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Ex-Celtic and Rangers starlet battered in jail while serving road death sentence Ciaran Dickson, who downed beers and venoms on the night he took Aidan Pilkington's life, is also a convicted domestic abuser.
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Scots Christmas weather chaos as strong winds to disrupt millions on busiest travel weekend
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Much of the UK is facing a windy weekend, with the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings for wind in parts of the UK, including London and the North West
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'I've always believed Masud is the Lockerbie bomber' Kenny MacAskill says
Lockerbie bombing
Kenny MacAskill came under fire for his decision to free the only man ever convicted of the atrocity, which saw PanAm flight 103 blown up over the Dumfries and Galloway town, killing 270 people
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Rangers vs Dundee LIVE: All the latest action, reaction and analysis from the Scottish Premiership clash at Ibrox
Scottish Premiership
It's an intriguing battle between two teams showing real signs of recovery
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I'm all for Rangers Cup Final replay if they let me dig out my boots to do 2003 Celtic clash over again – Chris Sutton
Chris Sutton
The controversy has sparked a drastic solution - which the Hoops hero has surprisingly backed
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Scots couple tie the knot at Glasgow Christmas market in festive celebration
Glasgow
After an intimate ceremony with family at the City Chambers on December 12, newlyweds Gemma and James took a walk around the city and captured some lovely pictures and videos while in their married bubble.
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Scots cops start emergency operation as ferries cancelled amid wind warning
Bad Weather
"Operation Overflow has been activated as of 12pm on Saturday, 21 December 2024 due to a number of ferry sailings having been cancelled."
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Hibs fans banned from matches after scrap with stewards before league clash
Hibernian FC
The fans are no longer able to attend the Edinburgh side's home or away games.
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Death toll rises to five after car driven into German Christmas market with more than 200 injured
Terrorism
More than 200 people in total were injured, many seriously, when a Saudi doctor intentionally drove a black BMW into the market.
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Thousands sign up to save single mum's life after she's struck down with rare cancer
Cancer
"I've gone from hiking mountains to barely being able to walk to the shops."
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Schoolgirl, 15, dies in horror holiday accident while snorkelling on school trip
Accidents
"Jenna was just sunshine. She was the warmest, smiliest person. She held the family together for us."
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How UK companies are joining forces to deliver a greener future
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UK & WorldOver 175 dogs dress up as Nativity characters for a festive Instagram displayGroup of dog owners banded together on Instagram to divvy up the main characters - including Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the Angel.
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Ukrainian national appears in Scots court charged with terrorism offences
Courts
Danyil Demchuk is said to have been in possession "of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism".
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk presenter's Rangers links and awkward Laura Woods scenario
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Becky Ives will be back on our screens tonight as she covers Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia for TNT Sports – but what do we know about the presenter and her ties to Rangers?
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Hunt for Scots robber wearing surgical gloves after terrifying shop incident
Cumbernauld
Officers raced to the scene and searched the area but a probe remains ongoing to identify and trace the suspect.
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Scots soldier found guilty of manslaughter after man died following Canadian bar brawl
Armed forces
A Scots soldier has been found guilty of manslaughter after a man died.
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Alfredo Morelos branded with same vile slur 3 TIMES as incessant tirade aimed at ex Rangers star causes apoplexy
Rangers FC
Morelos was branded a 'murderer' by a rival coach
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Jail death probe after murder bid thug 'pushed from balcony' at HMP Addiewell
Police Scotland
Police were called to HMP Addiewell after a disturbance broke out on Tuesday night.
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AberdeenFirst Aberdeen Spectra 2025 light installations unveiled ahead of Christmas
Spectra, also known as Scotland's Festival of Light, will return to the Granite City in the new year.
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Young mum stuck in Spanish hospital for Christmas as part of skull removed
Christmas
“Some days we get recognition from her, other days we get nothing. She has no history of stroke symptoms and there is no family history. We want to know why it happened at such a young age."
