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Scottish football chiefs in talks with world’s richest companies in bid to find best TV deal
SCOTTISH football chiefs have held face-to-face talks with some of the world's richest companies in their bid to find the best television deal. The current contract with Sky and BT Sports runs out in 2020 and Neil Doncaster, the SPFL chief executive
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Kris Boyd backs Alfredo Morelos to score 25 goals for Rangers - if he can keep his cool
KRIS Boyd has backed Alfredo Morelos to score 25 goals for Rangers this season – but he will need help from those around him. The Kilmarnock captain bagged 138 for the Ibrox side over two spells and while the 22-year-old Colombian has a bit to
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Rangers close in on a deal for Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty
UPDATE: Craig Levein - We're still speaking to Rangers over potential Kyle Lafferty move. Read more here RANGERS are closing in on a move for striker Kyle Lafferty as boss Steven Gerrard looks to make his 12th signing of the summer transfer window
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Andy Halliday set to start at left-back for Rangers against Maribor
ANDY HALLIDAY is set to be pitched in at left-back for Rangers’ Europa League showdown with Maribor tonight. Boss Steven Gerrard will be forced to change his starting line-up for the second leg clash as his side look to move within 180 minutes
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Steven Gerrard confident Rangers will strike right balance between defence and attack against Maribor
IT was the issue that Steven Gerrard identified at the outset and the one that he has spent little time, but the most money, to rectify this season. On the biggest night of his managerial career so far, he won’t rely solely on his new-look Rangers
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Jamie Murphy determined to continue to make his presence felt in Rangers attack
THE stats don’t lie for Jamie Murphy. In truth, he knows they could be even better. In the 25 matches he has played for Rangers, the winger has been involved in 20 goals. His game used to be all about the finishing touch but he takes as much
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Glasgow schools and home care could be affected as union takes first step to strike
UNION bosses have fired a major salvo at Glasgow City Council over equal pay talks. GMB Scotland had warned that immediate action must be taken by the council or strikes affecting home care and schools will go ahead. But while the union claims
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Rangers reject bid from Bordeaux for striker Alfredo Morelos
RANGERS have rejected a bid from Bordeaux for striker Alfredo Morelos. The Ligue 1 side have made a move to land Morelos in a £3.75million deal. But Rangers immediately knocked back the derisory bid for one of their key assets. Morelos
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£3.1 million for Glasgow research into rare blood cancer
RESEARCHERS have been awarded £3.1 million for a pioneering study to help find new treatments for a rare form of blood cancer.Scientists at Glasgow University's Institute of Cancer Sciences will carry out laboratory experiments in tandem with a clinical
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Brian May reveals what he got up to behind the scenes of new Queen biopic
By SAM BOOTH QUEEN guitarist Brian May has revealed he has been taking 3D photos behind the scenes of new Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody. The film, due out in October, tells the story of the band from their formation up to their now legendary
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Can you help reunite little Bea with her doll?
A DAD is asking people in Glasgow to help find his daughter's lost doll.Three-year-old Beatrice left her rucksack with her beloved doll in Central Station.And her dad Ross is determined to see the little girl and dolly reunited.He tweeted: "My
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Do you have the magic to work for Disney?
DO you have the skills and personality to create some Disney magic?The family-friendly favourite is looking for workers to grab the “job opportunity of a lifetime” and work on their luxury Caribbean cruise.And the reward for a spot with the Disney Cruise
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Railway bridge opens two weeks ahead of schedule
MUIRHEAD Road in Baillieston has now re-opened two weeks ahead of schedule following work on a £4 million project.The road, which has been closed since February, now reconnects new build housing to the south of the structure to services and amenities
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£67 million plans to transform Pacific Quay with cafes, restaurants, homes and offices
GLASGOW’S Pacific Quay could be turned into a major social hub under new multi-million-pound plans.Drum Property Group and Social Enterprise want to create restaurants, cafes, apartments and offices overlooking the Canting Basin as part of a £67million
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Woman dead after Irvine house fire
A WOMAN has died following a house fire in Irvine. As told by our sister paper The Irvine Times, the 55-year-old died following the blaze in Parkside, Bourtreehill at around 6am this morning. Police and firefighters rushed to the scene but
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Tried and Tested Beauty: Elemis Pro-collagen advanced eye treatment
LAUGHTER lines, 'crow's feet', creases - whatever you want to call them, the delicate area of skin around the eyes is usually one of the first to show up those early signs of ageing. As a result, the skincare market is overflowing with creams
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See Ewan McGregor's new film a day early and raise cash for Glasgow's sick kids
HE'S a cherished childhood friend - and now Winnie the Pooh is raising funds for his fans. Vue Glasgow Fort is bringing film Christopher Robin to the big screen a day ahead of its official release to raise money and awareness for MediCinema.
