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Sir Billy Connolly teams up with BBC Maestro to provide lessons to budding comedians

Sir Billy Connolly has given his best tips for a career in comedy.

Daily Record

Sir Billy Connolly delights fans as comedy icon is spotted at Glasgow restaurant

The comedy legend, 79, now lives in Florida but was seen out and about in his hometown this week

Evening Standard

Comedy legend Billy Connolly spotted out and about at Glasgow restaurant

The comedic genius, who has retired from live performance due to his Parkinson's disease diagnosis, is rarely spotted in public - but one restaurant had the pleasure of serving Sir Billy this week.

Glasgow Live

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Billy Connolly spotted in Glasgow as he delights staff after visiting restaurant

The iconic Scots comedian, 79, posed for a photo with staff at Italian restaurant Mediterraneo.

Daily Record

Billy Connolly covered for shipyard pals skiving off work in Glasgow by 'making welding noises'

The Big Yin has shared a priceless memory of working as an apprentice welder - and the tea boy - while his fellow shipyard workers went off to play illicit games of cards.

Glasgow Live

‘Death? I can’t wait for the adventure!’ Most Haunted’s Yvette Fielding on ghosts, sceptics and the afterlife

The woman who made her name screaming on a rollercoaster in Blue Peter has spent the past two decades screaming for the cameras in spooky castles. She talks about friendly phantoms, doubtful comedians and her mission to terrify the next generation

The Guardian - UK

Historic pub considered Glasgow's oldest hosts 230th birthday celebration this weekend

Loved by the likes of Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty, The Scotia is well-known for its live music and the many 'characters' that come in for a pint. We spoke to staff about what makes it so special.

Glasgow Live

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Jimmy Tarbuck says comic legend's advice kickstarted 60 year career in comedy

Jimmy Tarbuck has said taking Eric Morecambe's advice helped him reach the comedy heights she has enjoyed over his 60 years on stage and TV

Daily Mirror

12 of our favourite Glasgow murals and where to find them

With cool new pieces brightening up the tired corners of the city on a regular basis, there's little doubt that Glasgow is Scotland's mural capital. We take a look at some of the best the city has to offer.

Glasgow Live

Gerry Cinnamon plays emotional tribute to Billy Connolly at Hampden Park gig

Gerry Cinnamon took time during his first night at Hampden on Saturday to salute another much-loved Glaswegian and led a touching singalong to 'I Wish I Was in Glasgow'.

Glasgow Live

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

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

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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

Daily Mirror

'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

Glasgow Live

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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 Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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

Glasgow Live

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.

Chronicle Live

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

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