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Greg Docherty can salvage Rangers career and star under Steven Gerrard - David MacKinnon
THE dream and the reality have been very different for Greg Docherty. Now he must take the positives rather than the negatives. The pride and excitement was clear for all to see when the 21-year-old completed his move from Hamilton Accies and was
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Dave King hopes Rangers can make two more signings - and challenge Celtic this season
DAVE King, the Rangers chairman and major shareholder, has revealed that he expects the Ibrox club to make two more signings before the close of the transfer window at the end of next month. Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool and England great who took
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Rosenborg sacked their manager BEFORE knowing whether they would face Celtic
CELTIC’S European opponents Rosenborg sacked their popular manager Kare Ingebrigsten and asked Rini Coolen to step in before last Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Icelandic side Valur. It emerged last night that a club board meeting
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People see Odsonne Edouard differently because of his pricetag - Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers has maintained that he has not been surprised by the form of Odsonne Edouard this season. The Frenchman has made an impressive start to the campaign but Rodgers believes that the striker’s pricetag has made observers view him through
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers insists Dedryck Boyata won't leave before Champions League qualifiers
Brendan Rodgers has insisted that Celtic will not accept any bids for Dedryck Boyata until the Parkhead side have gone through their UEFA Champions League qualification campaign. The Celtic defender is expected to resume contract negotiations when
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Brendan Rodgers: If Celtic want to bring in a top centre-half it costs money - big money
If Brendan Rodgers was little more clipped than normal as he sat down at Lennoxtown to oversee tonight’s UEFA Champions League qualifier against Rosenborg, there is an acceptance of why his mood has been coloured by recent events. Denied an experienced
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Celtic keeper Craig Gordon wary of Nicklas Bendtner threat
Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon has warned the Parkhead side that on his day Nicklas Bendtner is capable of taking the best defences apart. The 30-year-old Rosenborg forward was a team-mate of Gordon’s when they were both at Sunderland and the Scotland
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Jordan Murch hopes to lead the march for Petershill in top flight
TWO years away from Junior football’s spotlight is about to come to an end for Petershill supporters.The famous old Springburn club will once again be playing their football in the Premiership this season – and vowing to do everything he can to stay in
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West Dunbartonshire headteacher quits after manager 'snooped on her' in blue badge parking dispute
THE head of a West Dunbartonshire primary school has revealed she has quit her job because she felt undermined by managers who snooped on her after she refused to give two staff parking spaces to two parents with blue badges. Maria Seery, who has
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Dave King denies being in contempt of court in failure to make share offer over 'forced Rangers takeover'
RANGERS chairman Dave King has denied being in contempt of court after failing to make a judge-ordered £11 million bid for most of the club's shares. Lord Bannatyne again urged Mr King to make the bid during a court-ordered procedural hearing over
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Pavilion Theatre staff strike gold with original recipe Irn Bru discovery
STAFF at the Pavilion Theatre have found a treasure trove of original recipe Irn Bru. The goldmine was discovered in the Glasgow venue's stock cupboard. The theatre has been closed since March after a blaze ripped through a nearby building on
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Dave King: There's far more quality in the Rangers squad now - and I can see two more new players arriving
DAVE King, the Rangers chairman and major shareholder, today revealed that he expects the Ibrox club to make two more signings before the close of the transfer window. Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool and England great who took over as manager at the Glasgow
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Food artist unveils life-sized BFG made entirely from Mr Kipling cakes
A FOOD artist has unveiled one of Roald Dahl’s most beloved characters – The BFG – made entirely from Mr Kipling cakes.Sitting on a bench at the top of Primrose Hill, The life-sized BFG measured a ‘gigantuous’ 7.32 metres tall from head to toe, four times
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GAA considering proposal for ex-Celtic player's memorial match
THE Gaelic Athletic Association has said it is to consider a proposal discussed at a meeting with the organisers of a memorial match for Liam Miller. It comes after organisers were refused permission to host the game at Cork's Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
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East Kilbride mum awarded British Empire Medal for outstanding voluntary work
AN EAST Kilbride mum has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her outstanding voluntary work.Helen Morton, 71, was recognised for dedicating 12 years to NSPCC’s Glasgow Childline service, which helps youngsters with a range of problems including bullying
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Travellers moved on from Paisley park after leaving 'trail of devastation'
TRAVELLERS have been moved on from a Paisley park after leaving a “trail of devastation” behind them. Renfrewshire Council obtained a court order on Friday to take appropriate action before allowing the St James’ Park settlers an additional 48
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Blair Drummond lions roar their support for Hampden Park
