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Glasgow Clan head coach Pete Russell fired up for start of EIHL
It has been a summer of changes for Glasgow Clan but as they prepare to begin their EIHL season this weekend, head coach Pete Russell is optimistic it won’t be too long before the tweaks and adjustments begin to bear fruit.The most obvious change to the
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Kenny Burns backs 'leader' Joe Worrall to fulfill his potential during Rangers loan switch
THE mentality and the attitude defy his lack of years, but Joe Worrall certainly has time on his side. At Rangers, he could come of age. The Englishman may be a relatively unknown quantity in Glasgow but his talent and his potential haven’t exactly
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Derek Johnstone: Rangers must put Old Firm defeat behind them with a winning run in the Premiership
WHEN you lose a game, and especially an Old Firm game, players will always say they want to get back out on the pitch as quickly as possible and get that next win.Rangers haven’t had that chance over the last fortnight because of the international break
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Derek Johnstone: Scottish FA have to find the money to bring back the Hampden roar
I said right back at the start of the Hampden debate that there was only one national stadium and Scotland had to remain at the home of our game.So I am delighted that the Scottish FA have decided to remain at Hampden and that we’ll see the ground improved
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Celtic new bhoys Filip Benkovic and Youssouf Mulumbu in squad for St Mirren game
Filip Benkovic and Youssouf Mulumbu are both in the Celtic squad for tonight’s game against St Mirren.Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers will embark on his first visit to the ground since his arrival at Celtic and there could be debuts for the two players
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Davie Hay: A drink to toast the marriage of Packie Bonner's son brought home Tommy Burns' death all over again
I was at a party recently to celebrate the marriage of Packie Bonner’s son. I sat and had a drink with Rosemary Burns and it is funny that a decade on, how fresh Tommy’s death can still feel. It is events like that where you appreciate that
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Duncan Scott caps off spectacular year with top award
Duncan Scott capped off a spectacular year by being named Scottish Sportsperson of the Year at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards in Edinburgh last night.The 21-year-old University of Stirling swimmer has been the stand-out Scottish athlete this
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Davie Hay: Celtic can make an impact on the Europa League
I have to say that I think Celtic have a fabulous chance to go and make an impact in the Europa League. The draw has been relatively favourable to them - not that I think it will be easy. But I do think that Brendan Rodgers’ side are capable of qualifying
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Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon insists he won't throw the toys out of the pram if he's not playing for Scotland
Scotland keeper Craig Gordon has no plans to “throw the toys out of the pram” after finding himself in a fight for the number one shirt for his country.Allan McGregor took the gloves for Monday night’s 2-0 win over Albania at Hampden in the opening game
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Celtic ready to deal in Leigh Griffiths and Scott Brown to be offered long-term Parkhead backroom role
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Leigh Griffiths and Scott Brown are on the cusp of signing long-term deals with the Parkhead side.And Rodgers has also revealed that he regards captain Brown as having a long-term role within the backroom
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"Scotland boss Alex McLeish will have to pick Leigh Griffiths - if he bangs in three hat-tricks for Celtic"
CHRIS Sutton is confident Leigh Griffiths can reclaim his Scotland place from Steven Naismith if he rediscovers his best form with Celtic before the Israel game next month. Alex McLeish preferred Naismith to Griffiths in the national team’s opening Group
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Chris Sutton: If Steve Clarke has been charged by the SFA why wasn't Steven Gerrard - his comments were worse
CHRIS Sutton last night asked why Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke has been charged by the SFA when his Rangers counterpart Steven Gerrard escaped punishment for similar comments. Clarke has been accused of implying bias or incompetence by a match official
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Stephen Craigan: Oran Kearney can become the next Northern Irish manager to shine in Scotland at St Mirren
STEPHEN Craigan believes his countryman Oran Kearney is capable of turning around St Mirren’s fortunes and becoming the latest manager from Northern Ireland to flourish in Scotland - thanks to his man management skills. Craigan, the BT Sport analyst and
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Still Game actor pays tribute to show as he puts costume on for the last time
Actor Sanjeev Kohli has said farewell to Navid in an emotional and equally amusing post as Still Game filming comes to an end. The comedian has played the owner of the Harrids Convenience Store since the TV series began in 2002 and was reprised
