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Brendan Rodgers heaps praise on Celtic's Odsonne Edouard and Moussa Dembele
Brendan Rodgers has praised Celtic’s French connection and has acknowledged that he will seek to find a way to pair Moussa Dembele and Odsonne Edouard together this season.The duo have had a bright start to the season with Dembele netting a brace against
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers insists aiming for World Champions squad is a plausible aim for his Frenchmen
Brendan Rodgers has told the Frenchmen at Celtic that they should be aiming for full international honours for their country. Having been crowned World Champions following their success in Russia this summer, the path to Didier Deschamps’ side
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Glasgow solicitor SLASHED outside sheriff court as Law Society condemn attack
SCOTLAND'S governing body for lawyers has condemned a 'shocking' targeted attack on a Glasgow solicitor which has left him scarred for life. The Law Society of Scotland have given their full support to the victim Joseph Shields of the firm Gallen
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Firefighters tackle blaze in Baillieston
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze in Baillieston. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said one appliance is currently at the garage on Main Street. It is not known if there are any injuries but locals reported thick smoke in the area.
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Lawyer scarred for life during Glasgow Sheriff Court slashing was targeted by 'dangerous' man
A LAWYER who has been left scarred for life after a slashing outside Glasgow Sheriff Court was targeted. City detectives said that the 63-year-old Glasgow solicitor was the intended target of the callous attack which happened outside one of Europe's
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Vandals attempted to set cop car alight whilst it is parked outside a police station
TWO vandals attempted to set fire to a cop car while it was parked outside a police station. The attack on the emergency service vehicle happened sometime between 2am and 4am on Wednesday, July 18 outside Maybole Police Station in Ayrshire.
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Outlander effect credited for record tourism in Scotland
TIME travelling drama Outlander has been credited for helping attract record numbers of tourists to Scotland last year. Office for National Statistics (OSN) data shows a 17% rise in the number of overseas visitors to 3.2 million. During the
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TV star Lorraine Kelly divides Twitter after using old Scottish word
SCOTTISH TV star Lorraine Kelly has divided Twitter after using an old Scottish word during a message to a kind-hearted samaritian who ran after her after she left her money in an ATM. The 58-year-old told her fans on social media that she "was
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Masked man threatens terrified staff with knife during off-sales robbery
TERRIFIED staff were threatened with a knife by a masked man who raided an off-sales in broad daylight in East Kilbride. The robber struck in East Kilbride's Montgomery Street at around 10.15am on Friday, July 20. The masked man entered the
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Woman killed in Ayrshire motorbike crash named by police
A WOMAN who died after her motorbike crashed into a tree has been named by police.Elizabeth Ewing, from Kilwinning, was riding her Harley Davidson on Byres Road in Kilwinning when it left the road and collided with a tree.Emergency services attended and
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Coatbridge cops post hilarious tweet about air fresheners thief - and Twitter reacts
COMEDY cops in Coatbridge have posted an hilarious tweet about an air freshener thief - and Twitter has reacted. The force said on the social media platform: "Guy steals 60 quid of air fresheners from Poundland Coatbridge. Cops follow cinnamon
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Who is Ryan Kent? We profile the Liverpool winger as he closes in on Rangers move
THE Liverpool connection could come to Rangers’ aid once more in the coming days as winger Ryan Kent closes in on a move to join Anfield legend Steven Gerrard in Glasgow. SportTimes revealed on Friday that the 21-year-old is set to become the 10th
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Celtic star Craig Gordon trolls girlfriend Summer Harl with throwback 'Ugly Betty' picture
CELTIC star Craig Gordon has trolled his missus Summer Harl on her birthday by posting a throwback picture - and calling her 'Ugly Betty'. The goalkeeper, 35, shared the image with his followers on social media of stunning Summer as a schoolgirl
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Pictured: Motherwell FC goalkeeper Trevor Carson celebrates birth of son
MOTHERWELL footballer Trevor Carson has celebrated the birth of his son. The Northern Irishman, who is the Steelmen's goalkeeper, shared an image of the cute tot on social media which has gone viral. Introducing Rex Kenneth Carson. He
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Glasgow restaurant boss slapped with BAN after hiring illegal worker
A Glasgow restaurant boss who hired an illegal worker has been slapped with a ban. Shui Ping Lee, also known as David Lee and David Shui Ping Lee, was the sole director of Goodwin Ichiban Limited (Goodwin) which traded as Ichiban Noodle café and