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SNP accused of breaking promise as number of Scots worried about food poverty doubles
Poverty
The latest Scottish Health Survey from 2023 one in seven Scots - some 14 per cent - were worried might not have enough food.
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Raging Stuart Kettlewell reveals inside tip from Kilmarnock bench over Dan Casey red card that proved WRONG
Stuart Kettlewell
Kettlewell was less than pleased, to put it mildly, with ref Chris Graham's decision
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Magdeburg Christmas market attack LIVE updates as police investigate item found in suspect's car
UK & World
There are at least two people dead and believed to be around 68 injured.
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Generosity could be a life-saver as thousands sign up to help single mum

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More affordable homes needed in Scotland to end homelessness emergency

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Taking relatives along for the ride in ministerial cars seems to cross a line

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Ban of WhatsApp for Scot Gov ministers won't restore Covid deletion scandal

People on Universal Credit and other benefits could lower broadband bill to £12.50 before New Year
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A broadband social tariff could bring monthly costs down and help boost your New Year budget.
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MVG warns Luke Littler there's 'no chance' he'll ever be the GOAT of darts and lands smirking one liner on rival
Luke Littler
The hype surrounding the 17-year-old has reached stratospheric levels but the Dutchman makes one thing clear
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Heartbroken parents whose son vanished 12 years ago still believe he could be alive
Christmas
“It feels like my heart is breaking into so many pieces. I can't celebrate with him because I don't know where he is. Even though he’s 40, he’s still my baby."
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Transfer news LIVE! All the latest rumours, confirmed targets and done deals from Scotland, England and across Europe
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Your one stop shop for every rumour and done deal is right here so look no further
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How courageous Gisele Pelicot pieced together horror of what happened to her
Sex crime
With 51 men sentenced for charges including aggravated rape, attempted rape and sexual assault today, we take a look at how Gisèle Pelicot's world first crumbled
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Generosity could be a life-saver as thousands sign up to help single mum
Cancer
Record View says we should be proud to be a nation full of so many big-hearted people as Rachael Nixon searches for a bone marrow donor.
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Inside Dermot Desmond's summit with Celtic powerbrokers as one 'myth' about supremo torn apart
Dermot Desmond
Brendan Rodgers joined the Hoops' higher-ups to meet with Desmond in Ireland
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ViralSnap showing man at swimming pool baffles with 'hidden' detail – can you see it?The now viral photo has struck a chord among Facebook viewers with the post racking up 16,000 likes. It shows a man at the swimming pool, but can you see why everyone's talking about it?
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Lawrence Shankland fires back at Hearts boo boys after Euro shocker claiming 'it doesn't help'
Lawrence Shankland
The crisis-hit Jambos crashed out of Europe to Moldovan minnows Petrocub in front of a seething Tynecastle on Thursday.
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NHS Scotland maintenance backlog hits 'staggering' record of £1.3bn
NHS Scotland
A Freedom of Information request showed that the maintenance backlog had hit record levels.
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Scots dad begs for toddler, 2, with heart failure to be moved hospital to save her life
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Two-year-old Fatima D'Souli is desperately waiting for a bed to become available at one-of-two specialist children's heart unit's in the UK.
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JK Rowling slams unisex toilets after hundreds of naked school girls filmed in Dundee
Dundee
JK Rowling joined women's rights campaigners in calling for girls to be better protected in Scottish schools.
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Road closed after police car involved in smash with another vehicle
Car crashes
Emergency services were called to Bridge Street in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, after the incident happened on Friday evening.
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Sex abuse victim feared to have taken own life after fight for anonymity at abuse inquiry
Child sex abuse
Kevin Sutherland posted a goodbye message on social media and said the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry had failed him.
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FoodScotland's top 50 food and drink brands of 2024 crowned - see the top 10
A new list of the most popular Scottish food and drink brands of 2024 has been revealed, with legendary names such as Irn-Bru and Tunnock’s featured in the top 10.
