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Like father, like son: Jim Stewart delighted to see Colin following in his footsteps at Rangers
FOR Jim Stewart, it is a case of like father, like sons. Where he led, three – including one at Rangers – are now following. Stewart Snr spent ten years at Ibrox nurturing the next generation of goalkeepers and improving the current crop that were
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Allan McGregor will be a key part of Steven Gerrard's Rangers blueprint - Jim Stewart
JIM STEWART hopes Allan McGregor can roll back the years and inspire Rangers to silverware success on his return to Ibrox. The keeper won ten major honours during his first stint in Light Blue before he left to join Turkish giants Besiktas six
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Brendan Rodgers warns Rosenborg don't want to make his Celtic players angry
THE complexion of a two-legged tie that Celtic are, after recording a comfortable 3-1 victory in the first leg at Parkhead last week, widely expected to win will change considerably should Rosenborg score first here in Trondheim this evening. An
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Jak Alnwick relishing Rangers glove battle with Allan McGregor this season
JAK ALNWICK is relishing the battle for the No.1 jersey at Ibrox with Allan McGregor and Wes Foderingham this season. The keeper made just 10 appearances for Rangers last term as Foderingham retained the gloves under Pedro Caixinha and Graeme Murty
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Callum McGregor looking to better season that saw him score in all five competitions for Celtic
CALLUM McGregor ensured his place in the Celtic history books after scoring in all five of the competitions the Parkhead club were involved in last season – the Champions League, Europa League, Betfred Cup, Ladbrokes Premiership and William Hill Scottish
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Brendan Rodgers insists he is comfortable with Celtic's transfer policy
BRENDAN Rodgers last night dismissed suggestions he is at loggerheads with the Celtic board over their long-standing transfer policy despite admitting their squad was currently weaker than last season. Rodgers prompted speculation that he was unhappy
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Heed the wise words of Tommy Burns, Derek Whyte tells Celtic defender Jack Hendry
THE wise of words of Tommy Burns were ringing in the ears of former Celtic defender Derek Whyte as he saw modern day counterpart Jack Hendry give the ball away to allow Rosenborg to take the lead at Celtic Park, writes Duncan Hare. They were resonating
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Osijek boss: Hadjuk Split are a better side than Rangers – and we thrashed them 4-1
OSIJEK boss Zoran Zekic reckons Hadjuk Split are a stronger team than Rangers despite destroying them 4-1. The Croatians must try and claw back a 1-0 deficit from the first leg of the Europa League second qualifying round tomorrow. Osijek complained
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Hamilton captain Darian MacKinnon warns new team-mates from England under-23 league: It's tippy tappy stuff, it's not real men's football
HAMILTON captain Darian MacKinnon has admitted he’s been pulling out of tackles in training, as he warned the club’s signings from under-23 football in England to man up from the “tippy tappy stuff” they’ve been playing down south. Hamilton manager Martin
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Watch: Man filmed ‘holding up Glasgow Farmfoods with gun’
A MAN is believed to be at large after holding up a Farmfoods with a “gun” in the north east of Glasgow. The incident is said to have taken place in Cranhill. A social media user posted a video of the moment a man - dressed in dark-coloured
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Watch as hundreds of protesters in Glasgow stand up for refugees amid mass eviction threat
HUNDREDS of protesters have gathered in Glasgow to stand alongside refugees who are facing mass eviction from their homes over the next week. Around 300 people, including politicians, councillors and activists, were on the steps of the Royal Concert
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Eleven pumps battling massive fire at old North Glasgow hospital
FIREFIGHTERS are battling a massive fire at the old Stobhill Hospital in North Glasgow. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said 11 appliances are in attendance. An SFRS spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that a fire has broken out at
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Ex-Rangers star Charlie Adam hits back at Stoke boss Paul Lambert for Shaqiri swipe
CHARLIE ADAM has blasted Paul Lambert for a lack of respect after claiming the Scottish coach branded Stoke City players mere ‘water carriers’ for Xherdan Shaqiri. The 32-year-old was withering in his assessment of the Swiss star’s attitude as the Potters
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Revealed: How much Scots workers lost in unclaimed expenses last year
BRITISH workers have collectively lost out on a staggering £962 million in unclaimed expense in the last year. In Scotland, the average value of unclaimed expenses totalled £132.47 per person as a result of workers who failed to submit their forms
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Ex-Rangers star Barrie McKay sees Swansea City move as path to Premier League
FORMER Rangers winger Barrie McKay insists joining Swansea City can be his ticket to the English Premier League. The 23-year-old has penned a three-year deal at the Liberty Stadium after a six-figure fee was struck with Nottingham Forest. McKay
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Don't miss fantastic free fun for families at Great Western Retail Park
There comes a moment in the summer holidays when even the most indulgent parents start to feel the pressure of having to keep the children happy and entertained, without spending a fortune. Glasgow always has loads of free fun on offer, with its
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Jet2.com’s repeated use of Jess Glynne song on flights leads to complaints
