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Danny Johnson determined to emulate National League predecessor Louis Moult after opening his account for Motherwell
DANNY Johnson has vowed to emulate Ryan Bowman and Louis Moult and become the latest English National League player to establish himself as a regular scorer at Motherwell.The striker opened his account for the Fir Park club on Saturday with a vital goal
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Steven Gerrard tells Rangers players to raise their standards after poor first half showing against Wigan
STEVEN GERRARD insists his Rangers side should be setting their own high standards this season and not just trying to match his at Ibrox. The Light Blues earned their fourth win in five matches under Gerrard’s watch with a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Rangers manager Steven Gerrard targets two transfer deals 'sooner rather than later'
STEVEN GERRARD admits he would ‘love’ to add to his Rangers squad before their Premiership opener with Aberdeen this weekend. The Ibrox boss has made ten signings so far this summer as he has overhauled his Light Blues squad. Rangers saw a
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Chris Jack: Let the games, and the fun, begin as the Premiership kicks-off
SCOTTISH football: A rubbish watch, but a great read. The off the cuff phrase coined by a Press colleague some time ago won’t be unveiled as the new motto for the SPFL any time soon. But the self-deprecating view of our national game is as
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Celtic winger James Forrest cautions against Rosenborg complacency
Celtic winger James Forrest - who has reitereated his desire to spend his career with the club - has insisted that the Parkhead side will go for the jugular when they head to Trondheim this week. Brendan Rodgers’ side hold a 3-1 advantage over
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Celtic dismiss Fulham link with Kieran Tierney and expect UEFA explanation today over Jozo Simunovic ban
Celtic have dismissed speculation regarding Fulham’s interest in Kieran Tierney with the Parkhead side maintaining that they do not wish to sell any of their players before the closure of the transfer window. The Scotland internationalist was the
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Hearts boss Craig Levein admits Kyle Lafferty has had his head turned by Rangers approach
CRAIG LEVEIN, the Hearts manager, has acknowledged that Kyle Lafferty’s head has been turned by advances from Rangers but remains adamant that the towering striker will be going nowhere until the Ibrox outfit get real with their valuation. The
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Ole at the Old Course for Miguel Angel Jimenez as he wins Senior Open title
For a good chunk of this final day here in soggy St Andrews, the Auld Grey Toun was enveloped in a cauld grey monsoon. By the early evening, though, those sodden clouds had given way to plumes of cigar reek as Miguel Angel Jimenez celebrated his Senior
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City Centre roads closed until further notice
ROADS within Glasgow's City Centre will remain shut after repair works were not completed in time.St Vincent Place (Queen Street to Buchanan Street), St Vincent Street (Buchanan Street to West Nile Street) and Buchanan Street (Nelson Mandela Place
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Music legends The Pretenders set to kick off popular West End music festival
MUSIC legend Chrissie Hynde will take to the stage of Kelvingrove Bandstand on Monday night to kick-start a two-week Summer boutique festival at the popular outdoor venue. The Pretenders are the first act scheduled for the 10-date Summer Nights
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Cowardly thief knocks pensioner, 76, to the ground during despicable attack
A COWARDLY thief knocked a 76-year-old woman to the ground during a despicable attack in Wishaw. The pensioner has been left "distressed" from the robbery, which happened at around 5.50pm on Saturday. The victim was walking along a footpath
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Wrestling superstars help put a smile on young patients' faces
GENTLE giants helped bring a smile to young patients' faces at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children. Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW) and Get Well Gamers UK teamed up on Saturday to hand out presents to the youngsters on the ward. Women's
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Food shoppers should be shown graphic images of disease to discourage unhealthy choices
FOOD shoppers should be confronted by graphic images of tooth decay and bowel cancer on sweets and red meat to encourage them to make healthier choices, it has been suggested. Emma Kenny, a behavioural psychologist who has commentated on television
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Missing woman was last seen at 3am on night out with friends
A WOMAN has gone missing after a night out with friends. Lynn Tyeson, 48, was last seen at around 3am this morning in the Whitesands area of Dumfries. Lynn is white, has a slim build, and blonde shoulder-length hair. She was wearing a wearing
