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Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woods sealed off amid search for missing Scottish teenager
CLOSED OFF Woods sealed off amid search for missing Scottish teenager Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOODED area has been sealed off amid the search for a missing Scottish teenager. Cops have cordoned off the scene on Merchiston Road in Falkirk. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Cops have sealed off a section of woodland Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing 6 Police tape has closed off the area Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing 6 Officers are standing guard at the scene Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing Police tape has been placed around the trees and a police car is parked along the canal path. More cordons have been set up on the other side of the woods along the A9, with more officers guarding the scene. The incident in the woodland is currently not known. It comes amid an ongoing search for a missing teenager in the area. Cole Cooper, 19, went missing from Falkirk over a week ago. The teen, from Banknock, had been to the First Down pub in Denny on Saturday May 3 before heading to a party at a friend's house around 3am. He last spoke with a friend around 6am on Sunday May 4 before going missing and hasn't been in contact with his family since. This was the same time he was spotted on CCTV in Longcroft. The last known sighting of Cole was on May 7, when an associate saw him on Glasgow Road, Longcroft. He was officially reported missing on May 9. Body Found in Search for Missing 72-Year-Old Sailor off Scottish Coast A major search has been launched with specialist resources called in to help find him. Cops are growing "increasingly concerned" for him. They issued a description of Cole in the hopes someone can come forward with information on his whereabouts. 6 Cole Cooper has been missing for over a week 6 Specialist resources have been called in to help find him Credit: Facebook Inspector Neil Wotherspoon, Falkirk Police Office, said: 'We are increasingly concerned for Cole's welfare and have carried out extensive enquiries in the area with specialist resources. "We would ask anyone who has seen him, or knows where he might be to get in touch. I would also like to appeal to Cole himself to contact family, friends or our officers. 'Anyone with information about Cole's whereabouts should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 828 of 9 May 2025.' Police Scotland has been approached for comment.
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rangers icons reunite to mark 20 years since famous moment in club's history – including rarely spotted cult hero
He made a bigger impact at Gers than expected OLD FRIENDS REUNITED Rangers icons reunite to mark 20 years since famous moment in club's history – including rarely spotted cult hero Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A GROUP of Rangers legends reunited this weekend to celebrate the anniversary of one of the most famous moment's in the club's history. And among them was a certain cult hero who fans have rarely heard from - or even seen - since he left Ibrox. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 4 Can you name all the players in this picture? 4 Rangers celebrate winning the title in 2004-05 Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing - The Sun Glasgow The year 2025 marks 20 years since Helicopter Sunday, when the Light Blues pulled off a miracle to snatch the Premiership title from Celtic's grasp on the final day of the season. Heading into the last game of the campaign, Celtic were ahead on points by 92 to 90. Gers beat Hibs 1-0 in Edinburgh thanks to a goal from Nacho Novo but with the Hoops winning by the same scoreline at Motherwell it looked like they would retain their league crown. But two stunning late strikes from Scott McDonald tipped the race in the favour of Rangers, as Celtic went down 2-1 at Fir Park. The famous line in commentary - 'The helicopter is changing direction' - was immediately etched in Scottish football folklore, as the aircraft carrying the league trophy was forced to about turn from Lanarkshire and head to the capital. That day ranks as one of the most iconic in the history of Rangers and the players involved almost immediately gained hero status. Five Stars Limited organised a tribute night and invited six players from the squad to the event, held at the Hilton DoubleTree in Glasgow. The former stars appeared on stage alongside former boss Alex McLeish, each of them answering questions and talking about their own experiences of that odds-defying day. Novo and McLeish were joined by Marvin Andrews, Thomas Buffel, Alex Rae and current interim boss Barry Ferguson, who had only just rejoined Gers in the second half of the Helicopter Sunday season. And the final member of the group was ex-goalkeeper Ronald Waterreus. Rangers fans defiant banner after tifo criticism The Dutchman has scarcely been seen in Scotland since his departure from Rangers a year after Helicopter Sunday. He initially joined Gers in the 2005 January transfer window from Manchester City due to an injury to Stefan Klos. A member of PSV Eindhoven's Eredivisie-winning teams of the late nineties and early noughties, Waterreus eventually took over the No.1 jersey from German international Klos. He left with a rising Allan McGregor ready to step in between the sticks and would go on to play for AZ Alkmaar and