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"Celtic can expect a hostile welcome in Athens if they progress - one Greek game I played in made it onto CNN"
THE events which led to top flight football in Greece being suspended last season may have been extraordinary and without precedent. A club president running onto the field of play to confront the referee over a contentious late decision with a gun
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Lee McCulloch: Liverpool kid Ryan Kent should be able to hit the ground running at Rangers
STEVEN GERRARD was always going to go down the route of bringing in players that he knows this summer so it is no surprise to see Ryan Kent follow Ovie Ejaria in making the move from Liverpool to Rangers on loan. He knows Jurgen Klopp well and
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Lee McCulloch: Greg Docherty can still make the grade with Rangers
GREG DOCHERTY did pretty well when he came into Rangers last season and it was a big step up for him going from Hamilton Accies to Ibrox. The expectation levels are so different and it will maybe just take Greg a bit of time to settle in and show
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Lee McCulloch: Rangers must show signs of progression in the early weeks of Steven Gerrard's Ibrox reign
THE early weeks of the season are all about progression for Rangers – both in terms of their performances and the rounds of the Europa League. You can’t read too much into players or the manager at this stage of the campaign but you do want to
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Former Celtic and Rosenborg striker Harald Brattbakk: "Champions League tie will still be alive in Norway"
Harald Brattbakk, the former Celtic and Rosenborg striker, expects that the Norwegian side will rouse themselves from their in-house dispute to focus on the prospect of UEFA Champions League progression. Rosenborg sacked 52-year-old manager Kare
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John Hartson: Moussa Dembele himself will know if he is fit to play against Rosenborg
Reports are suggesting that Moussa Dembele should get the all-clear to play tomorrow night and given the form that he has been in and the partnership he has struck up with Odsonne Edouard then getting him onto the pitch will be a boost for Celtic.
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John Hartson: Still time for Marvin Compper to show his worth to Celtic
I don’t think that Celtic should be trying to sever ties with Marvin Compper just yet. At this moment in time the club need every available player they have as they look at another season that can potentially exceed the 60-games mark. I don
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John Hartson: Huge night ahead for Celtic kid Kristoffer Ajer
Tomorrow night has the potential to be huge for Kristoffer Ajer. I have to say that I don’t think the kid has done too much wrong since breaking into the Celtic first-team around Christmas time last season but this next month could be a huge test
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From the Azteca to Stair Park, but Motherwell's Chris Cadden still flying from Scotland bow
YOU might imagine that going from playing in front of 60,000 fevered Mexican supporters in the Azteca for your country to being edged out on penalties by Stranraer at Stair Park would be quite the comedown.For Chris Cadden though, the feel-good factor
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Stephen Robinson tells Motherwell players to heed Stranraer wake-up call
MOTHERWELL manager Stephen Robinson is urging his players to heed the lessons from their chastening result against Stranraer when Queen of the South come calling at Fir Park this evening. The Premiership outfit lost out to their League One opponents
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Steven Gerrard could hand Lassana Coulibaly and Umar Sadiq their Rangers debuts against Osijek
STEVEN GERRARD could hand Lassana Coulibaly and Umar Sadiq their Rangers debuts against Osijek on Thursday night. The pair missed the Europa League victory over FK Shkupi after their moves to Ibrox didn’t get international clearance in time for
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‘CommuniTea’ events to help people speak up about crime anonymously
TO CELEBRATE its 30th anniversary and new brand, Crimestoppers Scotland has launched a series of ‘CommuniTea’ events – inviting people for a cuppa and a chat to find out about how they can speak up about crime anonymously.Supported by Scotmid Co-operative
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'It's nothing short of outrageous': Pride Glasgow's VIP 'peace offering' blasted following ticket shambles
SCOTS comedian Scott Agnew has blasted Pride Glasgow's response to this year's ticket shambles – branding their peace offering as "outrageous". As reported by the Evening Times previously, organisers were forced to issue an
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SPFL confirm make-up of two Reserve Leagues ahead of the new campaign
THE SPFL have confirmed that two Reserve Leagues will operate during the 2018/19 campaign.A total of 27 clubs will participate across the two tiers following the scrapping of the Development League at the end of last season.Fixtures for each club are
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Thug attacked dad – who was shot in murder bid outside school – in Scots prison
A THUG who attacked a dad while he was on remand in prison after they left a church service has been spared jail.Mark Quigley, 27, assaulted Ross Sherlock in Low Moss Prison, who was held after refusing to give evidence at the trial where two men were
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Police release image of man sought following rape under Broomielaw railway bridge
POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to following the rape of a woman near the River Clyde. As reported previously, the victim was attacked between 10pm and midnight on Monday, July 16 under Broomielaw railway bridge.
