Glasgow City Council has become the latest council to confirm venues will be able to stay open later for Scotland’s matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Pubs and bars in Glasgow have been granted permission to stay open later during the World Cup.
Any licensed venue in the city which already televises sports for their customers will be able to stay open for up to 30 minutes after matches for the duration of the tournament – as late as 4am depending on kick-off times. The proposals were agreed by the city’s licensing board.
Glasgow City Council is the latest to confirm licensing plans for the World Cup which takes place in the USA, Mexico and Canada from June 11 until July 19.
Scotland are set to face Brazil, Morocco and Haiti in the group stage as Steve Clarke‘s men return to the finals for the first time in 28 years.
Dubbed “a once‑in‑a‑generation event” for Scotland, the council hopes the extension will provide a timely boost to Glasgow‘s hospitality sector.
Both the City of Glasgow Licensing Board and Glasgow City Council recognised the “important role that licensed venues play in bringing people together for major sporting moments”.
Cllr Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, welcomed the decision. She said: “Glasgow is the home of Scottish football, and there’s a real sense of pride and anticipation across the city, as we look forward to Scotland‘s World Cup journey.
“This is a moment supporters have waited a long time for and the licensing board’s decision to offer a general extension strikes the right balance between supporting our city’s hospitality sector and giving people the chance to come together and enjoy the tournament.
“The extended hours will provide an opportunity for the licensed trade to capitalise on this moment, if they wish, and give a boost to the wider local economy at a moment of huge excitement for fans.”
Bailie Margaret Morgan, chair of the licensing board said; “Scotland’s participation in the World Cup, is an event of national significance and a chance for the city to celebrate Scotland’s success. It will undoubtedly create exciting new memories for fans of football. It is also an opportunity for our diverse communities to come together to support other national teams in the tournament.
“Licensed venues know their clientele best and how to provide a well‑managed environment to show the World Cup, where everyone can be part of the occasion and enjoy the experience.”
Scotland will head Stateside after a send off friendly with Curacao at Hampden on May 30 before a final warm up friendly with Peru in Harrison, New Jersey on June 6.
Steve Clarke‘s side will open their campaign in Boston against Haiti on June 13 before facing Morocco at the same venue on June 19 and Brazil in Miami on June 24.
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Saturday’s Champions Cup action sees two-time winners Munster dumped out at pool stage after shock home defeat to Castres at Thomond Park; Leicester Tigers on verge of pool stage exit too; Gloucester knocked out after home loss to Toulon; Leinster, Toulouse, Sale Sharks through
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Craig Casey’s Munster suffered a shock Champions Cup pool-stage elimination at home on Saturday
Two-time European winners Munster were dumped out of the Champions Cup at the pool stage for just the fourth time since 1999 as they were stunned by Castres at Thomond Park 31-29.
Castres – who had also lost two of their opening three games in Pool 2 – got on the board early through a penalty from Jeremy Fernandez before Vuate Karawalevu went over from close range. Munster responded in the 17th minute through a converted try from Craig Casey after a flowing team move.
Munster completed the turnaround in the 35th minute when Casey went over again, coming off the back of a rolling maul following a lineout, but Castres regrouped with a try from full-back Theo Chabouni to go into half-time with a 17-12 lead.
The home side got themselves back on level terms soon after the restart when Thaakir Abrhams dived over in the corner, but Jack Crowley could not land the extras from out on the right. Edwin Edogbo then added a bonus-point try just before the hour to move Munster ahead 22-17 – but again Crowley was off target with the conversion.
After Tom Farrell was shown a pivotal yellow card for an illegal clearout, Castres produced a strong finish with tries from Geoffrey Palis and then Christian Ambadiang.
With five minutes left, Castres lock Leone Nakarawa was sent to the sin-bin, and Munster got another try as Edogbo barged over to close within two points, but came up just short.
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Leicester Tigers on verge of exit after defeat to South Africa’s Stormers
Leicester’s last-16 hopes were left in tatters after a 39-26 defeat by Stormers in Cape Town.
Early tries from Evan Roos and Andre-Hugo Venter put the hosts in control before George Pearson pulled one back.
Some Will Wand magic hauled the Tigers back into the match at half-time and they led by six when Jamie Blamire went over early in the second half.
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However, tries from Leolin Zas and JD Schickerling edged the Stormers back in front before Tom Manz scored for Leicester.
