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Lee McCulloch: Steven Gerrard must challenge Celtic and lift silverware in his first season at Rangers
THE question that every Rangers fan will be asking this week is this: Can Steven Gerrard’s side can win the Premiership title this season? For me, all you can say right now is that they have to challenge Celtic and take it as far as possible. I
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Lee McCulloch: A move for Kyle Lafferty ticks all the boxes for Rangers
KYLE Lafferty got 19 goals for Hearts last season, which is a really good return for a side that finished fifth in the Premiership. So I have no doubt that he could be a really important player for Rangers if a deal is done to take him back to
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Steven Gerrard backs winger Glenn Middleton to be a key part of his Rangers squad this term
STEVEN GERRARD has backed Ibrox kid Glenn Middleton to be a key part of his Rangers squad this season. The winger has made the most of his chance to impress in the opening weeks of the campaign after being called into the first team pool this summer
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Lee McCulloch: Attack could be the best form of defence for Rangers against Osijek
RANGERS take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their qualifier with Osijek on Thursday night and it will be interesting to see whether they go for that second goal or sit in and look to catch the Croatians on the break. When you are at Ibrox, you
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Celtic captain Scott Brown insists he would "trust Brendan Rodgers with his life"
Scott Brown, the Celtic captain, has insisted that he would trust Brendan Rodgers “with his life” as he maintained that he believes the Parkhead side will improve again this term whether there are further new arrivals or not. Celtic have made goalkeeper
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Celtic captain Scott Brown vows he's in the form of his life as he prepares to go again
Celtic captain Scott Brown has vowed to sustain the form that saw him win the PFA Scotland and Football Writers’ Player of the Year last term. The Hoops midfielder was Celtic’s outstanding player last season and he is in no mood to slow down after
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Celtic captain Scott Brown says James Forrest doesn't get the praise he is due
The season remains in its infancy, but if the early indications are to be held as a barometer of what is to come, it is the French quarters at Lennoxtown that looks to be making all the noise. Striker Odsonne Edouard made the backpages before a
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John Hartson: I wish Livvy all the best this season but doubt they'll spoil Celtic's party
I loved my time at Livingston last year. I spent ten months working with the squad and when David Hopkins made the call to leave the club at the end of the season he told me to throw my hat into the ring for the job. It came to nothing but I have
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John Hartson: Celtic need to keep their wits about them to finish off Rosenborg
Celtic play Rosenborg in Trondheim tomorrow night and I fancy them to go and see the tie out. But I have to say that 3-1 is a funny score when it comes to this kind of tie. I have been involved in this before – Basle put us out of the Champions
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John Hartson: Celtic can bury Rangers with the right signings this summer
If Rangers were in the position that Celtic are just now – money in the bank, a proven manager in the dug-out and genuine quality all over the pitch – they would go out and look to bury Celtic by making the gap on and off the park even bigger.
