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Gary McAllister pleased to see changes on and off the park paying dividends for Rangers
THERE have been changes, but not for change’s sake. Some are more visible than others, but they are all part of the new blueprint for Rangers.The overhaul of the playing squad stands out as the most obvious alteration that Steven Gerrard has made this
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Gary McAllister: Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is proving he can lead the way at Ibrox
GARY MCALLISTER reckons Steven Gerrard is proving he can lead by example from the touchline during his first weeks as Rangers boss. The 38-year-old has made an impressive start to his managerial career as the Gers have progressed to the play-off
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Neil Cameron: Dermot Desmond will run Celtic his way no matter who the manager is
ANY football writer who has plied their trade in Scotland can only claim to be worth their salt if they have had at least one knock-back in person from Dermot Desmond.Whether it’s been on the steps of Celtic Park as he is rushed through the front entrance
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Celebrities Martin Compston and Midge Ure among those to bid farewell to Still Game
SOME of Scotland's best known names will appear in the last ever series of the hit BBC comedy Still Game. A plethora of stars including singer Midge Ure and Line of Duty actor Martin Compston have take on roles for the ninth and final series.
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Aberdeen reject £3.5m Celtic bid for Scott McKenna and insist the player is not for sale
Aberdeen last night knocked back a £3.5m offer from Celtic for Scotland defender Scott McKenna.And it is believed that the Pittodrie have told the Parkhead side that the player is not for sale. Derek McInnes is reluctant to sanction the sale of the defender
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Golden girl Rose Reilly charts women's football roots on village green
If you happened to be pottering about the Carstairs village green on August 21, 1628, you probably would’ve witnessed a rather frightful stooshie. What’s that over there? Why it’s some women playing fitba. And who’s that up yonder? Well, it’s the infuriated
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Police warn parents against 'online speculation' after van man rumours in Wyndford
Police have been forced to publicly address rumours of a man approaching children in the Wyndford area after speculation on social media. Officers have urged parents to report to them before sharing 'unsubstantiated reports and speculation on social
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Firefighters rush to scene of Tradeston blaze near Charles Rennie Mackintosh building
Firefighters are currently battling a blaze in the Tradeston area of the city. Four appliances rushed to the scene of 'rubbish fire' at Scotland Street on Tuesday evening. The street is home to the Scotland Street Museum, which is located in
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Danny Boyle pulls out of James Bond directing role over 'creative differences'
Danny Boyle has dropped out of directing the next James Bond film due to "creative differences". The Trainspotting director was to work on the 25th film in the franchise, with production due to begin in early December. A statement, posted on
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Plans to build flats on former Dennistoun Gospel Hall given green light despite objections
A religious site in Dennistoun is to be transformed into new flats. Twenty-seven homes will be built on the former Dennistoun Gospel Hall after a decision by planning bosses yesterday. It came despite concerns over a shortage of parking spaces
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Convicted dealer back behind bars after cops discover Breaking Bad style drug lab in Dennistoun
A CONVICTED dealer once ordered to give up his expensive art collection is back behind bars after £1.7m drugs raids. Robert Wright, 55, was held last December after police swooped at an industrial yard in Glasgow's east end. Detectives discovered
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South Lanarkshire school in shock after pupil's death
A SCHOOL is in shock following the death of one of its pupils. Devastated classmates and teachers at Strathaven Academy in South Lanarkshire were told the news earlier today. It is understood the teenager, who is believed to be in fourth year
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Glasgow traffic news: Clyde Tunnel closed southbound and broken down bus shuts two lanes on M8
A route through the Clyde Tunnel has been closed due to a collision. Commuters have been told to expect delays after a two-car crash forced police to shut the southbound tunnel. The tunnel came to a standstill in both directions but has since
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Search for Greenock man with 'personal issues' who disappeared during hospital appointment
A SEARCH has been launched for a man who disappeared while attending a hospital appointment in Inverclyde. Anthony Milligan, from Greenock, was at Inverclyde Royal Hospital but left before he could be seen by medical staff. The 39-year-old
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'Very Scottish' Souleymane Coulibaly comes home sweet home with Partick Thistle
SOULEYMANE Coulibaly has insisted he feels right at home in Scotland after he penned a one-year deal with Partick Thistle.The Jags have snapped up the striker following a trial at the club after he endured an unhappy stint in Egypt with Al Ahly last year.The
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Saintly vision: Stunning new High Street mural brings to life story of our city