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Reaping the health and wellbeing benefits of woodlands
PARTICIPANTS of Forestry Commission Scotland’s (FCS) Branching Out programme are celebrating after successfully completing the 12-week mental health and wellbeing programme at Seven Lochs Wetland Park.The group of five attended an award ceremony last
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Barrhead man accused of throwing pyrotechnic at SDL demonstration
A MAN has appeared in court charged with throwing a pyrotechnic at people taking part in a Scottish Defence League demonstration. Martin Macaulay is accused of culpably and recklessly throwing the item towards the crowd at George Square on Saturday
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Glasgow misses out on Channel 4 HQ bid but still in the running for smaller base
GLASGOW has missed out on the chance to be the home of Channel 4's new headquarters. The bid team has been told it has not been shortlisted for the building, but is still in the running for one of two smaller 'creative hubs'. The Glasgow bid
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Hearts docked two points and handed fine after fielding ineligible player in Betfred Cup
HEARTS have been deducted two points and fined after admitting to fielding an ineligible player in the Betfred Cup group stage. The Jambos were handed a £10,000 fine at an SPFL disciplinary hearing on Monday. Andrew Irving was brought on as
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Give a Dog a Bone: Homebuilder donates £1k to Glasgow group
CALA Homes (West) has donated £1,000 to a Glasgow project.Give a Dog a Bone supports local over 60s who are struggling to feed their pets by providing help with their monthly pet food and/or insurance costs. The group hopes to prevent the owners from
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Glasgow rapist caught with his flies undone
A SEX attacker who raped a woman was caught by police outside her flat with his fly down. Scott Murray, 28, attacked the 41-year-old's male friend in her house before carrying out the attack on her. He threatened to “kill her boy” during the
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Let the fun be-GIN: Cruise company teams up with Stirling Gin for a masterclass on Loch Lomond
SWEENEY’S Cruise Co. has teamed up with Stirling Gin for an afternoon of alcohol-based frivolities. Set aboard flagship vessel The Silver Dolphin – with unbeatable panoramic views across stunning Loch Lomond – attendees will have a chance to sample
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Grado set for Insane Championship Wrestling return
SCOT Squad and Two Doors Down star Grado is gearing up to step back into the ring. Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW) has officially announced the return of the international wrestling, TV and pantomime superstar on night two of its annual Shug
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Golf club set to launch women-only sessions to introduce more female players to the game
HILTON Park Golf Club has embraced an award-winning social coaching programme to attract more females to the game. Love.golf aims to show women in and around Glasgow that the sport is not just a man’s game, with one-day experiences set to commence
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Man, 22, rushed to hospital after Milton assault
A YOUNG man was assaulted in Milton on Saturday night. The attack happened on Colston Road near its junction with Ashgill Road at around 7.20pm. The 22-year-old was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary but was released after treatment.
