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Cammy Bell emerges stronger from adversity, and targets promotion with Partick Thistle
“FIR PARK is twisting, shaking, shouting.” So goes the famous commentary of Motherwell’s opening goal in the second-leg of the Premiership play-off final against Rangers in 2016. The ball had looped in the air from Marvin Johnson’s deflected strike and
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Davie Hay: Young Celtic defenders showing signs of finding their feet
THERE has been much talk about the young partnership at the heart of the Celtic defence, and I am aware that the Rosenborg goal on Wednesday night came from Jack Hendry giving the ball away. For me though, there was a lot to be positive about in
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Davie Hay: Odsonne Edouard could be a better prospect than Moussa Dembele for Celtic
I never thought I would be saying this, but I think Odsonne Edouard is going to turn out to be an even better prospect than Moussa Dembele. I am a massive fan of Dembele and have been ever since he arrived at Celtic. He is already a star and will
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James Forrest: Edging ahead of Celtic greats Billy McNeill and Bobby Lennox in European appearance list is scary
JAMES Forrest has revealed he is determined to play in more European games for Celtic despite edging ahead of all-time Parkhead greats Bobby Lennox and Billy McNeill in the continental competition appearance table. Forrest made his 70th outing
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"Daniel Arzani can become world-class under Brendan Rodgers at Celtic - just like Tom Rogic"
DANIEL Arzani is capable of developing into a world-class talent just like his Australia team mate Tom Rogic under Brendan Rodgers at Celtic, it was last night claimed. Arzani is poised to complete a £1.5 million transfer from Melbourne City to
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Davie Hay: Celtic hold all the cards in poker match with Hibs over John McGinn
I think John McGinn will eventually end up at Celtic Park, although that may be in January or even next summer. He will be a good acquisition, but midfield isn’t really the top priority at the moment. Because of that, I think that Celtic’s
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Steven Gerrard delighted with 'selfless' showing from Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos
STEVEN GERRARD was delighted with a ‘selfless’ performance from Alfredo Morelos as he fired Rangers to within touching distance of the Europa League third qualifying round. The Colombian netted the only goal of the game to give Gerrard’s side a
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Parkhead legend Danny McGrain "honoured and humbled" to be asked by Celtic to unfurl the league flag
DANNY McGrain has admitted he was honoured and humbled to be asked by Celtic to unfurl the Ladbrokes Premiership flag before their game against Livingston at Parkhead a week tomorrow. McGrain spent no fewer than 20 years as a player at the Glasgow
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Daniel Arzani tipped to become Celtic regular - if he keeps playing "street football"
AUSSIE teenage sensation Daniel Arzani can slot straight into the Celtic first team - if he keeps on playing the street football that helped him clinch a place at Russia 2018. That was the prediction from former Socceroos player and current Fox
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Paisley Kiltwalkers go the extra 100 miles for charity
A GROUP of exceptionally kind-hearted Kiltwalkers are at the halfway point of an incredible 100 mile charity challenge. While more than 16,000 heroes will tackle one Kiltwalk this year, 11 brave Scots have gone a step further by taking on the biggest
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Senior Open: Paul McGinley gets back in the old routine
Who says you slow down as the years advance? If he’s not doing his punditry on the television, then you can find Paul McGinley blethering away on the after dinner speaking circuit.Or he might be delivering leadership talks at the London School of Business
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NK Osijek 0-1 Rangers: Steven Gerrard's side clinch first leg win in Croatia
SO far, so good. Another test has been passed by Rangers but the second hurdle hasn’t quite yet been overcome. Victory against Osijek, courtesy of Alfredo Morelos’ first half header, has Steven Gerrard’s side on course for the third round of the
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Aberdeen 1, Burnley 1: Maybe Scottish football isn't as bad as the English pundits would have us believe
ABERDEEN did themselves and Scottish football proud and have given themselves a fighting chance in this tie by drawing with last season’s seventh best team in the English Premier League.Burnley’s late away goal got them a draw, which their second-half
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Buffy reboot may feature new slayer, showrunner says
THE new Buffy The Vampire Slayer series could feature a new slayer, showrunner Monica Owusu-Breen has said.News that a reboot of the hit series, which ran from 1997 to 2003, was in the works broke last week and it was reported that a black actress was
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Hollywood actress marries musician in secret ceremony
Michelle Williams has revealed she has married singer-songwriter Phil Elverum in a secret ceremony.The Greatest Showman actress, 37, who has a daughter named Matilda with the late actor Heath Ledger, said they tied the knot in the Adirondacks, a mountain
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Gay sauna next to Rangers pub wants to open for longer - despite flouting its hours for years
A GAY sauna next to a Rangers pub wants to open for longer after flouting its hours for years. Andre Graham and Seamus Sweeney's The Pipeworks, just yards from the St Enoch Centre, has been operating outwith its agreed hours for years. But
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Sauchiehall Street fire road closures expected to reopen tonight
ROAD closures put in place after the Sauchiehall Street fire are expected to reopen tonight. The closures on Renfield Street and West Nile Street are on schedule to be removed at 10pm. Renfield Street between Renfrew Street and Bath Street
