The Honeybee and the Bumblebee, a poem by Gordon Powrie

The Honeybee and the Bumblebee, a poem by Gordon Powrie One day a fuzzy Bumblebee Was a-buzzing in the garden When he saw a Honeybee A flower she was guarding, The Bumble said “Honeybee, If you’ll just give me a chance I promise I can take special care Of your flowers and your plants.”... Read More

The Hazlitt Apartments: bringing a new era of elegance to Paisley

A project years in the making, The Hazlitt Apartments are opening their doors and bringing in a new era of elegance to Paisley Undertaking a massive development is always a huge gamble. Between the overheads and the inherent leap of faith it requires to take a big step into the unknown, there are many... Read More

St James’ Primary School in Paisley celebrate Black History Month

Pupils from St James’ Primary School in Paisley have been learning how to respect and appreciate the diversity different cultures bring to the local community During October, the pupils enthusiastically took part in a series of activities and events based on this year’s Black History Month theme – ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. This engaged pupils, staff,... Read More

Aiden Connell: Paisley’s rising actor talks to Claire Elliott

In her first interview for Mill, Claire Elliot sits down with rising actor Aiden Connell to discuss early roles, Rebus and the mark he wishes to leave on not just his industry, but the town he calls home Paisley has nurtured many a budding talent over the years. Among its latest rising stars is... Read More

Roasters Paisley: Dan Smith on business and life

Dan Smith of Paisley’s beloved Roasters sits down with Mill to explain not only his business’ journey, but a deeply personal tale of redemption If you’re a resident of Renfrewshire or even further afield, you are likely know about Roasters by now. A café that started from humble beginnings, it has now morphed into... Read More

Paisley Halloween Festival 10th anniversary celebration

The milestone 10th anniversary of Paisley Halloween Festival will see some exciting event changes with the return of the much-loved parade through the town centre The festival, which is expected to bring thousands of people to Paisley town centre, will take place on Friday 25 October from 4pm – 9pm and Saturday 26 October... Read More

Beth Robb Adams: Paisley’s rising star of stage and screen

Fresh from a star-making performance in Black Mirror, Renfrewshire’s own Beth Robb Adams talks about her artistic origins, advice for young creatives and ambitions for the future How did you initially get involved in the arts?  My gran is from Bellshill, but spent her whole life in Johnstone. She was a professional singer and... Read More

Printers Place Apartments: Ediston Home’s bold new way of living

Ediston launch 12 exclusive apartments at Printers Place, Paisley The latest phase of the sought-after Printers Place, Paisley development by housing developer Ediston Homes, sees the launch of 12 luxury two-bedroom apartments. Situated off the central Neilston Road in Paisley, the new Printers Place Apartments will be the final addition to the small site,... Read More

Paisley Halloween Festival 2024 shapes up to be the biggest yet

Among the crown jewels of our annual event calendar, Paisley Halloween Festival 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet Just ten short years ago, Renfrewshire wasn’t necessarily synonymous with the annual event lesser known as All Hallows Eve. However, through tireless work and the combined enthusiasm of not just the local... Read More

Cardosi’s Restaurant dinner review by Suzanne Oswald

Resident food reviewer Suzanne Oswald visits Cardosi’s Restaurant, a truly elite and historic Renfrewshire eatery, for a spectacular evening  If you were asked to form a list of Paisley institutions, Cardosi’s on Storie Street would surely be up there. First opened by the Cardosi family in 2002 after the success of their fish and... Read More