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Rangers fans rage after near four-year wait to feature on unfinished 'Champions Wall'
Supporters of the Ibrox club have expressed their frustration after spending £45 to become "a part of the club's history", only to be left out of the incomplete mosaic.

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Man, 35, arrested over Hamilton crash that killed 'beloved' dad
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a crash that killed "beloved" grandad James Craig, 70, in Hamilton last year. Police investigations into the incident remain ongoing.


Glasgow police probe after car 'deliberately set on fire' in east end
Police in Glasgow are investigating after a deliberate care fire in Easterhouse. Cops and firefighters were called to Dubton Street late on Friday night following the blaze.

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Woman charged over Motherwell crash that killed pedestrian
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following a fatal crash between a white Ford Puma and a 68-year-old male pedestrian on Bellshill Road in Motherwell.


Furious Brits would 'rather live in North Korea' than pay new BBC TV licence fee
Reports have suggested that households that watch streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ may be forced to pay the fee even though they do not use traditional TV services


Unique Glasgow flat in former east end church goes up on the market
The two-bedroom property on Alexandra Parade, in Dennistoun, which might be one of the coolest in the city, has private parking and is on the market for offers over £179,950.


Motherwell duo charged after police discover cannabis worth £150,000
Officers acted on intelligence when they searched the duo on Muir Street, in Motherwell, and say cannabis with a street value in the region of £150k was recovered.


Glasgow bar 'heartbroken' as southside favourite to close 'unexpectedly'
Velvet Sparrow, on Clarkston Road in Cathcart, will be open for the final time this weekend before shutting its doors on Sunday, February 9.


Mango teases new Glasgow opening as popular clothing store eyes UK expansion
Spanish retailer Mango has teased the opening of its fourth Glasgow store in 2025, with the major clothing brand already advertising its new premises on Buchanan Street.


Former Celtic scout dies at Low Moss after being jailed for sexually abusing schoolboys
Kenneth Divers, 80, was jailed in June, 2023, after being extradited from Vietnam by police the year before to face the historical abuse allegations.


Martin Lewis issues pension warning for state pensioners who have grandchildren
The BBC Sounds star took to Twitter, now X, where the 52-year-old has a handy tip and trick for state pensioners who have grandchildren.


North Lanarkshire authority considering huge council tax rise of up to 11%
Councils across Scotland will set the tax this month, and North Lanarkshire’s Budget meeting is scheduled for February 20th.


Glasgow man who delivered wages to elite gangland figures dies in jail
Gerard McTaggart was jailed for more than four years in 2023 after pleading guilty to being concerned in serious organised crime. He died at HMP Edinburgh.


Glasgow widow who lost wife to cancer surprised by Tom Daley during 5k hike
Retired professor Tracey Howe, who is a quarter way through her challenge, is giving out 5,000 crochet hearts along her walk to strangers to remind people of those they have loved and lost.


Yobs attacked teenager and robbed him of his trainers in Motherwell town centre
The teenager was left with a bloody nose, bruising and a cut lip after the broad daylight attack and theft by two other teenagers in Motherwell town centre.


'Wee Glasgow wummin' loved adventure before cancer death as granddaughter pays tribute
Self-employed nail technician Megan Walker will be working for 24 hours straight to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK, in memory of her beloved granny Janice White.


Police search for missing Glasgow teens who may have travelled to London
Tolas Hammeed and Suliman Adam, both 14, were last seen on Shettleston Road before boarding a number 19 First Bus. Police believe they have both since travelled to London.


Glasgow Come Dine With Me winner dedicates victory to late sister
Garry MacDonald, 35, has dedicated winning Come Dine With Me to his late sister after being crowned the winner of the Channel 4 show with his impressive Ibiza Party-themed night.


Three charged after '£55k worth of drugs' seized by Glasgow police
Three people have been charged after police allegedly seized £55,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine, several knives and an imitation firearm from east end properties.


Glasgow teachers strike date confirmed as action taken over 'damaging' cuts
Glasgow teachers are set to go on strike on February 20 after members of the teaching union EIS voted 95 per cent in favour of industrial action over cuts from the council.