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Rita Ora pauses her Scottish show for marriage proposal
SINGER Rita Ora's Dundee show was halted to allow a local man to pop the question to his girlfriend. The artist told the crowd she was inviting a competition winner on stage but it was a ruse to allow Liam Mclean to ask his partner Aimee Cuthbert
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Jilly Cooper says #MeToo leaves men unable to flirt anymore
JILLY Cooper has said the #MeToo era means men and women can no longer flirt with each other.The author – known for racy reads such as Riders, Rivals and Polo – said the movement has changed the way people interact.She told the Sunday Times: "You
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College opens it doors to help deliver Glasgow School of Art programme after devastating fire
A CITY college opened its doors to come to the rescue of the fire-ravaged Glasgow School of Art (GSA).A group of S4 secondary school pupils were due to take part in a week of taster events as part of the GSA's Widening Participation programme – however
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Rangers 3-0 Wigan: Steven Gerrard's side ease to friendly win at Ibrox
AS Sunday afternoons go, this was as straightforward as it will get for Steven Gerrard this season. Come next weekend, his first campaign as Rangers boss really gets off and running. The Europa League outings against Shkupi and Osijek have, of
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Inquiry into contraceptive app linked to 37 unwanted pregnancies
AN investigation has been launched into a contraceptive app which was linked to 37 unwanted pregnancies.The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it was probing a paid-for Facebook post.The watchdog said the app had described itself as a “highly
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Cyclist dies at Renfrew crash scene
A MALE cyclist has died after colliding with a car in Inchinnan yesterday.It was around 3.15pm when the 51-year-old victim collided with a white Ford Fiesta as he cycled on the A8 Greenock Road near to the junction with India Drive.He was treated by paramedics
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Alexandra Park Festival Day: Fantastic family fun under sunshine and showers
MORE than 3,700 people enjoyed sunshine and showers at Alexandra Park Festival Day. Packed with fun and entertainment, the event included live music from St Francis Pipe Band, Brass, Aye?, Organised Noise and Beat That Samba Drummers, as well as
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Hundreds of Glasgow asylum seekers face being 'locked out' of their homes
HUNDREDS of asylum seekers are to be locked out of their homes in a shock move officials fear will cause a humanitarian crisis on Scotland’s streets. A private firm housing thousands of refugees in Glasgow says it will start evicting up to 300
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Former prisoners hope to whip up a storm in the kitchen thanks to foodie fundraiser
AN INNOVATIVE foodie fundraising event that supports young people into a career in the hospitality sector is returning for 2018. Yes Chef!, run by leading children’s charity Action for Children, works with six young men supported by the charity
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Glasgow 2018: More than 108,000 tickets snapped up as athletes prepare to wow the crowds
WITH just days to go until the inaugural European Championships begin, more than 108,000 tickets have been snapped up.Many events have sold out, with just a few tickets left across sessions in track cycling, synchronised swimming, gymnastics and diving.Triathlon
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Zara Tindall reveals she suffered second miscarriage before having daughter Lena
The Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall has revealed she suffered a second miscarriage before having her daughter Lena last month. In an interview with the Sunday Times Magazine, alongside her brother Peter Phillips, she said the loss happened “
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Neil Sturgeon & The Infomaniacs fire up fans with album that was 'put on ice'
NEIL Sturgeon & The Infomaniacs are firing up fans with a debut album that was initially 'put on ice'. Geography & Luck has been a long time coming, and the Glasgow band can't wait to hit the road for audiences to get a taste of their sweet
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Ranagri get set for Scottish tour
LONDON-BASED folk band Ranagri are gearing up for their first-ever Scottish headline tour. The quartet produce an electrifying mix of haunting melodies, vivid storytelling and spirited interpretations of traditional repertoire. On their last visit
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Anton & The Colts are ready to take centre stage
ANTON & The Colts are ready to take centre stage this year. The Glasgow band have just dropped their official debut single – The Summer That Could Never Be Outdone – and are on schedule to release an album of banging' blues this autumn.
