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BBC News
19-07-2025
- BBC News
Man charged over attempted murder of police officer in Clydebank
A man has been charged in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in responded to reports of a man with a weapon outside a pub on Glasgow Road at about 21:25 on was injured, but a 52-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Insp Kevin Mulvenna said inquiries into the incident were ongoing. He added: "We believe that the incident has been captured by members of the public who were there at the time and I would urge them to get in touch and share this footage with us."
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
'Key step forward' as St Mirren confirm player development partnerships
St Mirren have announced strategic partnerships with League Two side Dumbarton and Lowland League club Clydebank as part of the Scottish FA's new cooperation initiative was passed earlier this year to help improve player development in Scotland by providing more opportunities for young Mirren say the system allows them to "place a maximum of three players, who are eligible to play for Scotland and are under the age of 21, on a cooperation list". These players are then able to move freely between St Mirren, Dumbarton and part of the agreement, Buddies youngsters Carrick McEvoy, Thomas Falconer and Theo McCormick have all joined Dumbarton, while Billy Hutchison will link up with Mirren manager Stephen Robinson said: "I firmly believe in the loan system to develop our young players and something that hindered that previously was not being able to bring them back at certain stages or leaving yourself short in numbers."With the cooperation agreement, we are able to get them into men's football to develop under other coaches. Hopefully, we can also help the coaches and the clubs they are going to. It will be a great benefit for both parties."St Mirren chief operating officer Keith Lasley added: "As per the Scottish FA's transition report, it has been shown, as a country, that we need to try and produce more young footballers for the national team."From a club point of view, it's something we want to do as well. We see these cooperation agreements as a key step forward in allowing us to be more strategic in our planning and think long-term rather than what has been traditionally a short-term, reactive process."
The National
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Kevin Bridges ‘appointed' Aussie football boss in X wind-up
COMEDIAN Kevin Bridges has taken a job as the coach of an Australian football club. Or has he? He shared a Twitter/X announcement from Central Coast Mariners FC, who posted a photo of their new Bridges-esque gaffer. In his own post, the Clydebank comic wrote: 'Excited to get back out on the training pitch. Great group of lads who want to work hard. 'Hoping to get my ideas across, play good football and bring some success to the club. Cheers.' Excited to get back out on the training pitch. Great group of lads who want to work hard. Hoping to get my ideas across, play good football and bring some success to the club. Cheers. — Kevin Bridges (@kevinbridges86) July 10, 2025 At a quick glance, Central Coast Mariners's new high heid yin looks remarkably like our beloved Bridges. Maybe they just have a similar middle-aged man look about them, which is probably why the only reply to the original post reads '@kevinbridges88 looking well mate'. Some appear to have fallen for the joke, with someone replying to his own post saying: 'Good luck in your new role, Kev.' The majority of folk so far have seen it for what it is, though: a windup from someone bored during some down time whilst on tour. READ MORE: Council rejects Ewan McGregor's £2 million mansion renovation plans 'Those Opera House gigs left a lasting impression', one user wrote in reference to his 2023 Sydney shows. In a nod to our nation's pastiness, another replied: 'Mind the SPF50 mate' Others rightfully questioned his coaching tactics, asking what systems he'll be playing and whether or not he'll employ a two-up-front formation. With Bridges currently on a tour of America, it's safe to say he might find it rather challenging juggling his state-side gigs and his new career down under despite fans having branded him as the 'hardest working man in showbusiness'. Not that it could stop him, really. The notorious Kev.I.N strikes once again.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Mmm yummy': Marti Pellow reveals city's 'best' spot for mac and cheese
Singer Marti Pellow shared the "best spot" in Glasgow for mac and cheese. The Clydebank star posted a video on social media hailing The Food Stop takeaway. He said: "I'm at The Food Stop in Merchant City, where they do the best macaroni and cheese. "It is divine. "So, if you are ever in Glasgow, come down to Merchant City and go to The Food Stop. "Get in there early and get your mac and cheese. Mmmm, yummy." READ NEXT: Top singer enjoyed delicious treat from iconic Glasgow cafe We previously reported that the former Wet Wet Wet member also went to the University Cafe in the West End for some ice cream. He jokes: "Is it wrong to eat ice cream at 10am? I don't know, is it?"
Daily Record
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Shotts boss says 'having a go' worked well as they avoided Premier League drop
John McKeown's side were on a good run of form at the end of the season Shotts boss John McKeown reckons having a go in games worked well for them, and hopes his side continue that form into next season's West of Scotland Premier League. The Hannah Park side ended with 11 points from a possible 18 in their last six games, as they comfortably evaded the bottom three – though Clydebank winning their Lowland League play-off saved four teams from going down. Now that the dust has settled on their first season in the top flight, McKeown reckons they could have done things differently. 'We know what to expect, but you have to find your feet,' said McKeown. 'As a coaching and management team, I think we were a wee bit negative in the first half of the season. 'In the second half, we had a wee bit more of a go, and ended up doing quite well. In our last six games we won three, drew two and lost one, and that's good going in this league. 'Fair play to the boys, they deserve all the credit they're going to get, and hopefully they continue that form into next season.' Shotts watched Clydebank's play-off in sponsor's pub The Two Chimneys in Uddingston, and the Bankies' promotion to the Lowland League means McKeown can plan ahead. He said: 'I had two lists, and now I can concentrate on the Premier League one, rather than the Championship. 'That gives us a better chance to plan, going forward. 'This is our second season in the Premier League and I think that's for the first time in 30 years, or something like that. 'By hook or by crook, we've stayed there, so fair play to the boys. 'We have a team spirit that I don't think many clubs have, and I think that's what has kept us up.' Having lost Airdrie neighbours Gartcairn to relegation last season, due to a 15-point deduction, one particular fixture stands out to McKeown, who said: 'Glencairn are my local team, I was born in Rutherglen, so that's another wee derby.' Last week the club announced that a number of players have signed up again for the new season Taylor Evans, Josh Gracie and Paul Byrne have joined Ally Small, Rico De Marco and Jack Gordon in committing to the 2025/26 campaign. A number of players have also departed. Leaving the club are Andrew Duffy, Chris Meikle, Danny Burns and goalkeeper Sandy Thomson. Meanwhile, after getting a bye in the first round, Shotts were drawn against Irvine Victoria in round two of the WoSFL Cup. The date is to be arranged.
