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Lee McCulloch: Kyle Lafferty will be even better second time around for Rangers if he clinches Ibrox return
STEVEN GERRARD has identified Kyle Lafferty as the striker he wants before the end of the transfer window and I think it would be a great move for both the club and the player. Kyle hasn’t been a prolific scorer throughout his career but he is
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Lee McCulloch: A patient approach should pay off for Rangers in Maribor
RANGERS go to Maribor on Thursday night with a 3-1 advantage in the Europa League and I don’t think you will see Steven set the side up to be too adventurous in Slovenia.You have to approach it with caution and I would be surprised if Rangers went out
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Lee McCulloch: Lassana Coulibaly is the midfielder Rangers have needed for years
LASSANA COULIBALY has been a breath of fresh air in the middle of the park for Rangers and he looks like being the player that has been needed at Ibrox for quite a while. He looks like a Rino Gattuso sort of player. I am not saying he is there
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Alex McLeish: Ryan Jack played for Scotland at right back - but his best position is central midfield
ALEX McLeish admitted he has been impressed by how Ryan Jack has performed in central midfielder for Rangers this season - and stressed he won't play him at right back for Scotland. Jack made his debut for the national team in defence against the
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Celtic and Rangers have audiences as big as Manchester United - a new overseas TV deal can exploit that, says expert
THE SPFL have an opportunity to substantially increase their income from overseas broadcasting rights following the collapse of their existing arrangement with MP & Silva, it was claimed yesterday. The governing body have terminated an agreement
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Scotland manager Alex McLeish set for talks with Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers over Leigh Griffiths
SCOTLAND manager Alex McLeish has admitted he is keen for Leigh Griffiths to get more game time and revealed he is set to hold talks with his Celtic counterpart Brendan Rodgers later this week. Griffiths has only started one game for the Scottish champions
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Glasgow musician sets the pace by writing, recording and releasing a song within three days
A GLASGOW musician alleviated his 'boredom' by writing, recording and releasing a song within three days. Writer/producer Antony Paul – also known as Danger Money – has dropped debut single Talking Shop. Danger Money draws inspiration from
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Musicians set to take centre stage in Glasgow for a good cause
KIND-HEARTED musicians will step out on stage for a good cause this October. Glasgow's Anton & The Colts will bring a stripped-back version of their bangin' blues to Stereo within the City Centre for a charity gig. The Spyres, Facendo Cose
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Brendan Rodgers feels sorry for Celtic players going into battle without Dedryck Boyata
WHEN you are in the trenches, you need to know you can trust the man beside you. Make no mistake, Brendan Rodgers is steeling his players for a war here in Athens this evening, and as they prepare to go into battle together in the Olympic Stadium, one
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Brendan Rodgers holds meeting with players to reassure them "I never once said I was quitting Celtic"
BRENDAN RODGERS has revealed he held a meeting with his players to set their minds at rest over his future, stating that he has never said he was going to quit as Celtic manager.As his side gear up for the second-leg of their crucial Champions League
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AEK Athens coach Marinos Ouzounidis wants his men to pile pressure on Celtic backline
AEK Athens head coach Marinos Ouzounidis is confident his side can take advantage of Celtic’s defensive problems when the sides face off in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier in Athens tonight.Having watched his side score in Glasgow last
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'Utterly despicable': Alison Thewliss hits out at Michelle Mone's daughter Bethany
ALISON Thewliss MP has criticised Michelle Mone and her daughter Bethany for an 'utterly despicable' new TV show. Bethany is taking part in Channel 4 show Born Famous, which claims to look at privilege, class and talent. Teenage children of
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Mark Millar teases fans with 'big news' - here's what it is
COMIC book author Mark Millar is teaming up with Batman artist Rafael Albuquerque for a new comic book.Prodigy will be Coatbridge-born Mark’s second title since joining Netflix.Wanted, Kick-Ass and Kingsman creator Mark sold his publishing company Millarworld
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Kirstie Alley biggest name for this year's Celebrity Big Brother
THE full Celebrity Big Brother line-up for the upcoming 2018 series has been confirmed. This series will be the last on Channel 5, and is set to be the most dramatic yet with its mysterious theme - 'The Eye of the Storm'. Are any of your favourite
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Tributes paid as Labour party councillor dies
COATBRIDGE South councillor Gordon Encinias has died.A former community activist, Mr Encinias was elected as a Labour candidate to North Lanarkshire Council last May.He died on Monday morning, the Labour party said, and was praised from both sides of
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Fans wait for news as Aretha Franklin 'seriously ill'
SINGER Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to multiple sources.The music star, otherwise known as the Queen of Soul, was first reported to be "gravely ill" by American film critic and entertainment reporter Roger Friedman, who said he
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Major works on the M8 mean delay misery for drivers
MOTORWAY bosses have pledged disruption will be kept to a minim during an extensive road upgrade.But drivers are still warned to leave plenty of time for journeys as Juntion 30 of the M8 is resurfaced.The six week programme of work will start on Friday
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Will your child benefit from free school meals expansion?
