23 h. ago Premier Sports Cup extension agreed as broadcaster picks up Challenge Cup

The SPFL and Premier Sports have agreed a four-year extension to their deal

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41 h. ago Ayr United granted licence for alcohol sales pilot at Premier Sports Cup games

The William Hill Championship club has been granted alcohol licences by South Ayrshire Council.

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50 h. ago Booze ban to be lifted at Scots football stadium for first time in 40 years

The pilot scheme is taking place during two Premier Sports Cup matches later this month, which will allow a small number of supporters to drink within the stadium.

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64 h. ago Alcohol sales return to Scottish football matches for 66 fans as trial launched in cup ties

Ayr reveal pilot scheme for two matches in Premier Sports Cup

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67 h. ago St Mirren victorious over MK Dons as Stephen Robinson outlines challenge for Fraser Taylor

The Saints head into their final pre-season game against Airdrie before Premier Sports Cup action this Saturday on the back of a 2-1 win over MK Dons in Spain where Taylor impressed his gaffer

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3 d. ago A new start after 60: I quit my job, bought a camera – and became a successful wildlife photographer

On retiring at 56, Michelle Jackson needed a big new challenge. So she picked up her first proper camera and was soon spending 20 hours a week in the field, and winning awardsA few weeks ago, Michelle Jackson was in the Peak District, hiding beneath a camouflage net with her camera, waiting for badgers to emerge at sunset. For more than two hours she watched the skylarks and curlews, her hopes intensifying during the 45-minute window in which the light was perfect.At last the heather moved. A badger’s head appeared. “Their eyesight is poor, but they can smell you,” Jackson says. At 66, she has won national and international awards as a wildlife photographer. Although the desire to get the shot “drives” her, for a while she simply watched. “You want to embrace what’s there. It’s so special to see wildlife up close.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Callum McGregor sees Rangers taunt escape Celtic dressing room as his 'quality' slapdown proven right

The passionate skipper was caught on camera giving his pre-match speech before last season's Premier Sports Cup final

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1 week ago Only one in five people can solve the riddle in this poem without looking at the answer

Test your mental strength with today's brain busting challenge of picking out the three balls in the picture that are different to the rest - but you have to be quick

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1 week ago Everyone can see swirling smoke but can you find 4 hidden faces in under 20 seconds?

Test your mental strength with today's brain busting challenge of picking out the three balls in the picture that are different to the rest - but you have to be quick

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2 w. ago Charli xcx and Neil Young to Juan Atkins and the Asian underground: what to see at Glastonbury

There are more than 3,000 performances to choose between at this year’s giant pan-genre jamboree. From pop A-listers to underground ones-to-watch, here are our picks‘Not a vintage year,” came the usual grumbles about the Glastonbury lineup when it was announced in March – and it’s perhaps only in England where people would moan about the lack of quality on offer at a festival with more than 3,000 performances across five days. In reality, Glastonbury remains stacked with varied, progressive, boundlessly vital artists, and the real challenge is picking your way through them: here are some of our tips. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Only people with 20/20 vision can spot 3 things wrong with this pic within 30 seconds

Test your mental strength with today's brain busting challenge of picking out the three balls in the picture that are different to the rest - but you have to be quick

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3 w. ago Twenty five extra Premier Sports Cup fixtures to be streamed live in bumper broadcast move

Football fans are set to be spoiled for choice this summer when the competitive action resumes next month

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3 w. ago Carabao Cup format change revealed due to NINE English sides qualifying for Europe

The Carabao Cup was thrown into chaos next season with nearly half of the Premier League having booked spots in Europe for 2025/26 and bosses have now confirmed a major change to the competition

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