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Mone had recommended PPE Medro to the Tory Government and the firm was referred to the so-called “VIP lane”.
Michelle Mone row as peer urges police to “pull the finger out” on PPE firm probe
Labour's Lord Foulkes claims a police investigation is holding up a separate Westminster probe into Mone
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Scots man sheds 13 stone after fearing he would be dead by 30
Health
"My mum told me she was going to end up burying me before her."
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The ultimate Celtic XI for Bayern Munich clash as Maeda is IN but what does that mean for Jota and Kuhn?
Celtic FC
How will Celtic line up against Bayern tonight? Brendan Rodgers has already given us a big indicator...
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Scot Dawn Kerr and husband Andrew Searle's causes of death confirmed by French authorities
BBC
"The investigation is ongoing, particularly to determine whether the tragedy resulted from a domestic crime followed by suicide or involved a third party."
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Philippe Clement signed his own Rangers death warrant and now this disease MUST be purged – Scott McDermott
Rangers FC
The Belgian is a good mana and a good manager but although the board don’t want to sack him, the fans will make them sack him
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'Kill all huns' sectarian graffiti daubed on community centre as man 'left in tears'
SectarianismLochwinnoch Annexe in Renfrewshire has been hit with a vile 'Kill all h**s' slur spray-painted on its walls on Monday morning.
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Scots family of dad that died after ambulance didn't turn up win £500k in damages
Edinburgh
After a 999 call, a handler categorised Brian’s case as requiring further triage and remote consultation.
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'Abysmal' Rangers ripped to shreds as hurting Ibrox pundit sees the REAL gulf to Celtic staring Clement in the face
Rangers FC
Toothless Rangers had to go 1-0 down before they upped their game and one pundit has torn them apart
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Brit holidaymaker 'stranded' in Malaysia after police dispute over an unpaid parking fee
Holidays
Ahmed Hadi, 47, claims his passport was confiscated by the courts after the incident on December 7.
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Scots Labour MP hits out at 'fat cats' as cost of tax dodging could be £5.5bn
Taxes
Brian Leishman urged the Labour Government to "close loopholes in the system".
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Harry Kane doesn't scare Auston Trusty after Celtic ace kept tabs on Zlatan as he eyes Super Bowl double
Champions League
The American defender is on a high ahead of Bayern bash after hometown Super Bowl win and he's out for a dream double
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WeatherScotland's two cities 'most at risk from cold weather damage' namedWith Scotland experiencing freezing temperatures amidst the latest cold snap, new research has revealed the cities in the country that are "most at risk from cold weather damage".
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Bank of Scotland set to close more than 20 branches - check if you are affected
Bank of Scotland
Bank of Scotland will be hit with a host of closures over the next two years.
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Sheffield stand-off update as police continue negotiations with 'armed man'
Police
Photos surfaced online showing a man in a dressing gown menacingly wielding a sizeable knife from an upper-floor flat.
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John Swinney accused of having 'no plan' for Scottish independence as subject missing from speeches
Scottish independence
EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister's recent set-piece events tackled a range of big issues - but independence wasn't one of them.
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Manuel Neuer knows what Celtic DON'T like as Bayern skipper wary of familiar threat and welcomes old friend
Celtic FC
The Munich legend will cross paths with Kasper Schmiechel yet again while Nicolas Kuhn's Bayern past didn't go unnoticed
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Rich list heiress fined £28,000 for using excess water during drought on £489m estate
Environment
The estate owned by Hon Charlotte Townshend used roughly the volume of three Olympic-sized swimming pools during a drought.
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ScotRail fares increasing on April 1 - all the new ticket prices on the busiest routes
Scotrail
ScotRail fares will increase by 3.8 per cent from April 1. The Record looks at the costs for passengers travelling on the country's busiest routes.
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LifestyleWhen is half-term? School holiday dates in Scotland for 2025 - check your area
Schools across the country will close this week and next for a mid-term break
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Children 'froze to death' outside hotel after living in van for months
Homelessness
The boy and girl were living with their mum in the van.
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Historic Robert the Bruce resting place faces £8m repair bill
Church of Scotland
"Congregations of buildings of national importance should not be solely responsible for the bulk of repair, maintenance and sustainability of a historic building of this standing."
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Barlinnie govenor says he would struggle in "pressure cooker" of his own jail
HMP Barlinnie
"It is like a pressure cooker, and the more you put the pressure on, the more likely there is for negative outcomes."
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Mum who brushed off back pain given just 12 months to live in cancer diagnosis
Cancer
"Every moment we share becomes a gift, and I will continue to hold on to every second, cherishing her more than ever before. She's not just my mum, but my heart."
