Paisley’s popular music and comedy festival The Spree returns next week for its tenth edition. The thrilling 10-day programme of events will take place at the iconic Spiegeltent in the town’s Bridge Street from Thursday 1 – Saturday 10 September. Shows featuring Scottish folk rock favourites Tide Lines (1 September), Ocean Colour Scene legends Simon […]
Read MoreA scooter spectacular is set to take over Paisley next month as the popular ModStuff event returns to The Spree festival. Organised and promoted by LNP Promotions, the annual festival-within-a-festival celebrates all things Mod and Mod related culture. This year’s event takes place at the Spiegeltent in the town’s Bridge Street on Saturday 3 September with […]
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 12, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday night. Tonight The Keg are having a special night of music to remember local Paisley musician known as Delta Gordy. Gordy sadly passed away recently. He was a well known face around Paisley either attending gigs, fundraisers and […]
Read MoreAs they celebrate their first anniversary, Café 77 owner Scott McFarlane reflects on a momentous year for his family-run business. In any enterprise, 12 months can equate to a lifetime’s worth of upheaval and joy. Conceived by himself and his wife, Emily, Café 77 was an idea that, while not born of the adversity of […]
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 11, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday night. Rocknrolla’s have an absolutely superb band in on Saturday night called The Signatures. They are a ten-piece soul backing band and they play rare soul associated with the 1970’s underground dance scene “Northern Soul”. The Signatures can […]
Read MoreRenfrewshire Photos: Photography Students from West College Scotland take to the streets to find and capture photos of their favourite buildings in Renfrewshire. Renfrew Town Hall: This Category A-listed building was designed by James Jamieson Lamb and Baillie James Barr Lamb in the French Gothic style and cost £7,500. It was officially opened by on […]
Read MoreFive years on from his first book’s release, Darren ‘Loki’ McGarvey is putting society under the microscope once more. Here, he talks to Mill about the process, Ferguslie, returning to hip-hop and much more. When it comes to writing a book, conventional wisdom would say that the concept comes first and the publisher comes second. […]
Read MoreAs they mark their 40th year, Accord Hospice are as eager to improve lives and provide solace as ever. For anyone who’s resided in Renfrewshire for any length of time, Accord Hospice is as ubiquitous as physical landmarks such as the Paisley Abbey or the Victory Baths. Hard-woven into the fabric of the area, this […]
Read MoreWith over two decades of service under his belt, Renfrewshire Council’s new chief executive, Alan Russell took on the top job at a time of immense upheaval. In a rare in-depth interview, he talks to Mill Magazine online about his journey thus far and his ambitions for the future. When a crisis hits, you want […]
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 10, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday night. Get ready for a bit of reggae on Friday at The Bungalow from Riddemption, a multi-national collective with a mix of youth and experience. Riddemption have a mission to deliver UK-based original roots rock reggae that pays […]
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