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Pavilion Theatre is back in business
THE Pavilion Theatre is back in business. Staff have returned to the venue and the box office will reopen first-thing tomorrow morning. The news comes as the road closures affecting Renfield Street and West Nile Street following the Sauchiehall
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Victim threatened and verbally abused on board a train between Glasgow and Clarkston
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was threatened and verbally abused on board a train between Glasgow Central and Clarkston stations. Shortly after 4.45pm on July 17, a man boarded a train at Glasgow Central Station and started talking
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Fire service attend blaze at Rothesay Dock
FIREFIGHTERS are in attendance at a blaze at Rothesay Dock. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were called to an incident at 3.11pm to the Clyde boatyard. It was orginally reported to be an oil drum which had caused the blaze but
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Man appears in court accused of spitting on priest during Orange Walk
A MAN has appeared in court charged with spitting on a priest outside a church. Bradley Wallace, 24, allegedly assaulted Canon Thomas White, 43, by repeatedly spitting on him outside St Alphonsus’ Church on July 7.The charge is said to be aggravated by
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Glasgow stylist hopes to make it into hairdressing 'hall of fame'
RAINBOW Room International – Scotland’s largest salon group – has made the final in three categories at this year's British Hairdressing Awards.To be a finalist is quite something; it takes a standout salon, a phenomenal creative talent and commitment
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Latest live TV selections confirmed with Celtic and Rangers handed fixture changes
THE Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has confirmed more live television selections for the 2018/19 Ladbrokes Premiership season. Three fixtures have been moved after being picked for live broadcast in September on Sky Sports and BT
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Johnston Press unaware of reason for share price spike
JOHNSTON Press shares have soared amid speculation about its future, but the company has issued a statement saying it is unaware of a reason for the share price movement.The publisher's shares spiked by more than 70 per cent on Thursday afternoon
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Watch as Sir Alex Ferguson speaks for the first time since brain hemorrhage
SIR Alex Ferguson has spoken out for the first time since he suffered a brain hemorrhage. The former football manager and player, from Glasgow, was in intensive care after undergoing emergency surgery in May. Today, in a post shared on Twitter
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Glasgow councillor opens up about battle with depression and suicidal thoughts
A COUNCILLOR has paid tribute to his family after revealing he battled suicidal thoughts. Michael Cullen said “he might not be here” without help from his family as he spoke out to raise awareness of men’s mental health issues. Michael struggled
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Watch: Manchester United great Sir Alex Ferguson speaks publicly for first time since life-saving operation
SIR Alex Ferguson has sent a message of thanks to medical staff and well-wishers as he recovers from surgery on a brain haemorrhage. In his first public appearance since the operation in May, the 76-year-old told the Macclesfield, Salford Royal
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Council contractor appointed for Lenzie Academy roofing works
EAST Dunbartonshire Council has appointed a contractor for the second stage of reroofing work at Lenzie Academy.The contract, worth almost £160,000, is to be carried out by Braedale Roofing Ltd, who are based in Wishaw.Council depute chief executive Thomas
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Glasgow councillor launches scathing attack on McDonald's for handing out balloons and plastic straws
A CITY councillor has launched a scathing attack on McDonald's for handing out balloons and plastic straws.Paul Carey said he was “amazed” that it was still taking place as early reports said they would be gone by May.Balloons were also being released
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Glasgow team develop technology to trace fake Burns manuscripts
A HIGH tech way of authenticating the genuine works of Rabbie Burns from thousands of fake manuscripts has been developed by Scottish researchers.Glasgow University scientists have even been able to distinguish for the first time which inks the Bard
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Search launched for Pollokshields man, 21, who vanished without vital medication
A SEARCH has been launched for a missing Pollokshields man who has vanished without his medication. Hasanat Muhammad Mahmood was last seen when he left the family home in Herriet Street on Thursday, July 19. He has since missed a medical appointment
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Restaurant review: Wee Lochan serves up a work of art
WHEN I got back to Tec Towers the Moll was in the mood for food. “Where would you like to go?” I asked. “City Centre? West End?” “No. Too busy.” “Out of town? Country pub? I offered. “No. Too quiet.” “Alright, Goldilocks” I said
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Facebook releases details of Leave campaign ads targeted at users
FACEBOOK has released details of scores of online ads targeted at its users by Brexiteers during the EU referendum campaign.The messages, handed to a House of Commons committee inquiry into fake news, confirm that Vote Leave relied heavily on its controversial
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New York brewery coming to Glasgow for one-off creative food and drink party
A NEW York brewery is kicking off its UK tour in Glasgow by hosting a one-off creative food and drink party. Brooklyn Brewery said it had “scoured the city” to unearth the best up-and-coming street food chefs, DJs and artists for the big day.
