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Steven Gerrard: Rangers won't underestimate Osijek challenge in Europa League clash
STEVEN GERRARD insists the threat from NK Osijek should not be dismissed ahead of Rangers’ Europa League clash in Croatia. The Light Blues set up the second round meeting by seeing off FK Shkupi and will look to take a positive result back to Ibrox
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Rangers striker Umar Sadiq still a couple of weeks away from selection
STEVEN GERRARD reckons striker Umar Sadiq is still a couple of weeks away from being ready to make an impact for Rangers. The 21-year-old completed a loan switch from Roma earlier this month and was registered in the squad for the Europa League
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Ryan Jack already feeling the benefit of working with Rangers boss Steven Gerrard
RYAN JACK reckons he is already feeling the benefits of working under Rangers boss Steven Gerrard and his new Ibrox backroom team. The midfielder featured in both legs of the Europa League win over FK Shkupi and is with the Light Blues squad in
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Christie Elliott says Partick Thistle youngster Aidan Fitzpatrick 'has everything'
CHRISTIE ELLIOTT reckons young teammate Aidan Fitzpatrick has everything it takes to play at the top level of the game.The 17-year-old climbed off the bench to net his first senior goal on his Thistle debut in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Albion Rovers, becoming
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Steven Gerrard: No complacency in Rangers squad after summer additions
STEVEN GERRARD reckons the increased competition for places at Ibrox will ensure there will no complacency within his Rangers ranks this term. The Light Blues boss has added ten players to his squad so far this summer and could hand Lassana Coulibaly
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Ryan Jack determined to change his European fortunes with Rangers
RYAN JACK has tried, tried and tried again in the Europa League and come up short on each occasion. This time, he hopes it will be different. The midfielder needs no reminding of how tricky it is to plot a path through the early rounds of continental
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Brendan Rodgers: Daniel Arzani is very talented - Celtic are working hard to get new signings in
BRENDAN Rodgers, the Celtic manager, last night admitted the Parkhead club are working to bring in Daniel Arzani, the teenage winger who played for Australia at Russia 2018, after his side’s 3-1 win over Rosenborg. Rodgers was delighted after watching
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Celtic 3 Rosenborg 1: Odsonne Edouard nets twice as Bhoys recover from shaky start
Celtic will take a 3-1 lead to Trondheim next week as they seek to see off Rosenborg and move into the third qualification round of the UEFA Champions League. A brace from Odsonne Edouard with an impressive effort from Olivier Ntcham sandwiched
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Celtic v Rosenborg: How Brendan Rodgers' side rated
GORDON: Left exposed for the opening goal and had little chance of denying Meling from close range. Looked uneasy in the immediate aftermath of that but spent most of the second period watching the game as Celtic camped in Rosenborg’s half. (6)
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Zoo evacuated as crews battled serious fire nearby
A POPULAR zoo was evacuated after a large fire tore through a nearby field. Visitors to Drusillas Park, East Sussex, had to leave after flames took hold on dry grassland at Berwick Court Farm this afternoon. No humans or animals were injured
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Council contractor appointed for signage ahead of on-street parking enforcement
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has appointed a contractor to carry out signage works as part of its parking enforcement strategy.The contract, worth over £150,000, has been awarded to Blantyre firm Phoenix Specialist Solutions.A council spokesperson said:
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Underground lake discovered beneath ice cap on Mars
A HUGE 12-mile wide lake of liquid water lies beneath the southern ice cap of Mars, scientists have learned.Dissolved salts are thought to keep the water fluid, despite having a temperature below freezing point.The discovery, which has major implications
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Man arrested over priest assault during Glasgow's Orange Walk
A YOUNG man has been arrested over the assault of a priest during an Orange Walk. The 24-year-old has been charged in connection with the attack on 43-year-old Canon Tom White outside St Alphonsus’ Church in Glasgow on Saturday, July 7. Read
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Glasgow Airport threatened with flight chaos over security staff strike threat
SECURITY workers at Glasgow Airport are to be balloted for possible industrial action in a dispute over pay.Unite is to ballot members working for International Consultants on Targeted Security (ICTS) which provides the baggage screening process for Trans-Atlantic
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Police seek nurse who helped out at fatal road smash in Dalrymple
POLICE are looking to trace a nurse who helped out at the scene of a fatal road accident.At around 4.15pm on Sunday, June 17, a black Renault Clio collided with a grey Ford Fiesta in Dalrymple.A 97-year-old passenger within the Fiesta died as a result
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Sauchiehall Street fire: Renfield Street set to reopen fully