Glasgow has welcomed a new addition to its extensive mural collection. The latest piece of work by Australian street artist Smug has popped up at the corner of High Street and George Street. Depicting St Enoch and her son St Mungo as a child
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Glasgow man went from frying pan into fire after heated argument with girlfriend
After a heated argument with his girlfriend, a Glasgow man went from the frying pan into the fire when he was caught in the street with a cheese knife. Colin Kiers, 37, didn't mean to take the blade outside and quickly admitted his gaffe. Police
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Biker caught riding along Glasgow road with arms outstretched
A BIKER let go of his handlebars and sped along a Glasgow road with his arms outstretched. At the city's sheriff court, Ryan Burns admitted failing to keep proper control of the bike. The accused's lawyer explained that the 25-year-old had
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Thanks for the Memories 2018: Share your tales of old Partick
IT COULD be the old brass kettle, or the OXO cube, or even the strange-looking ceramic contraption which turns out to be a hot water bottle, that gets the conversation going. Whatever sparks that first discussion, once the members of Partick Reminiscence
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‘We were just kids running around Glasgow’: Jean Johansson on renewing her wedding vows with ex-Rangers star Jonatan
JEAN Johansson has navigated the world of children’s telly (boy bands, gunge and all) and been butted by a feisty goat while filming in a safari park. However, the TV presenter, known for her roving reporter roles on BBC’s The One Show and Animal
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Danish investor becomes a 'person with significant control' at Rangers
Julian Wolhardt, whose investment firm is set to become one of the biggest shareholders at Rangers, has been declared as a person with "significant control" The 45-year-old Danish investor who is based in Hong Kong has just been appointed as a
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Man arrested after dozens of lifebelts thrown in the River Clyde
A MAN has been arrested after dozens of lifebelts were thrown into the River Clyde. The Evening Times understands that at least 22 lifebelts were in the stretch of water close to BBC headquarters on Tuesday morning. Police Scotland confirmed
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Teenage boy caused £160,000 worth of damage after setting Pollok school on fire
A TEENAGE firebug caused almost £160,000 of damage to a primary school when he set it ablaze, a court heard. The 17-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, targeted Gowanbank Primary in Pollok, Glasgow, on December 2016. He and two
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Strictly star Shirley's words of support to breast cancer survivors in Glasgow
FORMER Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas treated breast cancer survivors to a surprise dance class as the app they used to help them through their recovery was recognised with an award. The Breast Cancer Care app BECCA, which gives information
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Mesh implant procedures should end in Scotland, report says
The use of mesh implants in the Scottish health service should stop, a parliamentary report has concluded. Holyrood's Public Petitions Committee has urged the Scottish Government to halt the use of such procedures, used in the treatment of pelvic
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Concern for Pollokshields man, 21, missing for three weeks without medication
A young man from Pollokshields has gone missing without his daily medication. Hasanat Muhammad Mahmood was reported missing from his home on July 31. The 21-year-old was last seen on Great Western Road and he has since missed a medical appointment
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'We’re proud of them': Celtic-daft Rod Stewart slams radio journalist for mocking Scottish football and Hoops
SIR ROD STEWART has hit out at criticism of Celtic in the wake of a row over a radio station's treatment of Scottish football. The pop star spoke in defence of Celtic stating he was "hurt" after Talksport's Ian Abrahams claimed Brendan Rodgers
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Revealed: Calorie content of Britain's unhealthiest takeaway in Greenock
A Greenock chippy is selling Britain's unhealthiest takeaway - one box containing a pile of fried foods and a gut-busting 7,000 calories. As first reported by the Evening Times on Monday, the bargain bucket contains chips, two pizza crunches, fish
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Watch the terrifying moment double-decker First Bus bursts into flames
THIS is the terrifying footage of the moment a double-decker bus burst into flames. Dramatic footage taken by a resident on a quiet residential street captures the bus engulfed in flames. The bus burst into flames as passengers on the top floor
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Are your detours making traffic jams WORSE?
RUSH-HOUR traffic jams are a daily bind for many commuters - but are drivers making them worse by trying to avoid them? A study of four major world cities has found drivers in peak-time traffic often avoid taking the shortest route to their destination
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Blind granny, 95, creates hundreds of stunning paintings from memory
A 95-year-old granny has created more than 350 stunning drawings and paintings - despite being registered blind. Margaret McNeil is completely blind in one eye and partially blind in the other but uses her sense of touch and memories to produce
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Do you have what it takes to join Scotland's youth dance company?
