Every book collection tells a story, and none more so than that of Christopher Priest, as Brian Hannan of Abbey Books has discovered It’s taken us the best part of a year to open all the 50 boxes containing about 2,000 books that were donated by the widow of novelist Christopher Priest who lived in […]
Read MoreAmong the most vital services we have, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to Renfrewshire Foodbank Based at a warehouse in Renfrew and with distribution bases in Paisley and Johnstone, Renfrewshire food bank is not your average charity. They don’t want to be busy, in fact they feel like they should […]
Read MoreWe take a look at Light ASMR Massage, an innovative new form of relaxation and wellbeing available in Paisley If you’ve been on the internet anytime in the past five years, you likely have a fleeting awareness of the concept of ASMR. An abbreviation which stands for autonomous sensory meridian response, there are a variety […]
Read MorePaisley Food and Drink Festival returns with a bumper-sized portion of what you’ve come to expect and more vendors than ever If there’s one things that’s universal in this increasingly fractious world, it’s that there’s nothing better than some good grub. In recent years, Renfrewshire has increasingly become a stronghold of brilliant eateries, serving up […]
Read MoreClaire Elliot meets Eilidh and Lauren Alexander, the international-models-next-door The fashion industry is often criticised for its harsh standards and cut-throat nature. However local sisters Eilidh and Lauren Alexander have managed to navigate the complex world of modeling side-by-side. The two sisters, originally from Kilbarchan, have an unusual story of being scouted young and catapulted […]
Read MoreElise Hendry visits Heera, a stalwart of Renfrewshire’s Indian restaurant scene, and she certainly didn’t leave disappointed Just off a bustling main road in Renfrew, the soft glow of warmly lit windows cuts through the harshness of the winter evening. The noise of the street fades away and a quieter path leads toward Heera – […]
Read MoreWe speak to Clare Hart, holistic therapist and owner at Orchard Clinic in Paisley which offers a range of treatments from wellness to podiatry How did you start? I gained experience working in a day spa in Glasgow’s west end before opening Orchard Clinic in 2003. I initially trained in aromatherapy, but now I offer […]
Read MoreFresh from releasing their new single, Scott Simpson and Adam Dolan of Paisley’s own Leisureland detail their journey thus far How and where did the band begin? We originally started under the alias of Ribena Boys in college, which is a s***e name, we know. We realised we needed a name change and we just […]
Read MoreOur core team of Robert and Paul visit Callan’s Café at their new home in Johnstone for a wholesome and hearty meal Never underestimate the power of vision. It’s what transports a person from their beginnings into what they’ll aspire to become and with enough drive and imagination, anything can happen. When the team at […]
Read More40 years since they first enraptured audiences, Peter Cox from Go West has lost none of his love of the craft. Ahead of their show at Paisley Town Hall, the singer/songwriter talks to Mill about the band’s history, breaking America and much more. Despite how ubiquitous they were in the 80s and 90s, Peter Cox […]
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