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The SNP needs to revamp council tax system to deliver one which works for all

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New nuclear could power Scotland to a prosperous and a better future

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Tory MSP's ridiculous waste of taxpayer cash on daft parly questions should be condemned

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Time for Keir Starmer to give public hope by delivering positive vision

Top Valentine's Day 2025 flower delivery services from M&S and Next to Interflora
ShoppingNeed some flowers for Valentine's Day? We have you covered with all the retailers offering online deliveries this year.
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First picture of 'beautiful and much loved' Scots mum found dead as man faces murder charge
Courts
A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with her murder.
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Denis Law laid to rest at moving funeral as Flower of Scotland played for hero
Funerals
The Manchester United icon, who scored 30 times in 55 caps for the national team, passed away at the age of 84 last month after a brave battle with Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Teacher told teenage boy to bring gun to school and sexually assaulted him
Sex crime
"The defendant preyed on my son, leading him to believe she genuinely cared for him, all while exploiting him for money and manipulating him."
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'Feral' pigs in the Cairngorms located as experts work to 'humanely' capture them
Wildlife
“This appears to be a reckless and illegal act which demonstrates a total disregard for both animal welfare and the wider environment."
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Scots mum suffers heart attack after losing £17,000 in cruel romance scam
Glasgow
The 57-year-old woman, from Glasgow, has issued a warning ahead of Valentine's Day.
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A&E doctor reveals the ideal way to get speedy treatment this winter
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ShoppingThe luxury flower firm that is still offering next day Valentine's delivery with up to 50% offPrestige Flowers is offering up to 50 per cent off across its Valentine's Day flowers selection that has everything from roses to tulips.
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Torture killer unmasked after inflicting 130 injuries on mum in Ayr flat bloodbath
Ayr
Michelle Ramage, 43, and Ryan Hill, 27, subjected Susan Turner to a horrific ordeal inflicting more than 130 injuries.
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'I drank wine every night until terrifying shaking symptom stopped me'
Alcohol
Rachel Shepherd explains why she ended up giving up the booze.
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Missing holidaymaker in need of 'medical attention' after being found by family in Tenerife
Social media
Liam Hannigan, who had been missing for several days in Tenerife, has been found.
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Gangland machete thug jailed after Tesco murder bid on crime kingpin's brother
Courts
George 'Dode' Baigrie sliced into the arm of Dale Richardson and chased him through the aisles of the Tesco store at Gracemount Drive, in Edinburgh.
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Teen banned from play parks due to alleged sex act with rocking horse and branch
Courts
The 18-year-old is said to have performed a sex act on himself - and is accused of using parts of a rocking horse and part of a tree while engaging in the act.
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Bodies found in Aberdeen river confirmed as missing twin sisters
Aberdeen
Two bodies discovered in the River Dee have been confirmed as missing Henrietta and Eliza Huszti.
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Scotland's Great OutdoorsDad leaves everything behind to live in van and travel around Scotland
David Honeyman set out on the adventure of a lifetime when he left his life and flat in Dundee to live on the road
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Crime lord Jamie 'Iceman' Stevenson smiles as 20-year jail sentence for £100m cocaine plot is cut
Courts
The 59-year-old smiled broadly after judges Lord Doherty and Lord Matthews slashed the gangster's sentence.
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Man found dead alongside Scots wife in France 'was seen crying over pension'
Organised crime
Andrew Searle, 62, and his wife Dawn, 56, were found dead in the small hamlet of Les Pesquies, near Villefranche-de-Rouergue last Thursday.
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Elon Musk a bigger disinformation threat to UK than Russia, expert warns
Social media
Scottish Labour MP Blair McDougall said "people like Musk are now using their power and their platform to try to take control of our politics and distract us" from challenging the super rich.
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1p and 2p coins won't be scrapped in UK despite Donald Trump axing 'wasteful' cents
UK Government
Dozens of countries have scrapped their lowest denomination coins in recent years but there are no plans to do so in the UK.
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Scotland's 'best log cabins with hot tubs' crowned ahead of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Scotland's "best log cabins with hot tubs" have been revealed — including scenic lodges in the Scottish Borders and the Highlands.
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Brendan Rodgers rejected Harry Kane swap idea straight away and gave Jose Mourinho his dues for sparking evolution
Brendan Rodgers
We examine Brendan Rodgers' history with Harry Kane and what the manager has said about the England star
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Scots lorry driver hid migrant kids in tyres as part of UK smuggling operation
Immigration
A Scots lorry driver hid migrant kids in tyres as part of a UK people smuggling operation - before fleeing the country after his arrest.
