The story of controversial Glasgow MP who refused Queen's money
HE was the controversial, ambitious Lord Provost and MP who hosted Dickens in Glasgow – and turned down funds offered by Queen Victoria.
Alex Hastie (1805-1864) was only a teenager when he was dispatched by his father, Robert, to Canada, to learn all about the cotton industry.Robert’s father, also Robert, was “a very extensive American merchant” who acquired plot number six in Miller Street in 1772. His company declined after the American Revolutionary War and the plot was sold off.This is now the site of 42 Miller Street, the former Tobacco Merchant’s House, and the oldest surviving house in the Merchant City.Alex...
The Prince of Wales has spoken many times about what he loves to do over the Christmas holidays with his family - this clearly includes indulging in some of the festive classics!
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A young hairdresser who was convinced she was going to be smoking meth until she was 60 has revealed the moment she kicked her addiction.
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"I woke up to my bedroom door opening," Kristin recalled. "I woke up to a man crawling on my bedroom floor.”
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Baldoni and the studio behind It Ends With Us are accused of embarking on a ‘multi-tiered plan’ to damage Lively’s reputation.
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It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover has thrown her support behind Blake Lively as she sues her co-star Justin Baldoni over sexual harassment allegations
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CORONATION Street actress Sally Ann Matthews stunned fans as she revealed the thing she hates most about the ITV soap. In a no-frills Instagram Live, she opened up on the pitfalls of the Weatherfie…
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CELTIC head to Dundee to take on a United side full of confidence in their return to the Premiership. Jim Goodwin’s side sit fifth in the table in what has been a a great start to the season.…
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The Gypsy King lost in controversial circumstances in Riyadh
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From Blake Lively versus Justin Baldoni to Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh’s alleged spat, these are biggest feuds between movie directors and stars
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The Prince Albert Northern Bears were back at the Art Hauser Centre on Saturday for the first time since Dec. 1, but the Regina Rebels spoiled the return.Th
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Charles enjoys a wintery morning service in Sandringham
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Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and the elder Princess of York are expecting their second child in the early spring
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Like a horror movie creature that just won’t die, congestion pricing keeps getting resuscitated no matter how many stakes get driven through its heart.
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Erin Andrews reveals her Celine Dion-inspired Christmas tradition and self-care gift ideas, including beauty essentials and cozy picks.
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Amen frontman Casey Chaos has died aged 59. The musician also performed with Christian Death and black metal supergroup Scum.
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