An airline’s repeated use of a 2015 pop song has led to a number of complaints. Passengers are expressing frustration at Jet2.com’s use of Jess Glynne’s hit Hold My Hand on flights. Music instructor Eilidh Brian from Aberdeen wrote on Twitter
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Listen as woman calls 999 - to complain about mushrooms on her pizza
A woman dialled 999 to tell police she had been “mugged off” by a takeaway company that delivered her a mushroom pizza instead of a meat feast. A recording of the exchange was released by Essex Police as part of a campaign against hoax and inappropriate
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Watch hilarious 1980s video of Glasgow's American Football team singing Hudson Mohawke's dad's song
Do you remember the Glasgow Diamonds, once on of the city's American Football teams? But are you the kind of fan who remembers all the words to their theme tune Diamonds Rap (We Are The Diamonds)? The catchy ditchy was penned and sung by American
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Rosenborg ready to take risks against Celtic, says manager Rini Coolen
Interim boss Rini Coolen accepts Rosenborg will have to take risks if they are to rescue their Champions League hopes against Celtic on Wednesday. The Hoops are 3-1 up from the first leg of the second qualifying round clash at Parkhead last week
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Poorest Scots more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at advanced stage
MOST cases of breast, bowel or lung cancer among the poorest Scots are not picked up until the disease has spread to other organs, new figures show. Campaigners said the figures were “especially worrying” as patients diagnosed with stage four cancer
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Cyclist who died following crash with car in Inchinnan named by police
A cyclist who died following a collision with a car in Inchinnan has been named by police.Kevin Gilchrist from Langbank died at the scene of the crash on Greenock Road around 3.15pm on Saturday July 28.The family of 51-year-old, said: “Kevin was a loving
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Cops appeal for footage of 'reckless and violent' street fight in Glasgow after Rangers v Wigan Athletic
COPS are looking for video footage of a large-scale street fight which happened in Glasgow City Centre after Rangers v Wigan Athletic. The force has issued an appeal to mobile phone users and motorists with dash cam footage to come forward following
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Confirmed: Asbestos found in derelict Glasgow school after massive fire
ASBESTOS has been found in the derelict school building that went on fire in the south west of Glasgow on Monday. More than 40 firefighters in six fire engines and four support vehicles rushed to battle the huge blaze at the former Howford Primary
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Man accused of jumping out of Govanhill flat window with girl, 2, in murder bid
A MAN has appeared in court charged with jumping out of a third floor window with a two-year-old girl and attempting to murder her. John Higgins, 39, allegedly leapt from the flat in Govanhill in October 2016 with the child in his arms. He
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Glasgow attracting record numbers of international tourists
THE number of international tourists visiting Glasgow rose to a record 787,000 last year. The number is up by nearly a fifth while spending by visitors rose by more than a third to £319 million - both record levels for the city. The figures
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Desperate search for missing girl, 14, last seen in Paisley
THE public is being urged to help trace a teenager who has been missing since Monday.Charlie Carter, 14, from Greenock, was last seen at Paisley Gilmour Street train station at around 7.45pm.She is described as white, 5ft4 in height, of slim build, with
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Cute canines enjoy a day trip to Loch Lomond beach reserved for dogs
A PACK of pooches from a Glasgow rescue centre enjoyed a day trip to a beach that is reserved for dogs. The four-legged friends from Cardonald’s SSPCA Centre were unleashed onto the sands at Loch Lomond as a new fundraising partnership was launched
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CCTV images issued of man wanted in connection with assault at The Garage nightclub
POLICE Scotland has released a CCTV image of a man they are looking to trace in connection with an assault at The Garage nightclub on Sauchiehall Street.Detectives believe the man may be able to insist them with their enquiries after the incident which
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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend extends contract to 2021
GREGOR Townsend has put pen to paper on a contract extension as head coach of Scotland until 2021. The former British and Irish Lion's coaching staff of Matt Taylor and Mike Blair have also been handed new deals by Scottish Rugby. Townsend
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Greatest Showman to be shown on massive screen at Glasgow drive-in cinema
By MURRAY GLEN GLASGOW’S Riverside Museum is set to play host to a weekend of drive-in cinema screenings. It is understood the biggest-ever LED cinema screen to visit the city will be rolled out for the showings scheduled for September this
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Watch as divers search river for Cumbernauld woman who vanished after night out
A MASSIVE river search is underway for a missing Cumbernauld woman who vanished after a night out with pals in Dumfries. Lynn Tyeson was last seen around 3am on July 29 in the Whitesands area. Divers have been trawling the River Nith and called
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Report shows Celtic stars outperformed likes of Arsenal and AC Milan at Russia World Cup
CELTIC were among the 30 best-performing clubs at the World Cup in Russia, according to a statistical study. A report compiled by Chuck No Risk revealed that the Scottish champions' four representatives together recorded the 28th-highest points
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Sainsbury's urgently recall THIS biscuit which contains hidden ingredient that triggers allergies
