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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
New tartan unveiled for Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
The official tartan, designed by award-winning Scottish fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie, was launched by the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company and has been registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans. Siobhan has made a name for herself reinventing classic tartans into contemporary fashion, with her designs having previously been worn by huge stars such as Justin Bieber and Alan Cumming. She said: "I feel honoured to be designing a tartan for such a momentous occasion in my home country. "When I graduated as a fashion design student in 2014, I took on a role as a tailoring technician for the technical officials of The Games. "At that point, designing the official tartan for the Games seemed like a pipedream, so this is truly a full circle moment. "I love weaving stories into tartan design, and while many people might be expecting a blue or green base, I looked at Glasgow's rich history and felt inspired by the shipbuilding stories. "This led to a steel grey base with the Glasgow 2026 colours woven through in my signature style. "It's incredibly important to me that every thread of this project is made in Scotland, and I'll be working with local textiles and manufacturers to bring this design to life. "I can't wait to see it across next year's Games.' Read more: Team Scotland to wear Adidas gear for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games The tartan features Glasgow 2026's blue, pink, and purple colours on a steel grey background, reflecting the city's industrial heritage. A thread count of 74 represents the nations and territories taking part in the Games, while the dark blue section has been increased to 26 in homage to the Games which will take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2. (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) The tartan will feature on the clothing of the Games' new mascot and will be manufactured in Scotland using local textiles. Official Glasgow 2026 tartan merchandise will also be made available for fans. Read more: Sports venue undergoing 'major upgrades' for Commonwealth Games Phil Batty OBE, chief executive of Glasgow 2026, said: "Designing and creating tartan is a revered part of Scotland's heritage, and we're honoured that Siobhan Mackenzie is weaving it into Glasgow 2026's story with a bespoke Games tartan, designed in Scotland. "Siobhan is an expert in her field and has collaborated closely with us throughout the production process. "This special tartan draws inspiration from Glasgow's Clyde-built history, and she has carefully selected the threads of wool to celebrate the Games with this one-off tartan. "As Glasgow 2026 fast approaches with our one-year-to-go milestone next week, this tartan is a sign of what's to come next summer and will be part of the fabric of Glasgow 2026 across the city."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bespoke 2026 Commonwealth Games tartan unveiled with nod to Glasgow's industrial past
A bespoke tartan designed for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been unveiled. The tartan has been lodged with the Scottish Register of Tartans and is created by award-winning fashion designer Siobhan MacKenzie. It is the official tartan of the 2026 games and has a nod to Glasgow's industrial history with blue, pink and purple tones against a steel grey base. The grey base has a thread count of 74 to represent the nations and territories competing at the event. The newly designed tartan will be made in Scotland and its first appearance will be on the clothing of the new mascot, whose identity will be revealed later this month after it was confirmed Clyde the Thistle from 2014 would not be returning. Siobhan Mackenzie, famous for reinventing tartan classics into contemporary styles and whose designs have been worn by Justin Bieber and Alan Cumming, commented 'I feel honoured to be designing a tartan for such a momentous occasion in my home country. Read More No return for Clyde at Glasgow 2026 as new Commonwealth Games mascot to be revealed Sport is about self-belief, community and resilience - and Scotland needs all three Swinney speaks of 'huge benefits' from Commonwealth Games on milestone day 'When I graduated as a fashion design student in 2014, I took on a role as a tailoring technician for the technical officials of The Games. At that point, designing the official tartan for the Games seemed like a pipedream - so this is truly a full circle moment. 'I love weaving stories into tartan design and while many people might be expecting a blue or green base, I looked at Glasgow's rich history and felt inspired by the shipbuilding stories. This led to a steel grey base with the Glasgow 2026 colours woven through in my signature style. 'It's incredibly important to me that every thread of this project is made in Scotland and I'll be working with local textiles and manufacturers to bring this design to life, and I can't wait to see it across next year's Games.' Phil Batty OBE, Chief Executive of Glasgow 2026, added: 'Designing and creating tartan is a revered part of Scotland's heritage and we're honoured that Siobhan Mackenzie is weaving it into Glasgow 2026's story with a bespoke Games tartan, designed in Scotland. The tartan has been designed for next year's games (Image: Glasgow 2026) 'Siobhan is an expert in her field and has collaborated closely with us throughout the production process. This special tartan draws inspiration from Glasgow's Clyde-built history, and she has carefully selected the threads of wool to celebrate the Games with this one-off tartan. 'As Glasgow 2026 fast approaches with our one year to go milestone next week, this tartan is a sign of what's to come next summer and will be part of the fabric of Glasgow 2026 across the city.' Earlier this month, Team Scotland announced that Siobhan Mackenzie will also design a bespoke tartan for their athletes and team officials.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Bespoke 2026 Commonwealth Games tartan unveiled