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Could this super dog be your hero?
IS it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a super dog. Teddy, a Dogs Trust Glasgow resident is all set to rescue the lives of potential dog owners in need of a canine hero to brighten up their world. Five-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Teddy, known
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Glasgow-based foundation helps to educate, feed and clothe 8,000 children in East Africa
THE Peter Vardy Foundation, launched by Glasgow-based automotive giant Peter Vardy Group, is celebrating the success of its One Child charity campaign, which has benefitted more than 8,000 children in just 18 months.The campaign, run in partnership with
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Efforts scaled back in search for missing 90-year-old
POLICE say they will act on any new information in the search for a missing 90-year-old as efforts to trace him are scaled back after a six-month operation.William Ritchie, known as Bill, was reported missing on January 14 when neighbours noticed he had
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Travel problems 'no big drama' for Burnley boss Sean Dyche ahead of Aberdeen clash
Burnley manager Sean Dyche has played down their travel difficulties ahead of their long-awaited return to European football on Thursday night. Burnley were due to fly out from Manchester at 1600BST on Wednesday ahead of the first leg of their
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Kristoffer Ajer pleased with Celtic's reaction to early goal against Rosenborg
Defender Kristoffer Ajer is satisfied with the two-goal lead Celtic will take to Trondheim for the Champions League qualifying clash with Rosenborg next week. The Scottish champions fell behind after 15 minute of the first leg of their second-round
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Singer Miles Kane to perform live and meet fans at Glasgow music store
SINGER Miles Kane is set to perform live and meet fans at a Glasgow music store. To celebrate the release of his new album ‘Coup De Grace’, Miles will be hitting HMV to give lucky fans the chance to hear him perform in an intimate setting ahead
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Violent men who terrified couples and battered woman in weapon-filled robberies jailed
TWO men who terrified two couples by invading their homes, stealing from them and assaulting a woman have been jailed for almost 20 years. Colin Lindsay, 22, and his accomplice Kevin Tully, 31, forced entry to a house on Dolphin Road in the Currie
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Aberdeen, Rangers and Hibs in Europa League: TV channel, form guide and team news
ALL three of Scotland's Europa League representatives are in action tonight as they look to put one foot into the third qualifying round. Rangers, Aberdeen and Hibernian learned who they could face in the next stage during Monday's UEFA draw in
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Is this the dream job? Glasgow graduate travels the world - tasting burgers
IT took eating more than 300 burgers before she got her own recipe quite right. But Kirsty Adams is doing what for many would be a dream job - travelling the world tasting food in order to develop the "best ever burger". The 29-year-old took
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Passengers' fury amid Glasgow Subway chaos as fault leaves Smartcards useless
GLASGOW'S Subway system is in "chaos" as passengers hit out at a fault which renders Smartcards useless. The Subway gate system is currently not able to read the Smartcards, which are popular among frequent users, forcing staff to hand out single
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Glasgow parks to play host to free fitness activities for adults and kids
GLASGOW’S parks will play host to a free programme of fitness classes and children's activities throughout the month of August. The schedule includes parent and child yoga, powerwalk workouts and Harry Potter inspired games of Quidditch. The
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Fried crickets kick off very first Glasgow Cocktail Weekend
FRIED crickets are on the menu as Glasgow’s very first festival dedicated to cocktails and homegrown DJs prepares to launch. Casual Asian restaurant, Nonya, will kick off Glasgow Cocktail Weekend - a showcase of the city’s best bars, drinks and
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Partick Thistle bring in West Brom defender Max Melbourne on loan
WEST Bromwich Albion left-back Max Melbourne has signed a six-month loan deal with Partick Thistle. The 19-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Ross County in the Ladbrokes Premiership as the Staggies suffered relegation.