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Glasgow licensing board a ‘toothless tiger’ amid concern over ability to crack down on bookies
GLASGOW’S licensing board has been branded as a “toothless tiger” amid concerns over its ability to crack down on bookies. Earlier this year, the UK Government announced plans to lower the maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals from £100
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Glasgow students wow Fringe audiences as they team up with American peers
GLASGOW students join their American peers in two moving new musicals which are wowing audiences and critics alike at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It is the result of a transatlantic collaboration between two world-renowned performing arts institutions
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Police chiefs: No threat in Scotland after Houses of Parliament terror attack
POLICE Scotland has said there is no intelligence to suggest a terror attack could take place in this country after a car collided with cyclists and pedestrians outside the Houses of Parliament. The force confirmed they will work with counter-terrorism
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Old Burrell Collection cases will be 'saved from the sledgehammer'
Old display cabinets from the Burrell Collection will not be “put to a sledgehammer” but mostly recycled and some reused in the refurbished museum. Around 30 of the 205 glass cases are to go to Pollok House and some others to Historic Environment
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Rangers supporters' club raises a whopping £22k in memory of late fan
A RANGERS supporters' club has raised a whopping £22,000 for Strathcarron Hospice. Gary Clark Loyal – named in memory of a Light Blues fan who passed away from cancer in February 2015 at the age of 21 – donated £11,000 in 2017 and £11,000 in 2018
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Foodbank desperate for support after 42% increase in demand
A FOODBANK that has dealt with a 42 per cent increase in demand is calling for support.Glasgow South West Foodbank also saw a 20 per cent increase in demand over the summer holidays.The charity has provided 1512 individual three day food packages, 544
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Orphan injured in Pakistan gas explosion starts school in Glasgow
A child brought to Glasgow after being seriously burned in a gas explosion in Pakistan has started school in Carmyle. Sudais Ameen Asif was treated at Royal Hospital for Sick Children when he was three-months-old. The 2014 tragedy claimed the
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Rangers kid Jamie Barjonas pens loan deal with Bury
RYAN LOWE is confident Steven Gerrard's recommendation will pay off for Bury this term after Jamie Barjonas clinched a loan switch to the League One club.The midfielder has fallen down the Ibrox pecking order this summer following the arrivals of
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Graffiti showing Pope and Queen playing football at Ibrox and Parkhead challenging sectarianism
SATIRICAL graffiti challenging sectarianism has appeared next to both Ibrox and Parkhead stadiums. Images of the murals surfaced on social media, depicting the Pope wearing a Rangers scarf and the Queen in a Celtic one as both engage in a friendly
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Woman, 21, 'extremely upset' after abduction attempt on Glasgow street during rush hour
A HUNT has been launched for a man who tried to abduct a young woman while she waited at a pedestrian crossing. The 21-year-old woman had walked along Newton Street and Charing Cross towards St Georges Road around 5.30pm on Tuesday August 14 when
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Cops launch hunt for man who breached terms of licence after Low Moss prison release
COPS are hunting for a man who has breached the terms of his licence after being released from prison. Police Scotland have appealed for information on the whereabouts of Alexander Muir, 29, who breached the terms of his licence after being released from
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Party 'til 4am? Bid to boost Glasgow's night-time economy divides city
GLASGOW could become the first city in Scotland to allow city centre clubs and late night venues to stay open until 4am. City licensing chiefs hope longer opening hours could further boost the city’s lucrative night-time economy, which already
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Do you know this group of men? CCTV image release after serious assault in Glasgow
DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in Glasgow city centre have released CCTV images of a group they wish to speak to. A man was walking along Sauchiehall Street when he was seriously assaulted by a group of males. He was taken to Glasgow
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Lawyers in wigs 'sneaking' into council gym car park for free parking
LAWYERS in wigs are tailgating cars to get free parking in a council gym it has been claimed. The solicitors are among many people trying to avoid city street parking charges by leaving their cars in Gorbals Leisure Centre car park according to
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'The issue here is alcohol': Glasgow thief out of second chances as he's sent back to Barlinnie
A THIEF has been whisked off to jail for stealing a mobile phone. Ryan Lee, 31, was given two previous opportunities to complete a Community Payback Order (CPO) put in place as punishment for the theft in Paisley Road West on June 24 last year,
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Days of cheap holidays 'are over', warns Glasgow travel expert
SCOTS face paying more for holidays after Brexit, a Glasgow tourism academic has warned. Less choice of destinations, higher prices for flights and accommodation and a rise in insurance are all predicted once the UK leaves the European Union.