FAMOUS for its roar, Hampden Park received another sign of its paw-pularity this week when the lions of Blair Drummond Safari Park showed their support for Scotland’s National Stadium.Two of the country’s most famous and loved attractions joined forces
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Glasgow eatery to host Moana-themed lunch
A PRINCES Square eatery is set to host a Moana-themed lunch for the kids.Darcy's will welcome the Disney princess to play games and lead storytime. As well as singing and dancing, there will also be a colouring competition, prizes and surprises.There
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Tried and tested: ishga Luxurious Seaweed Foot Experience
ET BEAUTY – Tried and tested: Luxury seaweed foot experience Seaweed – the slippy, slimy kind - is usually something I’m trying to avoid on the beach. I don’t like sushi, so the wonders of it as a superfood have passed me by too. To put
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New drug treatment for Huntington's Disease to be trialled in Glasgow
A NEW drug treatment for the degenerative neurological condition Huntington's Disease is to be trialled in Glasgow.Two new drugs, which manufacturers at Wave Life Sciences believe could target the faulty gene that causes the condition, are being tried
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Glasgow School of Art: Mackintosh dismantling ‘progressing well’ to allow residents to return
WORK to dismantle the Mackintosh Building is "progressing to plan" to allow residents and business owners affected by the safety cordon to return to their properties, Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has said.Businesses and 33 homes within the cordon
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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers puts Moussa Dembele's injury down to explosive style
Brendan Rodgers believes the explosive nature of Moussa Dembele's play has led to another hamstring injury which will see him miss Celtic's Champions League second-round qualifier against Rosenborg at Parkhead on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old
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Biker airlifted to hospital after Ayrshire smash
A BIKER was airlifted to hospital following a serious crash on Monday.Police have now appealed for information following the road accident, which happened in the Dreghorn area of Ayrshire at around 11.45am.The 47-year-old male victim was riding his silver
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Have you seen Ratty? Tearful tot creates adorable poster of lost teddy bear
A TEARFUL five-year-old girl has made an adorable poster of her lost bear in a desperate bid to find it.Lilly-Rose Frazer was enjoying a day out with her dad when she lost her beloved teddy bear Ratty.The next day the family tried to retrace their steps
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Glasgow woman to take on Kiltwalk challenge in honour of nephew, 12, who lost meningitis battle
A GLASGOW woman who lost her nephew to meningitis has vowed to stamp out the disease. Margaret McLaren will join 51 fellow charity workers to take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk in a bid to fight back against the illness.Along with Alison Yelland from Edinburgh
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Greek tragedy: Greece inferno hell 'could happen in Scotland' warn fire safety experts
THE raging inferno that killed at least 60 people in Greece could happen in Scotland, according to fire safety experts.The warning came after flames fanned by strong winds devastated the seaside village of Mati, devouring homes and cars.Stephen Chadbon
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Glasgow Warriors face opening day trip to Connacht as Pro14 fixtures are released
Champions Leinster will begin the new Guinness PRO14 season by tackling Cardiff Blues in the Welsh capital on August 31. The Arms Park encounter pitches together Leinster as European Champions Cup holders and last season's European Challenge Cup
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Style service is a Scotland first for Ayrshire opticians
SPECTACLE wearers are set to be national style pioneers after an award-winning Ayrshire optometry group launched a new service.Independent optometrists Urquhart Opticians have introduced Style Consultations, a private one-to-one personal shopping experience
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Manchester United boss Mourinho wants Pogba to reproduce France World Cup form
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes the World Cup provided the perfect environment for Paul Pogba to thrive. United midfielder Pogba excelled as France triumphed in Russia this summer, the 25-year-old even capping a fine series of performances
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Young woman raped in Saltcoats
A YOUNG woman was raped in Saltcoats yesterday. The 24-year-old was attacked on the shore front of Winton Circus shortly after midnight and police are appealing for information. The male suspect is of medium height and build, and was wearing
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Celtic fan left scarred for life after he was slashed by man in Easterhouse pub
A KNIFE thug brutally slashed a Celtic fan who had earlier offered to buy him a drink.Kevin Stillie, 32, struck Scott Paterson across the face as he stood outside a bar in Easterhouse on May 13 this year.A judge watched CCTV footage of the attack which
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Celtic striker Moussa Dembele facing 'two to three weeks' out with injury
CELTIC manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that striker Moussa Dembele will miss the Champions League double-header with Rosenborg as he recovers from injury. The Frenchman limped off during the second half of the Bhoys' 3-0 second leg win over
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Glasgow to swelter in the sun this week as extreme heat sweeps UK
GLASGOW is set to swelter in the sun this week as the heatwave that swept the UK returns. Parts of Britain could see temperatures rise to 35C (95F) this week as the country remains warm in extreme hot weather that is gripping northern Europe.
