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Lee McCulloch: Keep Hampden as the home of our game but take friendly matches on the road in the future
THE Scottish FA are set to make a decision over the future of Hampden and I would keep the stadium as the home of Scottish football. I am a fan of it, but I am not a fan of having friendlies there when there are only a few thousand supporters in
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Survey shows emphatic local backing for Hampden as the SFA prepare to decide the Glasgow stadium's future
A SURVEY of over 800 local residents has shown overwhelming support for retaining Hampden as the home of Scottish football as the SFA board prepares to make a decision on the future of the national stadium. The board will meet today to hear representations
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Lee McCulloch: It would be huge if Rangers can complete the journey from the Third Division to the Europa League
WHEN Rangers set off on the road back to the top flight of Scottish football back in 2012, European football seemed a long way away for the club. On Thursday night, Steven Gerrard has a chance to take his side into the group stages of the Europa
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Lee McCulloch: First Old Firm showdown is a chance to lay down a marker
THE first Old Firm game of the season is a chance to lay down a statement of intent for Steven Gerrard and Brendan Rodgers and their respective sets of players. The Rangers players that played at Parkhead last season, that were embarrassed at Parkhead
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Gael Bigirimana reckons Peter Hartley led by example for Motherwell against Rangers
GAEL BIGIRIMANA hailed captain Peter Hartley for leading by example against Rangers as he ended a tumultuous week on a high note at Fir Park. The defender sparked controversy ahead of the Premiership clash with Steven Gerrard’s side with crude
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No bid for Celtic striker Moussa Dembele while Douglas Luiz loan move considered
Celtic have received no formal offer for striker Moussa Dembele as the clock ticks on the transfer window. And the Parkhead club are also believed to be considering a loan move for Manchester City's Douglas Luiz. The Brazilian midfielder was
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Auchinleck Talbot boss Tommy Sloan keen for the games to come a little less thick and fast
Tommy Sloan is desperate for time to reflect on Auchinleck Talbot’s storming start to the season.Someone else in his shoes might have been tempted to reach for the panic button when the Ayrshire kingpins got their Sectional League Cup campaign underway
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John Hartson: Celtic win the next two games, get a couple of signings over the line and the garden is rosy again
Winning takes care of everything.This time next week, Celtic could have the wind back in their sails after what has been the first little bit of unrest since Brendan Rodgers arrived at the club.These next five days are huge. The game against Suduva is
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John Hartson: Celtic need to go with strongest XI every week
I would go all out with my best XI on Thursday night and then stick with the same team for Sunday’s game.To be honest, I never really understand the need for chopping and changing of players.It is simple for me. I would play the strongest team every
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Callum McGregor believes new signings would give Celtic a competitive edge
Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor has echoed the sentiments of Brendan Rodgers as he looks towards Friday’s transfer deadline day.The Scotland internationalist has become one of the pivotal players under Rodgers, with his performances and goals in major
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John Hartson: I knew Brendan Rodgers would turn back to Dedryck Boyata
There were a few people looking at me as though I had horns on my head when I said a few weeks that Dedryck Boyata would play again for Celtic.I understand why some fans were disgusted with him. I understand where they are coming from and everyone is
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Alex McLeish: Jack Hendry's having a hard time at Celtic - but the Scotland defender's got the bottle to handle it
HAVING been a first team regular at Aberdeen for no fewer than 16 years and been capped by Scotland on 77 occasions, Alex McLeish was the epitome of consistency throughout his distinguished playing career. Yet, McLeish recalled yesterday, as he announced
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Alex McLeish warns stay away James McArthur and Robert Snodgrass they may not get back in the Scotland team
ALEX McLeish has warned James McArthur and Robert Snodgrass they could have jeopardised their international futures by making themselves unavailable for the Scotland double header next month. McLeish named a 23-man national squad for the friendly with
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England player James Milner defends standard of Scottish football - and refuses to rule out Glasgow move