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James Tavernier says Rangers are in it to win it as he aims to challenge on all fronts
JAMES TAVERNIER wants Rangers to be challenging for every competition they enter this year as they try to deliver the silverware to Ibrox that the club’s supporters so desperately crave. The new Rangers captain knows that expectations of a title
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Hearts captain Christophe Berra understands emotional pull of Rangers on Kyle Lafferty
HEARTS captain Christophe Berra says that he understands the emotional pull Rangers will have on Tynecastle striker Kyle Lafferty, after his manager Craig Levein admitted that a £200,000 bid from the Ibrox club had turned the Northern Irishman’s head
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Peter Hartley proud to accept Motherwell armband from best friend Carl McHugh
THE transition of the armband from one player to another can be a situation fraught with difficulty, but there was never the potential for dressing room unrest at Motherwell as Peter Hartley assumed the responsibility from teammate Carl McHugh.The pair
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Rangers captaincy still fantastic for honoured James Tavernier
THE importance of a captain’s role can sometimes be underplayed, particularly by the man who holds the position. You will probably hear quotes trotted out over the course of the season about it only being an armband, and the hackneyed lines about having
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Derek Hepburn playing with a smile on his face again after leaving Pollok for Clydebank
LOOKING forward to the new Junior season with more enthusiasm than most is Clydebank’s new striking recruit Derek Hepburn.The 24-year-old put pen to paper for Bankies boss Kieran McAnespie during the summer months following a three-year playing stint
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Do not use: Durex urgently recalls several batches of condoms
Condom manufacturer Durex has recalled certain batches of its Real Feel and latex-free condoms over fears they could split. The company said the products sold in the UK and Ireland were failing to pass its “stringent” shelf-life tests, and may
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Laughing thugs caught on secret camera as devil dog mauls baby swan to death
WARNING - Contains imagery readers may find upsetting TWO bird-brained thugs who laughed as their devil dog mauled a baby swan to death in front of horrified onlookers are being hunted after being caught on secret camera. Distressing pictures
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Trains on busy Glasgow Central route cancelled
A FAULT with the signalling system between Pollokshaws West and Thornliebank is causing disruption to journeys between Glasgow Central and East Kilbride. Train services running between these stations have been cancelled. Disruption is expected
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Watch bungling crook crash through Aldi roof as he tries to escape
This is the hilarious moment a hapless shoplifter fell through the ROOF of a supermarket as he tried to make his getaway. Comical CCTV footage shows the bungling crook crashing back down to earth with a bump after he was caught pinching from the
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Police defend actions of cruise ship guards who killed vulnerable polar bear
Norwegian authorities have defended the actions of guards from a German cruise ship who killed a polar bear that had attacked and injured a crew member. The guards on board the MS Bremen had tried to scare the creature away at first, authorities
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David Beckham turns hairdresser as he gives daughter Harper a trim
David Beckham has shared an adorable image that appears to show him giving his daughter Harper a hair cut. The black and white photo posted on Instagram shows the former footballer frowning while he holds a pair of scissors to the seven-year-old
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Do you know him? Police seek man after knife-point robbery in Glasgow
POLICE Scotland has released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with enquiries into a robbery. The incident took place on Howard Street, in Glasgow, on Sunday, June 17. At around 12.10 am, a 50-year-old man was walking on
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Politicians urge Home Secretary to stop lock change plans on Glasgow homes of 300 asylum seekers
Politicians have urged the Home Secretary to stop plans to change the locks on the homes of up to 300 asylum seekers. The cross-party group has warned if the evictions of those who have been refused refugee status go ahead it will spark a "humanitarian
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Popular Glasgow pub ‘damaged’ as police rush to break up mass brawl
THESE dramatic images show dozens of police officers rushing to break up a massive brawl at a popular Glasgow City Centre pub. As previously reported by the Evening Times, two men were assaulted after the large-scale, street battle following the
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'He's no longer missing': Corrie McKeague's dad in heartbreaking admission
The father of airman Corrie McKeague has said that his son is “no longer missing” as he claims he knows what happened to him and that he is in the waste disposal system. Martin McKeague wrote on Facebook: “Corrie is no longer missing. “What
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Former police HQ in Glasgow to be torn down for housing
COUNCIL chiefs have rubber-stamped plans to tear down the former headquarters of Strathclyde Police. Pitt Street Police Station will be the site of a new housing and commercial development Holland Park. The site dominated the west of Scotland
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‘Heat is unreal’: Massive fire breaks out in south west Glasgow
DOZENS of firefighters have rushed to battle a massive blaze in the south west of Glasgow. More than 40 firefighters in six engines and four support vehicles have been sent to the scene at the former Howford Primary School in Crookston. The
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Fairytale castle near Glasgow with links to Robert the Bruce up for sale
By MURRAY GLEN A grade-A listed castle built on land that was part of Robert the Bruce’s hunting grounds could be yours - for a mere £895,000. Dalmoak House, and its attached estate, near Dumbarton, which dates from 1860, was originally put
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The moment is here: 3,000 athletes arrive in Glasgow for European Championships
MORE than 3,000 athletes have been welcomed to Scotland today ahead of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships. Athletes from Germany, Finland, France and other European countries were among the first to arrive at Glasgow International Airport.
