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Venue no problem for Gow who are just happy to be in final
THERE may have been a mixed reaction to West Region officials declaring Newlandsfield would host the Sectional League Cup final between Auchinleck Talbot and Lesmahagow, but there is no complaint from the Gow boss.Robert Irving’s reaction to a trip up
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Stuttgart-style Hampden refurb could cost up to £90m, warns architect behind project
THE cost of redeveloping Hampden along similar lines to the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart could cost up to £90million according to the architect behind the project for the German side.Eberhard Becker of Stuttgart-based firm ASP was responsible for
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Andy Little delighted to see Kyle Lafferty living the dream at Rangers once again
KYLE LAFFERTY lived the dream and the nightmare during his first stint at Rangers. Now, he is back in blue with unfinished business and success in his sights.The striker that scored title winning goals and lifted silverware at Hampden would leave his
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Andy Little backs Gareth McAuley to lead by example for Rangers this season
ANDY LITTLE has backed Gareth McAuley to lead by example at Rangers this season – just like the former Ibrox skippers he worked under.The 38-year-old became the 15th and final signing of the summer for boss Steven Gerrard when he completed a move to his
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O'Donnell preserves his modesty after sudden emergence
STEPHEN O’Donnell had his shorts pulled down by an irate Albanian player on Thursday night but otherwise he had absolutely nothing to feel embarrassed about on his competitive debut for his country. The Kilmarnock full-back was hardly the most obvious
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Celtic's Kieran Tierney itching to get back to the day job
Domestic football with a continental twist will take precedence again this week as the international stage returns to the backburner.Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic return to action on Friday night in Paisley as the Parkhead manager faces up to his countryman
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Edwards relieved to still be a wanted man at St Mirren
New St Mirren midfielder Ryan Edwards admits he is relieved to hear that he is still wanted at the club after signing just three days before Alan Stubbs lost his job as manager.The Australian made the season-long loan switch from Hearts on transfer deadline
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers used international break to reflect on opening months of season
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is ready to go again after using the international break to reflect on the opening months of the domestic season.Rodgers missed out on Champions League qualification this summer for the first time in his tenure at the club
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Celtic's Kieran Tierney ready to get back to the day job
Celtic fullback Kieran Tierney has admitted to lingering regrets about the manner in which the Parkhead side failed to consolidate a third successive invitation to the UEFA Champions League group stages this season.Brendan Rodgers’ side will begin their
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Robby McCrorie still hoping to make Euros with Scotland Under-21s
Scotland Under-21 goalkeeper Robby McCrorie is not ready to give up on his dreams of reaching next year's Euros.The Rangers stopper played a key role as Scot Gemmill's youngsters toppled Holland for the second time in a year as they claimed another
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Fond farewell in what could be Glasgow's last-ever Davis Cup tie
THE valedictory feel ahead of this weekend’s Davis Cup World Group play-off between Great Britain and Uzbekistan in Glasgow is unmistakeable. With significant changes to the format of this famous old competition limiting the amount of home and away ties
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New Morton boss Jonatan Johansson insists: I've been a fan of the club since my boyhood idol Marko Rajamäki played at Cappielow
New Morton manager Jonatan Johansson admits he has been a fan of the club since boyhood idol Marko Rajamäki made the move to Cappielow over 20 years ago.Johansson’s fellow Finn signed for 'Ton in 1994 and became a firm fans' favourite in the three
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Somatio Barcelona 0 Glasgow City 2: Scott Booth delighted with response to 'extremely harsh' red card for Leanne Ross
GLASGOW City look set to reach the last 16 of the Women's Champions League for the first time in four attempts under Scott Booth following a decisive away win at the Tsirion Stadium in Limassol. Although annoyed that captain Leanne Ross had been sent
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‘Murray isn’t done with Davis Cup’
LEON Smith is convinced we haven’t seen the last of Andy Murray as a Davis Cup player. After much soul-searching, the former world No.1 decided to focus on his ongoing rehab work after hip surgery in January rather than play in this weekend’s World Group
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Glasgow Girls story coming to the King's Theatre
