre

Invitation to Start-Up Street helps businesses build brighter future

An example of a pump track. Image: Jupiter Play

Plans to install new pump track for BMX riders and skateboarders to be considered

High Street in Johnstone

Woman taken to hospital after being struck by car in road accident

Johnstone schoolboy Brandon Butler has overcome challenges in and out of the ring

Diabetes can’t defeat Brandon’s fighting spirit

Marie McGurk with Martin MacRury (left) and Ray Walkinshaw at the Johnstone site

Tenants set to move in at new council homes at multi-million pound development

Jane McCrone and her four-legged friend Maple hope to impress the judges

Pooches will try to get their paws on prizes at Crufts

Councillor John Hood first raised the problem of illegally-dumped waste at the Rannoch Road site years ago

Council urged to dig deeper into illegal dumping ground for waste

The cycle lane in Beith Road and inset, Angela Kaplan. Picture: Vicki Allison

U-turn over ‘death trap’ cycle lane welcomed by campaigners

The Morrisons team have been fundraising for the Guide Dogs charity’s Name a Puppy initiative

Supermarket raises funds for Guide Dogs charity’s Name a Puppy initiative

Johnstone train station is among the sites affected by the changes

Rail bosses announce tweaks to planned cuts at train station offices

Rachael McCrystal is looking forward to doing her sponsored walk

Sponsored walk will see Rachael go that extra mile for classmates

Shop bosses Robert McDowell and Jacqueline Roulston with landlord Gary Semple and Cllr John Hood

Controversial cycle lane in Johnstone to be scrapped after backlash

Macmillan volunteers are part of the OneRen Cancer Information and Support Service in local libraries

Cancer help service in libraries restarts as Covid restrictions ease