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James Penrice gutted as Partick Thistle defender Thomas O'Ware ruled out for season
PARTICK THISTLE youngster James Penrice is gutted that teammate Thomas O’Ware will be ruled out for the season with the knee injury he sustained in Saturday’s defeat to Dundee United.The central defender limped off in the opening minutes of the game at
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Jon Flanagan relishing Rangers' date with destiny in the Europa League
THE journey from the Third Division to the Europa League has been a long, difficult and painful one for Rangers.For Jon Flanagan, the road to recovery has been equally as fraught at times but now he, and the Light Blues, are within sight of an important
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has no fears over Ufa plastic pitch ahead of Europa League showdown
STEVEN GERRARD has no fears over the plastic pitch at the Neftyanik Stadium as Rangers bid to clinch a Europa League berth against Ufa this evening. The Light Blues have made the journey to Russia with a 1-0 advantage in the play-off round tie
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Steven Gerrard backs Eros Grezda to excite the Ibrox crowd as he nears Rangers switch
STEVEN GERRARD has backed winger Eros Grezda to establish himself as a firm favourite with Rangers fans if he completes his £2million move to Ibrox.The Albanian is poised to become the 13th signing of the summer for boss Gerrard and finalise a switch
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Andy Murray proves he can still handle the heat despite defeat to Fernando Verdasco in US Open
It may be a while before Andy Murray believes he is a genuine contender again for grand slam titles but in the heat of the US Open here yesterday, the Scot proved that if there is any way at all, he will find it. Less than eight months after hip surgery
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers reluctant to let Moussa Dembele go without a replacement but accepts pull of Lyon
Brendan Rodgers is reluctant to allow Moussa Dembele to leave Celtic without first signing a replacement, but has acknowledged the pulling power of Lyon to the French under-21 internationalist. The French side are on the cusp of formalising their interest
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Video: Alex Salmond resigns from SNP after sexual misconduct claims
Former First Minister Alex Salmond has resigned from the SNP amid sexual misconduct claims, which he denies. Mr Salmond announced the decision on Wednesday evening in a video posted on YouTube. He said his resignation was to avoid a potential
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Video: Alex Salmond resigns from SNP after sexual misconduct claims
Former First Minister Alex Salmond has resigned from the SNP amid sexual misconduct claims, which he denies. Mr Salmond announced the decision on Wednesday evening in a video posted on YouTube. He said his resignation was to avoid a potential
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Parents against primary school testing can discuss it with school, says Scottish Government
Parents who do not want their child to take part in controversial primary school tests can discuss the matter with their school, the Scottish Government has said. Ministers made the comment after facing opposition calls to clarify parents' rights
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Take a sneak peak inside Annie Lennox's £3.4m luxury Los Angeles mansion
Annie Lennox has just made a sweet purchase on the Hollywood property ladder and it is what dreams are made of. The Scots singer has gone all out and grabbed the keys to a breathtaking £3.4 million cliffside escape in the Hollywood hills.
