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Steven Gerrard pleased suspended striker Alfredo Morelos will show his support to Rangers in Spain
STEVEN GERRARD is pleased Alfredo Morelos made the trip to Spain to support Rangers in Villarreal.The striker and defender Jon Flanagan are both suspended for the Group G opener against the Yellow Submarines this evening.But Morelos was part of the travelling
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Steven Gerrard backs Rangers captain James Tavernier to silence his defensive doubters
STEVEN GERRARD has backed James Tavernier to silence his defensive critics after committing his future to Rangers.The right-back was the subject of interest from West Bromwich Albion during the summer transfer window but this week penned a new deal that
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Gary Teale: He might not succeed Brown at Celtic, but McGinn will take up the midfield mantle for Scotland
FOR a long time, the ascension of John McGinn as the natural successor to Scott Brown in the Celtic midfield seemed pre-ordained. Alas, a bumbling summer courtship ended with the 23-year-old opting to join Aston Villa instead of the club he had supported
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Steven Gerrard hopes to use Rangers' Europa League blueprint to overcome Villarreal
THE blueprint has been tried, tried and tried, and tried again. In Spain this evening, Rangers will put it to the test once more.The balance between defence and attack can be difficult to find, especially in European competition. It is one Steven Gerrard
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King of Spain: Steven Gerrard wants Rangers to be history makers in against Villarreal
STEVEN GERRARD has urged his side to be Rangers history makers in Spain as they bid for victory over Villarreal. The Light Blues have made the trip to the Estadio de la Cerámica aiming to rewrite the record books in their first Europa League Group
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Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty reflects on one year without a bet
KYLE LAFFERTY has crossed them off day by day, week by week and month by month. He has now been able to mark the year. That is how long it has been since the Northern Irishman last had a bet. It was a milestone he is rightly proud of, but he will
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Brendan Rodgers determined to land European football beyond Christmas as Celtic start Europa League campaign
Brendan Rodgers has urged Celtic to go and secure European football after Christmas as the Parkhead side kick off their Europa League campaign against Rosenborg this evening.The competition will always play second fiddle to the UEFA Champions League but
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Brendan Rodgers' warning to Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths: The hard work starts now
Leigh Griffiths signed a new contract with Celtic last week but the hard work is just beginning for the striker as Brendan Rodgers urged the player to knuckle down and give his football his full focus. There are two ways to look at the contract
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Kieran Tierney relishes night at Celtic Musical and wants Hoops to be on song against Rosenborg
Kieran Tierney eschewed the pull of the Champions League to spent an “emotional” night at the theatre taking in the Celtic Musical. And the Celtic full-back is confident that Brendan Rodgers’s side will be on song tonight as they kick off their
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St Mirren appoint Gus MacPherson as technical director and admit harsh lessons have been learned
GUS MacPherson was yesterday confirmed as St Mirren’s first ever technical director more than eight years after he left the post as manager with the Paisley club.This is the third role for the 49-year-old at St Mirren having joined in 2003 as player/assistant
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Celtic's turnover exceeds £100m as Parkhead side post £17.3m pre-tax profit
Celtic have revealed pre-tax profits of £17.3m and have broken the £100m barrier in terms of turnover, with chief executive Peter Lawwell insisting that the club will continue to back Brendan Rodgers. The club’s wage bill is up by £7m per annum
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BBC's The One Show mispronounces and misspells Greenock and it doesn't go unnoticed
Greenock has been called many things over the years but according to BBC's The One show it has a new name. Whilst discussing the incident in which a cruise ship slipped its moorings at Greenock Ocean Terminal, the nightly show called the westcoast
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Glasgow's world-leading violence reduction unit to be replicated in London
GLASGOW’S world-leading violence reduction unit is to be replicated in London, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has announced. The VRU was set up in 2005 by Strathclyde Police who were the first force to adopt a public health approach to violence
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How Glasgow fared against Storm Ali
7:49pm Scottish Government's resilience committee give update on impact of Storm Ali on Scotland High winds have caused
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Vengaboys announce 2019 Glasgow gig date
The Vengabus is coming...to Glasgow! Early next year the Vengaboys will be taking Glaswegians out of their everyday lives and straight to Ibiza with a one-off gig. The Garage on Sauchiehall Street will welcome the famous foursome on Friday,
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Family 'begged' medics at Glasgow hospital to help dad before he died
HOSPITAL bosses in Glasgow have been ordered to apologise to the family of a elderly man who died after they “begged” staff to help him. Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Rosemary Agnew said there were a number of failings in his care at Glasgow
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Patrick Phinn appears in court charged with Ronnie Pattison murder in Easterhouse
A MAN has appeared in court charged with murdering another man in Easterhouse. Patrick Phinn, 48, allegedly killed Ronald Pattison, 38, on September 17. Emergency services were called to a house in Durno Path in Easterhouse on September 17,
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Rangers fanzone could still go ahead after "encouraging" talks
Rangers could finally be given the chance to create a fan zone at the Ibrox Football Complex. Talks have taken place between the club’s hierarchy, Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Life. The plan to host a fan zone at the football centre was
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Glasgow travel latest: Bus station queued out as ALL train services are suspended
Commuters are being told to avoid travelling as Storm Ali continues to wreak havoc across the country. All services from Glasgow Queen Street High Level, Glasgow Central High Level, and Edinburgh Waverley, with the exception of Queen Street to
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Some people can see the funny side - here's the most hilarious tweets related to Storm Ali
Storm Ali has caused absolute chaos across the country for the majority of the day. But despite the fallen trees, damage to cars and flying debris, some people have have managed to find the funny side of Scotland being battered by 100mph gusts.