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Scots mum thrown out Peter Kay gig brands comic 'bully' after 'Lisa Riley' jibe
Comedy
Myar Curran from Hamilton was mocked at Peter Kay's 'Better Late Than Never... Again' Manchester gig in front of 23,000 people.
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Transgender doctor 'continued to use female changing rooms at Scots hospital after row'
Victoria Infirmary
Sandie Peggie took the Fife Health Board and Dr Beth Upton to tribunal after following an incident in the female changing rooms at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on Christmas Eve, 2023.
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Two killers facing life in jail for brutal torture and murder of mum in Ayr flat
Courts
One of the first officers on the scene recalled "the very strong smell of blood" in the air.
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Horror blaze engulfs two cars on quiet Scots street
Rutherglen
Two motors were left smouldering wrecks after a fire ripped through them on Friday.
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Gaelic'I’m a Scot and teach our dying language to people all around the world'With Scottish Gaelic on the decline, one Scot has been on a mission to keep it alive
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Family of murdered Scarlett Vickers in 'crime scene reconstruction' plea to prove dad's innocence
Courts
Simon Vickers was jailed for life after he murdered his daughter Scarlett, 14 while 'play fighting'. But his loved ones have vowed to stand by him and are convinced of his innocent.
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Ernest Jones Valentine's Day sale offers 50% off on diamond rings including a stunning 1ct solitaire
Valentine's Day
The offer also includes engagement rings, eternity rings and more.
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Sickening moment man grabs dog and throws it through air as probe launched
Dogs
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: A probe has been launched after the horrifying incident happened on Dalton Street in Shettleston, Glasgow, on Saturday.
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Amazon drops price of 'highly recommended' hair dryer to budget-friendly £20 as shoppers hail 'great value'
Hair and beauty
This hair dryer will make your hair frizz free.
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Paul Scholes airs true Celtic feelings as Rangers humiliation draws grin from Jamie Carragher
Celtic FC
The Manchester United and Liverpool legends delivered their thoughts on the Old Firm in the latest episode of the Overlap
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Mum of Scots taxi-driver murdered by loyalist gunman prays for killer’s soul after his death
Justice
Bridie McGoldrick's son Michael, from Glasgow, was murdered in a sectarian attack during the 1996 Drumcree stand-off. His killer has now died.
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FoodScotland's 'oldest fish and chip shop' that still serves up 'delicious suppers'
The retro fish and chip restaurant and takeaway in Glasgow is celebrating its 150th birthday this year after opening in 1875.
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Bayern Munich slapped with Celtic quadruple injury blow as £42m star OUT of Champions League blockbuster
Bayern Munich
The German heavyweights travel to Glasgow with a slightly lighter squad than usual
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Sir Alex Ferguson visited Celtic Park to witness Vincent Kompany nightmare in person as Bayern boss bares all
Bayern Munich
The Belgian will arrive in the east end of Glasgow with the Bavarian giants and he has a story to tell
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Bird flu outbreak at The Kelpies site The Helix as visitors issued warning
The Kelpies
The park are asking people not to touch or feed birds.
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Man, 24, found dead in Kilmarnock river after emergency services called to scene
Kilmarnock
The body of a 24-year-old man was found in Kilmarnock Water in the New Farm Loch area of Kilmarnock on Monday, February 10.
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'I held secret key to hidden Scottish church and you won't believe what's inside'
History
Imagine holding the secret key to St. Bride’s Church in Douglas, unlocking 700 years of history, including a fierce warrior family's legacy
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Five key points in mystery deaths of Scot Dawn Kerr and husband Andrew Searle
Police
Despite ongoing investigations, the circumstances surrounding Dawn and Andrew Searle's tragic deaths are still uncertain.
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Ryanair charged passenger £50 to take water bottle on flight or she 'couldn't get on'
Ryanair
The woman was making a short return flight to Dublin when she got slapped with extra charges.
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SNP Government to make Council Tax 'fairer' 18 years after pledging to scrap it
Council Tax
The SNP came to power in 2007 promising to overhaul the local taxation system but instead chose to impose annual Council Tax freezes - a policy since abandoned.
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Dead dog dumped in Scots woodland found with wounds to neck
Animals
The grim discovery was made on Saturday.
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Flight chaos as passenger 'attacks plane attendant, opens emergency exit and jumps'
Air travel
The man reportedly attacked a flight attendant who tried to stop him opening the exit.
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Philippe Clement hurling Rangers players under a bus shows ignorance from a man with few Ibrox allies left
Philippe Clement
Clement’s credibility with the fans is shot but what will Patrick Stewart do now?
