Humour

30 of Glasgow's favourite words and expressions, chosen by Glaswegians

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

8 comedians who were born and raised in Glasgow

From Trent Reznor releasing a hip-hop album to Hanson covering a nu-metal act, here's some of the more memorable April Fools day jokes and pranks musicians have played on the public - and each other.

Music's Mischievous Moments: 13 epic pranks for April Fools Day 2025

Interview: Darren Connell on his headline show at the King's Theatre

Although he is one of Glasgow's most famous sons, many of our readers would love to hear the Big Yin read out the announcements on Edinburgh's trams. The legendary actor, comedian and artists would surely have passengers in stitches but he'd have to watch his language and curtail his famous swearing!

7 Glasgow comics nominated for Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

Finding the perfect date is no longer about looking for a looker, according to a new study

Good looks are no longer a dating priority, according to a new study

David MacGregor, former songwriter with Kid Canaveral, Broken Chanter's third album 'Chorus Of Doubt' was longlisted for last year's SAY Award

I saw Broken Chanter - he should be the next top Glasgow band

Presenter John Wilson announces the winner for "Worst Picture", "Basic Instinct 2" announced as "Basically it Stinks Too" during the Razzie Awards in Hollywood, CA, 24 February 2007.

Explainer The Razzies: When did the awards begin and who is nominated in 2025?

British public vote to find new Christmas cracker jokes

The hugely popular Pavilion panto is back for 2024 with a beauty of a pantomime! Life in Cludgie on the Cobbles is quiet and peaceful. Belle passes her days helping her mother, Professor Porridge and their neighbours Dame Dolly Drumchapel and her son, Hector. Up in Cludgie Castle, however, things are not so tranquil. The arrogant Prince Lorenzo has had a curse placed on him by an enchantress and must find true love before the final petal falls from a magic rose. Will he be able to change his ways…and his appearance? Find out when Beauty and The Beastie plays from November 28 2024.

This year’s panto Beauty & the Beastie launches at The Pavilion

Boost's Christmas Turkey dinner is one of a range of healthy dog foods

Watch what happened when I gave my dogs a special Christmas dinner

The Depp, the Magnum or the Cody? What moustache will you be cultivating for Movember 2024 - or will one of Google's most searched top-lip accompaniments be your go-to this year?

Get Movember inspiration with these most searched celebrity moustaches

Primal Scream have announced a 2025 tour with two stops in Scotland.

Bobby Gillespie: My Glasgow dad inspired the new Primal Scream album

Comedian, author and podcaster Ian Stone is set to tour the UK before the end of 2024 after his performances at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Author and comedian Ian Stone announces UK tour to end 2024

Before comedy success as Limmy, Brian Limond was a pupil at Shawlands Academy before going on to study multimedia technology at Glasgow Caledonian University.

17 comedians who were born and raised in Glasgow

Ad Feature Speedo teams up with Dacre Montgomery for new campaign

The judging panel for this years
Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award with the final vote being made by Billy Connolly himself.

Judging panel revealed for Sir Billy Connolly Spirt of Glasgow award

Applications open for Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Billy Connolly discusses his latest artwork

Billy Connolly releases four new artworks available to buy in Glasgow

Cris Peploe and Martha Haskins pose with a large-scale version of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 programme cover in Anchor Close in the city's Old Town. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Glasgow acts taking on this year’s Edinburgh Fringe

Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik has died

WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Iron Sheik dies aged 81

Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79

Viewers were left ‘bawling’ after a tribute show for Paul O’Grady aired on Sunday night

Cause of death of much loved entertainer Paul O’Grady confirmed

Paul O’Grady with the Special Recognition award “For The Love of Dogs” during the National Television Awards 2018 at the O2 Arena on January 23, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Paul O’Grady’s last heartbreaking Instagram post before death

Paul O'Grady with the award for Factual Entertainment Programme during the National Television Awards held at The O2 Arena on January 22, 2019

Paul O’Grady dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 67

Top 10 etiquette tips to write the perfect card

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