17 January 2026
  • 17 January 2026

Lifestyle

Visiting Angels: branching out into Renfrewshire

on 10 December 2025 0

As they undergo an expansion, the Visiting Angels team are here to provide care that’s tailored for you and your loved ones Care is a difficult business to enter into and there can be a real resistance to place your faith in the hands of strangers to either guide a family member back to...

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Paisley Trams provide a trip down memory lane

on 8 December 2025 0

Paisley Trams collectables are proving popular at Abbey Books, as manager Brian Hannan explains… Paisley trams played an enormous role in the history of the town. This die cast model of an original Paisley 1919 open-topped double-decker four-wheeled tram formed part of a limited edition – each with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity...

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Salvation Army Donation Centre Renfrew helping the community

on 30 November 2025 0

Christina Moffat caught up with the team at Renfrew Salvation Army Donation Centre to learn about the amazing work happening at their shop Walking into Renfrew’s Salvation Army Donation Centre feels like stepping into Aladdin’s cave. From furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac to electricals and more, the store is full of treasures, neatly arranged by...

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First Mortgage Paisley: tips for first time buyers

on 23 November 2025 0

Donald Connell of First Mortgage Paisley reveals an array of tips for first time buyers looking to get their start in Renfrewshire Getting onto the property ladder for the first time can feel daunting, but there’s never been more support and opportunity for buyers in Renfrewshire. With demand for homes remaining strong across Scotland,...

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Shopmobility Renfrewshire: helping people get around

on 10 November 2025 0

Part One: The inside story on Shopmobility Renfrewshire and their tireless efforts to improve the lives of people in our region  Many of us take things for granted on a daily basis, never considering the struggles that carrying out a simple task such as going shopping or taking a day trip can cause those...

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Consilium Contracting Services: keeping it local

on 13 October 2025 0

With hometown pride driving them forward, Consilium Contracting Services are not only proud to sponsor St Mirren, but show what a local company can do  It’s every football fan’s dream to see their name on the back of their team’s shirt. However, this only happens for a very finite quantity of any club’s support...

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Tots United: starting them young in Renfrewshire

on 2 September 2025 0

Gary Campbell of Tots United talks to Ethan Barlow about the not only teaching kids the football fundamentals, but self-confidence too  Amid the world and the UK’s cumulative lockdown woes, Tots United have gone above and beyond the familiar Scottish kid’s club setup to provide Renfrewshire with a fantastic football coaching experience for children...

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Emmerson Homes: Johnstone’s estate agency making a difference

on 25 August 2025 0

Leading 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...

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Ability Care Services: trusted home care provider

on 10 August 2025 0

For 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...

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It’s Alive: Rebeca Yepez Corsetti on getting started in business

on 10 July 2025 0

Rebeca Yepez Corsetti from It’s Alive in Johnstone discusses her enterprise and instrumental early dealings with Renfrewshire’s Business Gateway Tell us about your business and the services you offer. My name is Rebeca Yepez Corsetti and I’m the director of It’s Alive. My business makes natural, live-fermented, gut-friendly food and drink like kimchi, sauerkraut,...

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