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Steven Gerrard determined to achieve his first aim and lead Rangers to Europa League group stages
TO many, it would have appeared like mission impossible. It was one that Steven Gerrard gladly accepted at Ibrox, though.When the 38-year-old sat down with the Rangers board to discuss his targets for the campaign, reaching the Europa League group stages
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Rangers midfielder Lassana Coulibaly 'very doubtful' for Ufa clash
LASSANA COULIBALY is ‘very doubtful’ for Rangers’ make-or-break Europa League clash with Ufa tomorrow night.The midfielder made an impressive start to the campaign following his loan move from French outfit Angers and quickly became an important part
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Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon wants to shore up backline
Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon is looking to kick on from Sunday’s clean sheet against Hamilton Accies as the Parkhead side prepare for games against Suduva and Rangers.The 90 minutes without conceding a goal was the first time Celtic have achieved such
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Lesmahagow boss Rab Irving uses 1994 Sectional League Cup triumph as inspiration for semi-final against Petershill
Lesmahagow boss Rab Irving has told his players to go out and grab their chance to shine under the spotlight when they go up against Petershill in tonight’s Sectional League Cup semi-final showdown.And if his youthful Gow playing charges are in need of
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Exclusive: Scotland under-21 international Harvey St Clair reveals why he has swapped Chelsea for Venezia
Stepping out of Venezia’s Santa Lucia train station, you are greeted by the sound of water gently lapping against the pavement from the city’s famous Grand Canal. A 10-minute wander takes you through a labyrinth of winding waterways, picturesque bridges
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Zenit St Petersburg boss Sergei Semak says Ufa, who he used to manage, will beat Rangers in Europa League
ZENIT ST PETERSBURG boss Sergei Semak has told Steven Gerrard that FC Ufa will end their Europa League dream on Thursday. The Ibrox side face a marathon journey to the Republic of Bashkortostan for the second leg of the Europa League play-off round.They
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Celtic kid Jack Aitchison set for Dumbarton loan spell
Dumbarton manager Stephen Aitken is closing on an ambitious loan signing with Celtic’s highly though of striker Jack Aitchison set to join the Sons until January.The 18 year old boasts the honour of being Celtic’s youngest ever player and goalscorer.;
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Echoes of the Mount Florida millennium debate in Hampden decision
HAMPDEN Park’s status as Scottish football’s hallowed ground stands in the balance today – yet such uncertainty isn’t exactly new in the 103-year history of this Mount Florida stadium. As the half-time oranges were being taken last night by the SFA’s
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Grosso relationship key to my move to Hellas Verona, says former Celtic playmaker Liam Henderson
LIAM Henderson says manager Fabio Grosso was crucial in his decision to turn down Serie A interest in favour of a move to Hellas Verona, while describing Rangers manager Steven Gerrard as his midfield role model. The 22-year-old was officially presented
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Andy Murray's mind is willing, but the body might not be able just yet
HERE’S the good news. Andy Murray knows what style of play will give him the best chance to get back to the top of the game after hip surgery.The bad news is that he may not be able to implement until his body allows it.On his return to grand slam tennis
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Peter Grant: John McGinn was right to join Aston Villa instead of Celtic - and Scotland will reap the rewards
AS a passionate lifelong Celtic supporter as well as a former player and coach, Peter Grant would have liked nothing more than to see John McGinn sign for his beloved Parkhead club this summer. Grant has worked with McGinn in the Scotland set-up since
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Celtic bracing themselves for Dembele auction from France
CELTIC were bracing themselves last night for a French auction for the services of striker Moussa Dembele, after reports across the channel claimed Lyon had joined Marseille in the running for the player’s signature. The 22-year-old, plucked from Fulham
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Doddie Weir will shed nice-guy image for new TV role
DODDIE Weir’s status as one of the most-beloved figures in Scottish rugby has grown exponentially as a result of the personal trials he is undergoing, but the former Scotland lock has warned the current generation of professional players that it will
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Aidan Fitzpatrick: My Primary 7 teacher set me on course for Partick finishing school