RENFIELD Street is set to be fully reopened to traffic and pedestrians as the work to demolish the fire-affected buildings around the former Victoria’s Nightclub on Sauchiehall Street draws to a conclusion.The operation to clear the rubble from the demolition
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Reese Witherspoon to produce 1970s rock drama for Amazon
REESE Witherspoon will executive produce a TV series based on the hit novel Daisy Jones & The Six, Amazon has announced.The 13-episode show will centre on a fictional rock band in the 1970s, following their rise through the ranks of the Los Angeles music
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Dozens of construction projects set to transform Glasgow's waterfront
A TRANSFORMATION of Glasgow’s waterfront is well underway with dozens of projects, according to top developers.Construction of shops, flats and office space are dotting the banks of the River Clyde from Glasgow Green to Partick.More than 26 significant
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East Renfrewshire service group raises more than £1k for Poppyscotland
A LOCAL service group that helps individuals with learning difficulties has raised almost £1,200 for leading armed forces charity Poppyscotland.The group, which supports individuals with learning difficulties to be more independent through organised activities
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Clydebank rapist subjected women to decade of 'misery and hurt'
A CLYDEBANK rapist who inflicted a catalogue of hurt, misery and degradation on women was jailed for nine years today after treating victims like "a cat playing with a mouse".Kevin Adair carried out a campaign of violence towards women spanning
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Renfrewshire Council bosses accused of kicking maintenance plans into the long grass
RENFREWSHIRE Council bosses have been accused of kicking plans to tidy up public green areas into the long grass.The SNP administration has been accused of “stalling” in returning “naturalised” areas to the grass cutting programme.On May 3 it was agreed
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Scotrail to put on extra trains for Glasgow European Championships
SCOTRAIL will put on more trains and extra carriages during the European Championships to help people get to events on time.Some trains on key routes will also call at extra stops during the event which runs between Thursday August 2 and Sunday August
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Date set for AEK Athens visit to Glasgow should Celtic beat Rosenborg
AEK Athens will face Celtic in Glasgow on Wednesday 8 August should the Bhoys defeat Rosenborg in the Champions League second qualifying round. Brendan Rodgers' side were pitted against the Greek champions in Monday's third qualifying round draw
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Travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh? You need to know about 92% fare change
FARES on a route between Glasgow and Edinburgh are set for a 92 per cent hike with the introduction of new rolling stock. ScotRail unveiled its new fleet of electric trains this week, which will run on the major west to east coast route. But
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Shopper's nightmare as he can't stop buying things - while he’s ASLEEP
A MAN with a rare brain disorder says he is locked in a “nightmare” that sees him spend hundreds of pounds on shopping - while he’s asleep. Mark Doyle suffers from narcolepsy, which causes him to suddenly fall asleep at any time. One of the
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Knife-wielding thug attempted to rob Wishaw petrol station
POLICE are on the hunt for a knife-wielding thug who attempted to rob a Wishaw petrol station.The suspect entered the BP service station on Glasgow Road at around 1.20am on Monday. He brandished a blade at the 27-year-old female worker and demanded money
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Celtic look set to land Australian wonderkid Daniel Arzani
CELTIC look set to complete the loan signing of Australian prospect Daniel Arzani.The 19-year-old, who made three appearances for his country at this summer's World Cup, is finalising a move from Melbourne City to parent club Manchester City, but
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Young thug skidded on his bike before pulling out imitation handgun on terrified strangers
A MAN skidded on his bike then pulled an imitation handgun out on terrified strangers, a court heard today. Brad Smith, 21, cycled towards a group of people standing at the Clyde Walkway near the bridge at Glasgow’s Central Station.He skidded and almost
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£5m fund announced for businesses crippled by Glasgow School of Art fire
A £5 million fund has been announced to help businesses affected by the fire that destroyed Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building last month. Economy Secretary Derek Mackay confirmed the cash amid frustration from business owners and residents
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ScottishPower customer numbers fall ahead of price rise
SCOTTISHPOWER has said its customer numbers fell in the first quarter, as it prepared to increase prices for close to a million households. The energy company's customer numbers fell from five million to 4.9 million at the end of the first quarter
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Glasgow pub could be in line for a makeover
A GLASGOW pub could be in line for a facelift if new plans are approved later this year.Drouthy’s, on Queen Street, could have the outside of its building revamped but must first gain listed building consent.The building, which was the site of The Theatre
