Hundreds of kids are having a summer of fun thanks to Renfrewshire Council’s free activity camp programme The sports and craft making sessions, provided by the council’s community learning and development team and Street Stuff, are fully booked for the whole summer, with around 1,200 places taken each week. Young people from primary one (P1) […]
Read MoreBrian Hannan from Abbey Books in Paisley takes a look at a new crime novel, A Thief’s Justice by Douglas Skelton Every now and then a crime novel hits the bulls-eye. Until now Glasgow writer Douglas Skelton has been better known for non-fiction and his contemporary crime series featuring journalist Rebecca Connolly. That’s going to change […]
Read MoreReunited – the original Slab Boys and Girls remember the inspiration behind John Byrne’s iconic play It took Paisley to Broadway and has had Hollywood heavyweights including Sean Penn, Robbie Coltrane and Kevin Bacon playing its much-loved characters – but now, some of the original Slab Boys and Girls who worked with renowned Scottish playwright […]
Read MoreInspirational Dr Julie McElroy set to run the Paisley 10k on Sunday 20th August Dr Julie McElroy was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that restricts her mobility, speech, and hearing. Then, six years ago, Julie suffered a traumatic accident, which she says robbed her of her passion to take part in sport and physical […]
Read MoreThe team at the Braehead shopping centre have set up a CHAS clothes bank at their Festival of Fashion Food and Fun, which runs every day this month All the profits from the CHAS shops go towards offering a full family support service for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions. People are being […]
Read MoreRenfrew’s Robertson Park will host Scotland’s top piping talent once again as the Renfrew Pipe Band Competition returns to the town on Saturday 22 July. The free-to-attend event will see a full day of family entertainment in the park from 11:30am to 5pm – including children’s activities and workshops, inflatables and a farmer’s market. Judges […]
Read MoreAfter maturing before the world’s eyes on Shetland, Erin Armstrong talks about her breakout role, staying grounded and stepping into a real person’s shoes in Lena One of the first things that strikes you about Houston-born actor Erin Armstrong is her apparent aversion to free time. In addition to her acting work, Erin has always […]
Read MoreBRICKLIVE’s Mythical Beasts to Paisley town centre this weekend – don’t miss this fun and FREE family day out! This exciting free trail brings the fascinating world of creatures from mythology to life using toy bricks. Dare you stand in front of Hydra, the nine headed water serpent? Beware the gaze of the Gorgon – […]
Read MoreThe first images showing how the new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus will look have today been revealed The new school is due to be open in summer 2026 and will boast a state-of-the-art set-up for pupils and the wider community, to replace the existing Paisley Grammar School. It will be built on vacant land […]
Read MoreOur resident food expert Suzanne Oswald visits one of Renfrewshire’s fastest rising eateries, Who’s Café Despite being a relatively new addition to Paisley’s ever-expanding food and drink scene, it’s fair to say that the modestly named Who’s Café? has already established itself as a firm favourite among locals. And, after one glance at the mouth-watering […]
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