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Edinburgh ZooEdinburgh Zoo welcomes first capybaras in 15 years in time for half-termEdinburgh Zoo has welcomed its first capybaras in more than 15 years just in time for half term, with two seven-month-old sisters recently travelling to the zoo from Ipswich.
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Ex-Norwich footballer Devonte Aransibia dies aged 26 as GoFundMe set up for family
Norwich City FC
Tthe football world mourns the former Norwich City and Maidstone United star.
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Community pays emotional tribute to Hope Gordon as schoolgirl laid to rest
Funerals
Hope Gordon was found dead alongside her 36-year-old father Mark at a house in West Calder on January 20.
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Man 'burned from inside out' in most painful death ever recorded after 83-day agony
Health
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Hisashi Ouchi, 35, from Japan, was exposed to a record-breaking amount of radiation after working at a uranium processing plant
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Philippe Clement harangued by Rangers rage crew as security moves in after he's hit with 3 vile insults
Philippe Clement
The embattled 50-year-old walked the gauntlet when he left Ibrox on Sunday night in the immediate aftermath
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How much sacking Philippe Clement would cost Rangers as '7 figure sum' sparks reluctance to pull trigger
Philippe Clement
Sacking Clement would be costly, but just how costly exactly?
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The Rangers VAR audio fails the smell test and Nick Walsh is ignoring what tech’s meant to be about – Keith Jackson
VAR
VAR still gets more right than wrong but the SFA are making it harder and harder to argue to make the case for its defence
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Discover ScotlandScotland's 'best beaches' for 2025 crowned by Condé Nast Traveler - see full list
With winter coming to an end, a new list of the "best beaches" in the UK has been shared by renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler — with six Scottish bays featured.
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Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil 'owns plane involved in airport runway crash'
Accidents
The pilot of the singer's plane was tragically killed in the crash at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona on Monday.
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Owner of Queen's Park FC 'woke thinking victory against Rangers was a dream'
William Hill Scottish Cup
Queen’s Park FC's victory over Rangers has put the club – who play their home games at Hampden Stadium and were founded in 1867 – into the Scottish Cup quarter-finals for the first time in more than 40 years.
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Alistair Johnston admits he DID brand Celtic rival a 'little b****' as he reveals trash talk is axed for one match only
Alistair Johnston
The Hearts ace lifted the lid at some of the Celtic star's sledging but he'll be keeping his mouth shut when Munich come to town
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Residents evacuated from homes over man with 'weapons' concerns
Police
Roads in the area have also been locked down this morning.
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Football

Celtic FCThe ultimate Celtic XI for Bayern Munich clash as Maeda is IN but what does that mean for Jota and Kuhn?How will Celtic line up against Bayern tonight? Brendan Rodgers has already given us a big indicator...
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Jamie Carragher slaughters 'ridiculous' Man City fans over Vinicius Jr banner and blasts 'have a bit of class'
Manchester City FC
The CBS Sports pundit was unimpressed by the pre-organised wind-up
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Vinicius Jr hits back at trolling Man City fans as Real Madrid superstar admits 'I saw the banner'
Real Madrid CF
The Brazilian magician was the centre of attention last night but emerged with the last laugh
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How 8 VIPs see Celtic vs Bayern playing out as Parkhead factor made clear but loudmouth German duo confident
Champions League
It's the latest big European night under the lights at Parkhead and the big names have all delivered their views
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Celtic dealt ANOTHER Bundesliga write off but small print shows insiders have learned their lesson from Leipzig
Celtic FC
The Hoops are in for a Champions League barnstormer but the Germans are confident Bayern won't face much trouble
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TV & Celebs

Liam PayneLiam Payne's dark past revealed as ex Maya Henry confesses shocking 'truths' about late singer
Liam Payne's former fiancée Maya Henry has broken her silence for the first time since his heartbreaking death in Bueno Aires last October.
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans 'to take broadcaster to tribunal' after reputation damage
Strictly Come Dancing
Evans reportedly "feels he has been treated unfairly and won't go down without a fight".
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Kensington Palace breaks silence and rushes to Kate Middleton's defence in rare statement
Kate Middleton
Kensington Palace has broken its silence and issued a statement regarding recent reports about Princess Kate
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Meghan Markle cuts Invictus Games trip short and leaves Prince Harry to fly home
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle spent five days at the Invictus Games in Canada after arriving in Vancouver alongside Prince Harry
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Peter Kay issues statement after Scots mum kicked out of gig with Lisa Riley jibe
Lisa Riley
Peter Kay has responded to the incident that saw Myar Curran from Hamilton thrown out of his Manchester gig
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Life & Style

Gardens and flowersOne simple ingredient will help your lawn grow stronger and healthier
Using this on your lawn in winter can be incredibly beneficial for its growth, but only if done correctly.