But Imad Khan denied the Tigers a losing bonus point when his late try sent Stormers through.
Instead, a losing bonus point against Harlequins on Sunday will be enough for La Rochelle to qualify and knock out Leicester.
Gloucester knocked out after home defeat to Toulon
Gloucester’s Champions Cup hopes suffered a knockout blow as Toulon dumped them from the tournament by winning 31-14 at Kingsholm.
The French side did not look back following early tries by wings Gael Drean and Mathis Ferte, with Gloucester never seriously threatening a meaningful fightback.
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Flanker Lewis Ludlam also crossed for the visitors during a one-sided opening half as they guaranteed themselves a home tie in the round of 16, before Drean added an 80th-minute bonus-point clincher.
Gloucester, despite touchdowns from Jack Clement and Tomos Williams, with George Barton converting both, were largely shut out, and Toulon full-back Marius Domon’s goalkicking – four conversions and a penalty – kept his side in the driving seat.
Gloucester’s defeat meant that Edinburgh progressed from Pool Two alongside Toulon, Bath and Castres, with George Skivington’s team having now lost 11 of their 13 Gallagher Prem and Champions Cup games this season as even a Challenge Cup consolation place eluded them.
Leinster eventually see off Bayonne to secure home advantage
Leinster battled to a 22-13 win at Bayonne which secured home advantage in the last 16 of the Champions Cup.
Bayonne – who had lost their opening three games, including to both Leicester and Harlequins – took an early lead at Stade Jean Dauger through a breakaway try from Sireli Maqala in the 14th minute before Harry Byrne’s penalty got Leinster, already qualified from Pool 3, on the board.
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After Joshua Kenny just failed to take the ball and go over in the corner, a long-range penalty from Joris Segonds put the French side further ahead. Thomas Clarkson then saw his 33rd-minute try disallowed for a double movement as Bayonne went into half-time 10-3 in front.
Bayonne’s Herschel Jantjies was shown a yellow card in the 49th minute for a deliberate knock on. Leinster made the most of their advantage when Dan Sheehan slid over in the 56th minute and Byrne nailed the conversion to bring the visitors level at 10-10.
Segonds kicked another penalty on the hour to swiftly restore Bayonne’s lead, which looked to have been wiped out when Jimmy O’Brien charged onto a kick from Sam Prendergast and went down in the corner – only for his try to be ruled out by the TMO for failing to ground the ball as he was tackled over the line.
Leinster produced a strong finish as Prendergast latched onto Byrne’s chipped pass under the posts and then Max Deegan crossed in the corner to make sure of another hard-earned win to maintain their 100 per cent record at the top of the group.
Sale suffer record defeat to Toulouse but progress anyway
Sale suffered a record defeat as six-time winners Toulouse avoided a shock Champions Cup exit by scoring 11 tries en route to a crushing 77-7 victory.
Sharks’ 70-point hammering in the Pool One fixture at Stade Toulousain easily surpassed the club’s previous biggest loss – a 58-8 reverse at the hands of Wasps in 2000.
Alex Sanderson’s side, who had already qualified for the knockout stages but have now dropped out of a home last-16 spot, would have eliminated the Top 14 leaders with victory.
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Kalvin Gourgues added Toulouse’s bonus-point try in the closing stages of the first half after Emmanuel Meafou, Julien Marchand and Antoine Dupont all crossed.
Sale’s Tom Curtis converted his own consolation score early in the second period before tries from Dimitri Delibes, Matthis Lebel, Thomas Ramos and Paul Graou stretched the hosts’ advantage.
After France star Dupont crossed for his second try of the game, Joshua Brennan and Lebel completed the scoring, with Ramos landing all 11 conversions.
Some 169 workers in Scotland were made redundant when National Timber Group plunged into administration in November.
Timber worker in Dumfries and Galloway(Image: Getty Images)
Dozens of staff who lost their jobs when a major Scottish timber supplier collapsed are suing for compensation.
A total of 169 workers north of the border were made redundant when National Timber Group plunged into administration in November.
And around 50 of them are now taking legal action against the company over claims they were not consulted properly.
Paul Kissen, of Thompsons Solicitors, said: “The situation at National Timber Group highlights the serious impact that a large-scale business collapse can have on its workforce.
“Almost 200 people in Scotland lost their jobs without warning or meaningful consultation, and understandably that has caused real concern and uncertainty.
