Amy Shearer

1 week ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Amy Shearer

Whether you were swept away by stunning vocalists putting on an awe-inspiring opera; left speechless by the sounds of grand musical scores; or perhaps even teary-eyed at the depiction of characters with a dark past by talented actors; it's almost easy to forget that behind these incredible performances are people who worked tirelessly to get to that level. They're real people with drive and determination to do what they love: performing on stage.

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Amy Shearer

The artwork on Sabrina Carpenter's new album has sharply divided public opinion. (Image: Sabrina Carpenter) IF you've not heard of the pop singer Sabrina Carpenter, well you must not have listened to the radio or read a newspaper or magazine for well over a year. The tiny pop sensation from America has had varying success in her career so far, however last year had her biggest year to date: becoming a bit of a global sensation thanks to her studio album 'Short 'n' Sweet'.

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Amy Shearer

Elaine, Robert, Jack and Paul are looking ahead to big things for Clyde Tool Hire. (Image: Amy Shearer) How many of us have had a Saturday job? Whether it was working in a local shop, maybe as a dishwasher, perhaps serving customers in a takeaway or many other things that might not necessarily have been the most glamorous - it meant more to you than anyone would ever have realised.

3 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Amy Shearer

From reconnecting families across the globe to offering insight into the best hidden gems for eating and sightseeing when you’re visiting a new country, it is a tool that really does make our lives easier. And for some, it’s a place to find information and real-life stories that help in a time of need. We’ve all read stories of lucky people saying the reason they discovered an illness was because of a post they spotted online or stumbled upon.

3 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Amy Shearer

I don’t mean in the sense of posting about it online or bringing up achievements in conversation, although if you’ve earned it, you should talk about it (we are too good at shying away from hyping up ourselves and others for fear of showing off or boasting). No, I mean the people who have achieved something in their own right but look to taking others along for the ride. Look at Taylor Swift.