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Storm Ali: Skipinnish set sail to save September shows
A SCOTTISH trad band hit the high seas to make sure the show goes on amidst the Storm Ali chaos. Skipinnish set sail for Homecoming Coll to ensure they were back in time for their sold-out Glasgow Barrowlands gig on Friday. Severe weather forecasts
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Storm Ali: Motherwell man's 'lucky escape' as tree falls on car on way to funeral
A DRIVER heading to a funeral almost faced his own when a tree branch landed on his car during the Storm Ali chaos. Reacting to the fright, Kevin Beveridge quickly brought his BMW under control and got to safety before a second heavy branch landed
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Pensioner dies in hospital three days after being hit by car in Motherwell
An elderly woman has died three days after being struck by a car in Motherwell. Rose O'Donnell from Avon Street in the town, was struck by a Nissan Qashqai as she crossed Airbles Road around 11.25am. The 78-year-old was taken by ambulance to
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Govan cafe offering vital cancer service to close for final time
A GOVAN cafe set up as a social enterprise is set to close its doors for the last time.The Pearce cafe was launched by Macmillan cancer, Glasgow City Council and the Pearce Institute back in 2015.Just three years on from its initial success, the number
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Video: Car buried under roof blown off building during Storm Ali gusts
As chaos continues across the city with trees blocking several roads and train services severely disrupted, a video has emerged revealing a car buried under a fallen roof. The video was shared on Facebook by Charmaine Buchmann who was driving
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Pub stripped of licence after complaints about 'pro IRA' singing
By JACK THOMSON A PUB has been stripped of its outdoor licence after complaints about football fans singing ‘pro-IRA’ songs. Customers at O’Connors Irish Bar in St James’ Street were filmed singing ‘Sean South of Garryowen’ by a neighbour.
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Thugs who tried to kill innocent dad convicted of murder after victim later died
TWO thugs locked up for trying to kill an innocent dad have now been convicted of murder after the victim later died. Daniel Kinlan and Darren Boland pounced on Ajani Tella as he returned home from church in August 2015. The brutal attack in
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Storm Ali drama: Cruise ship breaks free at Greenock
A CRUISE ship slipped its moorings at Greenock Ocean Terminal as Storm Ali battered the waterfront. Nautica was berthed alongside when the drama happened just after 11am. 'Extremely strong' winds parted mooring lines and the vessel broke free
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Watch Storm Ali arrive at Largs seafront in spectacular footage
THIS is spectacular video footage of Storm Ali as it strikes Largs on Wednesday morning. It was filmed by Liz Gray at 10.57am from the Moorings flats. SEND YOUR PICS: Fallen trees cause chaos across Glasgow as Storm Ali blows across Scotland
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Coffee with a twist: Belvedere Vodka teams up with The Citizen
BELVEDERE Vodka has teamed up with The Citizen in celebration of the restaurant's first birthday.Launching on October 1 as part of International Coffee Day, Belvedere is bringing the iconic cocktail – the espresso martini – to the Glasgow eatery as
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Glasgow gang caught with Breaking Bad style drug lab jailed for almost 20 years
A gang snared after police discovered a Breaking Bad-style drugs lab have been jailed for a total of almost 20 years. Detectives had swooped at an industrial yard in Glasgow's Dennistoun last December. They found a Ford Transit which had been
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Quadruple amputee Corinne Hutton to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
CLIMBING Mount Kilimanjaro is a remarkable feat for anyone.But listening to quadruple amputee Corinne Hutton detail her specific challenges, it's clear that to reach the summit will be an incredible achievement. As well as the physical challenges
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Masked gunmen shoot man in head in Glasgow's East End
MASKED gunmen carried out a targeted hit on a man at a home in Glasgow’s East End - by shooting him in the head. Murder detectives are now investigating the shooting which happened at around 11pm on Tuesday night. Cops, who are treating the
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MasterChef winner creates more smiles with Mary’s Meals
MASTERCHEF winner Gary Maclean is serving up hope and joy to hungry children all over the world with one of his most amazing dishes yet – a cheery Porridge Smile.The National Chef of Scotland is teaming up with charity Mary’s Meals to celebrate World
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Leek at the size of that onion: Society show to take place this weekend
GARDENERS will be out to show they know their onions when they put their giant vegetables on display this weekend.Cardwell Garden Centre, near Gourock, is hosting the annual Strathclyde Leek and Onion Society Show this Saturday and Sunday.Hundreds of
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Glasgow school comes out to play thanks to funding boost