AIDAN Fitzpatrick was born and raised in Partick so perhaps it was in inevitable when he left school at the age of 16 that his education should continue at Firhill. The teenage forward, rated by Thistle legend and team-mate Kris Doolan as one of the most
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Bomb squad called to Dalmarnock to deal with 'explosive' device
A BOMB squad has been called to Dalmarnock. Police Scotland confirmed an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team is currently at the scene on Dalmarnock Road, near Dalmarnock Bridge, after workmen reported discovering a device - believed to be explosive
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Major Glasgow road closed due to serious road accident
A MAJOR Glasgow road has been closed tonight due to a road accident. Paisley Road West is shut in both directions from Mosspark Boulevard to Lourdes Avenue. The road will remain closed until further notice. Drivers are being urged to use
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Cops seize £200k drugs haul bound for the streets from Glasgow flat
DRUGS with a street value of £200,000 have been seized from a house in Glasgow. Officers searched a house in Dunnottar Street, Ruchazie today at around 8.30am and recovered heroin, cocaine, cannabis and Valium. A 49 year old man has been arrested
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Alex Salmond begins legal fight against Scottish Government over sexual harassment allegations
ALEX Salmond has formally begun his legal action against the Scottish Government over its handling of sexual harassment allegations made against him.Two complaints were raised in January against the former first minister, who strongly denies the allegations
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Fans pay their respects to Aretha Franklin in open casket ahead of funeral
The regal presence Aretha Franklin exuded in life is being captured at the viewing of her body, with the late Queen of Soul in a gold-plated coffin and dressed in a red gown and high heels, proving she was a “diva to the end”. Hundreds
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Times Tots: Still time to enter your youngster's winning smile
THE hunt is on to find the city's top tot – and there's still time to enter your little one.Our Times Tots team has already received hundreds of entries, but you have until Friday to send us a snap of your youngster's winning smile.The competition
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Major fire at Primark store in Belfast city centre
A MAJOR blaze has broken out at the Primark store in Belfast city centre.The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is currently in attendance at the scene.Social media posts show huge plumes of black smoke coming from the roof of the Bank Buildings
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Police appeal after sex attack on train from Glasgow Central to Newcastle
POLICE are appealing for information after a sexual assault on a train travelling between Glasgow Central Station and Newcastle.The incident, which took place near Berwick-upon-Tweed, occurred on Thursday, August 16 between 6.45pm and 7.45pm, during which
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Rail passengers face disruption after building deemed unsafe
RAIL passengers are facing disruption after an exclusion zone was set up at a station due to an unsafe building.The exclusion zone set up earlier in the year around the former Station Hotel in Ayr was extended after contractors found crumbling and exposed
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Police hunt for attackers after man and woman seriously assaulted in Clydebank
TWO men brutally attacked a man and a woman at a house in Clydebank.Police are now appealing for information following the serious assault in Attlee Avenue.At around 1.30am this morning, the victims were within a house when they were attacked and seriously
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Quest to hunt down masked attacker continues as burnt-out car is found
DETECTIVES are continuing in their quest to hunt down a masked thug that attempted to murder a man. As reported by the Evening Times previously, the 59-year-old victim – named as well-known property tycoon Frankie 'Donuts' Donaldson – was approached
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Three arrests made over serious assault in Coatbridge
THREE people have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Coatbridge.The 28-year-old male victim was allegedly attacked in Arnott Drive on Thursday, August 23.Police Scotland have confirmed that two men, aged 23 and 27, and a 22-year-old
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Tourists from the USA using new Glasgow app to plan Mackintosh visits
TOURISTS travelling to Glasgow from the USA and Italy are downloading a new app, which tells users when they are near buildings designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.Ingeniuus, a tenant at The Whisky Bond, has developed technology which uses Bluetooth