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Woman sexually assaulted by ‘man with Indian accent’ as she ran along River Clyde
THE hunt is on to find a man who sexually assaulted a woman as she ran along the River Clyde.The incident, which happened on April 24, saw the woman running along the water at Dalmarnock at around 7pm when she was stopped by a man on a bike.He spoke to
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Hamilton singer to share a stage with Roxy Music legend Bryan Ferry
A YOUNG singer from Lanarkshire will share a stage with Roxy Music legend Bryan Ferry tonight at a Glasgow music festival.Stephanie Cheape, who was named Scotland’s best unsigned act, landed a support slot at the Summer Nights Festival at Kelvingrove
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'Try to make peace': Judge's message to Mike Ashley and Rangers bosses as merchandise row settled
A High Court judge says bosses at Rangers Football Club and Sports Direct and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley should “try to make peace” after being told a merchandise deal row had settled. Mr Justice Phillips had heard how the deal, which allows
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New flats for people with learning disabilities open in Glasgow
NEW supported accommodation for adults with learning disabilities has been officially opened in Glasgow.The Esmond Street Advanced Support Service can house up to 22 adults including those with dementia. Enable Glasgow purchased the former Ronald McDonald
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Here are ALL the Glasgow road closures over the 2018 European Championships
OLYMPIC champions across five sports are expected to feature in the inaugural European Championships in Glasgow, which begins on Thursday. The Evening Times has already detailed the almost 100 routes across Glasgow closed for the cycling event
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These major city centre roads are to close overnight for patching works
BUSY city centre streets will be closed tonight for carriageway repairs. Patching work will be carried out on North Street at Woodlands road, resulting in the closure of two city streets. The left hand turn onto Woodlands Road from North Street
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Scots singer Midge Ure speaks out on Glasgow School of Art's rebuild after blaze
SCOTTISH singer Midge Ure has said saving the Mack Building should not "conflict" with returning residents to their homes. The star quoted a tweet from the Save Sauchiehall street group who were angered that the weekend's bout of bad weather would
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Six-year-old boy who is UK's youngest ever liver cancer patient now in the clear
THE parents of a six-year-old boy who became the youngest patient in Britain to be diagnosed with liver cancer have spoken of their joy that he finally, ‘cancer free’. When little Evan Wilson was born at Glasgow’s Princess Royal Maternity Hospital in
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Actress Jorgie Porter calls on Glasgow foodies for recommendations ahead of Fame run at the King's Theatre
FORMER Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter has issued a call to Glasgow foodies for recommendations on places to eat ahead of her King's Theatre run in Fame, The Musical. The actress, 30, arrived in the city on Monday to begin her run of performances
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Spike in young people learning the bagpipes, say organisers of Piping Live! festival
A RECORD number of young people have signed up to take part in the world’s biggest piping festival in Glasgow.Around a third of the 800 performers at this year’s Piping Live! and 40% of competitors in The World Pipe Band Championships are under the age
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Ice cream van driver jailed for vicious assault on pensioner, 81, that left him with broken hip
AN ICE cream van driver has been jailed for almost two years after a vicious parking rage attack on an 81-year-old man. Steven Campbell shoved the pensioner so hard he slumped to the ground with a fractured hip. The victim had gone to help
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Fabio Cardoso departs Rangers as contract is terminated
RANGERS have confirmed that they have agreed to the mutual termination of Fabio Cardoso's contract. The 24-year-old arrived at Ibrox from Vitoria Setubal in his home country of Portugal last summer, putting pen to paper on a three-year deal.
