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“I thought that was going to be the start of that process for this album,” he recalls. “But after writing four or five songs at the time, I quickly realised it was going over old ground and it just felt a bit stale. “It felt the same vibe as Human and really didn’t fill me with any excitement. “So I thought, ‘I’m not going to write any more. I am just going to take some time to think about what I want to do and just feels natural’.” That led him to a place where he...

After the first Covid-19 lockdown was enforced, entry-level sewing machines sold out across the country for months.

PEOPLE out and about during the Easter weekend holidays are being asked to respect reservoirs near Glasgow. Places like Milngavie, Greenside in West Dunbartonshire, and Stanley near Paisley could attract more visitors - but have very limited car parking and amenities. Last summer, anti-social behaviour was reported at some sites including damage to trees, fires being lit and left unattended, littering, tents discarded, human waste left and vehicles parked inconsiderately and dangerously....

THE Fratellis are set to record their own version of disco anthem Yes Sir, I Can Boogie – ahead of Scotland’s return to the Euros this summer. The Glasgow rock band went viral last week after performing their version of the 1970s hit on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio. Singer Jon Fratelli, 42, said they decided to release the cover following the incredible response from fans. READ MORE:  Footage of the Scotland squad singing the Baccara hit went viral after they beat...

John Nicholson took the title for his short film, Bron, which explores isolation. FilmG is MG ALBA’s Gaelic short film competition which helps develop new talent for the Gaelic channel BBC ALBA. John said: “I had a work experience placement with BBC Alba when I was in school which piqued my interest in television. Before that I don’t think I had ever thought how much work goes into making programmes.” John grew up in Glasgow and attended the Glasgow Gaelic School where he learne...