SOME 6000 children across Glasgow are set to benefit from free school meals as Cordia ups its offering to primary four pupils. The free primary school meals policy, introduced in 2015 for P1-P3, is now set to serve up a free Fuel Zone lunch to
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Remains found in search for missing Paisley man as 46-year-old man is arrested
Human remains have been discovered at a house in Paisley by police searching for a missing man. Officers carrying out enquiries in relation to the disappearance of Kevin Bishop made the discovery on Schaw Road. A 46-year-old man has been arrested
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Gail Porter breaks down as she wears wig in public for the first time
GAIL Porter broke down in tears as she unveiled her new wig, the first one she has worn on television since losing her hair to alopecia 13 years ago.Gail was first diagnosed with alopecia in 2005 and she has refused to wear wigs and hairpieces over the
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Arrest after headstones are pushed over in Kirkintilloch graveyard
A TEEN has been arrested after headstones were pushed over at a graveyard in Kirkintilloch. The incident happened on Thursday night in the Auld Aisle Cemetery. It is understood that old and new headstones were targeted. Police Scotland
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard pleased to see Connor Goldson leading by example at Ibrox
STEVEN GERRARD is delighted with the impact Connor Goldson has made on and off the pitch for Rangers so far this season.The 25-year-old has turned in a series of impressive performances at the heart of the Light Blues’ defence in the opening weeks of
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Scottish mums and pregnant women wanted for new BBC documentary
THE BBC are looking for new and expectant mums to start in a new documentary.Firecracker Films are making the three part series for the BBC following the journey of Scottish parents through pregnancy and new parenthood.The producers said: "Are you
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Two men target 17-year-old in Glasgow city centre attack
COPS are trying to establish a motive for an attack on a teenager in Glasgow city centre.The 17-year-old was with friends in Clyde Street, near the George V Bridge, when two men approached him and assaulted him.The attack happened at around 7.20pm on
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Ex-music teacher, 78, abused schoolgirls
A PAEDOPHILE music teacher abused two schoolgirls during his time as principal of the department almost 40 years ago.Pervert William Wright, 78, preyed on the teenagers while they were pupils of the East Renfrewshire school.One woman, now 54, described
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Major search launched for missing Airdrie pensioner who has been diagnosed with dementia
COPS have launched a major search for a man who has been diagnosed with dementia. John Love, 69, was last seen leaving his home address in Victoria Gardens, Airdrie at around 9.30am this morning, heading towards West Kirk Street. John has been
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Catriona Stewart: A car-free Glasgow City Centre is the way ahead
HOW do you think that experiment went then? You know, closing George Square to traffic - or did you not notice? Just before the start of the European Championships, Council Leader Susan Aitken announced that the closing of the civic centre
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Hundreds of kids receive back-to-school essentials thanks to Govan toy bank
CASH-STRAPPED families are receiving some back to school help from a popular toy bank which operates in Govan. The Community and Beyond Toy Bank have launched their first ever back to school collection which will help over 500 children. Each child
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Popular city boozer Lauder's announces its opening date after Victoria's Nightclub fire
A POPULAR city boozer has announced when it will re-open its doors after being forced to close due to the Victoria's Nightclub fire. Lauder's Bar, which is situated on Sauchiehall Street next to the Pavillion Theatre, have displayed posters on
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Claims serial killer Fred West 'learned to kill in Glasgow'
A HOLLYWOOD screenwriter claims to have new evidence that serial killer Fred West had more victims than previously thought.Sensational claims from Paul Pender include that the killing of a three-year-old by West in 1965 was murder, rather than an accident
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Singer who danced with Nelson Mandela in George Square to perform at gala dinner
A SINGER who danced with Nelson Mandela in George Square during his 1993 visit to Glasgow is to perform at an event in the city which aims to raise funds for a statue in his honour. South African artist Marah Louw will sing at the Centenary Gala
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Poll: Want to give your view on George Square car ban? Here's how
COUNCIL bosses have launched a survey asking Glasgow's residents to give a view on permanently closing George Square to traffic. The Evening Times told in July how the European Championships would be a test of public appetite about making the civic
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Cops search for missing Springburn man who vanished a week ago
COPS are searching for a Springburn man who vanished from his home a week ago. Graeme Hind, 55, was last seen leaving his home address in Huntershill Place at around 9am on Monday, August 7 and failed to turn up for an appointment the following
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Two arrested and others sought as Rangers fans set off banned flares in Ibrox street
TWO men have been arrested and police are working to identify others after banned flares were let off in a residential street near Ibrox. Hundreds of football fans flooded Brand Street on Sunday prior to Rangers’ first Premiership win of the season