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Celtic confirmed as partner club for PES 2019
A Celtic-themed limited edition of PES 2019 is set for release after the Scottish champions were confirmed as a partner club for the forthcoming video game. Developer KONAMI has teamed up with the Bhoys, while integrating the full Scottish Premiership
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Celtic Park to become first non-rugby venue to host Pro14 final
CELTIC Park has been named as the host venue for the 2019 Pro14 final. In a landmark move, the showpiece fixture of the domestic rugby season will be held outside of a traditional rugby ground for the first time. Murrayfield hosted the event
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Man arrested after woman is raped in the grounds of a church
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was raped in the grounds of a church. Police Scotland confirmed today that a 36-year-old has been arrested and charged with connection with an alleged rape which happened in Stevenston on Monday, July 9.
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City centre protest to be held over bid to lock hundreds of refugees out of homes
A PROTEST against plans to lock hundreds of asylum seekers out of their homes is to be held in Glasgow. After the shock move was revealed in today's Evening Times, campaigners rallied in a bid to halt the eviction of 300 people from their city
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Hero emergency services worker helps family moments before car goes up in flames on M8 in Glasgow
A HERO emergency services worker stepped in to save a family whose car went up in flames on the M8. Scottish Ambulance Service control centre worker Suzanne Brown has been praised for assisting a family from their car moments before it burst into
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P&O engineer makes history as first woman to land top job
A FEMALE engineer has made history by becoming the first woman to be promoted to the top job at P&O cruises. Leanne Robertson, 31, from Alexandria, in West Dunbartonshire, is the new first engineer, a rank that no female has previously achieved
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Merchant City's Brunswick Hotel to undergo major refurbishment following sale
AN ICONIC Merchant City hotel is set to undergo a major refurbishment following its recent sale. The Brunswick Hotel will see its 22-room transformation, including the addition of four rooms by converting the existing penthouse suite into individual
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Football on TV: Where to watch Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and Hibs in Europe this week
ALL four of Scotland's European representatives go into their second leg clashes in confident mood this week after promising first leg results. Celtic's 3-1 win against Rosenborg at Parkhead last Wednesday has put them in the driving seat to book
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Lunchtime park killing: Three men CAGED after killing man in row over £20
THREE thugs who murdered a man in a busy park in a row over £20 have been jailed for a total of more than 51 years. James Cook (51), son Jamie Cook (28) and Peter Brown (49) pounced on Jason McCue in front of horrified families and dog walkers.
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From Best Sausage Catcher to Worst Hair Day - battle of the pooches takes over Dumfries House
A BATTLE of the pooches saw a record number of spectators turn up to enjoy Dumfries House’s annual Fun Dog Show. The family-friendly event, from which proceeds were donated to Saints Sled Dog Rescue in Glasgow, saw local dogs and their owners take part
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Glasgow kids earn more pocket money than almost any other cities in Britain
GLASGOW children earn more pocket money than almost anywhere in the UK. New figures reveal city kids take in an average of £4.13 a week, coming in second to Edinburgh youngsters who top the list with £4.53. Read more: Glasgow's Icon Awards
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'I'm lucky to be alive': Pub bouncer thanks ambulance staff after he is slashed by thug wearing a balaclava
A BOUNCER who was slashed several times by a thug wearing a balaclava has thanked ambulance staff who came to his aid. Andrew Docherty, 25, was working the door of the Old Bank Bar in Greenock last month when his masked attacker struck. He
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Glasgow commuters set to ditch the paper for new ScotRail ticket app
A NEW app will allow Glasgow rail customers to buy and store tickets directly from their phone. Developed by technology specialists, Rambus Inc, the new all-in-one solution will be built into ScotRail’s existing app and enables customers to skip the queue
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Glasgow's Icon Awards ceremony CANCELLED amid row over ticket prices
AN AWARD ceremony to celebrate those championing diversity and the LGBT+ community across Scotland has been cancelled after a row over ticket prices. The Icon Awards faced backlash from nominees after it emerged those up for a prize would be required