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New Glasgow homes planned to transform South Side brownfield site
A PLAN to build new homes on Glasgow’s South Side are to be reviewed by city chiefs.Convery Prenty Architects want to build seven flats with nine parking spaces across from the Levern Bridge at Nitshill Road.The land is currently used as a storage yard
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Flight from Ibiza makes priority landing at Glasgow Airport
A FLIGHT from Ibiza has made a priority landing at Glasgow Airport. Thomas Cook flight MT1591 from the popular holiday island was scheduled to land after 1pm but came into the city at 12.45pm. There were 231 people on board. A spokeswoman
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West End street food market back with a bang this weekend
THE Dockyard Social is back.The West End food market is opening its doors for a PayWeekend Special between July 27-29.The vibrant street market – set within an iconic ex-egg factory on Haugh Road – will feature an array of global comfort food from 12
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Glasgow band hit the road for headline tour
GLASWEGIAN quintet Lylo have hit the road for a headline tour. Following the release of their groundbreaking second record, Post Era, earlier this year, the band will drop their latest single – Yeah Boy – on Friday. Combining woozy synths and
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In pictures: Rangers head to Croatia as Osijek make double signing on eve of Europa League clash
RANGERS are en route to Croatia for their Europa League second qualifying round tie against Osijek, who have brought in two new players on the eve of the tie. Steven Gerrard and his squad left Glasgow airport on Wednesday morning to begin their
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How the Premier League’s big six have prepared for the new season
The Premier League returns in just over a fortnight’s time. Here, Press Association Sport looks at how the ‘big six’ are preparing for the campaign. Arsenal Unai Emery is leading Arsenal into a new era (Daniel Hambury/PA) Ins: It is a new
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Daniel Sturridge set to get another chance at Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been impressed by Daniel Sturridge’s pre-season and is prepared to give the striker another chance. Last summer the Reds were ready to offload the 28-year-old to anyone willing to stump up £20million as his poor
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Glasgow named as one of UK’s top places to live and work
GLASGOW has been named as one of the top five cities to live and work in the UK. The new research revealed that half of the British workforce would be open to relocating within the UK for work, with Glasgow taking fifth place and Edinburgh fourth
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Gun fired in Glasgow’s East End in ‘targeted attack’ at lunchtime
POLICE in Glasgow are appealing for information after a gun was fired in the Calton area. The incident happened just after 1pm on Tuesday, July 24 at an address on Green Close. A firearm was discharged at a property which was later reported
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Former Partick Thistle goalkeeper Tomas Cerny joins Aberdeen as Dons complete double swoop
ABERDEEN have completed the double signing of Watford centre-back Tommie Hoban and former Partick Thistle goalkeeper Tomas Cerny. Hoban has signed a one-year loan deal at Pittodrie and could make his debut in tomorrow night's Europa League qualifying
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Parking permit charges in West End set for MASSIVE surge
PARKING charges on residential West End streets are to increase by 70 per cent under new plans. Residents in Partick, Dowanhill and Yorkhill have been met with notices informing them that, as of August 20, they will be required to pay more to park
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Cat ‘covered in sick and faeces with long claws’ found dumped in carrier
ANIMAL welfare officers are appealing for information after a cat in poor condition was dumped in a carrier. The Scottish SPCA described how how the cat was “very poorly” and was “covered in sick and faeces with long claws.” The charity said
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Arsenal boss Unai Emery offers support to Mesut Ozil
Arsenal boss Unai Emery is keen to offer Mesut Ozil a semblance of “normality” following the midfielder’s controversial decision to retire from international duty with Germany this week. Ozil, 29, called time on his nine-year career with Die Mannschaft
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Pep Guardiola plays down Manchester City’s interest in Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has declared the club are not interested in signing Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic. City have been linked with a move for the 28-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international after missing out on target Jorginho
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Jose Mourinho refuses to answer question on title chances with current Manchester United squad
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho declined to answer when asked if he would be confident of challenging for the Premier League title next season with no further additions to his squad. United came second last term, 19 points behind champions
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Young people to receive free driving lessons in bid to boost job chances