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Christmas is coming - here are the top 9 things to do in Glasgow over the festive period
It's CHRIIIISTMAAAAAAAS! Well...not quite yet but we are already getting excited about all the amazing things happening in and around Glasgow during the festive period. Whether grabbing a mulled wine at one of the fabulous Christmas markets
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Provisional opening date announced for under-threat CCA
UNDER threat arts venue CCA finally has a provisional opening date following the Glasgow School of Art (GSoA) fire.Bosses had spoken of being on a "financial knife edge" after the hit taken by being forced to close.They said council bosses had
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First Minister backs bid to save asylum seeker schoolboys
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged her support for a campaign to stop two asylum seeker brothers from being deported from Scotland.She described Somer and Areeb Umeed Bakhsh, who are 15 and 13, as a “credit” to the country.Speaking during First
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Rangers midfielder Ross McCrorie honoured to captain Scotland kids to victory over Holland
ROSS MCCRORIE admits it was a ‘privilege and an honour’ to lead the Scotland Under-21s to victory over Holland this week.The Scots followed up a 3-0 win against Andorra with an impressive performance in Doetinchem to keep their European Championship dreams
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Celtic fans fear the worst as Brendan Rodgers makes Twitter trending list
Brendan Rodgers is trending on Twitter...cue Celtic fan metdown. The Celtic Manager made it onto the social media site's top trending list today due to discussions with the media about key players and signings. However, some Celtic fans read
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Darren 'Loki' McGarvey is latest name for Social Bite's Sleep in the Park
DARREN 'Loki' McGarvey is the latest name to be announced for the Glasgow leg of Sleep in the Park.The writer and rapper, who recently won the prestigious Orwell Prize, will be performing a bedtime story he has written for the sleepover on December
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Glasgow makes top ten list of rising European destinations for cultural experiences
Glasgow has made its way onto a top ten list of rising European destinations for cultural experiences. The Scottish city rounded out the top ten rising European destinations for cultural experiences as calculated by TripAdvisor, which saw Copenhagen
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Sex offences surges in South Ayrshire
SEX offences have surged by 40 per cent in South Ayrshire but all other crime has plunged according to the latest police figures. The hike in sexual crime cases to 74 stems from perverts targeting people on the Internet, historical cases and more victims
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Terminally ill Thistle fan gets visit from team's captain in hospital
A terminally ill Partick Thistle fan has received a very special surprise visit during his final days. His grandson Peter Ross was very touched when his Jags-daft grandfather was visited in hospital by the captain of the team, Kris Doolan.
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Hunt for balaclava thugs after armed robbery at Knightswood supermarket
A pair of balaclava thugs are being hunted by police after robbing a supermarket in Knightswood. The two men entered Farmfoods on Anniesland Road around 6.35pm on Wednesday and threatened two male members of staff with weapons. They demanded
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Murderer responsible for brutal killing of dad-of-three brought to justice after 25 years
A KILLER has finally been brought to justice after almost 25 years. Father-of-four Jagtar Singh – known as Tony – was convicted at the High Court in Glasgow yesterday of murdering 38-year-old restaurant manager Ansar Shah, a dad-of-three in the
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Glasgow projects shortlisted for prestigious wildlife awards
THE shortlist for RSPB Scotland’s prestigious Nature of Scotland Awards has been announced and includes three nominations from Glasgow.Lambhill Stables and Sunnyside Primary – the Glasgow school leading the charge against plastics – have both been nominated
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Ex-Rangers winger Barrie McKay insists he has nothing to prove against former club Nottingham Forest
BARRIE MCKAY insists he has nothing to prove to Nottingham Forest as he gets set to face his former club.The winger moved from the City Ground to Swansea after a difficult spell with the Reds.But the former Rangers kid won’t have any added motivation
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False Heads hit the road in celebration of Less is Better EP
LONDON rockers False Heads have hit the road in celebration of their new EP. Less is Better will drop on September 21. Ahead of its release, the band promise a night to remember in the city. Frontman Luke Griffiths told the Evening Times: “
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Dennistoun stabbing: Man viciously assaulted by knife thug who has left him with scars
A MAN has been stabbed during a vicious attack in Glasgow's East End.The 32-year-old has been left with permanent scars following the assault in Dennistoun in the early hours of Wednesday morning.Cops say he was walking along Garfield Street near