CALA Homes (West) has donated £1,500 to Corpus Christi Primary School.The cash boost was handed over by the housebuilder as part of its 2018 community bursary, helping the Glasgow school to complete work on its new state-of-the-art playground.The playground
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Emergency response after car and van crashes in Glasgow's East End
A CAR and a van have crashed in Glasgow's East End. Firefighters, cops and paramedics rushed to the scene after 11am today. It is understood that there was one person taken into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service. No further details
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Fallen trees cause chaos around Glasgow as Storm Ali blows across Scotland
FALLEN trees are being reported across Glasgow and its surrounding areas as Storm Ali batters much of the country. Inglefield Street is currently blocked at Govanhill Park by a large tree. A local resident shared an image of the tree on Facebook
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Rangers vs Villarreal: Focus on the Light Blues' Europa League opponents
Rangers take on Villarreal in their first Europa League Group G game at El Madrigal on Thursday night. Here, SportTimes focuses on the Spanish outfit ahead of the clash. MANAGER Manager Javier Calleja has really just started his senior
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Celtic vs Rosenborg: A look at the Hoops' Europa League opponents
Celtic take on Rosenborg in their first Europa League Group B game at Parkhead on Thursday night. The clubs are no strangers to each other with their most recent meeting earlier in the season. Here, SportTimes takes a closer look at the Norwegian
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Trains between Glasgow and Paisley OFF after electrical fault - and Partick's affected too
A FAILURE of the electrical supply at Dumbreck is causing disruption to trains between Glasgow Central and Paisley Canal. Trains between both stations are being suspended, with disruption expected to last until 12.30pm. Damage to the overhead
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Storm Ali claims first victim as caravan blows off cliff with woman inside
STORM Ali has claimed its first victim after a caravan blew off a cliff with a woman inside. It comes as high winds from the storm batter the west of Ireland and make their way to Scotland. Police and emergency services are at the scene. The
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18 rats cruelly dumped in urine and faeces-covered cage in Lanark
EIGHTEEN rats have been cruelly dumped in a urine and faeces-covered cage in Lanark. Scotland’s animal welfare charity, the Scottish SPCA, said it was alerted after police discovered the animals crammed into a small hamster cage at a park.
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Man, 38, in hospital after being shot in Glasgow's East End
A MAN has been shot in Glasgow's East End. Cops have launched an investigation following the incident in Tollcross which happened at around 11pm on Tuesday. The man was shot at a flat in Cuthelton Terrace. The force did not confirm if attack
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Man due in court after death of Easterhouse man Ronnie Pattison
A MAN is due in court today following the death of a popular Easterhouse man.Cops confirmed that they have arrested and charged a 48-year-old in connection with the death of Ronald Pattison.The 38-year-old was pronounced dead following an incident at
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Arrest after man alleged snorts cocaine in vehicle in Paisley's 'Car Park in the Sky'
COPS have arrested a man after he was allegedly snorting 'cocaine' through his nose. The 20-year-old, from Johnstone, was spotted in a car park by officers in the early hours of September 15. The force said officers approached a parked vehicle
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B&Q owner Kingfisher insists turnaround on track despite profits slump
B&Q owner Kingfisher has seen half-year profits tumble after being hit by woes in its French arm and amid consumer belt-tightening in the UK.Shares in the retailer fell as much as 8% after it posted a 30% fall in statutory pre-tax profit to £
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Violent Glasgow thug who brutally beat up officers caught with coke after battle
A THUG who brutally beat two police officers has avoided jail. Gerald Docherty, 28, reversed his van at high speed down a street in an attempt to escape, but when the motor spun out of control he then violently assaulted the constables as they
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Celtic star Kieran Tierney stuns Glasgow theatre audience by showing up to watch musical
CELTIC star Kieran Tierney stunned football fans by showing up at a Glasgow theatre to watch a musical. The 21-year-old starlet showed his support to Celtic The Musical, which is currently on a run at the Glasgow Pavilion. He took time to chat
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Watch Irish dancers perform Riverdance to GBX remix of Gerry Cinnamon's Belter
RIVERDANCE has been given a Castlemilk makeover - well sort of. For a group of Irish dancers have gone viral on social media with their outstanding jig to the GBX remix of Gerry Cinnamon's hit Belter. The moment was uploaded to Twitter by Nicola