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Farmer enlists help of cow for hilarious marriage proposal
A farmer has told how his cow helped him propose to his now bride-to-be. Chris Gospel of Strichen, Aberdeenshire, got down on one knee in a field to ask for Eilidh Fraser’s hand in marriage. But the 30-year-old did not need to pop the question
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Collision near Queen Elizabeth University Hospital leads to road closure
Emergency services headed to the scene after two cars were involved in a collision near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. At around 5.55pm on Wednesday evening police were called to a report of a collision between two cars on Langlands Drive
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Masked gunman who robbed bank because he 'was skint' caged for eight years
A MASKED gunman who robbed a bank minutes after telling a pal “I'm skint” has been jailed for eight and a half years. Jason Spencer, 41, from Blantyre, walked in to the TSB bank in Main Street, Rutherglen, with a gun inside a carrier bag and ordered
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Lotto winner Jane Park poses in 'lifeguard' bikini before revealing she can't swim
Lottery winner Jane Park gave fans a giggle when she posted a photo in a swimsuit which read lifegaurd - only to confess she can't even swim. The 22-year-old posed in the black and white shot which she put on her Instagram page and was praised
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SFA postpone decision on future of football at Hampden
Glaswegians who are wondering whether or not they will need to travel to Edinburgh to watch their national team play, will have to wait a bit longer as the Scottish FA has put off a decision on whether it will stick with Hampden or move to Murrayfield
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Glasgow travel news: Traffic slow moving around city due to accidents amid usual congestion
Vehicles are currently subject to congestion due to lane closures in and around the city. The M8 eastbound between on the Kingston Bridge is slow moving due to a lane restriction at Junction 19. On the M8 Junction 17 Pheonix Road West slip
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Legal firm ‘dealing with 16 claims’ of holidaymakers who fell ill at Egypt hotel where couple died suddenly
A LEGAL firm says it is dealing with sixteen claims of people who say they fell ill at the controversial Egyptian hotel - including a 16-year-old. Lawyers Irwin Mitchell have revealed the number of shocking cases resulting from stays at the Steigenberger
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Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh wants to give 14-year-olds the vote and ban over-55s
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has come out with some controversial recommendations for who should be allowed to vote in elections. According to the Welsh, who is originally from Leith, 14-year-olds should be given the vote, whilst those over
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Some of Glasgow’s most famous film locations revealed in new book
TV fans are being given the chance to visit some of Scotland’s most famous film locations following the launch of a new guide book. Glasgow has some of the must-see places that “set-jetters” should visit, thanks to the huge success of shows including
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Major works see bearings replaced on 140-year-old Clyde Viaduct
Work is now underway on a £1.6 million project to replace bearings under the bridge deck of the Clyde viaduct. The 140-year-old viaduct supports a great deal of weight and volume of trains on a daily basis, meaning the existing bearings have begun
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Drinks at the ready! Sell-out Motherwell Beer Festival to return next month
BEER lovers rejoice, the popular Motherwell Beer Festival will make its return next month. The two day event, celebrating the best craft beers, street food and live music, will be taking place at Motherwell Concert Hall on Friday, September 21,
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Man, 56, arrested as police storm into Glasgow property and recover £80K drugs haul
POLICE Scotland have stormed into a Glasgow property and seized a drugs haul with a street value of around £80,000. A 56-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. Acting under warrant, officers searched a property
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Police appeal to trace Greenock man who disappeared without his medication
Police have sparked a public appeal to help trace a man who disappeared from Greenock without his daily medication. Officers in Inverclyde are hoping the public will be able to aid in tracing 44-year-old Paul Dowds who has not been seen since Friday
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‘She’s trash’: Watch emotional Kim Woodburn lay into Coleen Nolan and STORM OFF Loose Women
Kim Woodburn stormed off Loose Women after an altercation with Coleen Nolan. The two came face-to-face again after falling out in the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2017. Woodburn said: “I’ll never forget what the likes of her and others put
