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Fear of being branded a failure driving Alan Archibald to seek success for Partick Thistle
ALAN ARCHIBALD says that the fear of being branded a failure at Partick Thistle is driving him on to take the club back to the Premiership at the first time of asking.The Firhill boss was devastated by the club’s relegation last term, and despite questions
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Graeme McGarry: Scottish football isn't English football, that's why it's so great
AH, the new season. Your team have got the new strips on, the stand roof has had a fresh lick of paint, the pitch is green and lush and the alluring yet almost certainly cruelly misleading sense of anticipation of what lies ahead is palpable.There are
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Derek Johnstone: European wins have Rangers in a positive place ahead of the Premiership kick-off
IF you think back to this time last year, Rangers went into the Premiership campaign on a real downer and with a cloud hanging over the club after the defeat to Progres Niederkorn.This weekend, Steven Gerrard’s side start off on league duty with a couple
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Derek Johnstone: Scottish football has been given a boost by European exploits
THERE is a feelgood factor in Scottish football when our teams do well in Europe and that has been the case this week as Celtic progressed in the Champions League and Rangers and Hibernian got through in the Europa League.I did feel a wee bit sorry for
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Steven Gerrard embraces Rangers' history as he looks to the future at Ibrox
THEY are the men who have rewritten the history books and had their names etched into Ibrox folklore. Now, Steven Gerrard is opening a new chapter at Rangers.Recent years have been the most tumultuous in a celebrated yet complicated tale but, with Gerrard
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Steven Gerrard backs Rangers players to handle the pressure and expectation from demanding Ibrox fans this term
STEVEN GERRARD has backed his new-look Rangers side to handle the pressure and expectation from a demanding support as he embarks on his first campaign as a manager.The Liverpool legend takes his side to Pittodrie tomorrow as Rangers look to get off and
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Hibs star John McGinn says football helps him forget Celtic speculation
Hibernian midfielder John McGinn admits the escapism provided through football is the perfect tonic to the overwhelming attention of Celtic’s high-profile pursuit of his services.That interest is only set to intensify following the news that the Leith
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Steven Gerrard expects 'developments' over the future of his Rangers keepers this summer
STEVEN GERRARD admits he is expecting ‘developments’ over the futures of his Rangers keepers before the end of the transfer window.Allan McGregor has established himself as first choice between the sticks since returning to Ibrox on a two-year deal. this
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Connor Goldson admits chat with Rangers legend Richard Gough has inspired him to strive for success this season
RANGERS defender Connor Goldson admits a chat with Richard Gough has inspired him to strive for success this season.The nine-in-a-row legend has spoken to Goldson ahead of the new campaign.The Gers face Aberdeen tomorrow aiming to build on their Euro
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers applauds iconic Danny McGrain as Hoops legend prepares to raise Champions flag
Even heroes have heroes.Brendan Rodgers’ name will resonate around Celtic Park this afternoon as the Parkhead side unfurl the league Championship flag but it will be Danny McGrain who does the honours and raises the symbol of Celtic’s dominance last term
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Cambuslang Rangers boss Paul McColl hails 'The Beast' John Gemmell's ability to upset defences
CAMBUSLANG Rangers ace John Gemmell is somebody you would rather be playing with than against.So says manager Paul McColl of the man they call “The Beast” ahead of the new Premiership set-up today when the Lang lock horns with Rob Roy in an opening-day
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Joe Lewis: If Aberdeen can match up to big-spending Burnley, then why not Rangers?