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Five arrested as woman’s throat slashed in horror hotel attack
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman had her throat slashed in an attack at a hotel in Manchester. Armed officers were sent to the Hilton on Deansgate in the city centre after police were flagged down by
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Celtic chief Peter Lawwell replaces Rangers' Stewart Robertson on SPFL board
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has been elected to serve on the board of the Scottish Professional Football League, replacing Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson. Lawwell was one of six representatives chosen to represent the 42 member
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Cheeky eBay user selling EMPTY Irn-Bru can for eye-watering amount
A CHEEKY eBay user has posted an empty can of Irn-Bru on the popular auction site - for the eye-watering sum of £3,500. The user, believed to be from the Lanark area, is trying to cash in on the can which was issued during the 2014 Commonwealth
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Liam Miller memorial match organisers to meet Gaelic games chiefs over venue
Organisers of the Liam Miller memorial match say they are hopeful of reaching an agreement with the GAA for the game to take place at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. The GAA’s president and director general announced on Saturday they would meet organisers of
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Rangers could face Maribor in Europa League qualifying following third round draw
RANGERS, Aberdeen and Hibernian have discovered their potential Europa League third qualifying round opponents. Monday's draw in Nyon saw the Gers set up a possible tie against Slovenian outfit Maribor, who have knocked Aberdeen, Celtic, Hibernian
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Search for missing King's Park man who disappeared with suitcase
THE family of a man from Glasgow's south side are becoming worried for his welfare after he disappeared with a suitcase. Joseph McLay was last seen around midnight on Monday July 16 at his home address on Keppel Drive. His family reported him
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Body found in water at popular seaside resort Largs
A BODY has been discovered in the sea of a popular tourist seaside resort. The alarm was raised in Largs shortly after 7.15am today. The Largs and Millport Herald reports that a body was removed from the sea. The man was 59-years-old.
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Glasgow mum left with horror foot injury after taking part in deadly ‘tombstoning’ craze
A MUM-of-two was left unable to walk for a year after shattering her foot in 30 places while taking part in the 'tombstoning' craze. Daredevil Claire Graham suffered the horrific injuries after climbing 30ft up a popular beauty spot and plunging
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AEK Athens await in Champions League for winners of Celtic v Rosenborg
CELTIC will face AEK Athens in the Champions League third qualifying round if they progress past Rosenborg. The draw was made in Nyon on Monday morning in advance of the second round ties, which kick off this week. Brendan Rodgers' side saw
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Man dies in hospital a week after being 'seriously injured' in Pollok house disturbance
A MAN has died in hospital more than a week after being assaulted in Pollok. The 49-year-old man was left seriously injured after a disturbance at an address on Levernside Road on July 13. The victim was taken to Queen Elizabeth University
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Meghan Markle's sister reported to be entering Celebrity Big Brother house
Samantha Markle has added fuel to rumours she will be appearing on Celebrity Big Brother. The half-sister of the Duchess of Sussex is reported to be entering the house for the Channel 5 reality show. Asked about it on ITV’s Good Morning Britain
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Who could Rangers, Aberdeen and Hibernian face in today's Europa League draw?
RANGERS, Aberdeen and Hibernian will this morning find out what lies in wait should they progress beyond the Europa League second qualifying round. The Gers and Hibees saw off the challenge of Shukpi and Runavik in the opening round to set up
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Serious assault in Beardsen leaves man, 32, in hospital
A MAN is in hospital after he was seriously assaulted in Bearsden. The 32-year-old was attacked in Spey Road at around 7.45pm on Sunday. He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where his condition is described as stable.
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Who could Celtic pull out of the hat in today's Champions League third qualifying round draw?