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Train chaos between Glasgow and Ayr set to continue until the end of next month
Train distruptions which have caused chaos to services between Glasgow and Ayrshire are set to continue into next month. Due to an unsafe building in Ayr, Scotrail has been forced to cancel dozens of trains and alter several others across the central
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Almost 90% of patients happy with the care they receive in Glasgow's hospitals
ALMOST 90% of patients are happy with the care they receive in Glasgow’s hospitals, a new poll suggests. Patients were asked about their experiences of the NHS for the Scottish Inpatient Experience Survey. This postal survey covers the period
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Legal proceedings to begin against company involved in possible eviction of Glasgow asylum seekers
GOVAN Law Centre will begin legal proceedings against the company involved in the possible eviction of Glasgow asylum seekers. The case will be heard at the Court of Session on September 17, it has been announced. Private provider Serco first
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Meghan Markle's wedding dress to go on display in Scotland
THE Givenchy designed wedding dress worn by Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is going on display in Scotland next year. Fashion lovers and royal enthusiasts alike will be able to see details of the silk gown, its train and well-recognised boat
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Search launched for missing Greenock man who vanished without vital medication
A MASSIVE search has been launched to trace a missing Greenock man who hasn't been seen for more than a week. Paul Dowds disappeared on Friday, August 17. The 44-year-old is required to take daily medication, however, it is believed he doesn't
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Kind-hearted Johnstone boy, 10, donates ENTIRE Lego collection to Renfrewshire hospice
A 10-year-old Johnstone boy has donated his entire Lego collection to a children’s hospice. James Blair, who is in primary six at St. Margaret’s Primary School, brought seven years’ worth of coloured bricks, planes, trucks, cars and much more,
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Brendan Rodgers: Moussa Dembele missed Celtic training due to 'big interest' from a club
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed "big interest" from one club in Moussa Dembele after the striker missed training ahead of Thursday's Europa League play-off tie against Suduva - amid speculation about a move back to France. The 22-year-old
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Andy Murray suffers defeat to his 10-month-old ahead of US open clash
Andy Murray suffered a brutal defeat last night at the hands of his 10-month-old daughter Eadie, who decided it was time to show her dad who was boss. The tot got the better of her old man and served him with bloody nose when a game between the
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St Mirren manager Alan Stubbs admits defeat in bid to sign Kenny Miller
St Mirren manager Alan Stubbs has admitted defeat in his bid to sign Kenny Miller. The former Rangers and Scotland striker is reportedly poised to sign for Dundee after leaving his job as Livingston player/manager last week. Stubbs said: "It
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Port Glasgow men accused of murdering woman, 47, in incident involving pole and hammer
TWO men will stand trial in the New Year accused of murdering a woman.Allan Docherty, 33, and Weir McKay, 44, are charged with killing Karen Young at a flat in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, in June last year.The charge includes claims a hand and metal spoon
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Trio accused of disconnecting CCTV and murdering man in Castlemilk flat
A MAN and two women are to stand trial charged with a murder at a flat.Muhammed Rauf, 41, Shahida Abid, 32, and Saima Hayat, 33, today faced the accusation at the High Court in Glasgow.The trio is accused of killing Haider Hayat in the city's Castlemilk
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Suduva head coach and three players solve visa issues ahead of Celtic play-off
Suduva have solved the visa problem affecting their manager and three players ahead of their return match against Celtic in Glasgow. Head coach Vladimir Ceburin, who is from Kazakhstan, faced missing the Europa League play-off second leg after
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Ufa boss Tomarov keen to sign Rangers stars if Russian side win Europa League tie
Ufa manager Sergei Tomarov says he wants to pinch Rangers best players if they dump the Ibrox side out of the Europa League. The Light Blues have raided beaten opponents Osijek for Borna Barisic and are close to agreeing another deal with the Croatians
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Celtic boss Rodgers plays down dugout battle with Rangers manager Gerrard
Brendan Rodgers played down the notion of a dugout battle with Steven Gerrard as he looked forward to Sunday's Old Firm clash at Parkhead. The Celtic boss is unbeaten in his 11 fixtures against the Light Blues since he took over at Parkhead in