BURNLEY’S squad, it is reckoned, is worth £108million in the current English transfer market.Their wage bill this season will exceed £40m and their manager Sean Dyche is at the moment trying his best to spend £40m on three players.And yet Aberdeen showed
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Celtic move closer to deal for Daniel Arzani and Brendan Rodgers expects more signings before end of window
Celtic last night moved closer to sealing a deal for Australian winger Daniel Arzani after the 19-year-old checked into the UK. The teenager is expected to complete a switch from Melbourne City to parent club Manchester City before then embarking
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Celtic winger James Forrest welcomes a fight for his shirt as he looks to see out career with Parkhead side
Celtic winger James Forrest has no qualms about fighting for his place as the Parkhead side seek to add a few more faces before the end of the transfer window. Australian winger Daniel Arzani is close to completing a loan move to the Parkhead side
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Former Burnley team-mate jack Cork has a warning about Aberdeen for Rangers midfielder
BURNLEY midfielder Jack Cork has a tip for friend and former team-mate Scott Arfield ahead of the new Rangers player’s league debut at Aberdeen.With a smile, he revealed: “I’ll text Scott and tell him to mark the geezer who does overhead kicks. I’ll tell
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Can Curtis Main be Premiership's top scorer? Motherwell striker says you can bet on it
IF you are partial to a flutter, then Motherwell striker Curtis Main might just have the tip of the season for you on the opening weekend.The Fir Park forward was surprised to learn that he is a 100/1 outsider to be the Premiership top scorer this term
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Cedric Kipre signs for Wigan in deal that could net Motherwell over £1m
ENGLISH Championship side Wigan Athletic have completed the signing of defender Cedric Kipre from Motherwell for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old signed a three-year deal the DW Stadium yesterday, with the deal netting the Fir Park club a significant
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Teenage boys arrested for blaze at former Stobhill Hospital site
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fire at an abandoned hospital. A 14-year-old and 15-year-old boy have been charged with allegedly starting the blaze at the former Stobhill Hospital on Tuesday evening. Emergency services
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Rangers has ‘the best f****** fans in the world’, declares legend Nacho Novo
RANGERS has the “best f****** fans in the world,” Light Blues legend Nacho Novo declared at Ibrox on Thursday night. Rangers drew 1-1 with the Croatian side in the second leg of their Europa League second qualifying round tie, going through 2-1
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Popular Glasgow City Centre restaurant on fire
A POPULAR restaurant in Glasgow City Centre has gone on fire. Crews rushed to Thai Orchid on Argyle Street to bring the flames under control on Friday night. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said five appliances attended the scene
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Two arrested amid clashes at Glasgow Home Office during Afghan men’s hunger strike
TWO men have been charged with public disorder offences after a protest outside the Home Office against plans to evict more than 300 asylum seekers. Police were called to the building on Brand Street in Glasgow at around 12pm on Friday. Two
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Knife-wielding thugs leave Glasgow Greggs staff ‘badly shaken’ in terrifying robbery
TWO knife-wielding thugs left staff at a Glasgow Greggs “badly shaken” in a terrifying robbery that saw them make off with a four-figure sum of cash. The incident happened in Budhill Avenue, Shettleston, at around 5.50pm on Thursday. Two men
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Revealed: Sauchiehall Street to reopen TODAY for first time since Victoria's Nightclub blaze
SAUCHIEHALL Street will reopen to the pedestrians tonight for first time since the Victoria's Nightclub blaze ripped through the popular shopping district. Glasgow City Council confirmed to the Evening Times demolition works on the former club
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Confirmed: Two men stabbed in massive Ibrox running street battle were Osijek fans
POLICE Scotland has confirmed the two men who were stabbed during a massive running street battle near Ibrox on Thursday night were Osijek football fans. The violence on Paisley Road West erupted at around 7pm, prior to the Rangers Europa League
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Glasgow 2018 springs to life with festival of sport
A NEW era of sport has been ushered in as the first ever European Championships began in Glasgow yesterday. The inaugural day of sport saw qualifying rounds take place in track cycling at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, women’s artistic gymnastics