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Castlemilk man, 53, suffering from 'personal issues' vanishes prompting manhunt
A CASTLEMILK man going through "personal issues" has sparked a massive manhunt after he vanished from a Cambuslang industrial estate. Robert Faulkner was last seen around 6.30am on Monday leaving Cambuslang Invesment Park in a grey Ford Focus with
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Which is your favourite St Enoch Centre shop?
ST ENOCH Centre is asking Glasgow’s greatest retail experts - the shoppers - to vote for their favourite stores in its fifth annual Retailer Awards. The awards aim to reward retailers in the centre and recognise their contribution to Glasgow’s
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Football on TV: Where to watch Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and Hibs in Europe this week
EUROPEAN action continues this week as Scottish clubs look to put one foot in the third qualifying round of the Champions League and Europa League. Celtic's quest to return to the lucrative group stage of UEFA's showpiece competition continues
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EIGHT scouts sent home from international gathering after drugs charge
EIGHT scouts have been sent home from an international gathering after two teenagers were charged in relation to cannabis offences. A two-week "jamborette" is currently under way at Blair Atholl Estate in Perthshire with more than 1,000 scouts
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The leading contenders for the 2018/19 Scottish Premiership golden boot
Kris Boyd proved age is just a number with another prolific campaign in the Ladbrokes Premiership last season. The 34-year-old former Scotland international emerged top of the pile in the goalscoring charts in the 2017-18 league campaign with 18
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Five new signings to watch when the Scottish Premiership season kicks off
Most Ladbrokes Premiership clubs have been busy in the transfer market this summer. Here, Press Association Sport identifies five new players to look out for when the action begins. Connor Goldson (Rangers) Steven Gerrard's number one priority
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‘He was a great, big guy’: Tributes to Pollok man, 49, dead after ‘disturbance’
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Pollok man who died after a week in hospital following a disturbance in the south-west of the city. Andy Donlon, 49, has been described as a “great, big guy” as his partner Katie Hanlon posted a throwback image online
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Rush Hour star and comedian Chris Tucker to perform his stand-up in Glasgow
SUPERSTAR funnyman Chris Tucker is coming to Glasgow this September. The award-winning actor will play the one of four UK shows in the city on September 28. READ MORE: Pop icons All Saints announce new Glasgow show He is best known
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‘Make her dream come true’: Alesha MacPhail’s family appeals to public to make youngster a YouTube star
THE heartbroken family of Alesha MacPhail have said a “final farewell” to the murdered youngster as they aim to make her a YouTube star. Her family said the six-year-old had dreams of becoming a YouTuber as they appeal to the public to watch and
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Glasgow school wins award after banning straws
A GROUP of East End children have been recognised for their dedication to helping the environment. Sunnyside Ocean Defenders from Sunnyside Primary School in Craigend have scooped the WWF Green Team Award for their innovative approach to promoting
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Glasgow arts centre could have to cancel shows until NEXT APRIL after fire
THE Centre for Contemporary Arts faces having to cancel all its shows until April next year following the Art School fire. The director of the CCA said clearing its schedule for eight months was a “worst case scenario”, but could be considered
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Popular eatery to open new store in Glasgow's East End this week
Greggs will create eight new jobs when it opens a new East End store this Friday. The new shop, at 2224 London Road, will offer customers food-on-the go experience, with seating also available. Ina McGill, shop manager, said: “We can’t wait
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Search for missing Lanark youngsters who could be in Govanhill area of Glasgow
COPS have launched a search for two young people who vanished from the Lanark area on Sunday. Vanessa Cinova,15, and William Hill, 12, were last seen at their home address in the Sandilands area at around 9pm on Sunday, July 22. Officers said
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Watch terrifying moment officer 'acted like a bully' and smashed up driver's windscreen
A police officer acted like “a bully in uniform” after smashing and sawing through a suspect’s car windscreen, a court has heard. Joshua Savage allegedly attacked Leon Fontana’s Ford Fiesta with a baton before cutting the glass
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5 reasons why this week’s 'blood red' lunar eclipse is going to a sight to behold
A rare total lunar eclipse – expected to be the longest in the 21st century – is set to take place on Friday that will see the Earth’s natural satellite turn blood red. The celestial event, where the moon will line up with the Earth and the sun
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Moon to turn 'blood red' as longest total lunar eclipse of 21st century arrives
Be very afraid – a “blood moon” is coming, accompanied by Mars, the God of War, shining more fiercely than it has for years. The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century is expected to occur on Friday July 27. READ MORE: 5 reasons why
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Dylan McGeouch has no concerns playing in League One for Sunderland will hinder Scotland career
Dylan McGeouch looked round the Stadium of Light and saw only the brightest of futures. Sure, Sunderland have gone through two relegations in two turmoil-strewn seasons, are onto their sixth manager in three years and make Lehman Brothers appear
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Pop icons All Saints announce new Glasgow show
POP icons All Saints have announced a new Glasgow show. The band, who shot to fame in the 90s with hit Never Ever, will play the o2 Academy on December 10. The new tour is to celebrate the release of their critically acclaimed fifth album Testament
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First new electric trains start operating between Glasgow and Edinburgh
TRAVELLERS between Scotland’s two main cities can benefit from improved rail services of the first of a new fleet of electric trains. The new class 385 trains are running on the flagship Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street via Falkirk High route
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Death toll rises as wildfires hit holiday resorts near Athens
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 100 injured by wildfires in Greece. The deadliest blazes to hit the country in more than a decade have seen wildfires fanned by high winds rage through holiday resorts near Athens. Of
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The Open: Big brother is watching you as Molinari siblings savour Open win
Waking up on a Monday morning can be a fairly agonised palaver as you wearily paw at the alarm clock before making a despondent shuffle towards the kettle amid a gaping torrent of groaning yawns. The Monday blues eh? Not if you’re Francesco Molinari.