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Man in serious condition after he is struck by motorcycle on Paisley Road West
A MAN is in a serious condition in hospital after he was struck by a motorcycle in Glasgow' South Side.The 57-year-old was hit after crossing Paisley Road West near to Mosspark Boulevard on Tuesday at around 7pm.He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth
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Graphic footage: Stomach-churning moment dog is dragged 200 yards in hit-and-run horror
A DOG has been hailed the luckiest in Britain after it was hit by a car and rolled for 200 yards - and escaped with cuts and bruises. CCTV shows Winston the British bulldog struck and battered along the road as it darted out in front of the motor
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Sell-out Halloween Fright Night event to return to Glasgow's riverside this year
A FAVOURITE Halloween event will make its return to Glasgow this year. On Friday, October 26, The Glasgow Science Centre will be transformed into a horror show. From wicked workshops to scary shows awesome autopsies and gruesome games
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Body of woman, 45, found in Bridgeton flat
POLICE are investigating the “unexplained” death of a woman after a body was found in a Bridgeton flat. Police Scotland said its officers were alerted to the incident at 6.20pm on Tuesday evening. Upon arrival to the property on Dalmarnock
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Kilmarnock's Gary Dicker handed two-match suspension after appeal over controversial Hearts red card is rejected
KILMARNOCK midfielder Gary Dicker will miss Saturday's match against Aberdeen at Pittodrie and the following week's game at Hibernian after an appeal against the red card he received against Hearts at the weekend was rejected.The Irishman was
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'You are a danger': Creepy pensioner jailed for stalking 11-year-old girl in Calton and Dennistoun
A PENSIONER who stalked an 11-year-old and gave her money and a note saying "have a good day at school beautiful xx” has been jailed for almost two years. Archibald Donaghy, 61, followed the child as she walked home and gave her £2 to "buy
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Libby McArthur: It’s over and done wi’ but I did justice to festival show
I have an ear worm. It’s the Proclaimers singing ‘It’s over and done wi’ it’s over and done wi’, with a wee refrain of ‘Edinburgh, no more.’ So, now that the Edinburgh Festival Fringe gig has been and gone, I’ve been thinking about that cliché
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Austin Lafferty: Our legal eagle answers your questions
I got into trouble in 1983 and have a criminal record, albeit for one minor offence. Could that old case be dragged up, say if I am going for a job or joining a golf club? I am respectable and would not wish a tarnish on my name from some busybody.
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'It's a beacon of hope': Alive and Kicking Springburn still brings smile to residents faces 30 years on
A “LIFELINE” support service for elderly people in Glasgow’s East End has celebrated its 30th anniversary. Hundreds of users, residents and the area’s MP Paul Sweeney descended on Alive and Kicking Springburn’s premises on Friday to reminisce
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CONFIRMED: This Morning star Holly Willoughby to fill in on I'm a Celebrity
IT'S official! Holly Willoughby has confirmed that she will co-host I’m A Celebrity as Ant McPartlin takes a break. The This Morning host said: “These are big shoes … to keep warm for a little bit.” Read more: Ant McPartlin WON'T host I'm
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Residents evacuated after block of flats deliberately set on fire
RESIDENTS were evacuated after a block of flats were deliberately set on fire. Police Scotland said they were investigating the blaze which happened in Dumbain Road, Haldane, Alexandria at around 1.27am on Wednesday. No one was injured
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Maryhill Road closed in both directions after traffic accident
MARYHILL Road was closed in both directions between Queen Margaret Drive and Shakespeare Street due to a road traffic accident. The road was closed for around half an hour. READ MORE: Gridlock on busy Lanarkshire motorway after FIVE-vehicle
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WATCH: Men remove items from memorial to alleged Clydebank murder victim Dom Brown
A VIDEO has emerged of items being removed from the memorial of alleged Clydebank murder victim Dom Brown. The footage, which was posted to footage, shows a woman placing a top over the railing memorial before two men begin to remove Celtic scarves
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Gridlock on busy Lanarkshire motorway after FIVE-vehicle crash
TRAFFIC on a busy Lanarkshire motorway has come to a complete standstill after a five-vehicle crash. Early reports have suggested that a pregnant woman has been rushed to hospital. Police Scotland told the Evening Times: “Five cars have been