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Retail giant Lidl recalls THIS popular product amid fears it will go up in flames
LIDL has recalled a wiring kit over fears it could cause an electric shock or go up in flames. The retail giant have asked customers who purchased the Powerfix Profi Quick Wiring Kit with model number HG02035A and version 01/2018 to return the
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Cricket umpire caught with sick haul of indecent images of children in bin spared jail
A CRICKET umpire has been spared jail after being caught with a haul of indecent pictures and videos of children. Frank Johnstone, 50, was snared with 137 still images and 19 videos when his father’s property was searched in July 2017. But
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'Margaret Fleming is not dead': Carers deny murder of woman missing for 18 years
THE carers of a woman who has not been seen for more than 18 years claim she is alive, a court was told today. Edward Cairney, 76, and Avril Jones, 58, deny murdering Margaret Fleming who was reported missing in October 2016 from her home in Inverkip
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New Hearts signing Olly Lee talks up Scottish football
New Hearts signing Olly Lee has hit back at critics of Scottish football, claiming it is more exciting than the English game. The midfielder arrived in Edinburgh on a three-year deal from Luton earlier in the summer, despite earning promotion to
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Revealed: The ideal antidote to beat the world’s hottest chilli pepper
GLASGOW restaurant The Dhabba has come up with the ideal antidote to beat the world’s hottest chilli pepper. The North Indian eaterie in the Merchant City recently sponsored the Indian Food Festival and saw how some customers were struggling with
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Gabriel Jesus extends Manchester City contract to 2023
Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus has extended his Manchester City deal until 2023, describing his move to the Etihad Stadium as “the best decision” of his life. Jesus’ new deal adds two more years to his previous contract, with the 21-year-old having
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Man Utd’s Borthwick-Jackson looking to get back on track at Scunthorpe
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson is looking to make up for lost time and get back to his best as the Manchester United left-back begins his season-long loan at Scunthorpe. Thrust into the spotlight as a teenager by Louis van Gaal during the 2015-16 season
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Murray hits out at Citi Open scheduling after 3am finish
Andy Murray hit out at the scheduling of his third-round match at the Citi Open in Washington after finishing off a three-set victory over Marius Copil at 3.01am. Murray is playing just his third tournament since hip surgery in January and must
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I'm A Celebrity contestant Iain Lee to bring live phone in show to The Stand
Talk show host and I'm A Celebrity contestant Iain Lee will be appearing on an infamous Glasgow stage.The TalkRadio presenter will be joined by Katherine Boyle to host the live phone in podcast The Rabbit Hole at The Stand.The improvised call in show
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Sean Dyche eager for reinforcements for Burnley cause
Burnley manager Sean Dyche is still hoping to make progress in the transfer market in the coming days but admits he has found it difficult to finalise deals this summer. The Clarets have yet to make a first-team signing and are currently operating
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Pedro agrees new Chelsea deal
Chelsea winger Pedro has signed a one-year contract extension. The 31-year-old, who moved to Stamford Bridge from Barcelona in the summer of 2015, is now under contract until the summer of 2020. He told the club’s official website: “It is very
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Iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh Hill House works visit Glasgow for first time
A NEW Glasgow exhibition will showcase the interiors of a Charles Rennie Mackintosh masterpiece The Hill House for the first time. The Hill House in Helensburgh was designed and built between 1902 and 1904 for the publisher Walter Blackie, with
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Booking your driving test? Here are the places, days and times you're most likely to pass
SCOTTISH towns have been declared the easiest place to pass a driving test in the UK. The country has the highest pass rate of all UK regions with a total of 57.4 per cent of learner drivers in Scotland walking away with a pass in 2017/18.
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Family pay tribute to man who died in crash
The family of a man who died in a car crash in Aberdeenshire have said he will be missed by everyone. Marek Walowski was driving on the A947 near Banff at around 8.30pm on Sunday when the car left the road and hit a tree.