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Christmas market horror attack as car smashes into shoppers and suspected explosive device found
Car crashes
Several people have been injured after at least one car smashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany.
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Fury as Flamingo Land appeals to SNP ministers over its failed Loch Lomond resort bid
Loch Lomond
The theme park operator's proposed £40million development on the Bonnie Banks was unanimously rejected by National Park board members in September.
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Woman arrested for 'perverting course of justice' following death of 'murdered' Scots dad
Police Scotland
David Graham died from serious neck injuries after he was allegedly attacked in the General's Gate area in Uddingston.
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Kieran Tierney tipped to 'engineer' Celtic return by Parkhead ally as firm Mikel Arteta stance can't halt Arsenal exit
Kieran Tierney
The Scotland defender could see the Arsenal boss abruptly halt his dream move
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Dog owner's Christmas warning after Labrador scoffs dangerous snack
Pets
“Dogs can sniff out chocolate, even when it’s wrapped, so don’t underestimate their ability to find it!”
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Woman dies after horror one-vehicle crash as Scots road closed for 11 hours
Car crashes
Emergency services raced to he A9 near Inshes, Inverness, after the alarm was raised at around 1.40am on Friday.
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Scots pensioner dies in hospital 10 days after horror crash as heartbroken family pay tribute
Car crashes
Wilma Porter, 79, has died after she was involved in a collision on the A92 near Gourdon in Aberdeenshire.
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Scots woman who abducted couple amid row over electric bike avoids jail
Clydebank
Victim Alana Michie had her wrists tied with shoelaces while Paul Brown had a knife ran down his face, during abduction by Helen Rae and David Wilson.
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Lockerbie 'bombmaker' trial will restore faith in justice, claims Lord Advocate
Lockerbie bombing
As the 36th anniversary of the Lockerbie Bombing approaches, Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC claims that the upcoming trial of the alleged bombmaker will restore faith in justice.
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Jota at Rennes endgame after Celtic exit deja vu as dream return could hit fast track amid transfer 'interest'
Jota
The winger looks set to be moved on in January after a disappointing spell in France
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Scots man feared 'he was about to die' in North Sea as wife watched from shore
RNLI
"I apologised in my head to my wife who was watching from the beach... then I saw the helicopter. If it wasn't for them I'd have been dead and Sally arranging a funeral."
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Discover ScotlandThe seaside Scottish town named among best in UK - with tourists singling out one featureA picturesque seaside town in East Lothian features some of the finest beaches and coastal views in the UK — and one particular spot has been singled out for praise by tourists.
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CCTV image released by cops probing incident in area of Bonfire Night carnage
Bonfire Night
Police hope the man in the image can help with their inquiries into the incident on Calder Road on November 5.
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Wife heartbroken after Scots dad dies from fall at his own retirement party
Accidents
"He didn't want praise or thanks, that's just who he was. He got a buzz out of helping people, and he didn't want anything in return."
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Scots woman wins Countdown - and becomes first female champ in 26 years
Countdown
Fiona Wood, from Kinross, went right down to the wire but secured a win with lassitude.
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Dad-of-two dies after fatal norovirus outbreak on board cruise ship
Norovirus
"Alan was the most loving husband and dad. We were looking forward to many more years together but that’s been taken away in the cruellest of ways."
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Teen boys attack 51-year-old woman 'unprovoked' near Scots bus station
Police Scotland
The 51-year-old was approached by a group of youths on Postgate in Glenrothes at around 5.55pm on Thursday.
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Clement bares agonising Rangers pain after 'rules weren't followed' and makes one thing clear about Willie Collum
Philippe Clement
The Ibrox club told Collum that the howler has "damaged the credibility" of Scottish football
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ChristmasThe 'iconic' Scottish Christmas movie location you can stay at this winter
A new list of the most "iconic" Christmas movie locations around the world has been revealed, with a Scottish stately home that featured in two popular festive Netflix films included.
