Hailing from right here in Paisley, Evelyn Laurie is a chanteuse with a keen sense of her identity as an artist. Keenly intermingling the worlds of jazz and traditional Scottish music that’s normally rendered in a more folk-based palette, Evelyn is by no means short on ambition and was resoundingly rewarded for it on 2018 […]
Read MoreOur second instalment in partnership with RAMH takes a look at getting back to socialising. It’s ok to feel nervous about going back out socialising. It’s ok to feel uncertain about what you feel comfortable with. With so much information about what to do and not to do it can be overwhelming. Take your time […]
Read MoreIn the first of a series of online exclusive pieces that places the microscope on Renfrewshire locals and their relationship to the notion of culture in their own lives, Provost Lorraine Cameron talks ingenuity in adversity, her inalienable love for the area and how her formative years placed her on the path that she walks […]
Read MoreMake 2021 your year and invest in your future with a course at one of Scotland’s biggest educational institutions. West College Scotland which has three main campuses in Clydebank, Paisley and Greenock, has a huge range of courses starting in August – and they still have places available! As well as offering higher and further […]
Read MoreFairlie Curved’s Jayne Lasley takes us on the frontlines of the fight against ill-fitting clothing for those with a larger bust. Raise your hand if you’ve ever bought a garment bigger than you need just to accommodate your bust? Then, you’re left wondering where your waist has suddenly disappeared to? Well, you deserve better. I’m […]
Read MoreAs we gradually emerge from the pandemic and people continue to deal with the after-effects of all that’s transpired, we believe that the work that RAMH do has never been more vital. With that in mind, we’ve teamed up with the Renfrewshire-based mental health organisation to spotlight the help that is at everyone’s disposal. Going […]
Read MoreIn the first of a series of articles that looks back upon some of Renfrewshire’s pioneering figures that helped to mould our area into the prosperous and forward-thinking community that it is, artist and heritage consultant Lil Brookes guides us through the revolutionary and civic duty-led life of Jane Arthur. The bells of the High […]
Read MoreDaniel Defoe classic to be broadcast at unique theatre and film hybrid commissioned by Paisley Book Festival A classic 18th Century novel has been transformed into a play for the first time and will be broadcast in a unique performance in Paisley. Roxana – described as a morality tale like no other – will be […]
Read MoreOn Tuesday 27th July, St Mirren completed their five-year journey to become a fan-owned club. The St Mirren Independent Supporters Association (SMISA) have bought out the remaining shareholding of chairman Gordon Scott to become majority (51%) owners of the Buddies. The deal helps to safeguard the future of the club – formed in 1877 – […]
Read MoreAfter transforming a long neglected landmark into a hub of activity for all ages, Pals of the Privies are determined to plough ahead. Sometimes, one simple ambition can grow arms and legs. And in the case of Ferguslie’s Pals of the Privies, their endeavours might have started with restoring Glencoats Parks, but they’ve come to […]
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