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Stephen O'Donnell and Johnny Russell retain places in Scotland squad for Belgium and Albania double header
STEPHEN O'Donnell and Johnny Russell have retained their places in the Scotland squad for the Belgium and Albania games at Hampden next month. O'Donnell of Kilmarnock and Russell of the Kansas City Chiefs were both late call-ups for the summer
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Chris Jack: Rangers can dare to dream just a year after their Europa League nightmare
FROM falling at the first hurdle to having the finishing line in sight. It has been quite a transformation in fortunes for Rangers when it comes to the Europa League.When Pedro Caixinha was standing in the bush outside the Stade Josy Barthel last July
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Stephen Robinson: Motherwell deserved more than a point against Rangers
STEPHEN ROBINSON reckons Motherwell deserved more than a share of the spoils against Rangers on Sunday.The Steelmen snatched a point in the final seconds of a six-goal thriller at Fir Park as captain Peter Hartley headed home a Gael Bigirimana corner.Rangers
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Steven Gerrard insists Rangers won't suffer a Fir Park hangover ahead of Europa League clash
STEVEN GERRARD insists there will be no Fir Park hangover for Rangers when they bid for a Europa League berth in Russia. The Gers dropped two late Premiership points for the second time this term as Motherwell snatched a draw and the end of Sunday
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Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday determined to repay boss Steven Gerrard this season
ANDY HALLIDAY is determined to repay Steven Gerrard’s faith in him after salvaging his Rangers career this summer.The midfielder was left fighting for his Ibrox future as Gerrard was appointed as boss and tasked with transforming Rangers’ fortunes.Halliday
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Ratings: Kyle Lafferty the main man for Rangers in six goal thriller against Motherwell
ALLAN MCGREGOR Lost his footing and couldn’t recover to prevent Johnson lobbing him after two minutes. Could do nothing about McHugh’s header but made a string of saves before Hartley beat him in the final seconds. 7JAMES TAVERNIER Had a chance to pose
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Catriona Stewart: Listen to Kevin Hart and ditch your mobile phone
IT'S a bold move, giving your paying guests strict instructions about what they can and can't do. That's probably why so many people took to Twitter to share with horror the news that Kevin Hart has banned mobile phones from his show at the Hydro
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St Mirren 0 Livingston 2: Stephen McGinn worried too many new Saints players have played too little football elsewhere
IT was an observation from St Mirren captain Stephen McGinn that when given closer examination proves quite startling. “I think the problem this window is that we have signed a lot of players who have not played a lot of football,” said McGinn after a
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Accies midfielder Darian MacKinnon tips Mikel Miller to hit the heights this season
Hamilton Accies captain Darian MacKinnon believes that Mikel Miller can make a significant contribution to the Lanarkshire side this season.The 21-year-old striker had a chance to give Accies a 30-second leveller against Celtic yesterday but was denied
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Celtic keeper Craig Gordon "wanted to show we are together and fighting for each other" as he ran to congratulate Dedryck Boyata
Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon has insisted that the Parkhead side are behind Dedryck Boyata after the defender scored the only goal of the game against Hamilton Accies yesterday.Boyata emerged from the tunnel to a banner in the Green Brigade section
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Celtic captain Scott Brown: Lennoxtown clear-the-air meeting with Dedryck Boyata paved way for defender's return
Celtic captain Scott Brown has insisted that the Hoops players are not agitating for new arrivals at the club as the minutes tick down to the closure of the transfer window. Further reinforcements are expected to arrive between now and Friday. There has
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Controversial Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata jeered and cheered after netting only goal of the game against Hamilton Accies
As soon as the team lines were revealed at Celtic Park yesterday afternoon, there was something pre-ordained about Dedryck Boyata’s role in what was about to follow. As the controversial defender made his first appearance of the season – and his first
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Cammy Bell gutted for Tam O'Ware after Partick Thistle's defeat to Dundee United
Cammy Bell, the Partick Thistle keeper, has spoken of his heart-felt fears over Thomas O'Ware potentially being sidelined for a crucial chunk of the season as they await confirmation of his injury.O'Ware is preparing to undergo a scan today in
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Football club's shirt boost after pop band Chvrches sponsor team
A JUNIOR football team’s away shirt has sparked a stir online after Scottish band Chvrches sponsored the club.The Glasgow group's logo features on Whitburn Juniors’ strip. Now supporters of the band are clamouring to get their hands on the East Superleague
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Tried and Tested Beauty: Syoss Air Dry Volume Foam Spray
THERE are some beauty products that are worth a payday splurge. However, there is nothing better than discovering a new ‘must-have,’ that costs less than coffee and cake. Syoss Air Dry Volume Foam Spray achieves a lot for a mere £3.50.