JAMES Milner believes the success of Andy Robertson and Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool proves that Scottish football is far better than its many detractors claim – and refused to rule out a move to one of the Glasgow clubs himself in future. He played alongside
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James Milner: Steven Gerrard thrives on huge pressure - he won't be fazed by the biggest week of his Rangers reign
STEVEN Gerrard is facing a week that even the most experienced, never mind novice, manager would find daunting and demanding.First up is the second leg of a Europa League play-off against Ufa over 2,000 miles away in Russia on Thursday. The Ibrox club
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James Milner: My Liverpool team mate Andy Robertson won't shut up about Celtic - he's turned me into a Rangers fan
JAMES Milner has revealed how his Liverpool team mate Andy Robertson has turned him into a Rangers fan - by constantly banging on about his beloved Celtic in the Anfield dressing room. Glasgow-born Robertson played for the Parkhead club as a youth
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Jurgen Klopp and Brendan Rodgers join forces for Celtic Foundations 'Match for Cancer' game
Jurgen Klopp and Brendan Rodgers will come together at Celtic Park next month as they join forces for Celtic Foundation’s ‘Match For Cancer.’ Klopp and Rodgers will each oversee a team on Saturday, September 8th, and Klopp is keen to get his first view
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Andy Murray 'very, very happy to be back', as he beats James Duckworth in US Open first round
It was a grind but Andy Murray won’t care one bit. All that matters is that he’s back.Almost 14 months after his last grand slam appearance and nearly nine months on from hip surgery, Murray battled past the Australian, James Duckworth, easing into the
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Falkirk part company with Paul Hartley
Falkirk last night parted company with Paul Hartley after losing their first three games of the season. The former Dundee and Alloa manager had only been at the helm of the club since last October.Hartley, who replaced Peter Houston and kept the club
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Singer Marti Pellow teases fans with new material promise
SINGER Marti Pellow has teased fans with a selfie on holiday - and a promise that he has ben writing new material. The hunky Clydebank crooner took to social media to confirm that he has been songwriting. He told fans on Twitter: "Hi everyone
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No recorded complaints against Alex Salmond before January
THE Scottish Government has confirmed there are no recorded complaints about Alex Salmond from before January. The detail emerged in response to calls from opposition parties for "full transparency" from the Scottish Government over the investigation
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Passengers face two-month rail replacement service on trains leaving Glasgow Queen Street
WORK to electrify the Glasgow to Aberdeen line will mean disruption for rail travellers leaving Glasgow Queen Street Station over the next two months.Electrification work at Dunblane, Stirling and Alloa means that coaches will be laid on for rail travellers
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Lucky escape for Buchanan Street shoppers as masonry falls from building above
GLASGOW shoppers had a lucky escape when masonry fell onto a busy street below.Police taped off part of Buchanan Street – near the Diesel store – until the debris was cleared up.The incident happened earlier on this evening.No one is believed to be injured.A
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Tried and Tested Beauty: Temple Spa - 'In the Beginning' Deep Cleansing Melt
This "hand-blended facial in a jar" comes complete with upbeat advice to enjoy your life and live it to the full. I'm not sure that the inside of the packaging to a £30 face mask is where I would turn for life-affirming philosophy and guidance,
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D-Day veteran, 95, awarded France's highest honour
A 95-year-old Royal Navy veteran has been awarded France’s highest order of merit for his service during the D-Day landings. Harry Johnson, who lives in Helensburgh, was presented with the insignia of Chevalier of the Legion d’Honneur at HM Naval Base
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Road closures and delays as city hosts Summer Sessions on Wednesday
MOTORISTS travelling into Glasgow are being warned to expect delays caused by extra traffic on Wednesday.Glasgow Summer Sessions – featuring Kendrick Lamar – will take place at Bellahouston Park and dozens of roads will be closed throughout Mosspark and
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Musical instrument and equipment library set to open its doors in Govanhill
A MUSICAL instrument and equipment library is set to open its doors in Govanhill. Music Broth – a social enterprise and charitable organisation – will celebrate with a launch party this weekend. With over 400+ musical items in its community