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Family launch frantic appeal after Glasgow man disappears on Spanish holiday with brother
THE family of a Glasgow man have launched a frantic appeal after he disappeared while on holiday. James Crawford has gone missing while on holiday in Fuengirola, Spain, with his brother Michael and friends. He was last seen leaving the Hotel
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Housing plans for old St Mark's Primary School in Shettleston after fire
Plans to transform a derelict former school site in Shettleston are to go under the spotlight. Shettleston Housing Association (SHA) want to build 40 new homes on the old St Mark’s Primary School plot. The ex-school has sat derelict for eight
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Group create memorial garden in Paisley park but fear it will vandalised
Community clean-up activists have conceded their hands will be tied in their transformation of Paisley’s Glencoats Park if frequent anti-social behaviour continues. Volunteers are being faced with daily problems caused by youth vandals, who have
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Plans lodged to transform a former children’s home into housing near Kilmacolm
PLANS have been lodged to transform a former children’s home into housing. Inverclyde Council rubber-stamped proposals for 49 homes at Balrossie House. The listed building will be used while most will be newbuilds at the site near Kilmacolm
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Inverclyde Council to decide on supporting a move to drastically embolden the legal powers of councils
INVERCLYDE Council is to decide on supporting a move to drastically embolden the legal powers of councils.Legislation proposed by Andy Wightman MSP would see the European Charter of Self-Government enshrined in Scots Law.Thus, if government breeched any
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SNP councillor has been told to ‘f*** off’ during an online row over sexism at a ‘BBC bias’ protest
An SNP councillor has been told to ‘f*** off’ during an online row over sexism at a ‘BBC bias’ protest.Rhiannon Spear was also branded as pompous, purse-lipped and self-righteous by Peter Bell, who will be speaking at the rally, organised by pro-independence
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Plans to transform a “dilapidated” play park into a modern facility in Elderslie take step forward
Plans to transform a “dilapidated” play park into a modern facility with better access have taken a step forward.A meeting was held earlier this week between Elderslie Community Council and Renfrewshire Council to discuss how the area could benefit from
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William Hill swings to half-year loss as UK cut to maximum bets hits home
Betting firm William Hill has swung to a half-year loss after taking a hit on UK Government plans to cut the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) to just £2. The company reported a bottom line pre-tax loss of £819.6 million for
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Man, 26, suffers life-threatening injuries after he is hit by HGV
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being knocked down by a lorry in Dundee. The 26-year-old was hit by the heavy goods vehicle at around 8.15pm on Thursday on the A90, close to a petrol station. Police said he sustained life-threatening
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Council leader looking at ways to supersede UK law to help asylum seekers
The leader of Glasgow City Council has said the local authority's lawyers are looking at ways to "supersede" UK law to help former asylum seekers facing eviction. Public services group Serco, which provides accommodation for asylum seekers on behalf
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Two men still in hospital after Ibrox street brawl
TWO men are still in hospital after being stabbed during a mass brawl ahead of the Rangers and Osijek Europa League clash. Eyewitnesses watched in horror last night as the running battle took over a section of Govan. WATCH: Massive street brawl
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5 athletes with gold medal potential to watch at the European Championships
Berlin hosts the European Championships next week as athletes look to show medal-winning form two years out from the Tokyo Olympics. Here, Press Association Sport looks at five to watch in Germany this month. Nafi Thiam (Belgium) Belgium
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5 talking points surrounding British stars at the European Championships
The European Championships start in Berlin on Tuesday with the Great Britain squad travelling with high hopes. After a transitional World Championships and Commonwealth Games, Press Association Sport looks at the talking points surrounding the
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Andy Murray in tears after gruelling victory over Marius Copil
An emotional Andy Murray continued to make encouraging strides on his comeback from hip surgery as he booked his place in the quarter-finals of the Citi Open in Washington. The 31-year-old Scot, who withdrew from Wimbledon after deciding he was
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Murdered teenager’s family to meet Justice Secretary in bid for law reform
The family of a murdered teenager are to meet with the Justice Secretary to discuss their campaign to strengthen the rights of victims of crime. Michelle Stewart was 17 when she was stabbed to death in the street in her home village of Drongan,