CORA Bissett and David Greig’s life affirming Scottish drama, Glasgow Girls is to run at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow next year.The production, which is based on real life events, will make its debut on the big stage from Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 January
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Hunt for pair who spat, punched and bottled two men at rail station
TWO men spat at, punched and used a bottle in an attack at a train station. The incident happened as a man entered Old Kilpatrick station and was approached by the suspects. They spat at him and punched him in the face. Another man was
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Mesh implants to be banned in Scotland after death of woman
THE use of mesh implants has been immediately halted in NHS Scotland for certain conditions following the death of a woman linked to the deviceHealth Secretary Jeane Freeman said an effective ban would be in place until the introduction of a new “restricted
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Funds will support vulnerable children on Glasgow's South Side
A CHARITY supporting vulnerable children and families on Glasgow's south side has received a £15,000 grant. Following the gift from The Crerar Trust, Children 1st will use the funding to support up to 120 children and families who have experienced
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Gerry Cinnamon announces extra tour dates and takes aim at touts with strict rules
Glasgow singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon has added extra dates to his latest tour. The Castlemilk musician has already sold out four nights at Glasgow's O2 Academy and Barrowlands at the end of the year. He will also be performing at the SSE
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Big Charity Quiz of the Year raises £15,000 for Glasgow's sick kids
THE main question was how much would the Big Charity Quiz of the Year raise for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.And the answer was - more than £15,000.It was the first year of the event, which was supported by a donation of 100 newspapers from
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Glasgow's Davis Cup could be thrown into 'chaos' as staff threaten strike action over pay
A major sporting event could be thrown into chaos by possible strike action. Unite union has warned that the Davis Cup could be disrupted if organisers Glasgow Life fail to settle an ongoing dispute around staff payment for additional duties.
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Calton shooting: Footage of man released after house 'deliberately targeted' in murder bid
Footage of a man who could have information on an attempted murder in Calton has been released by police. It comes after a firearm was discharged at a property in the residential area of Millroad Drive around 11pm on Monday April 23. No-one
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Glasgow rockers to celebrate single release with city date
GLASGOW rockers Das Plastixx are set to drop a new single.Don’t Be Surprised will be available on Friday and the band will celebrate its release with a gig in the city on Saturday.The song – recorded with Darryll McFadyen at the renowned Gorbals Sound
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Pet charity volunteer urges Glasgow schools to help stamp out animal abuse
A PET charity volunteer is urging Glasgow schools to help stamp out animal abuse.Martha Brindley, from Lugton in East Ayrshire, has volunteered with Blue Cross for eight years.The charity provides free talks to young people about pet welfare, staying
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Tommy Sheridan says sunbeds gave him 'thick skin' in response to Indyref criticism
Former Socialist MSP Tommy Sheridan said sunbeds have given him a thick skin to deal with criticism over his involvement in the independence movement. Mr Sheridan said claims he was divisive and his involvement in the rally was turning away women
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Noisy Glasgow welcome for Jamie Murray and the rest of Great Britain's Davis Cup stars
JAMIE Murray said it was good to be back yesterday as thousands of local primary school kids provided the noisiest of Glaswegian welcomes for Great Britain's Davis Cup team ahead of this weekend's tie against Uzbekistan. Around 3,300 children were
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Knightswood sex offender neglected children and left one so hungry she had to eat CAT FOOD
A CONVICTED sex offender has been found guilty of wilfully neglecting three school children over the two and a half years they were in his care. Derek Carrick, 42, allowed the girls to get so hungry that one was forced to eat cat food. The
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Dates announced for Glasgow's Christmas markets - here's when and where they will be in town
Christmas is officially around the corner as the dates for the annual festive markets are revealed. As part of the Glasgow Loves Christmas celebrations, the markets will be rolling into St Enoch Square and George Square from November. The St
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HOTEL HEIST: Watch the SHOCKING moment armed robbers raid Gleneagles for Rolex watches
