Calam Pengilly

Oct 18, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Calam Pengilly

A building of architectural merit in Paisley has been saved from oblivion by a cash injection from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Holy Trinity and St Barnabas’ Church – built in 1833 – has received a whopping £87,992 for the restoration of its chancel and its organ loft roof. Rev Debbie Davison, rector of Holy Trinity and St Barnabas’ Church, said: “We are thrilled to have received this support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Oct 16, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Calam Pengilly

A cold night sleeping outside raised a heart-warming sum for charity thanks to the efforts of a Paisley mum and her daughter. Susan and Megan Lauder were part of a ‘dream team’ featuring SCQF Partnership staff who took part in Action for Children Scotland’s Boycott Your Bed challenge on Friday, October 4. Together, they raised an impressive £2,280 by spending the night sleeping out in Glasgow’s Blythswood Square Gardens with only a mat and sleeping bag to protect them from the elements.

Oct 16, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Calam Pengilly

Renfrewshire is this week remembering “a giant of Scottish politics” as tributes are paid to the former first minister Alex Salmond. The 69-year-old died of a heart attack after delivering a speech in North Macedonia on Saturday afternoon. Politicians from across the political divide in Renfrewshire have sought to pay their condolences following the death of Mr Salmond, who was the leader of the SNP between 1990-2000 and again between 2004-2014.

Oct 16, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Calam Pengilly

Ronaldo came to Paisley and two bold Buddies almost got his GOAT by asking him to autograph ANOTHER Real Madrid legend’s jersey. Saints superfan Craig Ferguson and pal Cameron Eliot were front of the queue at the SMiSA stadium gates when the Portuguese icon rolled up for a training session. They beat hundreds of screaming fans to nab an audience with the superstar striker who competes with Argentina legend Messi for the title of Greatest Of All Time.

Oct 16, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Calam Pengilly

A Renfrewshire man with complex needs was hospitalised after swallowing an antiseptic cream, the care watchdog has revealed. The incident in one of The Richmond Fellowship Scotland’s facilities in the local authority area, caused the man to vomit and posed a serious choke risk, investigators found. A report into the incident was published this week by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the body which regulates the care sector.