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Asbestos warning for Sea King helicopter staff
AN ALERT has been issued to military personnel who worked on Sea King helicopters warning they might have been exposed to asbestos, it has been reported.Items or parts suspected of containing the carcinogenic substance are being urgently removed by the
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Ambulance call-outs taking more than 10 minutes have nearly doubled over four years
AMBULANCE call-out responses which took more than 10 minutes have nearly doubled over four years, according to official figures.The figures were published after a request by Scottish Labour MSP Daniel Johnson to the Scottish Government about the emergency
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Versaille actress spotted learning lines for her latest role at Finnieston cafe
VERSAILLE actress Catherine Walker was spotted learning lines for her latest role while enjoying a coffee in Glasgow's hip Finnieston area. The Dublin-born star is currently in Glasgow for costume fittings for the latest series of Shetland and
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Golf club is at the fore of getting women into the sport
HILTON Park Golf Club is at the fore of getting women into the sport – having embraced an award-winning social coaching programme.Introducing the game within a relaxed, social environment, the award-winning love.golf programme enables women to learn how
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Prolific playwright Neil Simon dies of pneumonia aged 91
NEIL Simon, who wrote comedic hits such as The Odd Couple and Plaza Suite, has died aged 91.The playwright died early on Sunday of complications from pneumonia in a Manhattan hospital, according to Bill Evans, Simon’s long-time friend and the Schubert
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Pope asks for forgiveness for abuses committed by church members
THE Pope has asked for forgiveness for the crimes of church figures in Ireland as he laid bare a litany of abuse and mistreatment meted out to victims.Addressing a large crowd at an open air Mass in Dublin, as his historic visit to the country drew to
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How Celtic rated v Hamilton Accies
GORDON: Had to be sharp to get down to his right and clear a Mikael Miller effort just 30 seconds into the game. Keen to offer Boyata his congratulations after the defender had found the net. (6)LUSTIG: Still struggling to find his best form. Got up
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Man charged after death of male following alleged shop disturbance
A MAN has been charged after the death of a male amid an alleged disturbance in an Edinburgh shop.Officers had received reports of disorder offences in the Castle Street, Frederick Street and Princes Street Gardens area between 12.40pm and 1.25pm on Saturday.At
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'I'm going to f*****g do yous': Young man blew a gasket at house party
A YOUNG man has avoided punishment after turning his life around.Steven Smith, 22, found himself in the dock after losing his temper at a house party.The accused spat on police officers and threatened: "I'm going to f*****g do yous."The
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Sturgeon: 'No legal basis' to suspend Alex Salmond from the SNP
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said there is "no legal basis" to suspend Alex Salmond from the SNP, following accusations of sexual harassment. She said her party had not received any complaints about her predecessor's conduct – nor had it
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Great British Menu star whips up a storm with Thistles
THISTLES Shopping Centre has announced Scotland’s Chef of the Year Lorna McNee as the latest recruit to its #STIRLINGSHINES marketing campaign which celebrates the achievements of inspirational talent. One of the most exciting rising stars on the
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‘Boyata not fit to wear the jersey’: Green Brigade slam Celtic player
CELTIC fan group the Green Brigade unveiled a banner slamming Dedryck Boyata ahead of today’s match against Hamilton. On Twitter, Superscoreboard posted a picture, adding: "A message to Dedryck Boyata from the Celtic fans ahead of kick off."
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Motherwell 3-3 Rangers: Steven Gerrard's side denied at the death at Fir Park
ONLY time will tell if Rangers have enough about them to win the war in the Premiership this season. This was a battle they should have won, though.Steven Gerrard would have known exactly what to expect on his first trip to Fir Park following the controversial
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Glasgow dealer who 'sold drugs' from a Vauxhall Corsa stopped in his tracks by undercover police
A MOBILE drug dealer was stopped in his tracks by undercover police. William Brown, 26, was snared on the street after he was seen ‘dealing’ from a Vauxhall Corsa. Officers within an unmarked police car initially spotted the accused being driven
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“You could have caused absolute carnage": Drink-driver jailed for injuring pedestrian in Glasgow crash
A DRINK-DRIVER who “could have caused absolute carnage” has been jailed for injuring a pedestrian in a crash. Andrew Hyslop, 33, lost control of his car after speeding round a corner. He mounted a pavement, struck a wall, hit a set of traffic lights
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Police hunt for masked maniac that tried to murder man in the middle of Govan street
DETECTIVES are on the hunt for a masked maniac that tried to murder a man in the middle of a Glasgow street. At around 7.20pm on Saturday, the 59-year-old victim was walking along Riverview Drive in the Govan area when he was approached by a man
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Pope signs Gaelic football top – and fans hope team’s ‘curse’ will be lifted
Pope Francis signed a Gaelic football top before boarding a plane from Co Mayo. The pontiff, who is on a two-day visit to Ireland, was leaving West Ireland Airport when he signed the green and red Co Mayo Gaelic top. Audrey Elliott, who works
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Murder bid in Govan: Man found in street after stabbing
A MAN was found seriously injured in a Govan Street after being stabbed. Cops are treating the attack as attempted murder after the 59-year-old was found in Riverview Drive at around 7.20pm on Saturday. The man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth
