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Scottish actress Karen Gillan to star in another blockbuster

This time she'll play an aimless millennial who confronts her mother's early-onset of Alzheimer's.

Daily Record

Glaswegian slang 'cream puff' added to Oxford English Dictionary

The rhyming slang has been introduced to the dictionary, with author James Kelman honoured with a mention for popularising the phrase back in a 1985 novel.

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire-born 'King of the crimpers' Taylor Ferguson celebrates milestone

The hair stylist to the stars is marking a magnificent 60 years at the forefront of the industry.

Daily Record

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Best UK breweries to visit including Glasgow, London and Bristol

Best UK breweries to visit including a London taproom with Greek food, a brewery in a Staffordshire field and beer garden with a Billy Connolly mural

Daily Mirror

Mum claims pooch is Billy Connolly doppelgänger as mutt has same hairstyle and beard as Scottish comic

Sally Maher from Oldham claims her dog looks identical to Scottish comic Billy Connolly with the same beard and hairstyle

Wales Online

'My dog is Billy Connolly's doppelganger - it's an uncanny resemblance'

Sally Maher, 48, from Greater Manchester, believes her shih tzu Noddy looks exactly like Billy Connolly with his spiky hairstyle and beard, and says he's become a 'little celebrity' in their local area

Daily Mirror

Retrospective of 'genius' artist and playwright John Patrick Byrne opens in Glasgow

One highlight of the show at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a room displaying more than 40 self-portraits, described as the most ever displayed at one time, spanning 1963 to 2020.

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery show celebrates ‘genius’ of artist Byrne

THE first retrospective of the “genius” artist and playwright John Patrick Byrne for more than two decades opens in Glasgow today.

The National (Scotland)

Retrospective of ‘genius’ artist John Patrick Byrne opens in Glasgow

The exhibition, at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, is the first into the Paisley-born artist’s work for two decades.

The Independent UK

Marcus Rashford wins top prize at the British Book Awards

Sir Billy Connolly and Marian Keyes both also took home awards.

The Independent UK

Daughters pay touching tribute to 'exceptional mum' who was much loved Troon councillor

Sisters Christine, 64, Hazel 56, Joan, 61, and Heather, 56, have paid a touching tribute to their incredibly, kind, generous and hospitable mum.

Daily Record

Inside Billy Connolly's Parkison's battle as he admits he 'suffers badly' in Bafta speech

British comedy and TV legend Billy Connolly gave a moving and honest update to fans and the academy about his battle with Parkinson's disease following his diagnosis in 2013

Daily Mirror

Billy Connolly gives moving Parkinson’s update as he receives Bafta Fellowship

‘My wife puts on my clothes in the morning and takes them off at night,’ said comedian

The Independent UK

Billy Connolly jokes his career is 'out the window' as he gets Bafta fellowship

The 79-year-old beloved Glasgow comedian was honoured with a prestigious Bafta fellowship on Sunday for a career spanning more than five decades.

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Billy Connolly's BAFTA speech sees comedian open up on Parkinson's battle as he wins award

Much loved comedian Billy Connolly made a TV appearance during Sunday night's BAFTA TV Awards which aired on BBC1

Daily Mirror

Sir Billy Connolly gives Parkinson's update as he accepts BAFTAs Fellowship Award

Sir Billy Connolly was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 and retired from live performances five years later; he made reference to the illness during his pre-recorded acceptance speech for the prestigious Bafta fellowship

Daily Record

Sir Billy Connolly gives emotional speech about Parkinson's as he picks up Bafta Fellowship

The Big Yin appeared at the awards via videolink to say thanks for his BAFTA.

The National (Scotland)

Billy Connolly honoured at the Baftas for decades long career

BILLY Connolly joked that he was happy to receive the prestigious Bafta fellowship “now my career is out the window” in a pre-recorded message…

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The Independent UK

Billy Connolly jokes his career is ‘out the window’ as he gets Bafta fellowship

The comedian has enjoyed a varied career spanning more than five decades.

Manchester Evening News

Who are the BAFTA TV Awards 2022 presenters and who is performing during the show?

The red carpet event for the BAFTA TV Awards kicks off at 2pm and will be streamed live on Facebook and Twitter

Zenger

Woman Who Battled Cancer Five Times Gifted Painting By Sir Billy Connolly

Stace hopes to travel to London for stem cell treatment which she believes could finally cure her but it will cost around £30,000.

Glasgow Live

Sir Billy Connolly to be honoured with Bafta Television Fellowship

The 79-year-old Scottish comedian, also known as The Big Yin, will be celebrated for a career spanning more than five decades at the Virgin Media Bafta TV Awards on May 8.

The National (Scotland)

Billy Connolly to receive top Bafta award to celebrate five-decade career

SIR Billy Connolly has said he does not let his Parkinson’s disease dictate who he is, as he spoke of his honour at being named the recipient of…

Daily Record

Sir Billy Connolly set for Bafta Fellowship after incredible career spanning over 50 years

The comedian and actor, perhaps the most famous living Scot, will be given the accolade at the Virgin Media Bafta TV Awards on Sunday in London.

Daily Record

Stamping out sexist attitudes in politics must happen now to truly represent Scotland

Record View says that it’s a sad reality that all politicians can expect a degree of abuse online – but women do seem to get it worse.

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