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Ex-heroin addict sent back to jail for breaching bail
AN EX-HEROIN addict has been sent back to jail for misbehaving whilst out on licence. Charles Roberts, 42, broke his bail conditions by entering Nithsdale Drive in the South Side when banned on July 15 this year. During a trial at Glasgow Sheriff
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Cops probe attempted murder of man, 54, found seriously injured in Ayr home
DETECTIVES are probing the attempted murder of an Ayrshire man who has been left in critical condition. The 54-year-old was discovered seriously injured by family at his home in Craigie Avenue in Ayr around 5.30pm on Sunday. He rushed by ambulance
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Glasgow's Blythswood hotel offering ultimate penthouse hen party package
GLASGOW'S Blythswood Hotel is offering the ultimate Pyjama Party for ladies who want a taste of the celebrity life. The luxury five star hotel unveiled the stunning two-bedroom penthouse to the city in May, following a multi-million pound refurbishment
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The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft to perform in top Glasgow venue this autumn
FORMER The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft will take to the stage in Glasgow this Autumn. The English singer/songwriter will perform at the Barrowlands in October, after the release of his new album Natural Rebel. Read more: O'Neill's pub could
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‘Another SNP moron’: Michelle Mone slams MP as Janey Godley weighs in on ‘poverty safari’ claims
Michelle Mone has branded Alison Thewliss MP a 'moron' for criticising her daughter's decision to take part in reality TV. The SNP MP for Glasgow Central criticised Bethany Mone for appearing on Channel 4 show Born Famous. Comedian Janey Godley
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Glasgow’s £100m retail and leisure development on Clyde moves forward
GLASGOW’S planned £100 million Clyde waterfront regeneration project has gathered pace. Leading property agent Savills has been appointed to the plan, it has been announced. The 350,000 sq ft Lifestyle Outlets Glasgow Harbour is the next phase
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Man, 46, in court charged with murder after human remains found in Paisley
A man has appeared in court charged with murder following the discovery of human remains at a property in Paisley. Kevin Bishop, 32, was reported missing on Saturday August 4 and police confirmed his death on Tuesday. David Collins, 46, was
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Back to school: Send us pictures of your child's first day
THOUSANDS of school pupils in and around Glasgow are set to take that big step and start their first day at school today. We want you to send in pictures of your child on their first day. We’ll then pick the best and add them into a gallery later
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Heavy traffic on Glasgow motorways during morning rush-hour
MAJOR motorways are seeing heavy traffic this morning as commuters headed for Glasgow are urged to plan ahead. Traffic was already slow-moving on the M8, junction 4, eastbound at Whitburn shortly after 7am this morning. Heavy traffic has also
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Double trouble: Glasgow twins ready for big first day at school
THERE will be tears and tantrums as Glasgow’s new cohort of primary ones are waved off at the gates. And that’s just the mums and dads. Last year there were 75 sets of twins among the new starts and this year looks to set a similar record with
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‘We’ve had enough’: Angry residents call for action after THREE drug deaths in TEN days
Residents of Newton Mearns demanded answers at an emotional public meeting held last night after three drug-related deaths in a fortnight. Politicians and police officers were grilled by local people who claim they are now faced with “Walking
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Austin Lafferty: How can I get hold of my title deeds and can my son get compensation after being burned at work?
THE mortgage on my home was redeemed some years ago and the bank has continued to store my title deeds at an ever increasing charge. They say that they can only release my title deeds to a solicitor (this is not the case in England). Do I really
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'I was just hitting a ball about': East End dad arrested after being spotted with baseball bat in street
A DAD-OF-THREE spotted in the street with a baseball bat told police he was just "hitting a ball about". However, Craig Bonner, 35, found himself in the dock for failing to give a reasonable excuse as to why he had the offensive weapon in his possession
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Sick vandals urinate on and set fire to East End school’s sensory garden for vulnerable pupils
HEARTLESS vandals have destroyed a play area in a school in Glasgow’s East End ahead of pupils starting the new term. Shocked teachers returned to St Rose of Lima Primary School in Mossvale Road, Craigend on Monday to discover the sensory garden