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Pope sends ‘warm greeting to the beloved people of Northern Ireland’
Pope Francis says the people of Northern Ireland are in his thoughts and prayers. The pontiff made the comment during a visit to a Catholic shrine at Knock in Co Mayo. Catholics in Northern Ireland were left disappointed earlier this year when
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Spice Girl Mel B to have alcohol therapy following PTSD diagnosis
Spice Girls singer Mel B has revealed she is to seek therapy after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The singer, real name Melanie Brown, has admitted she turned to alcohol to “numb the pain” of revisiting traumatic stories
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Rodrigo Alves goes on night out with Natalie Nunn following his removal from CBB
Brazilian reality star Rodrigo Alves has shared videos of himself and his former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Natalie Nunn on a night out in London following his removal from the Channel 5 show. On Saturday the programme announced that Alves
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Food, water and air conditioning tested at Egypt hotel where British couple died
Food, water and air conditioning at a hotel in Egypt where a British couple died are being probed as authorities try to establish the cause of death. John and Susan Cooper, from Burnley, Lancashire, died while staying at the Steigenberger Aqua
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Motorcyclist dies at scene of crash in South Lanarkshire
A motorcyclist has died following a crash in South Lanarkshire. The 54-year-old man from the Lesmahagow area was travelling on the M74 near Crawford when the accident happened at around 11.20am on Thursday. He died at the scene after his Yamaha
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Britain set for wet and windy spell before drier Monday
A blanket of rain is poised to sweep across Britain before warmer temperatures and spells of sunshine roll in for Bank Holiday Monday. Parts of the UK could see almost two inches of rain (50 millimetres) and gusts of wind up to 45mph, the Met Office
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Glasgow Airport warns of grounded flights
THE chief executive of the company which owns Glasgow and Aberdeen airports has warned of flights being grounded and airlines going bust in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Flights in and out of Scotland are currently governed by 155 international
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Guitar which helped propel Bee Gees to stardom to go on auction
The guitar that set the Bee Gees on the road to Saturday Night Fever and international disco stardom is to go under the hammer. The Gibson J45 acoustic was used by Maurice Gibb to compose the band’s 1975 breakthrough disco hit Jive Talkin’, whose
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One-year countdown to PPI deadline starts this week
The one-year countdown to the deadline for making PPI complaints starts this week. The deadline for PPI (payment protection insurance) complaints is August 29 2019. This means people need to refer their complaint to their provider or to the
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Deep forehead wrinkles link to cardiovascular disease
People who have more deep forehead wrinkles than is typical for their age may have a higher risk of dying of cardiovascular disease (CVD), researchers have suggested. They said while furrows in the brow are not a better method of evaluating cardiovascular
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Eye Spy Glasgow: The South Side banking coat of arms that reminds us of the crime of the century
The residents of Paisley Road West are justifiably proud of the stunning coat-of-arms that decorates the building at the corner of Stanley Street. As Eye Spy Glasgow was taking a photograph, a passer-by approached and informed us this was the old
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Lost in Glasgow: Sister Sledge to return to city for third year to perform festive show
SISTER Sledge will return to Glasgow this Christmas for a festive show. Kathy Sledge and the group, who are best known for hits Lost in Music and We Are Family, will play the city's Barrowland Ballroom on Wednesday, December 19. The show will
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Watch the moment Love Island star Laura Anderson teases beau Paul Knops at Britney Spears show
SCOTTISH Love Island star Laura Anderson has teased beau Paul Knops over his appearance in a Britney Spears video - while dancing at her London show. The beauty can be seen in the clip, which was uploaded to Instagram, dancing seductively to Britney's
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Pope speaks of 'pain and shame' at Catholic church failures over clerical abuse during visit to Ireland
The Pope has spoken of his pain and shame at the failure of church authorities to tackle the grave scandal of clerical abuse in Ireland. On the first day of his historic Irish visit, the pontiff said people had a right to be outraged at the response
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard: I'm not obsessed with the Celtic match. I haven't given it a second thought
STEVEN Gerrard says he has not given next Sunday’s meeting with Celtic a moment’s thought. The rest of the Scottish football public might be working themselves into a frenzy wondering how his side will fare at Celtic Park against his old boss Brendan
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Search launched for missing man who vanished from Glasgow hospital
A SEARCH has been launched for a missing man who vanished from a hospital in Glasgow's West End. John Maclean, also known as John Wilson, 44, was last seen leaving Gartnavel Hospital around 5.30pm on Friday. He is described as 5ft 6 inches,
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Public health emergency call amid fears drug related deaths in Scotland will top 1,000 in 2018
Scotland should declare a “public health emergency” to deal with the rising number of drug related deaths, according to experts tasked with shaping the Scottish Government’s response to the growing crisis. Scotland now has the highest death rate
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Flies, filth and rotting food - behind the cordon around the fire-ravaged Glasgow School of Art
Residents and business owners shut out by a cordon around the fire-ravaged Mackintosh building in Glasgow returned yesterday to find filth, flies and an overpowering stench of rotting food and rubbish. A huge area has been fenced off since a blaze
