Local Hero; Abbey Books in Paisley Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Red Clydeside MP William Gallacher Abbey Books in Wellmeadow St, Paisley, is commemorating the 60th anniversary of Paisley-born MP William Gallacher – a key figure in the Red Clydeside movement and one of only five Communist MPs to ever win a seat in Parliament – […]
Read MoreMuckle Flugga by Michael Pedersen reviewed by local councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes Muckle Flugga, the first novel from award-winning Scottish poet Michael Pedersen, draws you in from its first line. Named for the second most northerly island in Scotland, it captures the life of its sole inhabitants, the recently widowed lighthouse keeper known as The Father, […]
Read MoreLeading with community at their core, Emmerson Homes are looking to make a difference in people’s lives, not just turn a profit, Ethan Barlow finds out more… Based in Johnstone, Helen Emmerson’s award-winning brand has maintained their early successes after becoming an independent estate and letting agent in September of 2024. Emmerson Homes has prided […]
Read MoreWork has started on the construction of 65 new council houses in Gallowhill as part of Renfrewshire Council’s large-scale housing regeneration programme The £13.7million development is being built on a vacant site off Montgomery Road and will consist of a mix of property types and sizes including cottage flats with direct access and garden areas, […]
Read MoreWest College Scotland teams up with Abbey Books to celebrate local literature, emerging talent, and the art of book design West College Scotland, in collaboration with independent bookseller Abbey Books, is proud to announce the success of the first-ever Annual Abbey Books & West College Scotland Book Jacket Design Competition — a creative partnership that […]
Read MoreFor the past 21 years, Ability Care Services have been a trusted Home Care Provider. Here’s how they could help your family through support and compassion. Finding the time to care for our loved ones can be challenging. That’s where Ability Care’s at home service steps in. Dedicated to providing compassionate, professional, and personalised care […]
Read MoreBlend Coffee Lounge is back at a new home in the Paisley Arts Centre, but the ethos remains the same If you speak to Alan Baird of Blend Coffee Lounge, there are a few common threads that will emerge in any conversation about the business. One thing that’ll strike you immediately is that it seems […]
Read MoreFresh, local, and direct from the source – now available in Renfrewshire, owner Sam Faheem talks us through Rise & Grind Roastery At Rise & Grind Roastery, every cup tells a story. Since launching in 2022, we’ve been committed to sourcing coffee the right way — by building direct, lasting relationships with the farmers who […]
Read MoreClaire Elliot reveals an inspiring story of humour, heart, and heavy lifting when she visited AK Vehicle Rental In a town such as Paisley, where community ties run as deep as the area’s rich history, companies like AK Vehicle Rental stand as more than just a business – it’s a family saga written in diesel […]
Read MoreWhen helping friends move (because they are not allowed to stay) A poem by EmmaClaire Brightlyn Love is a many vesselled thing not limited to a muscle encased by a cage of bones and a breast. Love’s mercurial shape can take more states than water, finding home in plates and dishes as well as kisses […]
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