Ex-FIFA president Joao Havelange who was at centre of £1m bribery scandal...
FORMER FIFA president Joao Havelange has died aged 100. Former Olympic swimmer Havelange, who was at the centre of the bribery and corruption scandal during his spell at the helm, died in hospital in...
View ArticlePolice appeal for witnesses after death of pedestrian struck by vehicle on A9
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after the death of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the A9. Emergency services attended the the crash, near Dornoch, in the early hours of Monday morning but they...
View ArticleKilmarnock boss Lee Clark is just like Sam Allardyce reckons Martin Smith
MARTIN SMITH insists Lee Clark is Kilmarnock’s answer to Sam Allardyce. Smith believes English international football is finally in safe hands now the FA have recruited Big Sam. Which could ultimately...
View ArticleGolden couple Jason Kenny and Laura Trott would sit 13th in the Olympics...
JASON KENNY and Laura Trott have already become Britain’s latest power couple – but now their sporting achievements dwarf some of the world’s largest nations. Boasting a staggering five gold medals...
View ArticleWinter hits fifth goal in four games as he insists East Kilbride haven't even...
Gretna 2008…1 East Kilbride…6 MIDFIELDER Sean Winter scored his FIFTH goal in four games to get East Kilbride’s East of Scotland Cup defence off to a flier. Whitehills man Winter climbed off the bench...
View ArticleHow to make the perfect packed lunch box as the kids go back to school
SEVERAL UK health studies have found that there is a packed lunch “timebomb” going on in our schools – with several pupils getting way more than their daily allowances of sugar and fat in just one...
View ArticleHero PE teacher from Troon saves young man from drowning on sunny...
A brave PE teacher has been hailed a hero after saving a young man’s life during his summer holiday. Quick thinking Michael Richards was holidaying in sunny Fuerteventura when he spotted fellow...
View ArticleRangers star Joey Barton claims Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is having a...
RANGERS midfielder has taken a swipe at Brendan Rodgers claiming the Celtic boss is suffering from a mid-life crisis. Barton was a guest on the Alan Brazil show on Talksport earlier this morning and...
View ArticleOrange Order hit out after Volvic drop 'Orange and Proud' slogan from...
The Orange Order has described as bizarre a decision to drop a mineral water advertising campaign with the slogan Orange and Proud in Scotland and across Ireland. The high-profile advertising board...
View ArticlePerth College UHI announces new acts for the upcoming Fair City Music Festival
Perth College UHI has announced more acts for their upcoming Fair City music festival. … writes Craig Angus. Fresh off the back of last week’s announcement that PAWS, Catholic Action and Michael...
View ArticleDad tells of his horror after runaway van ploughs into him and his daughter
A father has spoken of his relief after he and his 3-year-old daughter were left trapped by a runaway van that ploughed through crowds in Edinburgh. Aaron Oxley has praised bystanders who sprung to...
View ArticlePolice appeal as Mercedes is stolen following a housebreaking in Broxburn
Another luxury car has been stolen from a house in West Lothian. Police are appealing for witnesses after a home in Badger Park, Broxburn was raided by thieves who stole the keys to a white Mercedes...
View ArticleAngry Rutherglen dad hits out at Scotrail after he and his kids are forced...
A furious dad has blasted ScotRail after staff booted him and his two kids off the train – because the conductor did not have enough change to accept their notes. Chris McCartney, who stays in...
View ArticleFounder of foodbank that received donation from Nicola Sturgeon charged with...
THE founder of a foodbank which received donations from comedian Frankie Boyle and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been charged with fraud. Julie Webster was arrested on Monday following a two-year...
View ArticlePotential boost for Rutherglen projects thanks to Scottish Government cash...
Rutherglen could benefit from a new Scottish government scheme aimed at accelerating funding for infrastructure projects. Clyde Gateway have submitted proposals for the Rutherglen area, including one...
View ArticleIs this the most beautiful engagement ring ever? The internet seems to think so
PINTEREST is often used by brides-to-be, dreaming of a certain style of dress, invite, centre pieces. You can create a virtual ‘wish list’ packed full of ideas: everything from shoes to make up to...
View ArticleMore than 2000 new council houses to be built in North Lanarkshire as part...
North Lanarkshire Council have announced it is to build a further 1000 new council houses, signalling the biggest investment in council housing for a generation. The announcement that the council will...
View ArticleStewarton schoolboy meets his Still Game heroes as they film hit TV-series...
Stewarton schoolboy Jordan Cramond, one of a three-strong “Craiglang Young Team”, met his Still Game TV heroes last week. Jordan, whose talent in impersonating the hit TV show’s OAP Jack Jarvis made...
View ArticleWhen does X Factor 2016 start? Everything you need to know including launch...
The X Factor is back and it won’t be long until the show is back on screens. It’s the most anticipated returning music competition of the year with a brand new old judging panel, a returning host and...
View Article7 surprising things that are making you constantly hungry
WE’VE all had days where we feel like we haven’t stopped eating. Those quick few biscuits at 11am, the hearty sandwich at lunch, a bar of chocolate to stave off the afternoon slump … Where does it...
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