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Mum says daughter "traumatised" after hidden camera filmed hundreds of naked school girls in Dundee
Dundee City Council
Police are investigating after a camera was discovered at a high school in the city earlier this week.
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Loyalist official beat fellow member with ceremonial mallet at Orange lodge meeting
Falkirk
"Mr Fairley pushed in front of Mr Gillespie and picked up a small wooden mallet... swung around and struck Mr Gillespie on the left side of his face.”
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Darts star forced out of World Championships and rushed to hospital seconds before taking to stage
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Sandro Eric Sosing was due to face Ian White in the first round
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Three Scots arrested over death of Canadian restaurant boss after "row over unpaid bill"
Police Scotland
The trio were arrested by police in Edinburgh and Dalkeith. They are suspected of leaving a man in a coma who died from his injuries in the town of Owen Sound.
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Police make arrest after hunt for man in 'pink pyjamas' who robbed Scots petrol station
StirlingPolice in Stirling have arrested a 27-year-old man in following a robbery at the Shell Garage petrol station in the city's Kerse Road.
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Former Scottish Labour minister Margaret Curran appointed to House of Lords
Margaret Curran
Curran served in the Scottish Government and later as shadow Scottish secretary in Westminster.
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Celtic chiefs hold transfer summit with Dermot Desmond as Tierney plans stay top secret and injury blow lands
Celtic Transfer News
The Parkhead gaffer refused to rule out a move for Kieran Tierney while underlining his desire to tie Greg Taylor down
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Oodie early Boxing Day 2024 sale slashes up to 55% off viral blankets, outdoor jackets and more
Boxing Day Sales
Save up to over half-price on some of the firm's most beloved items to keep warm in during the winter season.
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Scots drug traffickers behind cocaine plot jailed after police infiltrate EncroChat network
Drugs Crime
Craig Garland, and Brandon Guthrie, were part of a gang involved in sourcing and distributing Class A drugs.
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Brendan Rodgers serves up Rangers penalty throwback as Celtic boss reminds VAR snipers officials are not 'machines'
Celtic FC
Rodgers couldn't help referencing last December's Parkhead penalty shambles involving Abdallah Sima
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NHS 'missed chances' to stop mum taking own life in Scots hospital, inquiry finds
NHS Scotland
Dr Sara MacRae took her own life in her room at the Royal Edinburgh psychiatric hospital in March 2020.
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Darts star rushed to hospital minutes before World Championship match
PDC World Darts Championship
Sandro Eric Sosing was forced to withdraw from the tournament after taking unwell.
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Teaching union to ballot members over potential strike action in Glasgow
Schools
The EIS will open a ballot on January 6 as it looks to pressure the council into reversing cuts to teaching numbers passed earlier this year.
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Reality TV star found dead in pond days after going missing as Marine charged with murder
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Escambia County Sheriff's Office confirmed Willie Richard Ellington faces first-degree murder charges after Tshey Bennett's body was found in a pond on December 18.
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MSPs given pre-Christmas warning about using phones abroad following Michael Matheson iPad scandal
Michael Matheson
MSPs were warned that not telling Holyrood IT services they are going abroad "will result in expensive out of tariff charges or loss of connection".
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Brother sexually abused younger sister for years before mum's painful response
Child sex abuse
Shavoughne Firth, now 27, bravely waived her legal right to anonymity to open up about years of torment.
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School pupils injured in Kilmarnock bus crash as eight people taken to hospital
East Ayrshire Council
"We were advised that some pupils from nearby schools were on board and one of our headteachers was first on scene, providing incredible assistance and support."
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Discover ScotlandThe 'fairytale' Scottish town home to magical Christmas walks and charming pubThe Daily Record is back with another Town of the Week, and this time we are venturing to a seaside town that is home to scenic Christmas walks and a cosy pub.
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Grinch 'arrested' as Scots nursery children 'help cops solve Christmas break-in'
Christmas
"It's important that the children feel their space hasn't been violated and that this will always be their safe space."