“We are now acting for around 50 former employees who may be entitled to protective awards worth thousands of pounds each.
“Consultation isn’t just a procedural step, it’s a legal requirement designed to safeguard workers. Where the process hasn’t been followed, employees have the right to seek appropriate compensation.
“Anyone affected who worked at an National Timber Group location with 20 or more employees should contact us without delay.”
National Timber Group is based in Sheffield, but many of its 47 sites are located in Scotland, supplying wood to the construction industry and joiners.
Across Britain 561 people were made redundant but administrators said they were “hopeful” of finding buyers for the remaining business.
Of 13 outlets closed six are Scottish – Dumbarton, Forfar, Newton Stewart, Stirling, Hawkhill in Edinburgh and Anniesland in Glasgow.
Thompsons Solicitors recently secured more than 100 former employees of Glasgow bakers Mortons Rolls a compensation package exceeding £1 million after a protracted protective award claim.
National Timber Group was the UK’s largest independent timber distribution and processing group, operating a number of brands including Rembrand, Scotia Roofing, and Orchard Timber Products.
Administrators Alvarez & Marsal said they were hopeful for finding a buyer for all or parts of the group.
Joint administrator Michael Magnay said: “Regrettably, the company’s liquidity challenges have led to a number of immediate redundancies.
“We are committed to supporting the affected employees through the redundancy process.
“We appreciate the support and patience of the highly skilled workforce in difficult circumstances, particularly at this time of year.”
Glasgow warmly welcomed English band, Turin Brakes, into their city on Friday, November 21st. Bringing their latest release, Spacehopper, to Scotland, they continue to prove that 24 years down the line and 10 studio albums later, they aren’t planning on slowing down anytime soon!
Tom Speight
Opening the night was singer-songwriter Tom Speight. Armed with his acoustic guitar and his Scottish Rugby shirt, the night was already set up to be unforgettable.
Turin Brakes
As it finally reached stage time, fans, many of whom were dressed in both old and new band merch, were waiting in suspense. Whether that be at the barrier or on the balcony, the buzz for this band was hard to miss.
Turin Brakes took to the stage at 8:30 pm and had a set packed full of fresh material and deep dives into their older tracks. The set presented us with an insight into just how much work this band has produced over the years and left us completely immersed in their melodic world of folk rock. Bassist, Eddie Myer, even stated early on that “This is where the real music is! F*ck AI!”
Opening with track two off their 10th studio album, ‘Spacehopper’, ‘Pays to Be Paranoid’ kicked us off with an energetic start and built an atmosphere of reverence and anticipation to carry us through the night.
A variety of tracks and genres were played throughout the evening, woven into a carefully built setlist with each track complementing the other. Other songs, such as ‘We Were Here,’ which was acoustically composed, contrasted to higher energy songs like ‘What’s Underneath.’
Closing with a classic, ‘isolation,’ after a night of chanting, banter, raw acoustic moments, and hair-raising guitar riffs, the band left the stage no doubt feeling nothing but uplifted by the love from the Glasgow crowd. It is clear that Turin Brakes will always be welcomed back!
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United Adds Flights to Bari, Split, Glasgow & Santiago de Compostela
United Airlines today announced its Summer 2026 schedule with service to four new cities across Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain.
United will launch nonstop flights from its hub in Newark/New York to Split, Croatia; Bari, Italy; Glasgow, Scotland and Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The airline is also adding its first service between Washington-Dulles and Reykjavik, Iceland, as a new nonstop year-round daily service from Newark/New York to Seoul, South Korea, and four additional weekly flights, for 18 total weekly flights, between Newark/New York and Tel Aviv, Israel.
Split, Croatia
United will launch its new summer routes with the only nonstop service between Split and the United States beginning April 30.
United will be the only airline to fly from the U.S. to Split and is currently the only airline offering direct flights to Croatia with its seasonal service from Newark/New York to Dubrovnik. Flights will operate three times a week on a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.
Bari, Italy
United will be the only U.S airline offering nonstop service between Bari and the United States beginning May 1. The new flight will serve as a gateway to the Puglia region from Newark/New York.
The new service to Bari will operate four times a week on a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. With one of the largest ports on the Adriatic Sea, travelers can also connect from Bari by boat to Albania, Croatia, Greece and more.
United will offer up to 15 flights per day to Italy across six destinations next summer, with the only U.S. airline service to Palermo and Bari.