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Public given 'wrong advice' about a life-threatening health condition
WOODLAND walkers are being put at risk of deadly Lyme disease because they’re being given the wrong advice about ticks, according to new research. Official guidance warns people to ‘stick to paths whenever possible’ in the countryside to avoid
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Comedian Kevin Bridges enjoys brunch at South Side eatery which is fast becoming a celebrity haunt
FUNNYMAN Kevin Bridges enjoyed brunch at a popular South Side eatery - which is fast becoming a celebrity haunt. The comedian, 31, who is preparing for his mammoth new tour this October, visited Cafe Strange Brew on Pollokshaws Road. Thank
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Giffnock shopkeeper discovered with 62,000 fake cigarettes to pay £10K fine
A Giffnock shopkeeper hid 62,000 illicit cigarettes at his home to sell at his Pollok shop. In June 2013 Police Scotland officers searched 49-year-old Younis Mohammed’s home in Merrycrest Avenue where officers made the massive discovery. The
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Stranger punches man, 25, in face during violent and unprovoked attack at Partick subway station
A STRANGER punched a young man in the face while he was travelling home from work on Glasgow's subway system. Transport cops are hunting for the thug who carried out the violent and unprovoked assault at Partick subway station. The 25-year-old
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Further blow for Sauchiehall Street traders as weekend resurfacing work to disrupt traffic
Businesses continuing to operate on Sauchiehall Street following two disastrous fires have been dealt another blow. Resurfacing work on the street across the weekend will disrupt bus routes and potentially further impact struggling businesses.
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Will a Scottish football club win the Champions League or Europa League anytime soon?
This sponsored article was brought to you by We Are Bettors (https://wearebettors.com/) Over the most recent seasons, Scotland's clubs are unable to contend with many of the top clubs in Europe when it comes to the Champions League and Europa
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Lawyer in hospital after he is slashed outside Glasgow Sheriff Court
A MAN has been slashed outside Glasgow Sheriff Court. The 63-year-old is in a stable condition following the attack which took place at around 6.30pm on Thursday. The Evening Times understands that the victim is a lawyer. He was taken
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Can you donate to a new South Side library with a twist?
IT'S a library with a twist... and organisers need your help.Environmental charity South Seeds is aiming to set up a tool library for people on Glasgow's South Side.Bosses said locals have been asking for the service for some time - and so they
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Do you have the messiest bedroom in Glasgow? This competition might be for you
THE search is on to find Glasgow's worst bedroom. Retailer Terry's Fabrics called on householders throughout the city to submit photos of their worse for wear rooms as part of its new competition. From wallpaper hanging off the wall, mismatched
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Glasgow couple who bribed stab victim with £1k hush money blasted by judge
A MARRIED couple who bribed a witness were told by a judge their crime "strikes at the heart of the justice system". Paul Hamilton, 42, and his wife Jolene Harkins 41, from Glasgow, who admitted giving £1,000 to stab victim Jake Francis were jailed
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In pictures: Celtic unveil bumblebee third kit for 2018/19 campaign
CELTIC have revealed a yellow and black third kit for the 2018/19 campaign. The Scottish champions said they have 'taken inspiration from their past famous bumble-bee kits' with the new design released on Friday. The New Balance-designed
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Hundreds of flights cancelled as Ryanair pilots and cabin crew go on strike
TRAVELLERS flying with Ryanair are facing misery as a pilot strike has led to 4,000 flights being cancelled. Customers travelling between the Republic of Ireland and the UK have been faced with cancellations. The strike is the second of three
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Emergency crews rush to overturned car on motorway slip road near Erskine Bridge
EMERGENCY crews have rushed to Erskine following reports a car has turned on its roof. The vehicle flipped at the M898 Erskine slip road heading on to the M8, near to the Erskine Bridge, around 9.25am. *NEW* ❗️09:25 ⌚️#M898 Erskine Onslip
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Shock figures reveal hundreds of Scots caught drink driving in just TWO week period
WORRYING figures have revealed 195 drivers were stopped for drink or drug driving offences in just two weeks. Police Scotland's latest campaign saw 4,500 people tested from June 29 until July 13. Of the 195 found over the limit, 10 of these
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Live in the East End and have no water this morning? Here's why
PEOPLE in the East End of Glasgow have woken up without water this morning. Scottish Water revealed it had received calls from G31 and G32 residents regarding no mains water supply, low pressure or discoloured water. We have received
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Motherwell class of 2002 out to inspire new kids on Fir Park block . . .