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Parents warned they will have to change children sent to nursery or school in nappy
UK & World
"This situation has led to our staff spending a significant amount of time changing children, which is adversely impacting teaching and learning."
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Long-awaited ferry the Glen Sannox to enter service within weeks, says CalMac
Caledonian MacBrayne
The Glen Sannox was built at the beleaguered Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow and was initially due to be delivered in 2018.
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Gran wakes up with Italian accent despite never having visited Italy
Lifestyle
Althia Bryden woke up from surgery with an Italian accent
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Football

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Scottish PremiershipRangers 0 Dundee 0 LIVE as Jack Butland suffers inury in warm up and Liam Kelly steps in It's an intriguing battle between two teams showing real signs of recovery
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk presenter's Rangers links and awkward Laura Woods scenario
tyson fury
Becky Ives will be back on our screens tonight as she covers Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia for TNT Sports – but what do we know about the presenter and her ties to Rangers?
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Raging Stuart Kettlewell reveals inside tip from Kilmarnock bench over Dan Casey red card that proved WRONG
Stuart Kettlewell
Kettlewell was less than pleased, to put it mildly, with ref Chris Graham's decision
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Steven Gerrard in mammoth U-turn over Scotland starter as under-fire boss dishes out a second chance
Steven Gerrard
Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has had a change of heart and has opted to put Hendry back in the squa
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Alfredo Morelos branded with same vile slur 3 TIMES as incessant tirade aimed at ex Rangers star causes apoplexy
Rangers FC
Morelos was branded a 'murderer' by a rival coach
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TV & Celebs

Fran HealyTravis star Fran Healy delights drinkers with surprise Glasgow pub performance Travis play at the city's OVO Hydro tonight.
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Kyle Walker's friends request Lauryn Goodman's removal from London bar
Mercedes-Benz
Jordan Pickford and Kyle Walker's ex Lauryn Goodman were partying in the same bar in London last week - but when the pair realised they were both in the same venue, things got awkward
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Netflix's The Six Triple Eight director Tyler Perry's life including links to British Royalty
Netflix
Netflix's latest drama The Six Triple Eight boasts an A-list cast and comes from the mind of Tyler Perry, who has a fascinating life beyond the screen
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'Spectacular' fantasy adventure film with 'stellar cast' set to air free on TV - how to watch
Channel 4
Matthew Vaughn's romantic fantasy adventure film is all set to air on television this week, making it a perfect treat to watch with all of the family
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Royal fans spot Princess Charlotte 'lookalike' in 85-year-old family photo
Princess Charlotte
Royal fans have pointed out a striking resemblance between Princess Charlotte and a young Queen Elizabeth from 1938.
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Life & Style

RecipesEasy slow cooker mulled wine recipe that'll make your house smell 'amazing'
This classic festive drink is loved by millions all over the world, and is usually enjoyed out in the cold at a Christmas market - but you can make it at home with a slow cooker
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Woman who 'diagnosed herself with blood cancer' a day before doctors shares four symptoms
Cancer
A 23-year-old woman who was diagnosed with blood cancer has shared the symptoms she spotted which indicated she had the disease before doctors found the illness
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People are only now realising Jingle Bells isn't meant to be sung at Christmas
Christmas
The festive tune of Jingle Bells is known by almost everyone, but not many realise the song was never actually meant for Christmas at all. It has a super fascinating history
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Glorious European island that's makes for a warm and sunny winter holiday
Travel
Malta offers the perfect mix of stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, and warmer temperatures.
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10 Scottish days out between Christmas and Hogmanay from husky rides to carnivals
Discover Scotland
VisitScotland have shared 10 brilliant activities for the final few days of 2024.