New York Red Bulls before retiring. Now 54, he has kept a relatively low profile since hanging up his gloves, save for the odd media appearance and briefly venturing into the world of business with his own goalie glove company. Waterreus also played in the testimonial for Rangers legend Fernando Ricksen, who was suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. He looked barely recognisable from his time at Gers at the Five Stars event, his trademark messy and curly locks now ditched for a slick, wavy look. Five Stars thanked the fans who attended and described the do as a "great evening". The company said in a social media post: "A great evening spent with some legends of the club commemorating the 20th Anniversary of 'Helicopter Sunday'. "Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you had a good time." 4 Ronald Waterreus during his Rangers days Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 4 Waterreus can be seen in the second row, third from the left Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
People left stunned after learning Scottish town's real name
One person joked: 'The hardest working apostrophe in Scotland.' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOLK have been left stunned after realising the real name of a Scottish town. Most travellers wouldn't bat an eyelid when they see signs for Bo'ness, just outside the Falkirk area. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 People couldn't believe that Bo'ness wasn't the real name. Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing 2 It was a fun fact for a lot of folk. Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing But it turns out that it's actually called something completely different and has been abbreviated. The proper name is Borrowstounness - unlikely to fit on road signs hence the shortened title. It became a fun talking point on the Dull Mens Club Facebook page where members were sussing out the place names with the most apostrophes. One person joked: "The hardest working apostrophe in Scotland is the one on Bo'ness." People were surprised by the revelation and admitted they had no idea this was the case. A shellshocked poster wrote: "I always thought it was just Bo'ness. " It didn't occur to me that it stood for something else." Another said: "I did not know this. Epic!" Someone quipped: "That's the official name but don't think anybody has called it that in years." "I know a few people from there and I've never in my life heard anybody say the full name before." Watch this MP say the longest place name in Parliament And Bo'ness wasn't the only Scottish place that was mentioned as an example for punctuation that does some heavy lifting . People posted signs for Stenhousemuir which is shortened to St'nh's'm'r on some signs. A local joked: "It's how we locals pronounce it unless just calling it Stenny, plus it saved a lot of paint." Another added: "Stenny resident here. "Proud of that sign. "Although two of the apostrophes replace single letters and therefore don't save any space."
Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Glasgow city centre roads to close this weekend for first big Orange walk of the year
Scroll down to find out the route ON THE MARCH Glasgow city centre roads to close this weekend for first big Orange walk of the year THE first Orange walk of the year is set to take place in Glasgow this weekend and several major roads will close to make way for marchers. Around 500 women from the Ladies Orange Association of Scotland are expected to take part in the procession through the city centre on Sunday. 2 Around 500 women will March in Glasgow this weekend Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing 2 It is the first big Orange walk of the year Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing It is planned to start at 1.45pm on Holland Street. Following a limousine, the parade will head east along West Regent Street, into Blythswood Square and then down West George Street. They will then pass through Nelson Mandela Place, across Buchanan Street and onto West George Street. Marchers and Orange bands will then head to George Square, where a wreath will be laid. However, with the square currently cordoned off for redevelopment works, the group will be unable to place the wreath under the Cenotaph. Roads affected from 1.45pm Holland Street West Regent Street Blythswood Square West George Street Nelson Mandela Place George Square George Street High Street Castle Street Cathedral Square John Knox Street/Wishart Street After a brief pause here, the procession will continue onto George Street, High Street, Castle Street and Cathedral Square. The group will disperse at John Knox Street and Wishart Street. It is the first large-scale Orange march in the city this year. Last year, around 50,000 Orange Order members took part in events across Scotland at the height of the marching season. Glasgow saw around 15,000 people on one of the busiest days to mark the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. Understanding Orange Walks in Glasgow and Scotland's Central Belt We previously told how the day before the Orange walk, an Irish Republican march is set to take place through Glasgow. The procession has been organised by Scottish republican group Cairde na hEireann to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising. Around 200 people are expected to take part in the march, accompanied by Irish Republican bands. It has been proposed to start from Shuttle Street in the Merchant City at 2pm.