THE old adage goes when policemen start to look young, that’s when you realise you are getting old. For Motherwell supporters of a certain vintage though, the same could be said for the Fir Park backroom staff. The realisation that players who
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This famous chocolate brand is following Irn Bru by reducing it's sugar content
A new version of the Cadbury Dairy Milk bar containing 30% less sugar is to go on sale from next year as part of industry efforts to respond to the obesity crisis. Cadbury owner Mondelez International described the new bar as the “most significant
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The Open: Slow burning day as Kevin Kisner takes route 66
The first day of the 147th Open Championship may have provided a taste of life in the fast lane on the toasty links but it was still something of a slow burner. Kevin Kisner, playing in the eighth group out in the early morning, took a route 66 to the
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CPR plan for English pupils raises pressure on Scottish government to act
ALL pupils in England will be taught life-saving CPR skills under new proposals put foward by the UK government. Draft legislation says primary school children will be taught basic first aid, such as dealing with head injuries and calling emergency
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Emergency services rush to the scene as vehicle overturns near Clyde Tunnel
UDATE: The car was cleared and the road reopened at 8.45am. EMERGENCY services have rushed to the scene of an overturned vehicle in the Clyde Tunnel. The high loop on 1739 northbound slip from the Clyde Tunnel northbound to the Clydeside Expressway
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Toryglen flats saga continues with residents claiming 'turmoil'
RESIDENTS at the chaos-hit Toryglen renovation works claim the situation is still in ‘turmoil’.Housing bosses have had to admit that vital forms were signed by a staff member in error.And the scaffolding is going back up on houses nearly two years after
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'It's a terrible insult': Row over £120,000 payment after Glasgow council official's early retirement
EQUAL pay campaigner Mark Irvine is demanding answers from council bosses over a £120,000 payment made after the early retiral of a senior official. Glasgow City Council's well respected finance director Lynn Brown was granted early retiral in
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Glasgow mum left juggling four children at three schools after placing request refusal
A MUM has hit out at Glasgow City Council after a placing request refusal leaves her managing four children at three different schools. Sharlene Farrell’s youngest son, Ace, is due to start primary one in August and Sharlene had expected him to
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Bonnie gives the Evening Times her seal of approval
BY MAXINE MCARTHURA SPECIAL guest visited the Evening Times office to lend a hand with today’s paper.The European Championship Games Glasgow 2018 mascot, Bonnie the Seal, popped by our Renfield Street office to join our reporting team.Taking a break from
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Theresa May shows she doesn't care about rising drug deaths in Glasgow
Theresa May showed this week she is blind to the suffering of drug addicts and their families. The Prime Minister was asked how many more families was she willing to see devastated by drug deaths before she allows Glasgow to open a safe drug consumption
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Teapot Trust goes global as Australian health experts get on board
THE charity set up by a former Evening Times Scotswoman of the Year is going global.Australian medical experts are interested in collaborating with Teapot Trust, which has been delivering life-changing art therapy sessions in hospitals for eight years.It
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Glasgow school's bid to give community later access to sports pitches
A GLASGOW school funded directly by the Scottish Government is pushing to increase playing hours on its multi-sports pitch for community use.Jordanhill School, which receives grant aid directly from Holyrood, has submitted a planning application for new
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Glasgow Community Champions: Nominate your north west hero
EVERYONE knows an unsung hero – now it is time to sing their praises.The Evening Times is on the hunt for Glasgow’s Community Champions and this time we are turning our attention to the north west of the city.After the phenomenal success of our heats