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Weekend weather: High temperatures with scatterings of rain in Scotland
Another blast of hot weather is set to hit parts of the UK. Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said the mercury was likely to reach the high 20s and low 30s again, adding that despite the more comfortable temperatures in recent days “it is not
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Music and dance spectacular as Edinburgh Tattoo begins
Musicians and dancers from across the continents wowed audiences as the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo began its annual run. Colourful costumes and rousing tunes helped a more than 8,000-strong crowd forget the drizzle at Edinburgh Castle where
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RBS profits drop on US settlement, but bank unveils first dividend in a decade
Royal Bank of Scotland has seen bottom-line profits drop after being hit by a major settlement with US authorities. But the lender announced its first dividend in 10 years as it starts to put some of its legacy issues to rest. The high street
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Scot becomes youngest person to row 3,000 miles across Pacific
A 23-year-old Scot has become the youngest person to row the Pacific Ocean. Michael Prendergast took 49 days, 23 hours and 15 minutes to row from California to Honolulu with his three American team-mates Robert Behny, Evan Buckland and Jordan Godoy
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Thousands of acts poised to take to the stage as Edinburgh festival season begins
Edinburgh’s famous festival season is getting under way, with hundreds of thousands of performers and visitors heading for the Scottish capital. The Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe annually run over three-and-a-half
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Tommy Robinson compares prison spell to Guantanamo Bay in Fox News interview
Former English Defence League (EDL) leader Tommy Robinson has compared his spell in jail to Guantanamo Bay during an appearance on Fox News. Robinson was on conservative talkshow Tucker Carlson Tonight in the US on Thursday to discuss his release
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House prices near Ibrox and Parkhead stadiums plunge over ten-year period
HOUSE prices in areas surrounding Celtic and Rangers football grounds have plunged over the past decade. Property prices near Parkhead have fallen by 14 per cent since 2008, while Ibrox prices have decreased by eight per cent. Along with St
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‘No security’ claim at Stobhill Hospital site as police treat fire as wilful
SECURITY was not operating on a former hospital site which has been destroyed by a wilful fire, it has been claimed. Derelict buildings which form part of the old Stobhill Hospital were set alight on Tuesday evening. Police are now hunting
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Summer holiday strain on foodbanks with emergency food parcels given to children
FOOBANK use has fallen in Scotland over the summer - but emergency supplies for children are on the increase.From July to August 2017, 4951 three day emergency food supplies were given to people in Glasgow by foodbanks in The Trussell Trust’s network
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Franz Ferdinand and Del Amitri join voices wishing happy birthday to Barrowland Park
GLASGOW'S music scene is banding together to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Barrowland Park.Musicians, gig venue bosses and record labels have signed a birthday card while artists such as Alex Kapranos of the group Franz Ferdinand, BMX Bandits
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Glasgow roles up its sleeves for Veg Cities campaign
GLASGOW is growing for victory as the city rolls up its sleeves to take part in the Veg Cities campaign.In the coming months there will be events to promote eating, selling, growing and cooking vegetables.Glasgow has been awarded £5000 from Sustainable
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400 jobs under threat as John Lewis ends Capita contract in Glasgow
AROUND 400 Glasgow call centre jobs are under threat after retail giant John Lewis decided to move its customer contact centre in-house. The workers who are employed by outsourcing company Capita may be offered transfers to other John Lewis contact
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Mum and daughter end up in hospital after catching bug on luxury holiday
A MOTHER and her teenage daughter from Glasgow who were struck down with a mystery stomach bug while staying at a luxury five-star resort in Turkey have launched legal action.Amber Cully and her 15-year-old daughter, Amelia, were hospitalised for two
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European Championships day 2: Which Glasgow 2018 events are on and the roads to avoid
THE Evening Times is bringing readers a daily breakdown of what’s on in and around the city during the course of the European Championships, along with the routes to avoid for those commuting to and from Glasgow. Friday, August 3 What’s on?
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Glasgow 2018: Katie Archibald helps ease GB through qualifying and closer to gold
KATIE ARCHIBALD was part of the Great Britain team that cruised through the women’s team pursuit qualifying in impressive fashion at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome last night.The Brits are reigning Olympic champions and are heavy favourites for gold at these