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Glasgow businessman to launch UK largest pancake restaurant with self-dispensing bar in city centre
A GLASGOW businessman is set to open the UK's largest pancake restaurant creating over 30 jobs.Paul Reynolds has taken over the former Byron Burger premises on West George Street to bring his Stack & Still concept to life.The eatery, which also offers
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Plans to extend M&D's Theme Park given green light by council
Plans to extend M&D’s Scotland Theme Park have been given the green light by North Lanarkshire Council. The variation to M&D’s existing lease includes plans for an all-weather dome, additional events space, a new ride as well as the addition
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'Legend': Watch this street performer's unusual dance moves in Kilmarnock
A STREET performer has put a smile on shoppers faces with his unusual dance moves. The man was caught on camera by Violet McInroy who said: "So this was interesting after work." In the video, the man dances around the street to music and attempts
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Women workers vote 98 per cent in favour of strike action
GLASGOW’S equal pay women have voted an overwhelming 98 per cent in favour of a strike. A ballot said by the unions to be one of the largest of women workers in the UK returned yesterday afternoon with a majority voting to walk out. If the
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Something to smile about: Tim Hortons' cookie fundraiser comes to Glasgow
TIM Hortons' famous Smile Cookie fundraiser is coming to Glasgow. The cookie will be sold in UK stores from September 17-30, with the full £1.29 sale price being donated to handpicked charities that support the local communities of Tim Hortons
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Tried and Tested Beauty: Inika Baked Mineral Illuminisor
Inika Baked Mineral Illuminisor - £33THIS promises to deliver the holy grail of make-up: a "luminous glow". From fashion catwalks to the sofas of a Real Housewives reunion episode, shimmering cheekbones are a beauty must-have. This pressed powder
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Tragic Alesha MacPhail's school 'gobsmacked' after raising almost three times target for memorial
Parents and teachers from the school attended by tragic Alesha MacPhail have been left "absolutely gobsmacked" by the amount of money that has been raised to build a memorial in her honour. Chapleside Primary in Airdrie were left heartbroken when
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Glasgow event will help you land your dream job
THE city's biggest jobs fair will welcome over 6,000 visitors next month.Apprenticeship opportunities and career advice for young people aged 14 and over will be on offer at Skills Scotland Glasgow, set to take place at the SEC on October 24 and 25
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Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: More Glasgow institutions to be investigated
MORE Glasgow institutions will be investigated as part of The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has identified a further 17 institutions which it is investigating as part of its ongoing work. In Glasgow and the
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Watch: Sister of Gary More describes moment he died in her arms after being shot outside Airdrie home
THE sister of a young man shot dead outside his home in Airdrie has told of the moment he died in her arms. Gary More was shot multiple times while talking to a friend outside of his address on Gartness Drive, Chapelhall, Airdrie, on September
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Apology issued as 1,761 women not invited for final breast screening appointment
Almost 1,800 women are being contacted by the NHS after it emerged they were not invited for breast screening appointments. It comes after a review of the Scottish Breast Screening programme found 1,761 women aged over 70 did not receive their
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Glasgow hospital to glow gold throughout september for childhood cancer awareness
A GLASGOW hospital will be glowing gold throughout September to raise awareness of childhood cancer. The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus, including the Royal Hospital for Children, are showing their support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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Man due in court after alleged sting operation at Buchanan Bus Station
A MAN is due in court after an alleged sting in one of Glasgow's busiest commuter hubs.The 48-year-old was arrested and charged following the incident at Buchanan Street Bus Station on Wednesday.A popular Facebook vigilante group called Wolf Pack
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SNP to target 50,000 voters in new push for independence
SNP campaigners are to target 50,000 Scots as part of a national day of action on independence, the party's depute leader has announced. Keith Brown said he wanted conversations to take place "in every corner" of Scotland about the "positive future
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Scots boys club left stunned by six-figure windfall after ex-player's multi-million pound Premier League move
DYCE Boys Club are celebrating a significant cash windfall following Stuart Armstrong’s £7 million move from Celtic to Southampton. Transfers can generate solidarity payments to the clubs who trained the player in their formative years under FIFA regulations