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'Clueless' radio host: Rangers is not a massive club worldwide - there's no other team but Celtic in Scotland
TALKSPORT host Andy Goldstein is expected to generate debate on his late night show. But when he entered into a discussion about the merits of Scottish football, the relative pressures on clubs north of the border with their English counterparts
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Manchester United make AC Milan pay the penalty in California
Manchester United saw off AC Milan in an epic penalty shoot-out in their International Champions Cup clash in Carson, California. Alexis Sanchez’s 12th-minute strike was cancelled out three minutes later by Suso and, after the game finished 1-1
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Veteran goalkeeper Rob Green completes Chelsea move
Chelsea have completed the signing of veteran goalkeeper Rob Green on a one-year deal. The 38-year-old was released by Huddersfield at the end of last season and jumped at the chance of the move to Stamford Bridge. It’s been a crazy
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Llorente and Lucas hit braces as Tottenham beat Roma 4-1 in San Diego
Fernando Llorente and Lucas Moura each scored first-half doubles to lead Tottenham to a 4-1 win over Roma in the International Champions Cup. The side, who were without their nine World Cup semi-finalists, put on a composed performance following
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Glasgow hotel to host magical Harry Potter-themed tea and cocktail afternoon
THE ritual of afternoon tea is set to become even more magical at a luxury Glasgow hotel. The Blythswood is celebrating the world’s most famous wizard’s 37th birthday, on July 31, with a limited edition afternoon tea and cocktail menu served in
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hails ‘big impact’ of Salah and Mane in win over Manchester City
Jurgen Klopp said there was “a lot of good moments and a lot of bad moments” as a Sadio Mane stoppage-time penalty helped Liverpool to a 2-1 win over Manchester City. Leroy Sane broke the stalemate at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 57 minutes
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Family of Scot imprisoned in India call on Foreign Office to act
THE family of imprisoned Scot Jagtar Singh Johal have called on foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt to bring him home. Brother Gurpreet Singh Johal, who leads the Free Jaggi Now campaign, has urged Mr Hunt to visit his family in Dumbarton in a bid to
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Watch as huge basking shark swims off coast of tiny Scottish island
DIVERS have captured amazing footage of a huge basking shark swimming off the coast of a tiny Scottish island. The unbelievable video was taken using an underwater camera by divers on a kayaking excursion to St Kilda in the Outer Hebrides.
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Man, 30, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after large-scale rammy
A MAN was rushed to hospital with serious injuries to his arm following a disturbance in Partick. Around 7.20pm yesterday police were made aware of a disturbance involving a large group of people on Thornwood Place. Emergency services attended
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Devastation as vandals urinate on nursery play area, damage toys and tear up plants
POLICE have appealed for help to catch callous yobs who spread excrement on playground equipment at a Johnstone nursery. A clean-up operation had to be staged at the West Johnstone Pre-5 Centre after the vandals also urinated on the play area,
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'Here’s to my wee bestie': Friends to honour teen Ben with balloons after reservoir tragedy
ALMOST £6,000 has been raised for the family of a teenage boy whose body was pulled from a Renfrewshire reservoir. Ben Thomson, 14, was found in Glenburn Reservoir, in Paisley, last week following a major search involving Police Scotland’s dive
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Hibs boss Neil Lennon warns John McGinn he may have to wait a year to join Celtic
NEIL Lennon says John McGinn needs to steel himself for the possibility that a summer switch to Celtic will not happen, and has backed the unwavering Easter Road board’s stance over the transfer saga. The Leith club have turned down a third bid
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Josh Law defends Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson after bullying accusations
FORMER Motherwell and Oldham player Josh Law has defended his old manager Stephen Robinson after accusations of bullying were made against the Fir Park boss. Danny Byrnes, a 21-year-old footballer who played under Robinson at Oldham, accused the
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Blood Moon 2018: When can I see the rare event over Glasgow?
