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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Where do St Mirren need to improve to keep progressing?
Manager Stephen Robinson wants his St Mirren side to improve in defending and attacking set plays as he aims further progression next narrowly missing out on a European place last season, the 50 points the Paisley club picked up was a higher total than the previous two campaigns under former Motherwell boss hailed his team's end-of-season form, finishing the campaign unbeaten in six games, winning three and drawing Robinson also said there were "lots of positives" in his side's attacking play but added that his players "need to be better" when it comes to set pieces."At the end of every season, we sit down and go over what we regressed in and what we progressed in," the manager said."Overall, we got more points than the last two years, more touches in opposition box, more shots on target and scored more goals. Lots of positives. "The negatives are we conceded more set plays, especially in the first half of the season, and we scored fewer set plays. "In the Scottish game, you have to be able to defend set plays, long throws, long balls, and you also have to score them at the other end. "That's something we need to be better at. But the statistics in forward areas are a big improvement and the points tally mirrored that."
Daily Record
28-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Paisley cafe sees 'dramatic' increase in customers after becoming local hit
Paisley Pie Co. has seen footfall increase after benefitting from Renfrewshire Council's town centre premises fund. A much-loved Paisley business has seen a 'dramatic' upturn in customers after launching more than two years ago. Paisley Pie Co. is operating from the town's Causeyside Street and has been busy since the turn of the year after becoming a hit with the local community. Launched in 2023 by Scott McGinlay, the firm soon gained a loyal following for its artisan pies and premium-baked goods – building a reputation for creating pies with every filling imaginable from mini chicken tikka and Big Mac to the more classic steak and sausage. Now continuing to make strong strides in the food industry, Scott has thanked Business Gateway for its support after the organisation helped him secure a matched-funding grant through Renfrewshire Council's town centre premises fund. It offers successful applicants up to £25,000 of eligible costs when moving into a long-term vacant ground floor commercial premise in Renfrewshire. This money enabled the company to open a new deli and café-style outlet last year. Scott said: 'The warm reception from the people of Paisley and our incredibly loyal customer base has been truly heartening and makes all of our hard work worthwhile. 'Business Gateway's support has been instrumental in making our expansion a reality. 'Their advice on funding, premises and strategic growth has helped us take the leap into a larger space, enabling us to serve more customers and take our brand to the next level.' The expanded premises has not only provided a larger commercial kitchen to increase production but also helped Paisley Pie Co. introduce a sit-in dining option for up to 30 customers – allowing visitors to enjoy gourmet pies alongside a selection of hot drinks. In November, Scott's entrepreneurial success was recognised at the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards (ROCCOs) where Paisley Pie Co. was named Renfrewshire's favourite business. Scott himself was awarded young business person of the year. Robert Kinniburgh, Business Gateway adviser, said: 'Paisley Pie Co's increased footfall has not only boosted the business' revenue but has also contributed to the revitalisation of Paisley's town centre. 'It's been a pleasure to support Scott and the team on their journey and I'm sure they'll continue to go from strength to strength this year.'
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Fred the Shred's pension soars to £600,000 a year as taxpayers face eye-watering £10bn loss in final RBS sale
Disgraced banker Fred Goodwin is now raking in £600,000 a year in pension payments as inflation has boosted his retirement fund. The Royal Bank of Scotland, rebranded as NatWest at corporate level, was rescued by the taxpayer as part of an unprecedented £45bn state bailout at the height of the 2008 financial crisis. The 17-year effort to off-load the bank looks set to end in a huge loss for the public purse amounting to more than £10bn. But the Paisley-born accountant known as 'Fred The Shred' for his aggressive management style continues to enjoy lavish pension payments far greater than the average pensioner. The one time RBS chief executive, sacked as part of a non-negotiable condition of the state rescue, had originally claimed a pension worth around £700,000 a year. Following public outrage, he was instead awarded £342,500 a year. Analysis by wealth manager Quilter found the bank is now spending around £598,000 annually on his pension. The value has crept up towards the original amount as it is linked to inflation. Conservative MSP Craig Hoy said: 'It will stick in the throat for Scots taxpayers that they are footing the bill for this extravagant pension settlement - as well as the costs of nationalising a bank that almost collapsed under Fred Godwin's leadership.' Goodwin's pension dwarfs that of the ordinary pensioners whose taxes helped bail the bank out. In 2024, latest government statistics revealed that a single pensioner, on average, receives £14,664, while pensioner couples collect £30,940. During Goodwin's tenure, Royal Bank of Scotland became the largest bank in the world and at one stage saw its balance sheet swell to a staggering £2.2trillion, more than the entire UK economy. Politicians lined up to lavish praise on him, and in 2004 was knighted for services to the banking industry. In October 2007 RBS teamed up with a consortium to absorb the troubled Dutch bank ABN Amro in a £39billion takeover, one backed by then First Minister Alex Salmond. The deal was later described as one of the worst corporate deals in history. The following year the markets were in turmoil, and in August 2008 RBS reported its first loss in 40 years. In October 2008 Gordon Brown's government announce a bailout for RBS. It came as the bank admitted to then chancellor Alistair Darling RBS was going to run out of money within hours. Goodwin has since been stripped of his knighthood. Analysis have estimated that share sales and dividend payments to the Treasury since 2008 are expected to hit £35.3bn once the UK Government sells its final stake in the bank. But this leaves the taxpayer short more than £10bn since the £45.5bn bailout. Earlier this month a stock exchange filing revealed taxpayers' stake had fallen below one per cent, down from more than 80 per cent in the years after the rescue. RBS, which was founded in Edinburgh, became such a tarnished brand it has since rebranded as NatWest.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Broncos QB Bo Nix joined Brad Paisley at Red Rocks concert
Broncos QB Bo Nix joined Brad Paisley at Red Rocks concert Bo Nix took a page out of Peyton Manning's playbook over the weekend. After throwing out the first pitch at a Colorado Rockies game (which was a strike, something not even PM managed to do) on Friday, Nix showed up at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on Saturday night at a Brad Paisley concert. During a break, Paisley asked for someone from backstage to come take a photo ... that someone turned out to be Nix: Paisley later let Nix audition to replace a certain someone in an ad campaign: Manning was a frequent guest at Red Rocks, and his friendship with Paisley turned into a business partnership when they teamed up for a series of Nationwide commercials. Paisley poked fun at Manning in an Instagram caption following Nix's appearance: "What a night," Paisley wrote. "What a spot on earth. Thank you @redrocksco. Such an awesome time with @walkerhayes and @ And also @bonix10 showing us how a @broncos quarterback should really sound singing the @nationwide jingle." (Scroll to the end to see Nix.) Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Would rather sign Campbell' - your views on Docherty
We asked for your thoughts on whether you'd like to see Ross Docherty join St Mirren after the midfielder was released by Dundee to BBC Scotland after his Tannadice exit, the Paisley-born 32-year-old revealed he would been keen to stick in the Premiership and return to old what some of you said:Stuart: With respect, I don't think he would add anything to our squad, but I have faith in whatever Stephen Robinson Not a player we should be looking At 32 years old, I don't think Docherty is for us. Forget his Paisley past and past St Mirren ties. He's a no for me. Sorry, Would rather sign Allan Campbell after his departure from Tannadice. Robinson knows the player well and if there is any manager who can help a player recover their form, it is Robinson.