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Tried and Tested Beauty: Sea Kelp Bath Essence
AT £15 a bottle, this is clearly marketing itself as an upmarket bath soak more in the realms of a gift or a treat than something for everyday use. The online description promises a "reviving spa experience at home" that will leave you feeling
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Police officer arrested in sex attack probe
A SERVING police officer has been arrested in connection with a report of a serious sexual assault in Dumfries.The 39-year-old man has been suspended from duty and released, Police Scotland said.The development relates to an alleged incident in the town
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Rangers set to sign Albanian winger Eros Grezda from Osijek
STEVEN GERRARD is closing in on his 13th signing as Rangers boss as winger Eros Grezda gets set to complete a £2million move from Osijek.The Albanian international has emerged as a target for Gerrard following the injury to winger Jamie Murphy that ruled
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Community groups urged to apply for share of Evening Times funding pot
COMMUNITY groups across Glasgow could nab an incredible funding opportunity thanks to the Evening Times. The Gannett Foundation UK - the charitable arm of our parent company - has begun the 2018 round of charitable grants which aims to give substantial
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'Absolutely Bowfin': Scots in stitches over Nike's new Air Max trainers
SCOTS have been left in stitches over Nike's new trainer design. The chunky Air Max 270 sneakers have been branded as 'Bowfin'. The shoes are described as sporting a ‘molded, dual-density foam for a smooth transition from heel to forefoot’.
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Did you attend Glasgow's famous Scotland Street School?
THE organisers of a reunion at a Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed school in Glasgow are hoping to attract record numbers of former pupils this year. This year's reminiscence event at Scotland Street School will be held on Saturday from 12noon
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Major road closed in Glasgow's South Side due to crash
A ROAD has closed in Glasgow's South Side due to a crash. Glasgow City Council confirmed that Shields Road is closed in both directions between St Andrews Drive/Road and Scotland Street. Police Scotland confirmed officers are at the scene. Road
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Teenager raped woman while she slept at 21st birthday party celebration
A TEENAGER has been convicted of raping a 23-year-old woman while she slept. Mechanic Dylan Nisbet, 18, of Montalto Avenue, Motherwell, was convicted of the rape at the High Court in Glasgow. His victim was a stranger to him when he raped her
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Gemma Collins speaks of support for James Argent as star enters rehab
Gemma Collins has said she is supporting James ‘Arg’ Argent “on his journey” as he confirmed he has entered rehab. The Only Way Is Essex stars, who have had a on-off relationship for a while, recently filmed together on Collins’ latest reality
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HBO teases Game Of Thrones footage ahead of final season
First-look footage from the upcoming final series of Game Of Thrones shows Jon Snow and his half-sister Sansa Stark reuniting. The footage was shown as part of a teaser trailer from American broadcaster HBO, which promoted a host of upcoming new
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Cast of Still Game to appear on popular celebrity game show
THE cast of Still Game will appear on a popular celebrity gameshow tonight. Gavin Mitchell (Bobby), Sanjeev Kohli (Navid), Mark Cox (Tam), Paul Young (Shug) and Jane McCarry (Isa) are taking on the general-knowledge champions in the hit series
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'The Lyons' accused of using tracking devices on the Daniels to carry out city attacks
MEMBERS of a criminal gang plotted to kill men linked to another crime mob, it is claimed. Prosecutors state the six were part of the crew known as “the Lyons” and targeted individuals associated with “the Daniel'” clan. This allegedly
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'I'll f*****g have yous': Glasgow teen found hiding behind a wall and foaming at the mouth
A TEENAGER who was found hiding behind a wall and foaming at the mouth threatened to assault police officers.Andrew Hogan, 18, menaced: "I'll f*****g have yous."It was around 5.45am when police were called to a McDonald's in Castlemilk
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Clutha owner 'emotional' as new River Clyde distillery to be named in honour of the pub
THE owner of the Clutha Bar has described feeling "emotional" after a Scotch whisky giant pledged to keep the legacy of the bar alive by naming its new city distillery after the pub. Alan Crossan was approached by Douglas Laing & Co who were