This is the moment armed robbers burst into a five-star hotel to carry out a heist. The Evening Times have obtained CCTV footage of the robbery after two men have been convicted over their involvement in the £500,000 armed robbery at Gleneagles
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Appeal to trace person responsible for dumping guinea pigs in Hamilton park
An appeal has been launched to trace the person responsible for abandoning two guinea pigs in Hamilton.The pair were found inside a plastic box at a Bent Park on Monday.They are now being cared for by Scotland's animal welfare charity until a new
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Teen sex abuse victim jailed for rape and attempted rape of schoolboys
A TEENAGE boy who was convicted of sexually abusing two schoolboys aged seven and 10 has been sentenced to four years detention. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, committed the offences in Stirlingshire between 2016 and 2017
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Plans submitted for shopping centre and new homes in Drumchapel
Drumchapel could be set to welcome a new retail outlet and dozens of new homes, if plans are given the go-ahead. Designs submitted to transform a local brownfield site into a retail and leisure outlet. The vacant ground on Allerdyce Road and
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Missing woman was dealing with personal issues before she vanished from the Gallowgate
A MAJOR search has been launched for a young women who vanished over a week ago from the Gallowgate area of the city.Charlene Glancy, 38, was seen around 4 pm last Tuesday and police say she was dealing with personal issues prior to her disappearance.
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Glasgow bars offering free beer in return for customers dumping 'mainstream lager'
A Glasgow bar is giving away free beer to celebrate the release of its new product…under one condition.BrewDog on Argyle Street and Hutcheson Street is giving drinkers the opportunity to ‘trade in’ bad beer in return for a pint of its new headliner beer
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Watch Glasgow comedian rant about women's obsession with 'banging' eyebrows
Glasgow funnyman Gary Meikle has gone viral on social media with a rant about women's obsession with their eyebrows. The comedian, who is well known in the Glasgow comedy circuit, video on eyebrows has had more than half a million views since it
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Celtic legend Frank McGarvey to join YES campaigners at rally in George Square
CELTIC legend Frank McGarvey will join yes campaigners in Glasgow at the Hope Over Fear rally on Saturday. The footballer, 62, will be join speakers including SNP MP Angus MacNeil, and MSPs Sandra White and Alex Neil to share belief that Scotland
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'I knew she was gone': Heartbroken mother reveals moment she found pregnant daughter dead at 22
A HEARTBROKEN mother has revealed the devastating moment she realised her pregnant daughter had died at the age of 22. Jacqueline Sanderson, 49, discovered her daughter Rosanna at her home in Clarkston on Sunday. The curtains were closed in the
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Window crashes 20ft into playground of East End school
CITY council chiefs have ordered safety checks at a several Glasgow schools after a classroom window crashed 20ft onto the playground. The Scottish Sun reports that the action was taken after a scare at St Maria Goretti Primary in Cranhill.
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Police appeal after man found dead in Paisley home
POLICE have appealed after a man was found dead in his Paisley home.Stewart Lewis, 68, died within his home in Aboyne Drive on September 8. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.Officers are trying to trace relatives of Mr Lewis,
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Iceland to stop selling plastic-packaged bananas
Supermarket Iceland has started selling pre-packaged bananas in a recycled paper band in a move it says will soon be saving 10 million plastic bags a year. The new packaging has launched in three Iceland stores as an initial trial – and will extend
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This one is different: Mass evacuation in US over ‘monster’ hurricane
Hurricane Florence is expected to strengthen into a near-Category 5 storm as it approaches the US where 1.7 million people have been warned to get out of the way. The storm taking aim at the Carolinas is likely to bring “life-threatening, catastrophic
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Apple to live stream iPhone event on Twitter for first time
Apple will live stream its iPhone event on Twitter for the first time on Wednesday, as the technology giant prepares to unveil its latest flagship smartphone. The US phone giant will allow people to watch the event live on the social media site
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Cordia stars are honoured with long-service awards
LOLLIPOP ladies and neighbourhood janitors are among a list of dozens of Cordia workers honoured at an awards ceremony in Glasgow.The facilities management and care services provider recognised the hard work of its staff through a long-term service celebration
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Bathing Bells: Meet the photographer capturing ladies taking to the water in style