The longest lunar eclipse of the century is set to take place on Friday and will see the Earth’s natural satellite turn blood red. The celestial event, where the moon will line up with the Earth and sun, will be seen over Glasgow, and across the
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Niece of music legend Jerry Lee Lewis to perform in Glasgow
THE niece of legendary rocker Jerry Lee Lewis is to play a special date at a Glasgow song club. Country singer Mary-Jean Lewis, who lives in Wishaw, will perform at the Seven Song Club at the Tron Theatre tomorrow. Mary-Jean, is the daughter
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Killed by a cuddle: Woman died after exposure to second-hand asbestos on husband's overalls
RELATIVES of a widow who died after being exposed to toxic asbestos dust from washing her husband's work overalls have been awarded £247,000 damages in a landmark Scottish legal ruling. Babcock International Ltd has been ordered to pay compensation
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Revealed: Six By Nico’s new menu concept
INNOVATIVE dining concept Six By Nico has revealed its upcoming themed menu for next month. The Finnieston restaurant, which also has a branch in Edinburgh, is famous for its themed food menu that changed every six weeks. With the current Mexico
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5 hidden gem beaches within easy reach of Glasgow
BRILLIANT weather like we’ve been getting is - as our readers know - all too rare. But with forecasters saying it could be set to last well into August, pack up the kids or drive off for a romantic trip for two to one of these hidden gem beaches close
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ABBA party on The Ferry - and 10 other fun things on in Glasgow this weekend
Latin Festival Classic Grand, Saturday and Sunday A little bit of Latin America comes to Glasgow. Expect food vendors, folklore dance performance and classes, tango, samba, salsa nand live bands. Tickets are £16.75, with fee, at tickets-scotland.com
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Ryan Reynolds 'working on Home Alone re-imagining called Stoned Alone'
Ryan Reynolds is reportedly set to work on a reimagining of the Home Alone franchise with a film titled Stoned Alone. The Canadian actor and star of Deadpool is set to produce the movie, according to Deadline, which will centre on a twenty-something
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Glasgow street DAYS away from reopening after Victoria’s nightclub fire
WORK to re-open a busy city street which has been partly shut since a fire in March is beginning as demolition work finishes. A cordon was set up on Renfield Street following the fire at Victoria's Nightclub on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, on March
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DMA'S interview: How Cher helped a group of Australians become one of the biggest bands in Scotland
YOU would be forgiven for mistaking DMA'S for another British guitar band riding the last waves of Britpop, but the reality is quite different. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, friends Matt Mason, Tommy O’Dell and Johnny Took originally planned
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UFO special: The most notable sightings in Glasgow and across Scotland
AHEAD of the Scottish UFO and Paranormal Conference 2018 in Glasgow next weekend (July 28), we recount some of the most intriguing unexplained cases of flying saucers, strange lights in the sky and alleged alien abductions. Glasgow: The flying
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Litter crisis: Rubbish levels in Scotland hit 10-year high
SCOTTISH Labour is urging communities to organise litter collections as the environmental problem hits a 10-year high. Environment spokeswoman Claudia Beamish wants those who are concerned about growing litter levels to organise clean-ups.
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Glasgow's Got Heart: Two more councils back our campaign to teach ALL Scots pupils life-saving CPR
TWO more Scottish councils have pledged to help save the lives of more people who have suffered a cardiac arrest, following pressure by the Evening Times. Every high school in Perth and Kinross will now offer pupils training in cardiopulmary resuscitation
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Crippled Sauchiehall Street businesses react as £5m fund announced
A £5 million fund to help struggling traders on Sauchiehall Street has been welcomed by Glasgow's business community. The cash boost comes after several businesses were put out of operation or dealing with less customers due to a drop in footfall
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All about Us - and a Geneva reunion - for singer Andrew Montgomery
THE COUNTRY’S biggest BritPop extravaganza is coming to Glasgow. For one Scots singer-songwriter, the Star Shaped festival is a welcome homecoming – but it is only half the story. East Kilbride-born Andrew Montgomery, former frontman of 90s
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‘Empty-nesters’ flocking to plush Glasgow West End homes for city nightlife
A LUXURY Glasgow city centre development is bucking the trend for middle-age people who would traditionally look for retirement by the sea. The plush Park Quadrant residences have seen homeowners swap large, suburban homes for the new development
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Unexplained death of Summerston woman Alison McAllister still being investigated FOUR months on
THE unexplained death of a Summerston woman is still being investigated by city cops more than four months after her body was found. Tragic Alison McAllister, 56, was finally laid to rest following a funeral service at the Our Lady of the Immaculate
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Glasgow workers feel underpaid, research shows
TWO out of three workers believe they are underpaid, especially if they live in Scottish and Northern cities, new research shows. A survey of 1,200 adults by jobs site CV-Library found that those in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Glasgow and Liverpool