SAINSBURY'S have issued an urgent warning to customers after discovering a brand of breakfast biscuits does not declare an ingredient which can cause severe allergic reaction. Both the coconut and yogurt filled and the cocoa filled items are understood
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Former supermarket could be turned into beauty and tanning salon in Cardonald
A FORMER Farmfoods supermarket could be turned into a beauty and tanning salon in Cardonald. Plans have been submitted to Glasgow City Council for the change of use. The premises on Paisley Road West would open seven days a week from 8am to
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Luxury perfume brand Jo Malone wants to open shop in Glasgow's plush style mile
A LUXURY perfume brand has signalled an interest in taking over a unit in Glasgow's plush style mile. Estee Lauder on behalf of Jo Malone has applied to Glasgow City Council to make internal and external alterations to a listed building on Buchanan
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Tenants union urges Glasgow residents oppose mass eviction of asylum seekers by 'any means necessary'
GLASGOW residents are being urged to join together to oppose the mass eviction of asylum seekers. Tenants union Living Rent has called for resistance to all forced evictions but 'any means necessary'. Private housing firm Serco has said it
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Iceland's bigger little brother given green-light to open up in Robroyston
A MAJOR supermarket retailer has been given the go-ahead to take over empty unit within Robroyston Retail Park in the city's North East.Iceland were granted planning permission by Glasgow City Council to erect new signs on the former Currys and PC
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Major retailer inside Victoria's Nightclub cordon makes moves to take over former Ann Summers unit
A MAJOR retailer whose Sauchiehall Street premises has been out of operation due to the Victoria's Nightclub cordon has made moves to take over another unit on the shopping stretch. Specsavers opticians have asked Glasgow City Council for permission
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Rangers edition of PES 2019 set for release as Gers are named as partner club
DEVELOPERS KONAMI have confirmed that a limited edition Rangers version of PES 2019 is set for release after securing a club partnership with the Ibrox outfit. Following yesterday's announcement that Celtic will be a partner club for the forthcoming
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Corrie McKeague mum says she will not give up after dad's waste disposal claim
The mother of missing airman Corrie McKeague has said she has "not given up" on the search for her son. Nicola Urquhart said she would keep fighting for answers despite Mr McKeague's father, Martin McKeague, saying he was "certain" his son is in
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Glasgow European Championship guests to live like locals as event teams up with Airbnb
Hundreds of visitors heading to Glasgow for the European Championships 2018 will be living like locals. Throughout the event, local hosts on Airbnb and families across Glasgow will welcome guests into their homes. The holiday rental service
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Rangers flop Fabio Cardoso finds new club after Ibrox departure
FABIO Cardoso has returned to Portugal to join Santa Clara after his Rangers contract was terminated on Monday. The centre-back arrived in Glasgow from Vitoria Setubal for a fee of around £1.5m last summer, but made just 12 Premiership appearances
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Glasgow vandalism hotspot could be turned into family play centre
NEW life could be breathed into an abandoned printworks in the Gorbals with a new family play centre. St Andrew’s Works: The Printing Works 197 Pollokshaws Road has suffered neglect and vandalism since it was shut down. Now Spectrum Properties
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Women affected by breast cancer offered support to move forward after treatment
WOMEN in Glasgow affected by breast cancer are being offered help to adjust to life after treatment ends. Breast Cancer Care is running a four-week course at the New Victoria Hospital in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The course
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Murder cops begin hunt for killer after man is found dead in flat
MURDER cops today are hunting a killer after a man was found dead in a flat. Detectives investigating the death of Paul Halley say the close-knit community of Carluke can help them piece together what happened to the 43-year-old. His body was
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Tiny kitten tied up and dumped in Cambuslang sparks appeal for information
A TINY kitten was tied to a door and dumped at the Pet Behaviour Centre in Cambuslang. On Thursday, July 26, a man entered the building and alerted staff someone had left the kitten at the door. He then left before any enquiry could be made. The animal
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'Being careless can kill wildlife': SSPCA warning after gull discovered with blisters due to plastic tightly around feet in Glasgow
A GULL has been discovered with badly blistered feet after plastic tightly wrapped around the bird.The alarm was raised to the Scottish SPCA on July 13 after a member of public discovered him with the plastic string around his feet in Glasgow.The bird
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Anderston Youth Cafe reopens in new community hub
A VITAL community hub in Anderston has reopened following the demolition of its original hone.The Anderston Youth Cafe is back up and running for young people aged between 10 and 16-years-old.The group offers kids a chance to meet, socialise and take
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Plans submitted for new gym 'warehouse' in North Glasgow
PLANS have been submitted for a new 'warehouse' gym in North Glasgow. Elation Fitness Training want to use an industrial unit on Strathmore Road as a gym. They have asked Glasgow City Council for permission to change the use of the unit.