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Investigation launched into McGill's bus driver after incident involving young female
A BUS company has launched an internal investigation after one of its drivers was filmed allegedly acting inappropriately towards a young female passenger. The McGill’s driver was filmed kissing and touching the female while she was buying a ticket
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Balornock community dedicates life-saving device to local lad who died at 19
A BALORNOCK butcher has installed a life-saving defibrillator outside his shop - and dedicated the device to a local lad who died of a cardiac arrest at just 19. Donnie Shaw and the North East community have reached their target to put the life-saving
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Police link FIVE Glasgow mobile phone robberies involving teens to ONE suspect
CITY detectives investigating a spate of robberies involving teenage boys having their mobile phones snatched in Glasgow's South Side have linked the crimes. Police Scotland confirmed this week that they are considering the same suspect for at
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Mobile providers charging customers for phones they've already PAID OFF
AN estimated four million UK mobile phone users have been charged £490 million for handsets they already own, a charity has warned.Citizens Advice said EE, Three and Vodafone routinely continued to charge customers for handsets after they had paid them
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Holyrood expected to vote AGAINST standard assessments for P1 children
The Scottish Government is facing defeat in a vote on the use of national assessments for P1 pupils. MSPs at the Scottish Parliament are expected to back a Tory motion calling on ministers to halt the use of tests for the youngest students.
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Glasgow braces itself for Storm Ali as 'danger to life' warning issued
TRAVEL disruption, power cuts and flying debris are possible as Storm Ali brings severe gales of up to 80mph across Scotland. The first named storm of the season is forecast to bring windy weather to all parts of the UK on Wednesday. An amber
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‘Last time I saw him, he gave me a hug and blew me a kiss’: Tributes as Easterhouse man, 38, dies in ‘disturbance’
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Easterhouse man who died under “suspicious” circumstances. Ronnie Pattison was pronounced dead following an incident at a flat in Durno Path around 6.50pm on Monday. Police have arrested a 48-year-old man
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Glasgow group which supports children with a parent in jail to launch new service
A GLASGOW group which provides emotional support to children who have a parent in jail haa been given almost £300,000 to launch a new service. Families Outside has been given £299,667 to expand its Regional Family Support Service and provide peer-led
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Teens reporting sexual abuse by other young people rises by 31% at Glasgow helpline
THE number of teenagers seeking help about sexually abusive relationships has risen by almost a third, Glasgow figures show.The charity Childline said counsellors working in its Glasgow based dealt with 499 contacts across the UK from 2017 to 2018 compared
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Springboig woman avoids punishment for threatening to punch ex
A SPRINGBOIG woman threatened to 'punch the face off' her ex-partner.Lorraine Duncan, 45, initially called her ex to discuss money – but it quickly turned into an argument.Duncan, of Springboig Road, threatened: "I'm going to come up
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Glasgow's anti-bigotry 'bools and Bards' event is UK first
ONE of Glasgow’s oldest sporting clubs has hosted the UK’s first Bools and Bards competition. In a wacky twist to the traditional game, three local poets had to recite verses before battling it out in a bowling ‘penalty shoot-out.’ Hampden
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Controversial benefit system rolls out in Govan
THE controversial Universal Credit benefit system rolls out in Govan today. In preparation, Glasgow has built a huge network of citywide and community-based support services in a bid to prevent the shake-up causing hardship and homelessness across
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Cat Cubie and cute 11-month-old Roar back the plastic recycling message
SCOTTISH television personality Cat Cubie is encouraging the public to pull the plug on plastic. The mum-of-two posed with her 11-month-old baby son Roar to push a national campaign getting underway on Monday to encourage more people to recycle
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More cycle lanes would get more people on their bike
Fewer people in Glasgow are using the bus as their most common transport in the city.People in Glasgow are also just as likely to make a journey by car as they are to walk according to the Household Survey.The rate of bus users has dropped from 57% to
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Glasgow man burst friend's face during Champions League Final party
A CHAMPIONS League Final party ended in bloodshed when a man burst a friend's lip open.Daryl Miekleham, 24, punched his pal on the face after words were exchanged during the early hours of the morning.Earlier on in the evening, the group of friends