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Sons of Bill: Virginia’s band of brothers are coming to Glasgow
CENTRAL Virginia’s band of brothers – Sons of Bill – are coming to Glasgow. The band have hit the road following the release of their new album, Oh God Ma'am. This latest LP is subtle, risky, and sonically ambitious. Recorded both in Seattle
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Coronation Street’s Beverley Callard talks tattoos and true love
Beverley Callard has said she thinks her late mother would disapprove of how many tattoos she has. The Coronation Street actress, known for her role as Liz McDonald, has five inkings. The 61-year-old told the Sunday Mirror’s Notebook magazine
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Thomas Cook axes trips to tourist attraction popular with Scots travelling abroad
Holiday firm Thomas Cook has announced it will stop selling trips to animal parks that keep killer whales, including SeaWorld and Loro Parque. The tour operator said the decision was made because of customer feedback and evidence from animal welfare
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Danny Dyer says his Love Island star daughter Dani is a role model
Soap star Danny Dyer has praised his daughter for being a role model as he spoke of his relief that she has not had sex during her time in the Love Island villa. The EastEnders actor also said it would be “lovely” if Dani and stationery salesman
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Four yachts run into trouble in poor weather off Oban
Yacht owners have been warned to take care after four vessels ran into trouble in poor weather near Oban. Coastguards warned of "challenging" conditions including strong winds and big tides in the area, which is currently hosting the West Highland
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Love Island host Caroline Flack: I don't fear being single
Caroline Flack has said she does not fear being single. The Love Island presenter, 38, and fiance Andrew Brady, 27, split in early July after getting engaged in April. Flack told Fabulous magazine some of the happier times in her life have
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British boy, 5, dies after drowning in pool in Portugal
A five-year-old British boy has died in Portugal after reportedly drowning in a swimming pool. The youngster was said to have been on holiday with his family at the resort of Amendoeira, near the town of Silves, on the Algarve. According to
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Calls for tougher drink driving fines after concerns Ant McPartlin would have paid fraction of penalty in Scotland
The Scottish Government has insisted there is "no evidence" for tougher drink-driving fines being brought in, despite Labour concerns that TV star Ant McPartlin would have paid a fraction of the record penalty imposed if his crash had taken place north
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A&E waiting times target not been met for a year
A key target for accident and emergency waiting times has not been met for a year, official figures show. The Scottish Government's benchmark for 95% of A&E patients to be either admitted, transferred or discharged in four hours was last met
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Scottish Government announce £2 million funding to help more mothers breastfeed
Funding to help more mothers breastfeed is being almost doubled with the Scottish Government announcing an extra £2 million investment. The cash boost, revealed ahead of World Breastfeeding Week, will go to health boards and others and will help
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Weekend washout continues after heatwave with more heavy rain and 50mph winds
More heavy rain and gusts of up to 50mph will see the weekend washout continue following weeks of hot, dry weather. A deluge of rainfall and a dramatic drop in temperatures brought an end to the summer heatwave for many on Saturday. More than
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Glasgow MSP calls for independent review of football policing after fans filmed at Parkhead
A LABOUR MSP who played a leading role in the repeal of a contentious anti-sectarianism law has backed an independent review into football policing. Our sister title The Sunday Herald reports that James Kelly issued the call after a spat between
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Crime has gone down since the Drumchapel Ned Shed was removed
DEMOLITION of the notorious Ned Shed has ended months of misery for nearby householders in Drumchapel. Community Safety Glasgow revealed crime reports have fallen since it was dismantled in May. The Ned Shed was a metal shelter where antisocial
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Selfie opportunity: Special item from hit TV show Friends on display at Silverburn
A VELVET couch made famous by hit TV show Friends will be on show at a city shopping mall. Silverburn will have the item on display on Monday to celebrate World Friendship Day. Shoppers who take a selfie on the instantly recognisable Central Perk mainstay
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Love Island beach party is happening to celebrate the finale - here is all the details
A BEACH party is being held to celebrate the finale of hit ITV2 show Love Island. The event is being hosted at the indoor beach that’s been created in Soar at intu Braehead this summer. Everyone is invited to come along and have some fun as