Glasgow, Scotland
United will be the only U.S. airline offering nonstop service between the United States and Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city known for its world-class museums, iconic architecture and historic pubs.
The daily seasonal service from Newark/New York will begin on May 8 and provide an easy nonstop connection on a Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft for U.S. travelers who wish to explore the city, conduct business or reconnect with family and friends. United also serves Edinburgh year-round and is the largest carrier between the United States and Scotland.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
With three times weekly seasonal service from Newark/New York starting May 22, United will be the only carrier to offer nonstop service between the U.S. and Santiago de Compostela – the capital of the Galicia region in Spain.
This will be the first regularly scheduled service between the U.S. and Santiago de Compostela, making it more accessible than ever for American travelers to explore or visit loved ones. The flight will operate on a Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft. With this new flight, United now flies to six destinations in Spain including Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao, and is the only airline to fly nonstop to Bilbao, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca from the U.S.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Beginning May 21, United will offer daily service between Reykjavik and Washington Dulles, building on existing service from Chicago O’Hare and Newark/New York. The daily flight will operate on a Boeing 757-200, making United the only airline to offer lie-flat business class seats between the two capital cities, giving travelers more choices for comfort.
Seoul, South Korea
Next summer, United will start offering nonstop flights between Newark/New York and South Korea. With convenient options from both U.S. coasts to Seoul, travelers can experience thousands of cuisines at the vibrant Gwangjang Market, catch K-pop concerts and musical performances, try the most-talked about Korean beauty and wellness treatments, and so much more.
The daily flights from Newark/New York begin September 4 on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and build on United’s existing twice-daily flights from San Francisco.
Tel Aviv, Israel
On March 28, United will add a third flight to Tel Aviv from Newark/New York operating on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The four times weekly service builds on the existing double daily Newark–Tel Aviv, four times weekly Chicago O’Hare-Tel Aviv, and three times weekly Washington Dulles-Tel Aviv service the airline already offers.
Street artist Banksy’s current “Cut & Run” exhibition in Glasgow may be the hottest ticket in town. But his first show in the Scottish city more than two decades ago didn’t go quite so well.
“It was terrible,” recalled the famed British street artist’s former manager Steve Lazarides, who this week shared with HuffPost a series of newly resurfaced images that he took of the March 2001 event, “Peace Is Tough,” at The Arches.
Banksy’s first show in Glasgow didn’t exactly go as hoped, said the street artist’s former right-hand-man Steve Lazarides.
“It was really, really well put together, a really tight fucking show. It was a magical thing,” Lazarides remembered, saying the art wasn’t the issue.
Promotional problems meant only 25 people came on opening night, said Lazarides. The rest of the run didn’t fare much better, and ultimately it became the only show by Banksy that “wasn’t totally mobbed,” said Lazarides, then a facilitator for the artist who later became his right-hand man until they split in 2008.
“I felt really bad for him,” he said.
Steve Lazarides described the 2001 show at The Arches as “a magical thing.”
The lackluster response to the show prompted the artist to “punish the town,” Lazarides said. “We all got pissed and went to bed,” he said. “He went out. We woke up the next morning, he’d stenciled the whole place.”
Banksy’s original “Flower Thrower” painting was just one of the standout pieces. He shared the bill with Jamie Reid, who created artwork for the Sex Pistols punk band.
The failure of the show “definitely spurred” Banksy on, said Lazarides. “He’s not one to make a mistake twice,” he said. “He’s a quick learner. Not much gets by him. I think it put a bit of grit in him. He never fails. He’s in it to win.”
Steve Lazarides admitted he’d been “totally surprised” by Banksy’s return to Glasgow for the “Cut & Run” exhibition.
That said, Lazarides admitted he’d been “totally surprised” by Banksy’s return to Glasgow.
“It’s like going back to the scene of your biggest failure,” he said.
The motive? “Revenge,” he suggested. “I can’t think of any other reason to do it. They are not the only venue that would have offered him the chance, or maybe, shockingly they are. You never know.”
A poster for Banksy’s 2001 show, which only attracted a handful of guests on opening night.
Banksy’s current Glasgow exhibition showcases his art and stencils from the start of his career, when Lazarides was a key member of his inner circle.
It’s a “roll call” of his work, said Lazarides, who said he was “looking forward” to seeing the show before it ends on Aug. 28.
