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Crokes Cross records 300-1 stunner at Kelso
21+ hour, 18+ min ago (340+ words) Stuart Coltherd celebrated his first success of the season in spectacular fashion at Kelso when Crokes Cross equalled the record for the longest-priced winner in modern history at 300-1. It was only in December when the Nigel Hawke-trained Blowers broke the…...
Tesco Clydebank launches pre-packed donation bags campaign
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (371+ words) Tesco's Easter Holiday Helps initiative supports children and families who struggle during the school holidays. Clydebank customers can now purchase pre-packed donation bags priced between "2 and "5 at Tesco stores, to make donating the most-needed items to the charities FareShare & The…...
John Mousinho has ‘positive’ talks with Portsmouth players after QPR thrashing
1+ week, 5+ day ago (573+ words) Portsmouth boss John Mousinho had a "positive" discussion with his players after the 6-1 defeat at QPR " and insisted his tactical change was not the reason for their hammering. Pompey were three down within half an hour and suffered the fifth…...
Brits urged to carry out these five key tasks to ensure gardens are summer ready
1+ week, 6+ day ago (640+ words) During winter many Brits abandoned their gardens, leaving them looking less than their best. But as spring has sprung, there is no better time than now to pour care into your outdoor space to prepare for an 'ideal summer'. March…...
E-bikes could be destroyed within 14 days, warns cops, after golf course vandalism
2+ week, 2+ day ago (755+ words) E-bikes spotted tearing up a local golf course could be destroyed within 14 days, says police, amid a crackdown on dangerous riding. Officers say they want to issue a warning to vandals that their motors could be seized and disposed off…...
Crowds in cities and towns across island of Ireland enjoy St Patrick’s Day
2+ week, 2+ day ago (675+ words) Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across the island of Ireland for St Patrick's Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish. Parades were held in Dublin, Belfast, and Cork, while in Jessie Buckley's…...
‘Incredible’ marathon runners raise over £5000 in tribute to their granddad
2+ week, 2+ day ago (198+ words) Two "incredible" runners have raised more than "5000 for a Clydebank hospice in memory of their late grandfather. Stephanie and Megan took on the Florence Marathon to support St Margaret of Scotland Hospice which cared for their granddad. Their efforts have…...
ScotRail reveals new Glasgow Central timetable - which trains return tomorrow
2+ week, 2+ day ago (676+ words) ScotRail has revealed which services will run to Glasgow Central from Wednesday as the station's high-level platforms partially reopen following last week's major fire. The reopening comes after a blaze on Union Street on March 8 forced the closure of the…...
Iran seek to have World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico
2+ week, 2+ day ago (190+ words) Iran are seeking to have their World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico. The Middle East nation's participation at this summer's tournament in North America has been cast into doubt after the US and Israel launched air…...
Liam Rosenior: Paul Tierney should focus on refereeing instead of Chelsea huddle
2+ week, 5+ day ago (600+ words) Liam Rosenior said referee Paul Tierney should have focused on his job rather than on crashing Chelsea's pre-match huddle after Newcastle won at Stamford Bridge for the first time in 14 years. Anthony Gordon scored the only goal in the 18th minute…...