YOUNG people will receive free driving lessons in a bid to boost their chance to entering employment. West Dunbartonshire Council is offering young people to take up the Support to Drive scheme, part of Working4U, which offers funding for lessons
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Glasgow car wash worker, 19, attacked ‘with machetes’ by two men in stolen car
POLICE are appealing for information after a young car wash worker was attacked with “machetes” by two men in a stolen car. At around 3.30pm on July 19, two men in a stolen dark blue Mini One stopped adjacent to 431 Keppochhill Road, near Springburn
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Albion Rovers 0 Partick Thistle 2: Jags get there in the end but requite shooting practice
IT wasn’t pretty for the majority of the 90 turgid minutes, but in the end it was job done by Alan Archibald’s misfiring team, who passed up enough chances to win a dozen games, and with the league season around the corner that has to be a worrying
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Government's £300m plan to improve transport for disabled passengers
Step-free access to railway stations and accessible toilets at motorway services are among measures announced by the Government aimed at improving transport for disabled people. Up to £300 million will be made available as part of the Inclusive
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Heinz baked beans advert banned for SECOND time
An advert for Heinz baked beans has been banned for a second time after comparing the nutritional value of the product to a protein shake. The television ad, seen in February, showed a man arriving home to his family – a woman and a girl – and
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Demi Lovato 'awake and with family' after being rushed to hospital in 'suspected drugs overdose'
Demi Lovato is awake and surrounded by her family after she was reportedly taken to hospital in Los Angeles. American celebrity gossip website TMZ reported on Tuesday that police were called to the Hollywood home of the American singer, 25, after she
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Disruption on Glasgow Central Station route amid power cut
LINES between Glasgow Central and Neilston have been reopened following an earlier electricity supply failure at Neilston. Commuters are being warned, though, that disruption may last until 7.30am and that trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised
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Named and shamed: Glasgow carer stole £2,500 from 95-year-old's savings to pay gambling debts
A SHAMED Glasgow carer stole thousands from a 95-year-old woman she was supposed to be looking after. Catherine Freel, 62, from Knightswood, escaped a jail sentence despite siphoning off £2500 from the savings of Mary Devitt to pay off spiralling
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Mum of warrior twins backs campaign to save babies' sight
THEIR mum calls them her "tiny warriors" - and premature twins Emelia and Elliot have certainly put up a brave fight. Now 16 months old, the duo fought respiratory issues, anaemia, sepsis, a congenital heart defect and sight-threatening condition
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Austin Lafferty: I want to divorce my husband but I can't find him
MY husband and I have been separated for six years. I don’t know where he is. I now want a divorce. I tried at York as we were married in England but they would not deal with the application as I had no address for him. There are no property or financial
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Union: Glasgow schools are getting dirtier due to lack of cleaning staff
SCOTLAND’S biggest trade union has claimed schools across Glasgow are getting dirtier. Unison have slammed the council over cuts to cleaning budgets, which they say has affected 350 schools and nurseries. Glasgow City Council have admitted
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Filthy litter louts blighting Glasgow City Centre community - despite warnings
FED UP residents are calling for a permanent solution to constant fly tipping in a City Centre street. Locals claim their community has been blighted by rubbish dumping for the past two years. The hot spot for filthy litter louts is Cambridge
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Fern Brady and life as a stripper
Brian BeacomFERN Brady is dryer than the inside of a sand lizard’s top lip and more blunt than the new Mary Poppins.But that’s not the only admirable qualities in the stand-up comedian from Bathgate. How can you not be fascinated by a woman who paid her
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European Championships: Thousands across Glasgow warned to rethink travel plans as cyclists close roads
THOUSANDS of drivers and commuters are being warned to rethink travel plans ahead of a cycling event which will bring major roads to a standstill. The Glasgow 2018 European Championships cycling trial for both men and women will be taking over
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Sauchiehall Street still open for business: Savoy Centre traders' plea to shoppers
DEFIANT traders who are fearing for the future of their businesses have launched a campaign to remind city shoppers that Sauchiehall Street is open. A drop in footfall on the iconic city street has had a huge impact on trading for smaller independent
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Was Rosenborg coach Rino Coolen having us on or does he really not know anything about Celtic?
RINI Coolen either sold a dummy the great Jimmy Johnstone would have been proud of or the Rosenborg caretaker coach doesn’t know even a small amount about Celtic. His only link – and boy is this tenuous – to Scottish football is that he knows Theo