CELTIC will discover their potential Champions League third qualifying round opponents this morning at a draw ceremony in Nyon. The Scottish champions comfortably saw off Armenian outfit Alashkert in the opening round to book a two-legged clash
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Warning to parents as children use dark web to sell lethal Darth Vader ecstasy pills
PARENTS across the UK are being urged to talk to their children about the risks of drug use.It comes as it’s revealed children are using the dark web to sell potentially lethal ecstasy pills.Exeter Police said its neighbourhood team was “concerned” that
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Musical based on the wives of Henry VIII to come to Glasgow
A MUSICAL based on the six wives of Henry VIII will come to Glasgow this December. Six the musical revolves around the stories of the queens who perform songs including Ex Wives, Haus of Holbein and Don't Lose Ur Head. It will debut in London's
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Revealed: Number of pubs closing across the UK each week
CLOSE to 1,300 pubs have been shut down or converted over the past year as the industry suffers amid unprecedented cost pressures. New research has found that 25 pubs have closed every week, with many being switched to alternative uses such as
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Probe as fuel dumped in Glasgow river next to one of city's biggest tourist attractions
ENVIRONMENTAL watchdogs have launched a probe after it appears fuel was dumped in a river next to one of the city's biggest tourist attractions. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said that the incident was reported to them on Sunday
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Letters to the editor: Glasgow City Council should be ashamed of themselves after Garnethill treatment
Help for residents I AGREE Charles Rennie Mackintosh was an important designer, though why aren’t the ordinary householders who live near the site been shown more consideration? Through no fault of the own their lives have been thrown into
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The Open: Tiger Woods shows next generation what they missed
If it did not quite end as his supporters began to dare to hope it might, Tiger Woods’ return to contention over this past week in Carnoustie has served as reminder of the importance of having a big beast at The Open Championship. It was, after
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Job interview coming up? Here's how you definitely shouldn't answer the dreaded questions
THERE is no denying job hunting is the worst. Finding new work is a full-time job in itself and it can be a daunting, downright draining experience. But to make matters worse when you get to the end of the yellow brick road and are finally
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Massive rammy breaks out in street after cars deliberately crashed at roundabout
AROUND 20 men began fighting after two cars were deliberately rammed into each other at a roundabout. Police Scotland was alerted to a road rage incident at Redhouse Roundabout near Glenrothes in Fife at around 8pm on Friday. It involved a
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Osijek manager admits Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is his hero
OSIJEK boss Zoran Zekic will go head-to-head with his Liverpool hero when he faces Steven Gerrard on Thursday night. The Anfield legend takes his Rangers side to Croatia for the first leg of the Europa League second qualifying round clash.
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Manchester United legend Eric Cantona to be guest of honour at Glasgow gala dinner
MANCHESTER United legend Eric Cantona will be guest of honour at Street Soccer Scotland's gala dinner. The Frenchman will be among guests at the second annual event which will take place on October 23 at the Hilton Glasgow. Last year, the charity's
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Raunchy villa antics have Love Island fans in stitches
Love Island fans were highly amused – and somewhat shocked – as the programme ventured on the raunchy side on Sunday night. One of the moments that entertained viewers saw Megan Barton Hanson and Wes Nelson attempt to go to bed together in the
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Three men arrested over ‘deliberate acid attack’ on boy, 3, in Home Bargains
Three men have been arrested in connection with a suspected acid attack on a three-year-old boy in Worcester. The suspects, aged 22, 25 and 26, were detained in London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm, West Mercia Police
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Barclays plans 2,500 new jobs in Glasgow
BARCLAYS has announced plans to create up to 2,500 new jobs in Glasgow. The bank is developing a new campus at the city's Buchanan Wharf, providing a base for its functions, technology and operations teams. Paul Compton, chief operating officer
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Catriona Stewart: Was Glasgow Caledonian University right to sever ties with anti-Pride priest?
IT feels like it should be a relic, a thing of the past, but I have friends who still haven’t come out as gay because they are afraid of the reaction. It’s still noteworthy, it can still be headline news, when a person in the public eye announces
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Glasgow City Council slammed over 'unsuitable conditions' for animals in mini zoo
COUNCIL bosses have come under fire after a report shows previous concerns with a city-run mini zoo campaigners claim is not fit for animals. The Evening Times told earlier this month how local resident Carmen Simio contacted the council with fears
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Fashion designer Jacqueline Farrell comes full circle to take over at Dumfries House
FASHION designer Jacqueline Farrell has gone a long way to end up right back where she started.The textiles expert grew up near Dumfries House in Cumnock, Ayrshire, and began her career with a boost from The Princes Trust.Now, 26 years on from that support
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End finally in sight for residents of collapsed Glasgow tenement
RESIDENTS of a partially collapsed block of flats have hit out at a lack of progress as council bosses set out a timeline for repairs. In October last year during Storm Ophelia, the front was torn off flats at 127 Albert Road, in Crosshill.