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Do you know these men? CCTV images released after Broomielaw robbery
DETECTIVES investigating a robbery have released CCTV images of people they wish to speak to. The force said that two men were walking along the footpath at the Broomielaw near to the Tradeston Footbridge when they were assaulted and had personal
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Grants of up to £500 up for grabs for Glasgow groups
GRANTS of up to £500 are up for grabs for community groups in Glasgow which support families.Property management company Ross and Liddell is offering cash to local groups across Scotland in its community bursary programme. Since the scheme launched in
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Thieves with weapons leave men terrified after breaking into their home before shop raid
A GANG of thieves armed with weapons left two men terrified after breaking into their home prior to a raid on a shop. The gang-of-three entered the flat on Dalry Road, Ardrossan at around 2.40am on Monday where they threatened two men, aged 30
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Knife thug behind bars after victim's ear was slashed in Glasgow
A KNIFE thug who brutally slashed a man in a city centre street is back behind bars. Paul McCandlish, 31, pounced on Sean Park in May last year leaving the ex-sound engineer scarred for life. The attack happened while Mr Park was walking in
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Teen drug dealer facing jail after selling ecstasy to girl, 14, who later died in Glasgow
A TEENAGE drug dealer is facing jail after selling ecstasy to a 14-year-old who later died after taking it. Thomas Lamont, 18, met with and sold six tablets to Zoe Bremner, on June 10 last year. But shortly after Zoe took two tablets, she couldn
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Shoppers in shock as Barras stallholder ‘wears German Army uniform while selling Nazi items’
A BARRAS Market trader has reportedly left shoppers in a state of shock after wearing what appeared to be a German Army uniform while apparently selling Nazi memorabilia. The items at Randall’s Antique & Vintage Centre may cause “distress”
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Firefighters tackle blaze in Clarkston home
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a home in Clarkston. Two fire engines rushed to Busby Road just after 5.30pm on Sunday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the fire took hold in a two-storey property. No one was injured during the
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Former Celtic youth coach, 72, jailed after admitting to sexual assaults on boy
A former Celtic Football Club youth coach has been jailed for three years and nine months after admitting eight counts of sexual assault. Jim McCafferty, 72, initially pleaded not guilty to a series of sexual offences against the same boy over
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Public asked for views on plans to re-build hospital
THE public is being asked for their views about the future of a Lanarkshire hospital. A series of public meeting are being held to discuss plans to either replace or refurbish University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie. NHS Lanarkshire will outline
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Times Tots 2018: Search on to find Glasgow’s cutest baby - how to put your child forward
IT’S that time of year again as the Evening Times launches its hugely-popular search to find Glasgow’s cutest tot. Now in its seventh year, from today (August 13), readers are able to visit the Times Tots team to put their little one forward.
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Girl, 6, remains in hospital following Govanhill burns incident
A SCHOOLGIRL who was brought to a health centre in Govanhill with burns remains in a stable condition in hospital. Police confirmed today that the six-year-old is still being treated at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after the incident
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Tried and Tested Beauty: Waxing at Revival Retreat
There is a certain amount of dread that comes with a summer holiday. I faced this annual dread before heading to Ibiza at the end of July. Hair, eyebrows and lashes were on the top of my to-do list but just two weeks before, I heard the mention
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WATCH: NHS workers bring magic to Glasgow's Beatson in bid to help child cancer patients through treatment
A GARTNAVEL cancer hospital is has been transformed into a magical fairy land to help younger patients through their treatment against the disease. NHS clinical technologists Fiona McCulloch and Hilary Sturrock are bringing a bit of magic to the
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SPFL to sell international television rights after current overseas broadcaster defaults on payments
THE SPFL today confirmed they will look to sell overseas broadcasting rights after the previous holder defaulted on a number of payments. The SPFL have had an arrangement with MP & Silva for 10 seasons and Ladbrokes SPFL and Betfred Cup games are shown
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Govan Law Centre begins legal proceedings at UK’s highest court to protect Iraqi asylum seeker
A community law centre has began legal proceedings at Scotland's Supreme Court on behalf of an Iraqi asylum seeker threatened with eviction. Govan Law Centre will go up against Serco Group plc, Compass SNI Ltd, and the Secretary of State for the
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Wet weather misery for Glasgow this week as heavy downpours and strong winds set in
GLASGOW and its surrounding areas are set for a week of wet weather misery as heavy downpours and blustery winds prepare to batter Scotland.The bad weather comes as parts of southern Britain have been issued with “severe” weather warnings, cautioning
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Firm bids to turn Glasgow Poundland into restaurant after £15m deal
