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Billy Connolly warns budding comics about danger of alcohol and drugs in industry

The Big Yin told how he risked his own career by drinking too much after shows and advised young comics to steer clear.

Glasgow Live

Billy Connolly reveals new award for Glasgow’s comedy festival

BILLY Connolly and comedy festival organisers have announced a new award celebrating the “spirit

The National (Scotland)

Sir Billy Connolly and Glasgow International Comedy Festival team up to create unique award

The award will be the only official award given by Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

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Billy Connolly teams up with Glasgow International Comedy Festival for special award

In a first from the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, they will be awarding a new comic of Glasgow and Billy says the winner ‘will have to be a nutter' like him

Glasgow Live

1970s BBC film explains difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh accent

The BBC show speaks to a number of leading figures including comic Billy Connolly and poet Tom Leonard in an effort to try and explain the differences between the accents of Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Glasgow Live

Sir Billy Connolly tucks into mince and tatties as he stops by Scots pub for favourite grub

The Big Yin tucked into a big plate of the very Scottish dish at The Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha.

Daily Record

Welcome back, Peter Kay, Britain’s big-hearted maestro of the mundane

The standup is returning to the stage to welcome us back into his lovably parochial world. But will we ever know the man behind the homely persona?

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12 homegrown Glasgow stars that made it to the Top of the Pops

We may have narrowly missed out on hosting the next Eurovision, but, let's be clear, Liverpool, Glasgow's status as one of the UK's top cities for music has never been in doubt.

Glasgow Live

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

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

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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.

Daily Mirror

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

Glasgow Live

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'.

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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.

Glasgow Live

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.

Daily Record

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 Mirror

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

Wales Online

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.

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