Brian Hannan of Abbey Books in Paisley takes a look at how David McCloskey has inherited the John le Carre crown Mick Herron of Slow Horses fame has a challenger in the bid to be recognised as the best contemporary proponent of the espionage thriller crown. John le Carre became a huge international bestseller...
Read MoreBorn and raised in Paisley, piano extraordinaire, performer and renowned academic Toni James lifts the lid on her multi-faceted, two and a half decade career Toni James, what first drew you to the piano and how did it progress to where you’re at now? It’s kind of improbable in some ways. Getting to that...
Read MoreFrom veterinarian to cycling mainstay, Neah Evans talks to Ethan Barlow about her unorthodox route to Scottish sporting history Langbank’s Neah Evans has reached the pinnacle of competitive cycling, achieving Commonwealth Games medals in both track and road events. The 35-year-old has also picked up Olympic silver in her specialised track events, winning multiple...
Read MoreAs she begins to make waves further afield, Mill shines a spotlight on Paisley-born artist Anya Vincent’s burgeoning journey into the industry Over the years, Paisley has had an obscenely prosperous ratio when it comes to bringing talented singers, songwriters and musicians to the forefront of the music world. From Paolo Nutini and Jill...
Read MoreOn the brink of fighting for his first world title, undefeated MMA fighter Sean Clancy Jr talks his career, growing up in Paisley and much more, Robert Blair asks the questions… Sean Clancy Jr, you had your first fight at the age of 15. Was it always a goal to compete professionally? I’ve always...
Read MoreLaura Young talks to Peter Smith, the man behind PS Pianos and gets the story of its longevity Paisley’s streets hum with the rhythm of everyday life. Buses hiss like brushed cymbals, footsteps tap out a steady beat along well-trodden pavements, and conversations rise and fall like crescendos in a bustling urban score. But,...
Read MoreNothing Ever Happens by Nouele P. St John, reviewed by local councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes Nothing Ever Happens by Nouele P. St John is the most recent novel published in Renfrewshire’s growing noir scene, and it’s a cracker. Jenny Winters spends her days working in the Glasgow Airport Security Vetting Team, a job she likes,...
Read MoreThe Gift of Giving A poem by Terry McTernan It starts with time, a smile, a deed, A moment spent to meet a need. No fame, no fuss, no grand display, Just hearts that choose to give each day. A hand to hold, a task made light, A friendly chat that feels just right....
Read MoreFour decades into their career, Hue & Cry remain as eager to get out there as ever. Set to perform at Paisley Town Hall in October, Greg Kane talks to Mill about the band’s longevity, new music and more Retaining the audience’s love and attention in an unrelentingly cruel industry is no easy feat....
Read MoreScotsmosis A poem by Susan Gazzola Black Susan is an American from New York who has been living in Paisley for 14 years. Scotsmosis sums up her adventure of how she met her husband and moved to her new homeland. I am a New Yorker by birth And I’ve traveled a lot on this...
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