He said he’ll likely recognize many of the pieces. In 2019, Lazarides released his “Banksy Captured” book of photographs documenting the 11 years he spent working with the artist. He is now reimagining many of those works in different artistic ways.
Banksy went out to “punish” the city with art following the opening night flop, said Steve Lazarides.
Banksy, whose identity has never been officially confirmed, said in publicity for the show that he’d “kept these stencils hidden away for years, mindful they could be used as evidence in a charge of criminal damage.”
Now that the moment appears to have passed, he said he was now “exhibiting them in a gallery as works of art. I’m not sure which is the greater crime.”
A stencil for Banksy’s now-iconic “This Is Not A Photo Opportunity” work.
Replacement Jasper Wiese got the only try as hosts Leicester Tigers overcame Edinburgh in the last-16 clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road; compatriot Handre Pollard kicked three penalties and a conversion, while Emiliano Boffelli’s two penalties accounted for the visitors’ tally
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Jasper Wiese goes over for the only try in Leicester’s win over Edinburgh
Jasper Wiese scored the game’s only try on a wet night at Mattioli Woods Welford Road as Leicester Tigers reached the quarter-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup with a 16-6 win over Edinburgh.
The South African replacement’s individual effort came at a time when the visitors had momentarily turned the game on its head through two penalties from Emiliano Boffelli.
The conditions led to the game becoming something of an arm wrestle, and not much of a spectacle, but that will not bother the Tigers as their sixth successive win in all competitions booked them a last-eight tie against either Leinster or Ulster next week.
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Leicester began on the front foot and had the first points of the game after five minutes through a Handre Pollard penalty, slotted without fuss from in front of the posts.
The hosts then pressed for the opening try, only for a series of pick-and-goes from their forwards close to the try line to come to an end when the ball was knocked forward.
A creaking line-out also prevented the Tigers from capitalising on their early territorial dominance, with Edinburgh’s struggles under the high ball repeatedly gifting them possession.
The visitors were also conceding too many penalties, although Pollard was unable to extend Leicester’s lead off the back of their indiscipline as he sent a kick from around 40 metres wide.
Edinburgh’s Luke Crosbie is tackled by Leicester Tiger’s Joe Heyes
Edinburgh grew into the contest the longer the first half wore on and Darcy Graham almost made the most of a rare Freddie Steward mistake under a high kick, but his hack on ran dead.
It was the final half-chance of a scrappy first half as Leicester retained their 3-0 lead going into the break, but this was quickly cancelled out as the visitors flew out of the traps in the second half.
Advantage was being played as Hamish Watson was held up in-goal, giving Boffelli the chance to level the game with the simplest of penalties.
The Argentina full-back then put Edinburgh ahead after 50 minutes with another kick at goal after Pollard was penalised for offside.
Edinburgh and Leicester’s players go up for a line-out
Leicester, having been under the cosh, responded quickly as Wiese picked up the pieces from a messy line-out and bulldozed his way through down the right to touch down in the corner.
Pollard added the extras from out wide for a four-point lead that Boffelli could not narrow shortly after as another penalty from him bounced off the left-hand upright.
Edinburgh being penalised at a scrum in the shadow of their own posts then gave Pollard the straightforward task of extending the Tigers’ advantage on the hour mark.
The Springbok then effectively put the hosts out of reach with his third penalty with nine minutes left, as Richard Wigglesworth’s side came through this battle of attrition.
There’s no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023
NEW YORK — There’s no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023.
Live Nation said Monday the band’s 23-date global trek kicks off March 29 at BC Place in Vancouver, followed by shows in Las Vegas, San Diego, Houston, Lisbon, Madrid, Vienna and more before wrapping up on July 23 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Joining the band on select dates will be The Strokes, Iggy Pop, The Roots, The Mars Volta, St. Vincent, City and Colour, Thundercat and King Princess. Tickets go on sale starting Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. local time at redhotchilipeppers.com.
The funk-rock band gave us not one but two albums in 2022 — October’s “Return of the Dream Canteen” and April’s “Unlimited Love.” Both spent time at No. 1 of Billboard’s top album sales chart.
The Peppers recently took home the Global Icon Award, at the MTV VMAs and their single “Black Summer″ also won the award for Best Rock Video.
Trade publication Pollstar put the Peppers at No. 4 on its list of most lucrative concert tours in 2022, behind Bad Bunny, Elton John and Lady Gaga, with an average box office gross per city of $5,605,217 and an average ticket price at $134.39.
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