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Video: Footie fan goes viral with his Rangers spin on George Ezra's hit 'Shotgun'
A RANGERS fan has gone viral after coming up with a new song for fans to the tune of the George Ezra hit Shotgun. Aaron Collins posted on social media his take on the pop hit after Rangers fan began singing We're the History Makes at Ibrox Stadium
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‘He never played a part in her life’: Bittersweet tribute from Pamela Munro after death of Paige’s dad at 37
THE mother of murdered schoolgirl Paige Doherty has blasted reports the teen was close with her biological father who died at the weekend. Pamela Munro took to social media to pay her respects to Jon Bothwell, who died in Hairmyres Hospital on
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'You sexy thing': BBC weather girl Judith Ralston sends temperatures soaring with 'Full Monty' dance
SEXY weather girl Judith Ralston has got termperatures soaring with her take on a Hot Chocolate classic. The Glasgow-based BBC weather girl posted a video of herself dancing to the hit You Sexy Thing on the social media website and the moment has
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Rangers WAG Vanessa Lafferty reveals 'amazing' post-baby body 19 days after giving birth
RANGERS WAG Vanessa Lafferty has showed off her stunning figure weeks after giving birth. The model took to the social media website Instagram to share her awe at how her body has snapped back - 19 days after she gave birth. She told fans: &
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Glasgow hospital installs safety nets to stop glass panels from falling
A CITY hospital has installed safety nets to stop glass panels falling from the building. Pieces of decorative panels have dropped from the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital several times since it opened in 2015. STV said NHS Greater Glasgow
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US star Kevin Hart thanks 'best fans in the world' after first ever Glasgow show
FUNNYMAN Kevin Hart thanks "best fans in the world" after Glasgow show. The comedian took to the SSE Hydro stage last night for his first ever appearance in Scotland as part of his year-long Irresponsible tour. Read more: US superstar Kevin
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'He hid like a wee boy': Mum of girl with broken neck hits out at brute Gerald Gavan after Castlemilk murder bid
A SCUNNERED mum whose daughter's neck was crushed by a hit-and-run thug in Castlemilk has hit out calling him a 'cowardly monster'. The woman spoke out following yesterday's conviction of Gerald Gavan, 22, who tried to kill six children in a horrific
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US superstar Kevin Hart visits American themed bar in Glasgow
US superstar Kevin Hart popped into an American themed bar before his Glasgow gig on Tuesday night. The comedian, who was performing his stand-up at the SSE Hydro, posed for pictures in NYC Bar and Grill on Hope Street. Hart, 39, is best known
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'He was heartbroken': Dad of Paige Doherty found dead at 37 after he struggled with daughter's murder
THE heartbroken dad of tragic Paige Doherty has died at the age of 37 after struggling to deal with the loss of his daughter. Boxer Jon Bothwell, above, died of a broken heart after his daughter was murdered at just 15 according to his devastated
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German Doner Kebab chain to open on Odeon cinema site in Renfield Street and elsewhere in Glasgow
NIGHTS out in Glasgow are set to get a lot better with a huge kebab chain confirming they will open up a unit in the heart of the city centre. German Doner Kebab UK said they will be based in the old Odeon cinema house on Renfield Street. The firm
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Glasgow hitmaker takes the lead with new album...for dogs
THE multi-million selling Glasgow hitmaker behind some of the biggest records in pop is set to produce a new album of music – especially for dogs. Songwriter John McLaughlin – who has written hits for Westlife, Busted, and Sir Cliff Richard – is
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Starchild film to help children with autism
A GLASGOW charity has joined forces with school pupils in the city and abroad to help young people with autism.Starchild, which was set up by former Evening Times Scotswoman of the Year finalist Michaela Foster Marsh, built a school for the creative arts
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Boobstock: City's first breastfeeding festival to take place
AROUND seven years ago, Fiona Tarantino-Poliri was at a family wedding, where she spotted a fellow guest breastfeeding her three-year-old. “I remember thinking at the time it was a little weird,” she recalls. “She was a distant cousin, I didn’t
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Rangers denied fan zone after council pulls permission for venue
GLASGOW politicians have demanded transparency on a last-minute decision to withdraw permission for Rangers to use a council facility for a fan zone. The Ibrox club was told it no longer had permission to use the community complex opposite Ibrox