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Martin Lewis issues urgent energy bill warning to people with British Gas, Scottish Power and Octopus
Martin Lewis
Millions of households with EDF, E.on and Ovo are also being urged to check their tariff now.
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New PIP face-to-face assessment update for first-time claimants and people due review this year
Personal Independence Payments
More than 3.6 million people are currently receiving PIP and will be due an award review at some point
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New update on calls to increase personal tax allowance to £20,000 for all pensioners
Personal finance
Over 114,000 people have signed an online petition arguing for an increase to the tax threshold.
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Dear Coleen: We're getting divorced. Should we keep living together for our kid?
Divorce
Coleen Nolan advises a reader what to do amid a marriage break-up.
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Weird News

ReligionGirl, 5, has horror realisation about 'family' after they 'cook her mum into homemade snacks'
Maria was just one year old when her homeless single mother was kidnapped, murdered, skinned and butchered before being turned into meat pies that were sold to locals
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'I'm a doctor – I had to tell new mum the truth about her baby name'
Babies
A doctor has taken to social media to share her thoughts after delivering a baby girl whose mother chose a name without considering its traditional Irish pronunciation
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Mum spots something moving inside Sainsbury's parsnips bag – and gets big shock
Weird News
A woman made a shocking discovery when she opened her bag of parsnips from Sainsbury's – as she didn't expect to find a surprising stowaway in there. She had to call for help
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Scottish woman refuses to give up train seat for elderly passenger - and people are divided
Aberdeen
A woman has sparked a debate online after sharing how she refused to give up her seat for an elderly passenger on a seven-hour train journey from London to Aberdeen
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'My mother-in-law won't follow my one wedding rule - she'll ruin everything'
Weddings
A bride-to-be has been left concerned that her mother-in-law will ruin her wedding as she is refusing to follow the one rule she's set for the big day
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PerthshirePerth and Kinross Council wants urgent meeting to avoid any more fires at Friarton recycling plantDeputy council leader Eric Drysdale is calling for the "unacceptable situation" to be addressed
Tourist tax proposal in Perth and Kinross being put to residents and businesses
Perthshire
The local authority is considering implementing the visitor levy but wants feedback from locals to inform its decision
Less Waste Laura visits Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries News
Activist Laura Young gives her support for service which helps tenants live in comfort
Rich list heiress fined £28,000 for using excess water during drought on £489m estate
Environment
The estate owned by Hon Charlotte Townshend used roughly the volume of three Olympic-sized swimming pools during a drought.
West Lothian health care partnership facing £7m overspend as cost of adult social care rises
West Lothian Council
A meeting of the Integration Joint Board heard that costs have beaten the allocated budget across services.
NHSWoman living in hospital bed for 18 months arrested and evicted from NHS facilityJessie, 35, was admitted to Northampton General Hospital in April 2023.
Philippe Clement signed his own Rangers death warrant and now this disease MUST be purged – Scott McDermott
Rangers FC
The Belgian is a good man and a good manager but although the board don’t want to sack him, the fans will make them sack him
Missing holidaymaker in need of 'medical attention' after being found by family in Tenerife
Social media
Liam Hannigan, who had been missing for several days in Tenerife, has been found.
'Kill all huns' sectarian graffiti daubed on community centre as man 'left in tears'
Sectarianism
Lochwinnoch Annexe in Renfrewshire has been hit with a vile 'Kill all h**s' slur spray-painted on its walls on Monday morning.
'Abysmal' Rangers ripped to shreds as hurting Ibrox pundit sees the REAL gulf to Celtic staring Clement in the face
Rangers FC
Toothless Rangers had to go 1-0 down before they upped their game and one pundit has torn them apart
Celtic FCThe ultimate Celtic XI for Bayern Munich clash as Maeda is IN but what does that mean for Jota and Kuhn?How will Celtic line up against Bayern tonight? Brendan Rodgers has already given us a big indicator...
New PIP face-to-face assessment update for first-time claimants and people due review this year
Personal Independence Payments
More than 3.6 million people are currently receiving PIP and will be due an award review at some point
Jamie Carragher slaughters 'ridiculous' Man City fans over Vinicius Jr banner and blasts 'have a bit of class'
Manchester City FC
The CBS Sports pundit was unimpressed by the pre-organised wind-up
Less Waste Laura visits Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries News
Activist Laura Young gives her support for service which helps tenants live in comfort
Rich list heiress fined £28,000 for using excess water during drought on £489m estate
Environment
The estate owned by Hon Charlotte Townshend used roughly the volume of three Olympic-sized swimming pools during a drought.