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West End reality star Lauren McDonald appears on Channel 5's Blind Date
REALITY star Lauren McDonald has stepped up her search for love by appearing on hit series Blind Date. The sexy singleton, who once dated Rangers star Maurice Edu, joined host Paul O'Grady on Channel Five on Saturday in a bid to find the right
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Partick Thistle just land last-16 berth but Sean McGinty calls for shake-up
SEAN McGINTY breathed a sigh of relief after high-flying Hearts helped Partick Thistle get into the last 16 of the Betfred Cup. But he insists they need to tighten up at the back and find their shooting boots up top after defeat to Ayr United at
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Ladbrokes owner confirms joint venture in US sports betting push
Ladbrokes owner GVC Holdings has confirmed plans for a joint venture with MGM Resorts that will help the FTSE 100 gaming group take advantage of a burgeoning sports betting market in the US. GVC and New York-listed MGM have agreed to initially
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Nursery worker who told little girl to hit another child 'harder' struck off
A NURSERY worker who ordered a little girl to hit another child and then told her to do it again 'harder' has been struck off the register. An inquiry found Jenna Kincaid exposed eight or night children to ‘physical and emotional harm’ at Woodlands
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Woman ‘warned council’ of rat infestation problem in Glasgow 12 years ago
A WOMAN whose life was “ruined” by a rat infestation said she warned council chiefs parts of the city were overrun by vermin 12 years ago. Grace Brady says she was left with extreme anxiety and depression from the stress of fighting with her housing
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SNP councillor claims her party would sign sign-up to an international definition of anti-Englishness
A HIGH-ranking SNP councillor has claimed her party would sign-up to an international definition of anti-Englishness. Mhairi Hunter made the comment online as she waded into the row over anti-Semitism within the Labour party. Earlier this week
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Watch: Two men assaulted in running street battle after Rangers v Wigan in Glasgow
TWO men have been assaulted after a large-scale street battle in the heart of Glasgow city centre following Rangers v Wigan football match. Cops rushed to the scene at Glasgow Central Station last night at around 6.40pm after fighting broke out
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St Mirren do need more players but Matty Willock could be a star
MATTY Willock looks like a footballer which is good news for St Mirren who want to see him play some football.The 21-year-old is a big guy who glides about the pitch and has this lovely way of taking the ball first time with his head up while looking
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Catriona Stewart: What does the public alcohol ban tell visitors about Glasgow?
THE New York Times's 52 Places Traveller was in Glasgow recently to write a review of the city. Our Dear Green Place was chosen as one of the newspaper's hottest places to visit in 2018 and the extremely fortunate woman tasked with visiting all
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Beano celebrating 80th birthday with guest editor David Walliams
THE Beano will celebrate its 80th birthday with a series of events and a commemorative comic, edited by children's author David Walliams.Home to characters such as Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and The Bash Street Kids, it first hit news stands
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Sex abuse survivors begin legal action against the Scottish Football Association
SEX abuse survivors have kick-started legal action against the Scottish Football Association. Thompsons Solicitors has today sent correspondence detailing the civil claims on behalf of the company's clients, who were abused by paedophiles employed
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Almost 40 Scots children made homeless every day, shock figures show
AROUND 38 children a day were made homeless in Scotland last year, according to a new study.Shelter Scotland said its analysis shows that 14,075 children were in households assessed as being homeless north of the border in 2017/18 - the equivalent of
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Residents left 'trapped in their homes' due to Glasgow 2018 road closures
RESIDENTS claim they will left trapped in their homes as hundreds of major roads are closed for the upcoming European Championship Games. Parts of Kirkintilloch Road, Torrance Road and Springburn Road in East Dunbartonshire are among almost 100
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Coia's Cafe celebrates 90 years: Owner talks about East End restaurant's history and why people love it
A FOURTH generation of the Coia family has a new vision for the East End institution, which celebrates its 90th birthday this year. At just 21-years-old, confident Carlo Coia is preparing to learn the ropes of a business which has been in his family