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Rangers fan group’s scathing attack on senior SNP figures for rejecting Ibrox fan zone plans
RANGERS fan group Club 1872 has launched a scathing attack on SNP councillor Stephen Dornan after he refused to back fan zone plans. The group also blasted council leader Susan Aitken and her deputy leader David McDonald for reportedly backing
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Join in the Freddie Mercury celebrations in Glasgow next week
MUSIC legend Freddie Mercury will be celebrated in the city next week. In honour of the icon's 72nd birthday, Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow will host 'Freddie for a Day' festivities. The one-day event will bring Freddie fans and staff together to
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Anderston regeneration hits milestone as affordable homes are unveiled
A MAJOR milestone has been reached in the regeneration of Anderston following a decade of work. Buildings dating back to the 1960s have been demolished and replaced with 540 affordable homes in the project by Sanctuary Scotland, Scottish Government
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'Poor and unjustified': Govan Graving Docks development plans refused for failing to protect historic interest
Plans to build a massive mixed use development on the historic Govan Graving Docks and neighbouring basin have been rejected. Developers New City Vision, who own the site, lodged plans for more than 700 flats, a museum/ heritage centre, restaurant
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Brute stabbed lover 12 times after row over broken table
A VIOLENT thug stabbed his lover 12 times and then claimed the wounds were self-inflicted, a court was told.But, police did not believe Francis McCudden because three of the stab wounds were in his victim's back.The High Court in Glasgow heard that
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Cancer charity "deeply concerned" by 300% rise in test waiting times
CANCER charities have described as “deeply concerning” new figures showing patient waiting times for tests have risen by 300% over the past two years. As of June 30 this year, official NHS statistics show 18,644 people waited more than the target
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Council insists sex education in Glasgow is ‘tailored’ to pupils’ needs - despite youngsters HIV confusion
GLASGOW school's sex education curriculum is "tailored" to meet the needs of the city's young people, the council has said. A recent survey carried out by HIV Scotland found Scottish youngsters wanted more sex education in schools, with many still
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Sharks in the Clyde: Poster for Glasgow’s answer to 1975 hit movie Jaws turns heads
REVELLERS on Ashton Lane were turning their heads after a film poster for Glasgow’s answer to 1975 hit movie Jaws appeared outside a cinema. A tickled member of the public passed the Grosvenor, only to see a poster on upcoming flick ‘Sharks in
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Getting to the heart of the flames: Super-hose to help firefighters cut through walls
FIREFIGHTERS will be able to tackle blazes from outside a burning building using new technology that can blast water through concrete and steel. The Ultra High Pressure Lances, branded Coldcut Cobra, will enable crews to tackle the fire quickly
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Controversial plans to build Tim Hortons in Motherwell approved
A controversial plan to build a branch of Tim Horton’s in Motherwell has been approved despite numerous objections from residents. In June, North Lanarkshire councillors delayed making a decision to grant planning permission for the drive-through
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Serial pervert carries out indecent act in front of woman in broad daylight in underpass
A SERIAL pervert exposed himself and carried out an indecent act in front of a woman in a underpass in East Kilbride. Cops are hunting for the sex beast who struck on Monday at around 12.30pmThe force said a 56-year-old woman was walking alone in the
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Stabbing survivor who led police on high-speed chase 'thought attacker was chasing him'
A STABBING survivor who led police on a high-speed chase tried to blame a sinister stalker with a vendetta for his dangerous driving. Jon Telfer, 21, claimed he panicked after mistaking an unmarked police car for an attacker and sped off through
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Razorlight announce Glasgow date for greatest hits tour
One of the biggest bands of the noughties have announced a greatest hits tour. Razorlight will be performing at Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket this December. The English indie rock band will be playing their hits including 'Golden Touch', 'In The
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Bag filled with coins of high value handed into cops at Queen Street Station - is it yours?