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Tried and Tested: Benefit's new Hello Happy foundation
WHEN shopping for make-up the words "light coverage" automatically ensure the product is left on the shelf. My skin is fickle, a change in the direction of the wind can result in a breakout in a matter of minutes so light coverage and I have never
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Chaos on busy Glasgow motorway after FOUR car crash during rush hour
FOUR cars have been involved in a collision on a busy Glasgow motorway. The secondary carriageway of the M8 eastbound at junction 23 to junction 22 is blocked on the outside lane due to the smash. Transport Scotland has advised drivers to expect
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Former Casualty actor Richard Winsor to play lead in King's Theatre production of Saturday Night fever
A FORMER Casualty actor will take on the lead role in the King's Theatre production of Saturday Night Fever this November. Richard Winsor, highly acclaimed for his dance, stage and screen work, will play Tony Manero, the role which famously rocketed
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Video: Glasgow pub forced to CLOSE during street brawl after Rangers v Wigan Athletic
A GLASGOW city centre pub had to shut down its premises due to a large-scale street fight following Rangers v Wigan Athletic. JD Wetherspoon's Sir John Moore premises on Argyle Street was in lockdown for around 30 minutes after a fight broke out
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Two people evacuated following fire at former primary school in Crookston
TWO people were evacuated from a property following a fire in Crookston. More than 40 firefighters fought the blaze at its height when it broke out at the former Howford Primary School on Monday afternoon. READ MORE: Watch: Two men assaulted
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Major retailer to move into land next Glasgow Fort next month creating 35 jobs
DISCOUNT retailer B&M will open a new store close to a major shopping centre creating around 35 jobs. Positions are currently being advertised for the retailer's store next to Glasgow Fort which is expected to open on August 25 at 9am.
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Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley told hold talks with House of Fraser over rescue bid
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley and House of Fraser have discussed a new investment deal for the struggling retailer, according to reports. The billionaire, who already owns an 11% stake in the troubled department store, is said to have been asked
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Labour apologises to Glasgow's equal pay women but critics want action not words
A SENIOR Labour official has apologised to Glasgow's ripped off equal pay women in a first during the 10-year fight.Councillor Aileen McKenzie, the Glasgow Labour Group Women’s Officer, described her apology to underpaid city council women as "
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George Square could CLOSE to traffic permanently as part of pedestrianisation plan
ROAD closures around George Square during Glasgow 2018 European Championships are to be a test of public appetite to close the square to traffic permanently. Council leader Susan Aitken said the square has become little more than a “glorified roundabout
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Revealed: The story of the Garnethill woman who lived in Glasgow's Tenement House
GLASGOW shorthand typist Agnes Toward was an independent working woman at a time when that was unusual. She went to work on West George Street, made plum jam on her coal-fired kitchen range, sewed under the gas lights in the evenings and got her
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River City's Leah MacRae still standing after stage disaster left her unable to move
LEAH MacRae can stand on tippy toes these days, which doesn’t sound so remarkable until you consider that six months ago she couldn’t stand. Leah, who lives in Clarkston, turned around sharply on stage one night only to feels as if someone had
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Refugees tell of terror at facing eviction from Glasgow homes
HE was tortured by the Taliban who were furious that he was working as a translator for an international coalition of troops who were trying to drive the feared group out of Afghanistan.Bilal Quereshi, 25, feared for his life until he was packed into