YDANCE - Scotland's national youth dance company - is auditioning for exceptional young dancers. New recruits aged 16 to 21 joining the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland will be given the chance to perform both nationally and internationally
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Star of The Chase to host quiz in Glasgow bingo
THE star of popular quiz show The Chase will be hosting a quiz in a Glasgow bingo. Mark Labbett will be at the Mecca at the Quay on Saturday, September 1 to host Beat the Beast. The bingo confirmed the news on social media: "Do you think you
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Students set to attend university in Glasgow offered FREE city stay to get to know the area
STUDENTS accepted to Glasgow universities have been offered a free stay in the city at a new, purpose built accommodation. Until September 2, young people and their families can attend Student Roost's St Mungo's property near Cathedral Street to
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All the Glasgow road closures in place for Bellahouston Park's Summer Sessions 2018
SOUTH side drivers have been warned of major disruption on the roads this week ahead of a Bellahouston Park festival. Dozens of roads will be closed throughout Mosspark and Bellahouston as the Summer Sessions 2018 concert gets underway on August
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Items worn by celebs including Megan McKenna to be sold at charity night in Glasgow
ITEMS donated by celebrities including Megan McKenna and Rebekah Vardy will be on sale at a charity night in Glasgow. Marie Curie's ladies’ evening designer sale will take place on Thursday in partnership with Buchanan Galleries. The Designer
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Nicola Sturgeon: Boris' burqa comments were wrong and offensive - the mask has slipped
ONE of things I’m proudest of about Glasgow and the rest of Scotland is the way we warmly and enthusiastically welcome people to our city and our country. Glasgow’s friendliness is legendary, and rightly so. Our city has become, over the decades
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Garnethill residents close to return after Art School fire
PREPARATIONS are under way to get residents displaced by the Glasgow School of Art fire back into their homes. Charing Cross Housing Association have been working with their tenants to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible. Although
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Poll: Do you find it hard getting to Hampden?
PLANS to improve transport to and from Hampden as the national stadium are already under way, according to the council leader. Transport links to Mount Florida have been a common complaint of fans travelling for Scotland matches and cup finals.
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Violent man who acted like a maniac in middle of Glasgow hospital has ‘newfound respect’ for emergency workers
A MAN who acted like a maniac in the middle of a hospital ward has seen the error of his ways. Thomas Myles, 52, had to be restrained with straps and covered with a spit hood to protect staff and patients during his vile assault on two police constables
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Paisley bagpiper is internet storm with hilarious ‘Baby Shark’ viral video
IF you haven’t heard of the Baby Shark challenge, you’ve been living under a rock. As the challenge continues to go viral, it’s even reached Paisley where entertainment agency The Paisley Pipers has even been getting in on the action. In a
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Botanic Garden's new £500K light show sees 10,000 tickets sold in TWO hours
MORE than 10,000 tickets have been snapped for a new Halloween experience in Glasgow - just two hours after they went on sale. Itison's new £500,000 spectacular GlasGLOW will take place at the Botanic Gardens from October 27 to November 4, with
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CBB viewers slam ‘petty’ Natalie for ‘picking on’ Glasgow comedian Hardeep
Celebrity Big Brother viewers have turned on Natalie Nunn after she attacked Glasgow comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli over his snoring and cooking. The US housemate was seething about the noise the presenter, from Bishopbriggs, made overnight and wasted
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Three-car crash, van fire and congestion across Glasgow’s motorway network
GLASGOW’S motorway network is seeing congestion during Tuesday’s morning rush-hour. Traffic has been queuing on the M77 Glasgow-bound, from junction 4 J4 Crookfur Road to junction Barrhead Road. The M8 is also seeing heavy traffic; eastbound
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'What a racket': Glasgow comedian urges council to step into Pride event row
GLASGOW comedian Scott Agnew has called on Glasgow City Council to step in amid reports Pride ticket holders denied entry to the event were only refunded half of their money. The funnyman, who hosted the two-day festival in Kelvingrove Park last
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Jeremy Corbyn in Glasgow: Serco 'not fit' to manage asylum seekers contract
SERCO, the private sector firm that threatened to lock asylum seekers in Glasgow out of their homes is not fit to manage the contract, according to Jeremy Corbyn. The UK Labour leader met community groups in Glasgow to hear a range of concerns
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Confusion over shared-sex toilets at South Side venue
CULTURE bosses have moved to reassure visitors to a city arts venue after a row over new unisex toilets. Tramway, in Pollokshields, has turned its ground floor male and female toilets into shared-sex bathrooms. But not everyone is comfortable
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Routine surgery: Ex-comic tells jokes and sings opera to stay awake during NINE-HOUR brain operation
FOR Sarah May Philo there was no warning anything was wrong. A teacher, she was busy with the run up to Christmas and all the socialising that comes with the festive season. But in early December last year, the 34-year-old woke up to see her
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Ex-care home in Castlemilk could be turned into accommodation for asylum seekers
A CARE home for dementia patients which was forced to close after damning inspection reports could be turned into accommodation for asylum seekers if city planners give the move the green light. Mack Residential have asked Glasgow City Council