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'Do not touch the animal': Cops launch search for missing snake in Rutherglen
COPS have warned Rutherglen residents to be on the lookout for a missing snake.The pet has vanished from Woodend Road and officers are urging the public not to touch the creature.A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "Report received of a missing
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Family of pregnant woman, 22, who died share heartbreak over cremating their first grandchild
The grieving family of a pregnant woman who died in her sleep spoke of their shock at her sudden death - and of their heartbreak at having to cremate their first grandchild. Rosanna Sanderson, 22, died in her sleep on Sunday and was discovered
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“You're a f****** joker,” Mugger screams insult at woman for having £2 in purse
A MASKED thug who robbed a woman at knifepoint and then shouted at her because she only had £2 in her purse was jailed for 63 months. James McGuire, 40, threatened his terrified victim with a knife and grabbed her purse containing the cash, a number
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Times Tots: Check out our online gallery and see if you can spot your child
The first of our Times Tots has been published in today's Evening Times. We are searching for Glasgow's cutest tot - and we now need your help to decide our seventh winner. This year, the winner will receive £1,000, a £250 The Forge Shopping
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Scottish boy, 8, fighting for life after being found at bottom of Benidorm pool
A SCOTTISH schoolboy is fighting for his life after he was found lying at the bottom of a swimming pool in the Spanish holiday resort Benidorm. The Scottish Sun reports that Blair Scott, 8, was discovered in the pool at the Magic Robin Hood resort
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Police appeal after man, 43, found dead in Castlemilk home
A MAN has been found dead in his Castlemilk home.Cops revealed they are looking to find the relatives of the 43-year-old who has been named as Michael Stevenson.He was found dead on Saturday, September 1 at a flat in Dougray Place. There are no suspicious
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Bev Lyons: Franz Ferdinand drummer jets in for awards... after date mix-up
FRANZ Ferdinand drummer Paul Thomson flew into Glasgow Airport just in time for The Scottish Album of The Year Awards – but he admitted he was there by mistake. Long-haired muso Paul picked up the band’s shortlisted award for album Always Ascending
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Buchanan Galleries to open store showcasing the hottest new fashion and jewellery designers
HUNDREDS of fashion and jewellery designers, artists and photographers will enjoy coveted high street exposure with the launch of a brand new enterprise in Glasgow. The Scottish Design Exchange is to open a new outlet at Buchanan Galleries, which
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Is YOUR child's school among nine extra to get an improved playground?
AN extra nine primary schools are to benefit from improved playing pitches in Glasgow. The Evening Times revealed in June that £2 million would be spent upgrading sports facilities in primaries following calls from parents. An initial 14 schools
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Councillors expected to approve £2 million for new Gaelic school
A COUNCIL committee is today expected to approve £2 million to develop Glasgow's newest Gaelic school. At a meeting of the City Administration Committee, councillors will be asked to sign off on the funding from the Scottish Government's Education
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955 claims made in 16 months for damage to cars caused by potholes in Glasgow
GLASGOW’S roads bosses are facing increased pressure to tackle the city’s pothole epidemic. New figures have revealed that 955 claims were made against Glasgow City Council over damage to cars caused by potholes in the last 16 months. The local
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Clyde One's Cassi reveals new radio gig to our Bev Lyons
CLYDE ONE’S Cassi squeezed in a wee Friday lunchtime catch up with our columnist Bev Lyons this week. The talented gal, who teams up with George Bowie in the morning, tried out some of the North Indian dishes at The Dhabba as we chatted non stop
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Martin Compston: Scott Brown's Celtic top was covered in blood and sweat
MARTIN Compston was thrilled to get hold of Scott Brown’s shirt after his charity football match at Celtic Park over the weekend, reports our Bev Lyons in her latest column. But the Line Of Duty star who ended up playing the game in his Converse
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Chelsea star Eden Hazard visits Glasgow restaurant and Braehead with Belgian team
CHELSEA star Eden Hazard and his Belgian teammates checked out the fine dining at Brian Maule’s Chardon D’Or restaurant during their trip to Glasgow. Our Bev Lyons reports in this week's column that the lads who were staying at the Hilton worked
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Equal pay: Council claims unions are 'putting vulnerable people at risk'
IT is decision day for Glasgow's equal pay campaigners as the result of one of the largest strike ballots of women workers is due. Council staff will picket outside Glasgow City Chambers today from 12.30pm as the decision is due to be returned.
