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Glasgow Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Huge rapper tries deep-fried Mars bar while in Glasgow
Chart-topper Aitch took to TikTok to share his first time trying the famous Glasgow treat in a hilarious video. He shows off the batter-covered chocolate bar on the video while saying, "You've got to try it." He psyches himself up before taking a hearty bite out of the deep-fried delicacy. He said: "Yo, I'm in Glasgow and I'm going to try a fried Mars bar for the first time ever and I'm gassed. Let's go. "Don't know about the look of that, but we'll give it a go anyway. "Yeah, you've got to try it. You've got to try it. But anyway, let's go." Huge rapper tries deep-fried Mars bar while in Glasgow (Image: Colin Mearns) READ MORE: Franz Ferdinand bring out legendary Scottish actor at Glastonbury And it's safe to say he wasn't impressed... Chewing on the confectionary concoction, he seems to try to make up his mind over the treat. Eventually, he stops and declares: "You know what? Yeah, it's bad." Fans were quick to jump to the comments of the funny video to share their thoughts. One said: "I swear Scottish people are the only people in Scotland who haven't tried a deep-fried Mars bar." One offered up a serving suggestion: "You need to eat it when it's warm and with ice cream." While a third offered an alternative to the famous food: "It's rotten BUT get a tottie scone slice open the top n stick in a few squares of dairymilk to melt... Elite." READ MORE: Fans spot Lewis Capaldi's special Celtic nod during Glastonbury comeback gig READ MORE: 13 amazing fan photos from Simple Minds gig at Bellahouston Park We previously reported when Aitch declared his love for the Glasgow crowd during his TRNSMT set in 2023.
Glasgow Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Franz Ferdinand bring out legendary actor at Glastonbury
The Glasgow band took to the Other Stage on Friday afternoon and announced they were going to bring out a special guest. Lead singer Alex Kapranos teased the audience, telling the crowd they would be bringing out an "Italian heritage Glaswegian that goes by the name of Capaldi." The crowd went wild as rumours had been flying around about Lewis Capaldi making his comeback to the festival. We reported how Lewis, 28, triumphantly returned to the festival's main stage last night, two years after having to leave the same stage. But it was a different Capaldi the band had in store for the adoring Worthy Farm crowd. READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi's special Celtic nod during Glastonbury gig Alex revealed the surprise to cheers: "Well, Glastonbury, it gives me great joy to say that these rumours are true, and he's here with us tonight. The original Capaldi – Peter Capaldi!" The Doctor Who star then took to the stage in a black suit with a red shirt and sunglasses to perform Franz Ferdinand's biggest hit, Take Me Out, with them. Peter oozed cool as he strutted across the stage and looked at home playing with Alex and co. Peter Capaldi joined the band on stage (Image: Paul Stuart) READ MORE: Cash machine near Glasgow robbed in early morning heist as thieves steal money READ MORE: 13 amazing fan photos from Simple Minds gig at Bellahouston Park Peter is about to perform his first headline gig in more than 40 years at Stereo in Glasgow. On Wednesday, July 30, fans will be able to get up close and personal with him as he performs his new album, Sweet Illusions. The album was released through Scottish music label Last Night From Glasgow last month and features 11 songs, including his latest single Bin Night. The 67-year-old wanted to ensure it was a more intimate gig for fans to come and see him and his band. It is the first time since his days as the lead singer and guitarist in punk rock band The Dreamboys that he will be the main attraction for a gig. The venue has a capacity of 300, and doors to the show will open at 7pm on the night of the gig, with the show expected to start soon after.
Glasgow Times
17 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Cash machine near Glasgow robbed in early morning break-in
Police were called out to the scene in Lenzie, where they discovered a store had been broken into and money had been robbed from the ATM. The store on Kirkintilloch Road was targeted by the thieves early this morning at just after 2am. Police say their enquiries are ongoing and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward. READ MORE: Fans spot Lewis Capaldi's special Celtic nod during Glastonbury comeback gig READ MORE: 13 amazing fan photos from Simple Minds gig at Bellahouston Park READ MORE: 9 high rise demolitions that reshaped Glasgow's skyline as Caledonia Road next A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 2.15am on Saturday, 28 June, 2025, we received a report of a break-in and theft of cash from an ATM at a premises on Kirkintilloch Road, Lenzie. 'Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0464 of 28 June, 2025.'
Glasgow Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Lewis Capaldi's special Celtic nod during Glastonbury gig
The crowd started chanting 'Oh Lewis Capaldi' before he began playing the hit song Before You Go to kick off his set. The musician, who announced a break from touring shortly after his performance at the festival in 2023, has just released his new song Survive. After opening with a few of his hits, Lewis said: "Glastonbury, it's so good to be back! "I'm not going to say too much up here, otherwise I'll probably start crying." Lewis Capaldi performing on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset (Image: Yui Mok) READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi plays secret set at Glastonbury 2025 Lewis told the cheering crowd that he "wanted to come and finish what he couldn't the first time round." The slot was listed as TBA on the Glastonbury website but eagle-eyed fans guessed days ago it would be him, Lewis joked: "It was the worst kept f*****g secret ever." He played his new single, and said getting back to the Pyramid Stage had been his "goal for the last two years," with the song written about his journey. He said: "I've really, really missed doing this over the last two years, and it's been difficult at times to think that maybe this wouldn't happen again. Genuinely, from the bottom of my heart, it means the f**king world that everyone's here." During his emotional half-hour set, eagle-eyed fans spotted a reference to the singer's beloved Celtic on stage. Lewis Capaldi's special Celtic nod during Glastonbury gig (Image: BBC) READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi marks return to scene with new single Survive READ NEXT: 13 amazing fan photos from Simple Minds gig at Bellahouston Park Lewis' guitar plectrums (picks) were complete with a green four-leaf clover design, which fans saw as a nod to Celtic. They also clearly brought the Glasgow-born star luck as he triumphantly ended the set with Somebody You Loved, the song he didn't manage to complete in his previous appearance. He said: "I couldn't sing this song two years ago. "I might struggle to finish it today for different reasons, good reasons."
Glasgow Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
13 fan photos at Simple Minds Bellahouston Park gig
Fans were all smiles as they looked forward to watching the Glasgow band take to the stage last night. Glasgow Times photographer Gordon Terris captured shots of gig-goers ahead of the show as part of the Summer Sessions series of concerts. Simple Minds said this was their 'biggest' headline gig in 34 years, since their Real Life tour in 1991. Revellers didn't let the rain dampen their spirits and showed they were definitely Alive And Kicking as they queued up to see the Don't You Forget About Me rockers. READ MORE: 'Absolute chaos': Residents fume as roads clogged after Lana Del Rey concert 13 fan photos at Simple Minds Bellahouston Park gig (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) Speaking ahead of the gig, Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr said: 'Simple Minds live in Glasgow, the city that made us, is always a glorious occasion for both band and fans." Since forming in Glasgow in 1977, Simple Minds has gone on to achieve global success and sold over 60 million albums. The group have continued to stay relevant in the modern music scene having played to around one million fans in the last 12 months. READ MORE: Simple Minds share memories of Glasgow ahead of Bellahouston Park gig READ MORE: Extra First Bus services to run for Glasgow Summer Sessions They've stood on world-renowned stages like Madison Square Garden in New York and Wembley Arena in London, but playing in the cellars of small Glasgow pubs is what sticks out for Simple Minds.