FORGET everything you think you know about photos of women in swimwear.Forget come-hither poses and silly pouts, skimpy costumes and simpering smiles.Glasgow photographer Denise Noone and the 16 forty-plus women she has captured on film for a stunning
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Libby McArthur explains why she is barking mad for dogs
I’ve always said, you know you’ve made it when you can take your dog to work. Well I wasn’t allowed to take my Skip unfortunately, but was nevertheless chuffed to be asked to present ‘the acts’ at Scotland’s first-ever The Dog Lover Show at the SECC at
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The law man Austin Lafferty answers your legal questions
Would it be possible for someone to give gifts above the tax-free gift allowance but below the inheritance tax threshold, then set up a will to leave the remainder of the IHT allowance to their children, and then leave the rest of their estate to a charity
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East End gas works saved as they get B-listed status
LANDMARK gas structures that have stood on Glasgow’s skyline for more than 100 years have been saved after officials ruled they should be protected.The iconic Provan Gas Works near the city’s East End were given listed status by Historic Environment Scotland
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Celtic legend Tommy Burns in focus for feature-length documentary
A DOCUMENTARY looking back on the life of late football legend Tommy Burns has premiered in Glasgow.The feature length production explores the life and career of the much-loved father, player and manager through the eyes of his friends and family.Tommy
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Person dies after they are struck by a train in Glasgow's East End
A PERSON has died after they were struck by a train in Glasgow's East End this morning. Services were disrupted across the rail network for several hours following the incident at 6.30am on the line close to Bellgrove Station. Transport cops
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Plea for cheaper Hampden tickets from Labour MSP
Glasgow MSP Johann Lamont has called on the SFA to make ticket prices more affordable for fans. Tickets priced for the two most recent matches , the friendly against Belgium and UEFA Nations League game against Albania, saw fans paying £35 but
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Hampden saved now SFA looks to raise cash to fund improvements
THE final whistle has been blown on the debate over the home of Scottish football and Hampden Park has scored a historic victory. The SFA finally announced today its decision to remain at the world famous stadium after the lease runs out in 2020
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Now SFA must come good on improving Hampden for the fans
THE SFA decision to retain Hampden for the biggest games in Scottish football has been welcomed by those who backed the campaign to save the stadium. Businesses, politicians and the current owners of the stadium all said it was the right choice
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Shock discovery in East End graveyard as cops probe unexplained death
A MAN'S body has been discovered in a graveyard in Glasgow's East End. The shock discovery was made yesterday afternoon in the Tullis Street Memorial Garden in Bridgeton. Police cordoned off the area and said they were treating the death as
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Council criticised for failure to support community during Victoria Infirmary development
GLASGOW City Council has been accused of failing a local community during a major planning development. The Victoria Forum, made up of Langside, Battlefield and Camphill; Mount Florida; and Shawlands and Strathbungo community councils, have produced
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Fifth mobile phone robbery on teenage victim in a week in Glasgow's South Side
A TEENAGE boy was chased and threatened with a knife by a thief who stole his mobile phone - almost a week after a similar robbery in Glasgow's South Side. The 13-year-old was left terrified after the robbery which happened on his birthday in the
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Almost 70% rise in Scots women giving birth in their 40s
THE number of Scots women giving birth in their early forties has soared by almost 70% over the past 17 years, figure show. Between 2000 and 2017 births to women in their early forties rose by 68% to 1,907 births while the number of babies born to women
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Dolly Parton’s library comes to Castlemilk
A LIBRARY created by country legend Dolly Parton has been launched in Castlemilk to encourage kids to read.The Imagination Library has been brought to youngsters in the area thanks to funding from Ardenglen and Craigdale housing associations. The scheme
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Top cop insists violent crime is down despite several city centre attacks in recent weeks
GLASGOW City Centre’s top cop has insisted violent crime is not on the increase despite a number of police appeals for serious assaults in recent weeks.Chief Inspector Audrey Hand, who runs the city centre area command from Stewart Street Police Office
