Village News

Johnstone: Mr Docherty was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Suspect appears in court charged with murder of man and attempted murder of woman
Police were called to MacDowall Street, Johnstone, during the early hours of last Wednesday, June 1.

Person hit by car near Costa Coffee as police pictured at scene

Person hit by car near Costa Coffee as police pictured at scene

Have you seen her? Teenage girl missing from Paisley

Have you seen her? Teenage girl missing from Paisley

McGill's owners James and Sandy Easdale with chief executive Ralph Roberts

Work to install electric vehicle chargers at bus depots underway

Call police on 101 if you have any information

Witness appeal after dog killed in hit-and-run incident

Bankford Road in Bridge of Weir

Witness appeal following act of public indecency

Jacqueline Cameron

Concerns raised over speeding in Elderslie

Showtime in Houston as village hosts Tractor Run

Showtime in Houston as village hosts Tractor Run

Pupils from Bridge of Weir Primary School visited the new garden

Heritage garden will help to make Bridge of Weir that bit brighter

Pool master Phil Steven

Phil is right on cue as he helps hospice pocket some cash

David Boyle Court will offer veterans a safe place to live for up to two years

Veterans charity unveils new £4million residential development

Councillor John Hood has urged McGill’s to perform a U-turn over route changes

Bus bosses under fire over changes to routes

Community officers patrol Johnstone's Houstoun Square

Police appeal for parents to know whereabouts of kids on weekends

The shutters will come down on the Post Office within the Spar store in Lochwinnoch in October

Controversial plans to close village Post Office to go ahead

Bishopton Primary in Old Greenock Road

Police appeal after CCTV cameras stolen from school

Colourful floats have long been a highlight of Lilias Day

Habbie longs to escape from steeple once more

Glenburn and Foxbar residents thanked for visiting mobile testing units

Glenburn and Foxbar residents thanked for visiting mobile testing units

The concert was part of The Not Forgotten's nationwide 'Springtime Special' to boost morale

Care home concert brings cheer through music for residents

Boy in 'critical' condition after being pulled from river

Emma Harper helps her parents at Gryffe Wraes Farm

Village’s annual agricultural show will take place online

Loved ones devastated by cliff plunge tragedy

The superhero day at Wallace Primary was a big hit with pupils

Primary school costume capers were simply super

Youngsters from Lochwinnoch Early Learning and Childcare Class staged a sponsored litter-pick

Mini clean-up team get top marks for efforts to tackle litter problem

Police probe late-night rammy in Renfrewshire village

Police probe late-night rammy in Renfrewshire village

An aerial view of the Howwood Road area of Johnstone, which will benefit from the investment programme

Residents will help shape £100m transformation of council housing

CALA Homes (West), Moncrief house type

New housing development set to be built on greenbelt land

Further funding has been approved for Howwood Park, which has already had new play and exercise equipment installed

Green light for £500,000 windfall to make better use of outdoor space

Berl Avenue in Houston

Probe launched after bogus callers enter pensioner's home without permission

Participants will also be invited to submit photographs or videos of their day

Wildlife event is chance to enjoy nature on Biodiversity Day

Tom Arthur and George Adam

Two Renfrewshire MSPs join Scottish Government after reshuffle

Work is carried out by Finco at Dean Park Road in Renfrew

Work to upgrade Renfrewshire roads underway

The 160-ton structure crushed a Volkswagen Caddy van under six months ago

Expect delays as workers reattempt to install new cycle bridge

Arts Festival to host event to showcase local film makers

Arts Festival to host event to showcase local film makers

Cor Hutton launched Finding Your Feet in 2014

Amputee charity hails cash boost as ‘lifeline’

Updated Appeal for information on missing man

Station Rise in Lochwinnoch

Would-be thief smashes windows of house

McGill’s plans to withdraw the number 38 from Kilbarchan between 9am and 6pm on Mondays to Saturdays

Bus firm urged to perform U-turn on plans to reduce services

Councillor Andy Doig (left) and resident Adam Johnston point out the overhanging branches in Barn Green

Villagers fear overhanging branches are ‘an accident waiting to happen’

Scottish election LIVE as counting takes place for Renfrewshire South

As it happened: SNP hold Renfrewshire South

SNP's Tom Arthur holds Renfrewshire South in Scottish Parliament election

Natalie Don and George Adam

Natalie Don and George Adam declared winners of Renfrewshire seats

Children were able to carry their very own Olympic torch

Good sports are game for a laugh as they raise cash for park revamp

Ballot papers are delivered to counters in Braehead Arena

Counting in Scottish Parliament election begins in Renfrewshire

Voters across Renfrewshire will go to the polls tomorrow to elect the area’s MSPs

Final flurry in fight to win crucial votes

Renfrewshire South candidate vows to push for independence negotiations

Douglas Ross and Julie Pirone

Scots Tory leader joins Renfrewshire North and West candidate on campaign trail

Villagers at a previous protest staged at the Burnfoot Road site

Renfrewshire South candidates debate green belt site earmarked for housing

Football coach who sexually abused young players jailed

Andrew Mckenna and Mark Williamson were delighted to be able to enjoy a draught beer in the garden at Habbies Bar and Grill, in Kilbarchan

Something to celebrate as lockdown is eased

It is hoped more children will cycle to Gryffe High in Houston

Work set to begin on new cycle route between villages

Johnstone youngster Carter Duffy (right) with his big brother Cole

Big brother provides inspiration as Carter goes on the march for charity

Andrea Gibson, manager at the Houston Inn, is looking forward to welcoming customers back to the pub

Something to celebrate as beer gardens prepare for reopening

Appeal for information on missing teenager

The cyclist crashed into a parked vehicle

Cyclist suffers serious injuries after colliding with car