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Newlands man in running to nab Love Island's Alex Miller's glasses wearer of the year crown
A Glasgow man has been chosen from thousands of proud glasses wearers as a finalist for Specsavers’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition. Dan Murray, from Newlands, could follow in the footsteps of last year’s Award winner, Love Island hunk
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Hearts manager Craig Levein 'recovering well' after hospital treatment
Hearts manager Craig Levein is said to be recovering well after being taken to hospital. The club said the 53-year-old former Scotland manager received medical treatment on Monday morning. A statement said: "Heart of Midlothian Football Club
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Green Brigade praised by fan over mental health awareness leaflet at Celtic park
CELTIC supporters group The Green Brigade have been praised after distributing leaflets raising awareness of mental health. It is understood that the supporters group printed off the leaflets which contained numbers for organisations such as Breathing
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Body of man who disappeared from hospital found in Wishaw woods
A man who vanished from a Wishaw hospital over a week ago has been found dead.Thomas Forrest was reported missing on Sunday August 19 and was last seen leaving Wishaw General Hospital.Police have confirmed the body of the 63-year-old was found within
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Police swoop on Strathclyde Park after rape of 16-year-old girl
A MAJOR investigation has been launched after a teenage girl was raped in Strathclyde Park. The 16-year-old is understood to have been attacked over the weekend. The incident occurred in Strathclyde Park Police sealed off the park
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Glasgow Chamber of Commerce backs Hampden Roar campaign
GLASGOW Chamber of Commerce has given its backing to the campaign to keep Hampden as the home for Scottish football. The move comes on the eve of a crunch meeting of the Scottish Football Association (SFA) tomorrow when it discusses whether to
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Retailer M&Co recalls this popular baby and toddler outfit amid choking fears
PARENTS have been urged to ditch a child's dungaree dress amid fears the buttons can come apart and cause a choking hazard. M&Co has recalled the denim garment and advised customers not to use it. The dress features detachable straps and
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Glasgow vets performs life-saving surgery on dog who swallowed kebab skewer
Vets have performed life-saving surgery on a dog which swallowed an eight-inch metal skewer along with a chicken kebab. The animal experts were stunned to discover the piece of metal inside a Sharpei called Hoshi when they took X-rays to investigate
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TV cop hits out after prosecutors say his Angus Sinclair documentary showed no evidence of link to Glasgow murders
A TELLY detective has hit out at prosecutors after they decided his Angus Sinclair documentary produced no evidence to link the killer to more murders in Glasgow. Mark Williams-Thomas says The Investigator on ITV in April tied The World’s End double
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Police Scotland's new top cop says force has come through 'challenging period' as he steps into role
POLICE Scotland's new top cop thanks bobby's for "stability" during "challenging period" as he takes on his new role. Chief Constable Iain Livingstone, previously Deputy Chief Constable Designate, took charge of the UK's second largest police service
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Government source: Moving football from Hampden to Murrayfield would be going backwards
LEAVING the home of Scottish Football at Hampden in favour of Murrayfield would be “foolish” and would be a step backwards, according to a government source. SFA bosses are meeting this week to discuss bids from both Hampden Park and the Scottish
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Marti Pellow posts holiday selfie and promises fans he has been songwriting
SINGER Marti Pellow has teased fans with a selfie on holiday - and a promise that he has ben writing new material. The hunky Clydebank crooner took to social media to confirm that he has been songwriting. He told fans on Twitter: "Hi everyone
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Adrian Chiles: I’ve had alcohol nearly every day since I was 15
Adrian Chiles has said he has had an alcoholic drink nearly every day since he was 15 years old. The broadcaster, who has recently opened up about his drinking problem ahead of appearing in a new BBC documentary, has also warned that being around
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Last British Legion club in Glasgow looking to recruit new members
The last surviving British Legion Cub in Glasgow is appealing to people to help secure the club’s future. The Knightswood Branch has been open since 1944 when there were thousands of ex service men and women demobilised after World War Two.