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Heartbroken Janet to step out for mum at Cancer Research UK Shine Night Walk
HER mum will be on her mind every step of the way as determined Janet Ross takes part in a nighttime walk to raise money for life-saving cancer research. Janet was heartbroken after her mum, Rose Rooney, died from bowel cancer on December 5, 2016
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Strict opening hours putting off shop owners from joining major Glasgow development
A MAJOR development at Glasgow Harbour is failing to attract new shop owners because of restrictive opening hours rules. Kippax, part of the Dandara Group, are creating 348 homes, as well as commercial units for retail, financial or professional
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£3m makeover for former Glasgow printworks
A CITY centre office block built on the site of a former printworks is set for a £3 million makeover. Hanover House, on Douglas Street, will be transformed into The Ink Building – a nod to its publishing past. Ambassador Group and specialist
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Shipwrecked: £250K bill as vandals trash THREE Glasgow tourist sites
RECKLESS vandals who have repeatedly targeted top tourist attractions at Glasgow's Clydeside have racked up damage of around £250,000 within three months. The acts of vandalism have had an impact on popular tourist attractions the Riverside Museum
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Nicola Sturgeon: Glasgow 2018 championships are another feather in the city's cap
The World Cup, Wimbledon, the Tour de France – this summer has been all about sport. And whilst we may have been glued to our TVs over the past couple of months, people in Glasgow now have the chance of even more world-class sport – and this time
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Retail jobs across Scotland drop dramatically - but East Dunbartonshire bucks the trend
SCOTLAND dropped 16,000 retail jobs in seven years, new analysis shows. The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) tracked changes in job numbers, shops and retail turnover between 2008 and 2015, using Scottish Government data. They found 16,000
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Dirty Sound Magnet shape up for city date
DIRTY Sound Magnet are coming to Glasgow. The mystic-rock power trio will blow your mind with their multi-faceted compositions and virtuosity. From catchy rock ’n’ roll high-energy rock songs to shamanic psychedelia, a Dirty Sound Magnet
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Stars set to feature in the BBC's coverage of the Edinburgh festivals
PAUL Merton, Chelsea Clinton and Nicola Benedetti are among those who will feature in the BBC's coverage of the Edinburgh festivals this year. BBC chiefs said their coverage would allow audiences from all corners of the UK to "feel the festival
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Leading Glasgow chef in fight against school holiday hunger
A LEADING Glasgow chef and deli owner is cooking up a storm in a bid to fight holiday hunger and target food waste. Giovanna Eusebi joined food charity FareShare to kick off its #FORFOODSAKE campaign. The Eusebi deli owner cooked on board the
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Thanks for the Memories 2018: Readers recall growing up in Glasgow
OUR recent Thanks for the Memories features on Govanhill, Scotland Street School and the Round Toll House prompted a flurry of emails and letters from readers keen to share their recollections of growing up in Glasgow. Ewen Bickerton emailed us
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'There is no justice': Dumbarton man imprisoned in India speaks for first time
A SCOTTISH man imprisoned in India has spoken out for the first time since his arrest more than seven months ago. Footage captured by Sikh news channel Khalas TV shows Jagtar Singh Johal, known as Jaggi, in the back of a cramped prison van being
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Hollywood actress hopes Glasgow audiences flock to see new romantic comedy
SINGAPORE actress Tan Kheng Hua can’t wait for Crazy Rich Asians to hit the silver screen. Kheng, who was brought to our attention as the Empress Dowager on Netflix’s Marco Polo, will next be seen in Crazy Rich Asians. The film, based
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Embracing My Stutter: Glasgow teacher teams with BBC to help children find their voices
A TOP Glasgow teacher who found his voice has teamed up with the BBC to help others battling the same affliction. As reported by the Evening Times previously, Adam Black, 29, found it tough growing up with a stammer as he felt he couldn’t be who
