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Greggs in bizarre sandwich stunt ahead of Mexico v England World Cup clash
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (298+ words) GREGGS has withdrawn a range of items from its stores ahead of England's World Cup clash against Mexico in a bizarre stunt. The popular bakery announced that it had removed and "benched" its entire Mexican chicken sandwich range from all…...
I tried a "95 steak deal at Glasgow's only five-star hotel. Was it worth it?
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (803+ words) "A "95 steak? Is any steak worth "95?" It's not a question that comes up often on my usual Lidl food shop, where I'm more likely to skip meat altogether because it's cheaper to eat veggie. But when Glasgow's only five'star hotel,…...
Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal at the double as European champions impress
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (661+ words) Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain proved too strong for Austria in a 3-0 win at the So Fi Stadium to take their place in the last 16 of the World Cup. After seeing a goal from full-back Marc Cucurella ruled out…...
Tartan Army fan stunned as stranger pays New York breakfast bill
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (612+ words) A GLASGOW man has told how a stranger quietly paid the breakfast bill for him and his friends in New York, leaving behind a heartfelt note thanking Scotland's World Cup fans for the impression they have made on her city....
Scotland fan goes viral after "free Palestine" shout at Israeli flag at World Cup
1+ week, 2+ day ago (325+ words) A SCOTLAND fan who volunteered as a nurse in Gaza has went viral for shouting "free Palestine" after spotting an Israeli flag at Scotland's game against Brazil. Irish-born Ceire Ni Ghribin " who now lives in the United Arab Emirates and…...
Scottish flotilla activist returns home after being deported from Israel
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (426+ words) A SCOTTISH activist who was sailing as part of a major aid flotilla to Gaza has arrived home after being deported from Israel. Hughie Stirling, 68, was one of two Scots taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, a major humanitarian…...
UK Government told to 'urgently intervene' as flotilla activists kidnapped by Israel
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (487+ words) THE UK Government has been told to intervene "as a matter of urgency" after Israel kidnapped a number of UK activists while sailing in international waters on a historic aid mission to Gaza. Earlier on Monday, Israeli forces intercepted the…...
Ryanair to launch new route from Scottish airport to city renowned for its food
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (100+ words) RYANAIR is launching a new route from Prestwick Airport later this year. The budget airline will begin a new route between Prestwick and Turin in Italy from December 12. The flights will run across the winter season, with one departure and…...
'Terrified' loved ones issue plea as Scottish flotilla activist kidnapped by Israel
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (846+ words) THE loved ones of a Scottish activist kidnapped by Israel while taking part in a major flotilla to Gaza have issued a plea calling for his safe return. Hughie Stirling, 68, was one of hundreds of activists taking part in the…...
Thousands protest Israel's Eurovision participation in Vienna
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) WHILE singers from across the world took to Austria's Wiener Stadthalle stage for the Eurovision Song Contest " crowds lined the streets outside in a protest against Israel's inclusion. The No Stage for Genocide demonstration gathered at Christian-Broda-Platz and was part…...