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WATCH: Kevin Bridges pied by Nicole Scherzinger after telling this joke about a Celtic fan chant
FUNNYMAN Kevin Bridges said he was snubbed by singer Nicole Scherzinger after he told her Celtic fans adapted a famous Pussycat Dolls hit in honour of a player. During an appearance on Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats, the Clydebank comedian told Jimmy
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Victim of murder bid in Govan named as well-known property tycoon
THE victim of a murder bid in Govan has been named as well-known property tycoon Frankie 'Donuts' Donaldson. We reported yesterday on the street stabbing which happened as the 59-year-old was walking along Riverview Drive on Saturday night.
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Brother of Glasgow man wanted by the FBI shocked at seeing his mugshot after he left home as teenager
THE brother of a Glasgow pensioner who is wanted by the FBI has told of his shock at seeing his sibling's mugshot. We revealed last week that Scot James Alexander Ward is wanted by the law authority for his alleged involvement in a precious metals
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Surprising ingredients missing from vanilla ice cream brands
A number of supermarket and branded vanilla ice creams contain no vanilla, no cream and no fresh milk, an investigation has found. One in five of the vanilla ice creams examined by Which? contained none of the three ingredients consumers might
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Celtic WAG Helen Flanagan says engagement was ‘a total surprise’
Coronation Street’s Helen Flanagan has revealed she got engaged wearing no make-up and the same clothes she’d had on for days – because she was on holiday and her suitcase was stolen. The actress’s fiance Scott Sinclair popped the question during
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Four youths arrested after alleged large scale rammy in Glasgow's East End
FOUR youths have been arrested following an alleged large scale disturbance in Glasgow's East End. Police rushed to Carntyne Road around 6pm on Saturday to reports of an incident involving a group of youngsters. The disturbance then spilled
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Extreme weather could see food prices rise 5%, households warned
British consumers are facing a hike in food prices of at least 5% as a result of extreme weather this year, economists warn. Extended spells of frigid and baking weather seen during the winter and summer will likely increase household food bills
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Payday lender Wonga ‘on brink of collapse’ after surge in compensation claims
Wonga has lined up potential administrators after a surge in compensation claims pushed the payday lender to the brink of collapse, according to reports. The firm has said it is “considering all options” just weeks after shareholders pumped £10
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Weight-loss drug could be ‘holy grail’ in fight against obesity
Tam Fry, of the National Obesity Forum, said the drug is potentially the “holy grail” of weight-loss medicine. “I think it is the thing everybody has been looking for,” he told the Press Association. “I think there will be several holy grails
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In pictures: Thousands turn out for Beatson cancer walk in Glasgow
THOUSANDS of people took to the streets for Glasgow for the annual Beatson cancer walk, off the Beatson Track. The fundraisers turned the streets yellow as they followed the route which started and finished at the Riverside Museum through the west
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Grand Lodge of Scotland to host event to "Showcase the Orange Order"
THE Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland is planning a publicity event to “Showcase the Order”. The event to take place in Glasgow next month will feature guest speakers and an exhibition detailing the work of the Orange Order. The event called ‘
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Gunman kills two then shoots himself at video game tournament
A gunman opened fire at an online video game tournament that was being live-streamed from a Florida shopping centre, killing two people and then fatally shooting himself, authorities said. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said authorities believe
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Nurse who punished dementia stricken OAP with 'solitary confinement' struck off
A CRUEL care home nurse who put an OAP with advanced dementia in 'solitary confinement' as a punishment for asking for more food has been struck off. Jacqueline Kelly subjected elderly residents and staff to a catalogue of verbal and physical abuse
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Oran Mor writer's new play examines decline of newspaper industry thanks to web
THERE is little dread comes with meeting playwright Alan Muir. His latest comedy Losing The Rag, is a tale about the raging conflict in the newspaper industry. The one-time local newspaper journalist who worked for the likes of the ‘Deep South
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Glasgow School of Art fire: Garnethill residents can now get back home to access damage
GARNETHILL residents affected by the fire-ravaged Mackintosh building will finally be able to return home this morning. The residents were prohibited from re-entering their properties after a blaze ripped through the renowned Glasgow School of