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Weird News

ParentingWoman slams parents for her 'awkward' name - and people say they're 'outraged' too
A woman has taken to social media to ask for advice on whether she's being unreasonable to hate her name and be annoyed at her parents for giving it to her without a second thought
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People are just finding out why you put a slice of bread in with baked cookies
Life hacks
One influencer duo have taken to Instagram to share their favourite hacks to achieve the "perfect" baked goods which look professional. And people were loving them
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Asda shopper with 'too much time on his hands' baffles people with 'festive' receipt
Supermarkets
A shopper, who admitted he has a lot of time on his hands due to a lack of freelance work, showcased his till receipt of 13 items that he'd carefully chosen and scanned to create the tree-like appearance
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'I cooked best meal ever – then my brother-in-law moaned at two ingredients'
Vegan
A woman was left stunned by her brother-in-law's reaction after she served him a dish he declared to be the 'best he's ever had' only to backtrack once he discovered the ingredients
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'I'm an American in the UK – people can't stop laughing at my culture shocks'
Weird News
People were in hysterics when an American woman revealed how things had changed since she moved to the UK – she posted about a series of "culture shocks" on TikTok
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Lockerbie bombing'I've always believed Masud is the Lockerbie bomber' Kenny MacAskill saysKenny MacAskill came under fire for his decision to free the only man ever convicted of the atrocity, which saw PanAm flight 103 blown up over the Dumfries and Galloway town, killing 270 people
Schoolgirl, 15, dies in horror holiday accident while snorkelling on school trip
Accidents
"Jenna was just sunshine. She was the warmest, smiliest person. She held the family together for us."
Hunt for Scots robber wearing surgical gloves after terrifying shop incident
Cumbernauld
Officers raced to the scene and searched the area but a probe remains ongoing to identify and trace the suspect.
Convicted Scots paedophhile discovered working at family Christmas railway attraction
Courts
They claimed Reeves had been working as a guard and driver on the Polar Express ride. In response the railway told us Reeves is a "diligent and valued" employee and is "not involved in the Polar Express event."
Travis star Fran Healy delights drinkers with surprise Glasgow pub performance
Fran Healy
Travis play at the city's OVO Hydro tonight.
Police ScotlandJail death probe after murder bid thug 'pushed from balcony' at HMP AddiewellPolice were called to HMP Addiewell after a disturbance broke out on Tuesday night.
I'm all for Rangers Cup Final replay if they let me dig out my boots to do 2003 Celtic clash over again – Chris Sutton
Chris Sutton
The controversy has sparked a drastic solution - which the Hoops hero has surprisingly backed
Ex-Celtic and Rangers starlet battered in jail while serving road death sentence
Police Scotland
Ciaran Dickson, who downed beers and venoms on the night he took Aidan Pilkington's life, is also a convicted domestic abuser.
Alfredo Morelos branded with same vile slur 3 TIMES as incessant tirade aimed at ex Rangers star causes apoplexy
Rangers FC
Morelos was branded a 'murderer' by a rival coach
Hibs fans banned from matches after scrap with stewards before league clash
Hibernian FC
The fans are no longer able to attend the Edinburgh side's home or away games.
Lockerbie bombing'I've always believed Masud is the Lockerbie bomber' Kenny MacAskill saysKenny MacAskill came under fire for his decision to free the only man ever convicted of the atrocity, which saw PanAm flight 103 blown up over the Dumfries and Galloway town, killing 270 people
Ronnie O’Sullivan in Scottish Open snooker venue put down after snub - 'I can't be bothered'
Ronnie O'Sullivan
The Rocket may not be so welcome north of the border in future tournaments
Schoolgirl, 15, dies in horror holiday accident while snorkelling on school trip
Accidents
"Jenna was just sunshine. She was the warmest, smiliest person. She held the family together for us."
Hunt for Scots robber wearing surgical gloves after terrifying shop incident
Cumbernauld
Officers raced to the scene and searched the area but a probe remains ongoing to identify and trace the suspect.
Ayrshire firefighters organised free Santa's grotto drive thru
Ayrshire News
The free charity event allowed families to meet Santa, while also raising over £700 for Cash for Kids and the Fire Fighters Charity