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Business owners want action on crime and begging in city centre
A GROUP of business owners in the city centre are calling for action to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviour in Glasgow city centre. The Glasgow Action Group said a solution is needed to an “epidemic” of begging and drug taking in city streets
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Lord Haughey on save Hampden donation: "I did it for Glasgow"
Lord Willie Haughey, the Glasgow businessman who donated cash to help save Hampden said he did for Glasgow. He offered £2.5m to help met the cost of the SFA buying the stadium from Queen’s Park, then Sir Tom Hunter offered to split the bill with
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Hampden is saved now fans want a stadium fit for the future
FANS want improvements now that the SFA have committed to staying at Hampden. Throughout the debate and campaign to save the stadium, supporters groups have been clear that Hampden in its current state does not give the experience supporters expect
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A further 19 schools affected after window crash drama
NEARLY 20 schools will be inspected this weekend over safety fears after a window crashed 20ft into a playground. Teachers at 19 schools were yesterday afternoon warned not to open similar-styled windows falling the scare at at St Maria Goretti
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Nightclubs could open until 5am in Glasgow but bosses say it could kill the industry
A GLASGOW nightclub boss says plans which could allow city centre venues to stay open until 5am could kill nightclubs if it is given the green light. Donald MacLeod, who owns the Garage and the Cathouse, said he would only support the project if
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Glasgow brothers find themselves in the dock for misbehaving
TWO East End brothers found themselves in the dock for misbehaving.The trouble started when 19-year-old Ryan Brown spotted two women walking along Halliburton Road in the city.He began to shout at them, branding one a "grass". He then threatened
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'My dad is going to kill me': Drink-driver caught almost five-times over the limit
A DRINK-DRIVER who crashed his car was overheard panicking: "My dad is going to kill me." Jason Armstrong, 30, initially blew a roadside reading that was over six-times the legal limit when stopped by police. However, the Crown accepted the accused's
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Pop up food and drink event taking place in South Side bar
FOODIES in Glasgow’s South Side will have the opportunity to sample a meal alongside Italian craft beers in a converted Piaggio Ape van.The pop up vehicle will be based in the middle of the Cellar Southside, which is next to Cathcart Station on Friday
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Has 'Neflix and Chill' had its day? Glasgow TV expert says rising competition could pose a threat
THE bubble could burst for streaming giant Netflix as viewers switch to new on-demand services, a Glasgow expert in television studies has warned. John Cook, Professor of Media at Glasgow Caledonian University, predicts increased competition from
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Crafty Cambuslang man submitted false tax forms to claim over £4k
A CRAFTY Cambuslang man submitted false tax forms to pocket over £4,000. Alan Duffy, 54, initially tried to blame his accountant when he was caught claiming back business travel expenses that had already been paid, but then had to accept he provided
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Rangers fan launched drum stick at Celtic supporters during Old Firm derby – cracking one woman on the head
A RANGERS fan launched a drum stick at a crowd of Celtic supporters when his team lost in an Old Firm derby. Kai Creelman, 20, was captured on a police body camera taking the stick from a fellow fan – who was standing with a drum – and hurling
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X Factor star Nicholas McDonald prepares for comeback five years after debut
AT just 21, former X Factor star Nicholas McDonald is preparing to make his pop comeback. The very prospect of returning to the limelight when he is barely out of his teens might seem a bit premature to some. But then again Nicholas was just a schoolboy
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Glasgow lighting designer Lizzie Powell's bright ideas
IT WAS during a spell performing plays for free in and around London that theatre-lover Lizzie Powell had a bright idea. “My friends and I had set up this theatre company to build up experience, and I always preferred being backstage,” she explains