AN INVESTMENT firm who snapped up a Sauchiehall Street block in a £15.3m deal want to turn an occupied retail unit into a new restaurant. DTZ Investors have applied to Glasgow City Council to change the use of a unit, which is currently occupied
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Another day of disruption and diversion on the roads as Games come to an end
Drivers and bus users faced another day of disruption in Glasgow on the final day of the European Championships. Roads were again closed for a road cycling even with the city centre with more than 30 closures in the city centre, west end and Glasgow
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Taxi drivers face new code of conduct after behaviour concerns at ranks
CONCERNS about congestion, illegal parking and noise nuisance are leading to plans for a code of conduct for taxi drivers. Councillors in Glasgow are being asked to approve plans for a new code covering drivers using taxi stances throughout the
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Ticketmaster to close TWO resale sites in crackdown on touts
Ticketmaster will shut down its secondary resale sites Seatwave and Get Me In later this year. The sites, along with other similar outlets, have been criticised by fans and artists, with the likes of Ed Sheeran banning people from attending his
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Innocent teen boy kidnapped and tortured by thug freed from jail just a week before
A FREED thug helped kidnap and torture an innocent teenage boy – just a week after he was released early from jail. Christopher Rennie teamed up with Anthony Wright to pounce on the 14-year-old who had gone to his local shop for sweets and crisps
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‘They didn’t deserve to die’: Family of Newton Mearns brothers found dead hours apart in drugs fear
THE heartbroken family of two brothers who died hours apart after a night out have said the pair did take drugs but they “didn’t deserve to die”. John Mitchell, 29, and Scott Mitchell, 28, from Newton Mearns were found dead in separate houses last
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Train passengers warned to expect delay across Lanarkshire routes
TRAIN passengers using routes across Lanarkshire have been advised to expect delays due to upgrade works. Network Rail will be carrying out the latest phase in their £114m upgrade to signalling systems between August 24 and 29. Work will see
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Police look to trace three men after robbery near Glasgow McDonald’s - do you know them?
DETECTIVES are looking to trace three men after a robbery in the West End of Glasgow. The investigation into the incident on Sunday, April 8 is ongoing. At around 12.30am, a male was assaulted and robbed by three men near McDonald’s on Crow
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Love Island to return to Glasgow televisions TONIGHT with new Australian series
HIT TV show Love Island is back and Glasgow fans are absolutely buzzing about it. The ITV Be favourite will return to our screens tonight with the Australian version of the polarising reality show. From 11pm a nightly episode will premier of
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Traffic chaos on M74 as car breaks down
TRAFFIC ground to a halt on the M74 northbound this morning. Traffic Scotland said a broken down vehicle was blocking lane three of three at junction 1A Polmadie. *NEW* ❗️⌚️08:32#M74 N/B J1A Polmadie - a broken down vehicle is blocking
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Greenock gran refused service at English Tesco ‘for being Scottish’
A GRANDMOTHER claims she was thrown out of Tesco for being SCOTTISH - after being mistaken for a banned shopper with the same accent. Aileen MacKellar, 65, popped into the supermarket to buy a pint of milk and a ready meal, but was stopped at the
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Revealed: The number of Scots 'pressured to drink alcohol by mates'
More than 80% of people in Scotland have been pressured into drinking alcohol by friends, according to a new survey. The pilot study of 1,697 adults across the UK and Ireland, including 521 in Scotland, found peer pressure was the number one influencing
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Rail passengers set to see fares soar next year - how much more expensive they could be
Train passengers are expected to see fares rise by more than 3% again next year. The rise will be confirmed when the Office of National Statistics sets the latest Retail Price Index inflation figure this week. Leading economics experts have
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Glasgow says goodbye to European Championships with City Centre party
GLASGOW has bid a fond farewell to the first ever European Championships after 11 days of top sport action. With more than 100,000 tickets sold and 220,000 people celebrating the games with free events at Festival 2018, the Glasgow 2018 games have
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Oran Mor play season offers delights through the ages
Brian BeacomCONSIDER the incredible 1908 story of a Glasgow man who is wrongly convicted of murder thanks to falsified police evidence?Leap along ten years and we’re offered up the incredible tale of the little boy who sits alongside a blind piano player
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Friends, family and football getting Ian Anderson back to normal after cancer
FRIENDS, family and football - the three things that helped get Ian Anderson back on his feet following a diagnosis of cancer. Although the discovery came as a shock, Ian is now back on the pitch playing in goals with his pals where he belongs.
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Alyson Orr: Swingcats star's tribute to Barbra Streisand
WHEN Alyson Orr was a teenager, she auditioned for telly talent show Opportunity Knocks. “Not the original one, the remake in the 80s with Bob Monkhouse,” smiles the singer. “I sang Evergreen, and I didn’t make it on to the show. But the casting