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'We want just 10 minutes': Garnethill residents' plea for access to homes as one man threatened with arrest
DISPLACED Garnethill residents vowed to continue the fight to get access to their homes as they staged a peaceful protest around the Glasgow School of Art (GSoA) fire cordon. Dozens of frustrated residents and business owners armed with placards left
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New bid launched to transform Glasgow mosque
A GLASGOW mosque has submitted plans for an extension which they say is part of a significant refurbishment to bring the building into the modern age for those who use the facility. Masjid Noor, which is in Pollokshields' Forth Street, have asked
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Revealed: Amount debt collectors chased in unpaid council tax in Glasgow last year
DEBT collectors were appointed to chase more than £61 million in council tax from Glasgow’s residents last year. The money made up from both historic debt and £12.9m in unpaid tax from 2017/18, is being pursued by collection firms Scott & Co
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Free Lego workshops at Glasgow's St Enoch Centre
IT is already home to the world’s longest Lego bridge and now Glasgow’s St. Enoch Centre is offering children the chance to create their own version. Bricks 4 Kidz will be running free. drop-in workshops in the centre from today, in a bid to encourage
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Glasgow firms urged to take the plastic pledge this week
GLASGOW firms are being urged to take steps to reduce plastic and save their business money.The Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with Glasgow Over Plastic, to encourage businesses to improve the environment and reduce costs from single use items
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'All these drug dealers are looking for is money': Mum's heartbreak after losing son at 26
A COURAGEOUS woman whose son died of a heroin overdose says much more needs to be done to clamp down on drug dealers. Faye Cairns, from Greenock, is upset by new statistics which show the number of drug deaths in Inverclyde has more than doubled
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Rangers family raise funds for former player David Hagen who has MND
MORE than £1,500 has been raised by kind-hearted Rangers fans who have shown their support for former player David Hagen following his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis. The Edinburgh-born footballer, 45, is battling with the same illness which has
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World Pipe Championships coming to Glasgow - all you need to know
TALENTED pipe bands from across the world will compete in a championship competition which will take place in Glasgow next month. The World Pipe Band Championships will feature 214 bands from 13 countries on August 17 and 18 at the Glasgow Green
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Dirty Dancing stage show to come to Glasgow
THE hit stage adaptation of Dirty Dancing will be returning to Glasgow’s King’s Theatre next year. The show will open at the city venue from Monday to Saturday, May 20 to 25. READ MORE: Garnethill residents' plea for access to homes as
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Plans revealed to turn historic Govan site into 'destination of choice'
A HISTORIC Govan site is the subject of major transformation plans which could begin next year. Developers have laid out options to turn Water Row into a “destination of choice” for residents, visitors and businesses. Possibilities include
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Call to front load £40m homeless cash rejected by minister
THE HOUSING minister has rejected a call to front load £40m of cash to build homes to help homeless people. Kevin Stewart was asked by the Public Petitions Committee to respond to the call which it said merited consideration. Mr Stewart, however
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Laura Muir misses out on British mile record at Anniversary Games
LAURA MUIR missed out on the British mile record at the Anniversary Games in London yesterday but confirmed she hopes to go for the 800m-1500m double at the European Championships in Berlin in two weeks time.Muir went into the weekend meet with the explicit
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Raft of personal bests for Scots at Anniversary Games
THERE was a raft of personal best performances from Scottish athletes at the Muller Anniversary Games in London yesterday, with a number of Scots making a strong case to be included in the British team for the European Championships, which will be named