A BAG containing coins which are believed to be of a high value has been handed into one of the city's busiest rail stations. British Transport Police want to reunite the bag with its owner after it was handed into lost property at Glasgow Queen
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Pensioner, 85, left with head and spinal injuries after serious road crash in Glasgow's South Side
A PENSIONER has head and spinal injuries after being involved in a serious road crash in Glasgow's South Side. The 85-year-old was in a black Suzuki Splash when it crashed with a black Jaguar XF, which was driven by a 35-year-old. The road
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Council to name and shame businesses who don't pay their taxes
West Dunbartonshire Council is set to publicly name businesses who fail to pay their taxes. The move aims to raise awareness of a small number of companies avoiding paying their Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) and will see the business’ details published
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Scotland best place to live if you want fertility treatment
EVERY eligible IVF patient began receiving treatment within a year of being referred in Scotland, according to data. Public Health Minister Joe Fitzpatrick welcomed the statistics, which he said showed Scotland was leading the way in providing
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Lanarkshire carpet salesman tried to murder six children in horror Castlemilk hit-and-run
A THUG tried to kill six children in a horrific hit-and-run after they innocently got caught up in a bitter feud. Gerald Gavan ploughed into the youngsters having initially drove at his target Billy McGregor in Glasgow's Castlemilk. Gavan and
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East end bingo lovers in with chance to win this incredible prize at Mecca Forge
A LUCKY bingo winner in Glasgow's east end is set to hit the jackpot with a shiny new car. Mecca Glasgow Forge will give away a brand-new five-door Vauxhall Viva as part of the club's Big Win Weekend on September 2. In place of the final house
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Rangers legend Gazza to release own clothing line - and it’s red, white and blue
RANGERS legend Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne has teased fans by revealing he’s set to release his own clothing line. The 51-year-old shared a set of images online showing red, white and blue tracksuit tops emblazoned with his initials on the chest.
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Concern for missing man who may become unwell without medication
COPS are worried a missing man may become unwell because he has not had his medication. The force has launched a major search for Gavin McPartlan, 44, who has been missing from Dalry in Ayrshire since Monday, August 13. Sergeant Claire Jack
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Carers to begin receiving extra money from next month
CARERS will begin receiving a new cash benefit. Scotland new social security agency is to begin making its first payments next month. A benefit for carers will be the first to be administered by Social Security Scotland from mid-September,
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Lanarkshire childcare provider refused licence after driving kids in minibus without MOT
A CHILDCARE provider who transported children on a minibus with no MOT has been refused a transport licence to continue operating by Scotland’s Traffic Commissioner. Scotland's Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken said she had doubts about the repute
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‘Time’s running out’: Mike Ashley blasts ‘greedy landlords’ as House of Fraser stores hang in the balance
HOUSE of Fraser is set to announce a spate of store closures this week, with new owner Mike Ashley blaming “greedy landlords” for potentially hundreds of job losses. The Sports Direct tycoon, who recently bought the department store chain out of
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Missing hill walker who disappeared from Ayrshire could be in Glasgow
A man with health issues who has disappeared from Ayrshire could have travelled to Glasgow.Bernard Mark McCann, who lives in Victory Crescent, Dailly, has been missing since Sunday and was last seen with camping supplies.The 45-year-old is said to be
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Gunman jailed after leaving innocent motorist fearing he was going to be shot in Glasgow
A GUNMAN, who left an innocent motorist fearing he was going to be shot, has been jailed for four years. Steven Farrell, 27, brandished a firearm at 24-year-old Jay Campbell , who was a stranger to him, before fleeing in his Seat Leon and abandoning
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Couple reveal stomach-churning raw chicken served at Egyptian hotel where British couple suddenly died
A COUPLE struck down with food poisoning at the same Egyptian hotel where two British tourists died last week have shared stomach-churning pictures of raw chicken they claim they were served. Paul and Bev Vanstone say they got salmonella at the
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Game of Thrones star Richard Madden on playing a Bodyguard in thrilling new BBC drama
A TRAIN hurtling through the dark, unsuspecting passengers oblivious to the threat in their midst. Buckle up and grab the popcorn tin, there's a new Jed Mercurio drama in town. The Line Of Duty creator has turned his hand to BBC political thriller
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Dramatic progress of £120m Queen Street transformation laid bare
THESE latest pictures of Queen Street station show the dramatic progress of the £120million project to transform Scotland’s third busiest rail hub. The works will see the station become more spacious to deal with rising passenger numbers, with
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David Beckham denies speeding £200K Bentley ahead of court appearance
DAVID Beckham has denied speeding after his Bentley was clocked at almost 20mph above the speed limit. Beckham, 43, has denied one offence of speeding after his £200,000 Bentley was clocked going 59mph in a 40mph zone back in January. The former
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Police called in as MSP is bombarded with 2,000 handwritten - but empty - Freepost envelopes
POLICE have been called in after an MSP was bombarded with 2,000 handwritten but empty Freepost envelopes. Liberal Democrat member for Edinburgh Western, Alex Cole-Hamilton, received the pile of nuisance mail at his Clifton Terrace office last
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Trendy pub selling ‘country’s most expensive draft pint’ - is it worth the money?
