A DISTRIBUTION firm is to open a new base in Paisley.

Distribution Unlimited, a leaflet distribution firm said its next franchise operation would open at the end of the month.

It's the fourth business to open in four months and will be headed by Forrest Cunningham, 39, who moved into leaflet distribution from the printing industry.

Managing director Derek Wilson plans to open another seven franchise operations by the end of the year.

He said: "We are delighted with the progress of our initial franchisees. The reaction from their first customers has been tremendous."