Nutini says Paisley culture bid is ‘vital’

Paolo Nutini has said making his hometown of Paisley Scotland’s first UK City of Culture would be vital for its future.

The New Shoes singer recalled fond memories of growing up in the Renfrewshire town, where he still lives.

The 30-year-old singersongwriter said: “The first time I did everything was in Paisley, the first time I went to the pictures, or the bowling, or the ice rink, or the swimming baths. The first time I got to go to the toy shop and pick my own toy out. The fact is these places are all gone now...

“All of these things had such an innocence to them that I’d like to see brought back. For me, that’s why this bid is so important.”