A TRENDY pub is selling possibly the country's most expensive draft pint - that costs an astonishing £22.50. The Craft Beer Co, which has bars across the UK, sell pints of Speedway Stout for more than FIVE TIMES the cost of an average beer.
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Teenager arrested in connection with rape of girl, 16, in Strathclyde Park
A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with the rape of a 16-year-old girl at Strathclyde Park. Police Scotland confirmed that a 17-year-old man was arrested and later released following the incident which happened on Sunday at 9pm. We
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Engineers take on 'most challenging piece of work ever' after sewer collapses under major road
ENGINEERS are carrying out one of the "most challenging pieces of work" they've ever experienced as they repair a collapsed sewer in Clydebank. A short stretch of the outside lane of the west-bound carriageway of Great Western Road, near the Drumry
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Former Celtic player Simon Donnelly shares snap of his boy with Phil O'Donnell's son at Celtic Park
A NEW generation took in the famous Celtic atmosphere at the weekend as the sons of former players Phil O'Donnell and Simon Donnelly posed for a picture at paradise. Former player Simon Donnelly shared an image of his son with the late Phil O'Donnell's
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Glasgow rail chaos as unsafe building exclusion zone disrupts dozens of services
TRAIN services are in chaos after ScotRail was forced to cancel dozens of services due to an unsafe building in Ayr. An exclusion zone has been set up surrounding Ayr station, meaning no trains are able to get near the station. Read more: Passengers
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Ex-Rangers players and staff urged to seek advice over EBTs
FORMER Rangers players and staff who benefited from an elaborate tax avoidance scheme face paying back millions of pounds by the taxman, it has been claimed. They reportedly have weeks to approach the taxman over a settlement or face a bigger bill
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Security issues delay Garnethill residents return home following Art School fire
PLANS to get residents back home following the Glasgow School of Art fire have been delayed by security issues. Dozens of people living on Dalhousie Street had expected to be able to return to their homes on Monday after the footway on the east
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In pictures: Postcards from past show off Kirkintilloch over last 50 years
A TREASURE trove of ‘postcards’ from the past is at the heart of a unique new exhibition. Visitors to Kirkintilloch Town Hall over the next few weeks can take a stroll down memory lane in the company of two of the area’s most respected historians
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Record achievement for Glasgow's pupils leaving schools
GLASGOW pupils have hit a record benchmark for attainment.Young people managing to stay in work and education after school - dubbed positive leaver destinations - has reached more than 90 per cent for the first time.Pupils are quizzed on their plans after
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'Glasgow cannot lose another iconic building': Supporters' fight to keep Hampden in city
GLASGOW’S politicians, business leaders, campaigners and community groups have come out fighting for Hampden Park as the Scottish Football Association gathers to decide whether it will remain the home of the national team. As reported by the Evening
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Susan Aitken: Safety has to be our priority in aftermath of Glasgow School of Art fire
THE Glasgow School of Art fire has, without doubt, been one of the most challenging incidents faced by the city in recent years. It has been traumatic for residents and business owners, forced to abandon their homes and livelihoods at a moment’
