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Billy Connolly moment leaves Scottish comedian ‘speechless’ at awards show

Amanda Dwyer received a personalised video message from Sir Billy Connolly himself at King’s Theatre on Sunday

The Independent UK · Mar 29

Amanda Dwyer ‘over the moon’ to win Billy Connolly Glasgow comedy award

The 36-year-old collected the award on stage at the King’s Theatre on Sunday, following a personalised video message from Sir Billy Connolly himself.

Evening Standard · Mar 29

Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon review – the ex-first minister opens up

Scotland’s former leader addresses conflict with Salmond and rumours of a lesbian affair, but stops short of full disclosure

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025

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From paragliders to Janey Godley – a history of Donald Trump protests in Scotland

DONALD Trump is set to arrive in Scotland today for a five-day visit, where he is expected to visit his golf courses at Turnberry in Ayrshire, and…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2025

Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit at Eventim Apollo: 'rage, heart and lashings of dark humour'

5/5 The Welsh comedian’s show about his brush with mortality has echoes of early Billy Connolly, he’s that good

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon and Jeremy Corbyn to appear at 'world's largest philosophy festival'

NICOLA Sturgeon has been announced as one of the speakers at the "world's largest philosophy festival" ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

Emotional Sturgeon hails ‘absolutely incredible friend’ Christina McKelvie

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon shared her recollections of Ms McKelvie, who died last week.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

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Rosco McClelland wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

The award was created in honour of Sir Billy Connolly, who selects the winner from a shortlist drawn up by panel of judges.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon opens up with heartfelt message at comedy festival

Nicola Sturgeon has given a heartfelt message to a Glasgow International Comedy Festival audience in her first public appearance since being cleared…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 22, 2025

Sturgeon says her book Frankly will be candid about ‘mistakes and triumphs’

The former first minister said her memoirs will be released on August 14.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Comedy festival to stage special tribute show for Janey Godley

Elaine C Smith, Susie McCabe, Scott Agnew, Rosco McClelland and Tom Urie will appear in An Afternoon For Janey next month.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

Glasgow Comedy Festival announces Janey Godley tribute show

GLASGOW International Comedy Festival (GICF) has announced a special tribute show for late comedian Janey Godley.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2025

Ashley Storrie: Glasgow Comedy Festival keeps me 'connected' with ma Janey Godley

COMEDIAN Ashley Storrie has said that the Glasgow Comedy Festival (GCF) allows her to “still feel connected” to her late mother Janey Godley...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2025

Janey Godley remembered by Nicola Sturgeon

The former first minister hails the talents of the Scottish comedian and actor who made people laugh in the darkest of times, not least with with her parodies of the politician’s Covid briefings

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024

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The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Janey Godley’s daughter recalls poignant joke she made about her mother’s death

The comedian had a ‘surreal’ experience at the Scottish Baftas following her mother’s death

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

‘Am I allowed to be funny?’ Ashley Storrie on acting, autism – and grieving her mum, Janey Godley

The Scottish comedian received two Baftas last month, just after the death of her mother. She discusses secrets, sadness, success and how comedy sustains her

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2024

'A special woman': Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to Janey Godley after funeral

NICOLA Sturgeon has paid tribute to Janey Godley following the comedian’s funeral in Glasgow on Saturday...

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024

Swinney and Brown at memorial service for ‘giant of a man’ Alex Salmond

The former prime minister and current Scottish First Minister were among the congregation at a memorial service in Edinburgh on St Andrew’s Day.

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Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024

Frank, get the door: Janey Godley funeral ends with Sturgeon-parody catchphrase

Godley died aged 63 in November after receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024

Frank, get the door: Janey Godley funeral ends with Nicola Sturgeon-parody catchphrase

Godley died aged 63 in November after receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon and Still Game star in attendance at Janey Godley's funeral

JANEY Godley's funeral is taking place in Glasgow city centre today...

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon among mourners at Janey Godley funeral

Janey Godley died at the age of 63 in November after receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2024

How to watch as Janey Godley's funeral takes place in Glasgow

THE funeral of Janey Godley is to take place in Glasgow today following a two-day “final tour” of the cities she loved...

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024

Funeral of Janey Godley to take place after ‘final tour’

The comedian died on November 2 aged 63 after receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon shares 'random coincidence' with Janey Godley's hearse

NICOLA Sturgeon has shared a "random coincidence" as hundreds of fans gathered to watch Janey Godley's hearse travel along…

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