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Man from Lanarkshire is ‘bouncing off the ceiling’ after scooping £1m EuroMillions win
The mysterious millionaire said winning was like "being filled with helium and bouncing off the ceiling. The most enjoyable part of the win is being able to share it with my family and give them stability.”

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Princess Kate stuns during naming of HMS Glasgow as royal couple take to the city
She looked effortlessly stunning, wearing a navy blue outfit with white details and a matching hat. Kate announced the moment by saying: "I have the pleasure to name this ship HMS Glasgow, may God bless her and all who sail on her."


Campaign to regenerate Balloch Country Park continues with sensory garden
A survey of park users and local businesses shows that there are 1.2 million visitors each year as well as 300,000 dogs.

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Glasgow Prestwick flight diverted to Portugal as 'abusive' female passenger makes 'bomb threat'
A fellow passenger shared their ordeal as the entire Tenerife flight was forced to divert to Faro to watch the woman escorted off "kicking and spitting at officers".


Glasgow Airbnb rented out without permission refused licence
Neighbours complained about noise from the property and raised security fears with the city's licensing chiefs.


Boy, 16, stabbed in the neck with machete in East Kilbride for 'being disrespectful'
A 17-year-old male admitted assaulting the boy to his severe injury, permanent disfigurement and the danger of his life, Lanarkshire Live reports.


Concerns as West Dunbartonshire Council to reduce winter gritting this year
The local authority’s winter maintenance plan to ensure the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles during poor weather conditions has been reviewed


Parents of Kory McCrimmon to lead anti-knife crime march in Glasgow on anniversary of son's death
The symbolic walk across Glasgow's football divide, between Ibrox and Celtic Park, will mark the first anniversary of Kory McCrimmon's brutal killing on May 31 last year


Rare Tommy McLean Rangers top fetches 'world record' fee at Glasgow auction
The jersey, which was worn during Rangers' famous 3-2 victory over Dynamo Moscow at the Nou Camp in the 1972 European Cup Winners Cup Final sold for a huge price.


BBC star leads calls for renewal of Doctor Odyssey amid cancellation rumours
Doctor Odyssey is yet to receive an official renewal or cancellation decision from ABC


Glasgow community centre saved for now as solution sought for reopening
Campaigners have been trying to get the building reopened for year.


Scots gangland feud operation named by police as arrest numbers hit 35
Chief Constable Jo Farrell told the Scottish Police Authority board that 35 people have been arrested in Glasgow and Edinburgh, with 14 stolen vehicles recovered and 3,000 hours of CCTV footage reviewed.


Second teen arrested over death of Kayden Moy as police probe continues
Emergency services raced to Irvine Beach at around 6.45pm on Saturday, May 17, following reports of a 16-year-old being seriously injured. Kayden Moy was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.


Glasgow's very own 'Stuart Little house' goes up for sale for seven-figure sum
The building has been compared to the fictional New York home of Stuart Little, the sweet Greek-revival house sandwiched between towering skyscrapers in the 1999 film.


HMRC sends warning to millions of taxpayers over new £10 a day penalty
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has recently introduced a new £10 a day late filing fee for Self Assessment tax returns - and it's already catching out thousands of people


Man who tried to set fire to Paisley chippy and block of flats dies in prison
Paul Smith attracted a large emergency response after he attempted to set fire to a block of flats and a chip shop in Paisley last year. The 42-year-old died at HMP Low Moss while awaiting sentencing.


12 days of rain ahead as Glaswegians moan 'summer is over' as washout on the way
The city has basked in wall-to-wall sunshine and temperatures of up to 23°C this month as Glasgow became hotter than the Canary Islands — but rain is on the way.


Careless Glasgow driver who hit mum metres from another fatal city centre crash avoids jail
Volunteer Gloria Graham died in hospital after being struck by Anthony Burke's Volkswagen - an incident witnessed by emergency crews who were already attending to another crash victim.


18 months of disruption for Glasgow buses at Buchanan Station due to roadworks
Glasgow bus users on nearly 20 First services are being warned they face at least 18 months of disruption due to roadworks on North Hanover Street, near Buchanan Bus Station.


British Airways statement as couple 'separate' in airport over passport error
People who are planning on going on holiday are being urged to double-check their passports before arriving at the airport