It is the official tartan of the 2026 games and has a nod to Glasgow's industrial history with blue, pink and purple tones against a steel grey base. The grey base has a thread count of 74 to represent the nations and territories competing at the event. The newly designed tartan will be made in Scotland and its first appearance will be on the clothing of the new mascot, whose identity will be revealed later this month after it was confirmed Clyde the Thistle from 2014 would not be returning. Siobhan Mackenzie, famous for reinventing tartan classics into contemporary styles and whose designs have been worn by Justin Bieber and Alan Cumming, commented 'I feel honoured to be designing a tartan for such a momentous occasion in my home country. Read More No return for Clyde at Glasgow 2026 as new Commonwealth Games mascot to be revealed 'When I graduated as a fashion design student in 2014, I took on a role as a tailoring technician for the technical officials of The Games. At that point, designing the official tartan for the Games seemed like a pipedream - so this is truly a full circle moment. 'I love weaving stories into tartan design and while many people might be expecting a blue or green base, I looked at Glasgow's rich history and felt inspired by the shipbuilding stories. This led to a steel grey base with the Glasgow 2026 colours woven through in my signature style. 'It's incredibly important to me that every thread of this project is made in Scotland and I'll be working with local textiles and manufacturers to bring this design to life, and I can't wait to see it across next year's Games.' Phil Batty OBE, Chief Executive of Glasgow 2026, added: 'Designing and creating tartan is a revered part of Scotland's heritage and we're honoured that Siobhan Mackenzie is weaving it into Glasgow 2026's story with a bespoke Games tartan, designed in Scotland. The tartan has been designed for next year's games (Image: Glasgow 2026) 'Siobhan is an expert in her field and has collaborated closely with us throughout the production process. This special tartan draws inspiration from Glasgow's Clyde-built history, and she has carefully selected the threads of wool to celebrate the Games with this one-off tartan. 'As Glasgow 2026 fast approaches with our one year to go milestone next week, this tartan is a sign of what's to come next summer and will be part of the fabric of Glasgow 2026 across the city.' Earlier this month, Team Scotland announced that Siobhan Mackenzie will also design a bespoke tartan for their athletes and team officials.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Christine McGuinness' wild fling with soap star - everything we know so far
Paddy McGuinness' ex-wife, Christine McGuinness, reportedly had a 'fun fling' with a soap actress after the pair hit it off at a star-studded awards ceremony in 2023 Christine McGuinness has kept coy about her private life since spitting up with her ex, Paddy McGuinness. Fresh from the breakup in 2022, the former Miss Liverpool, 37, conceded she wasn't ready to date after calling it quits with the dad of her three kids, 51, following 11 years of marriage. However, last year, Christine revealed she was dating again and now she's been linked to a famous soap star after the pair reportedly hit it off at a glamorous awards ceremony in 2023. The actress' identity remains under wraps, however, Christine was said to have enjoyed spending time with the famous face after flirting up a storm at the awards bash. READ MORE: Christine McGuinness 'had fling with soap star after instant chemistry at awards event' Sources have claimed that Christine and the TV star "had a fling" as well as fun after catching each other's eye at the glitzy ceremony. The pair are reported to have enjoyed partying with one another after "sharing messages", before things between them ultimately fizzled out - despite their "strong chemistry". "Christine was single at the time and they really enjoyed the evening of the awards bash," a source said. They went on to tell The Sun: "There was a strong chemistry between them and they shared some messages, but it never went any further after that." The fling was said to have happened in 2023, less than a year after Christine's split from Paddy. The mum-of-three, who split from the former Top Gear host after 11 years of marriage, said she wasn't ready to date after the breakup, admitting the though of it 'terrified' her. However, at the end of 2023, Christine was linked to former footballer, Chelcee Grimes, after they were pictured passionately kissing. Yet, despite their fondness for each other after meeting on ITV's The Games, the reality stars are reportedly no longer friends following an 'explosive row' over the 'nature' of their relationship. Chelcee, who has also previously romanced former Love Island star Megan Barton Hanson, grew close to Christine following the TV star's split from husband Paddy. The pair met on The Games in 2022 and grew close the following year, culminating with a kiss while on holiday in Ibiza. Sources close to the pair said Chelcee was there for Christine following her divorce from Paddy, which the Scouser described as one of the worst times in her life. However, their close friendship reportedly ended, with the pair unfollowing each other on Instagram. Christine then went onto appear on the upcoming series of Celebs Go Dating, which she filmed for two weeks before quitting, saying she wasn't ready to date publicly. The star, who was diagnosed with autism two years ago, spoke out about her sexuality for the first time last month, revealing she has dated both sexes since she was a teen. Speaking on the How To Fail podcast, Christine opened up about how she was dating women, including one two-year 'situationship', before she met Paddy, and admits she wants a connection for herself and not a step-parent for her children. She said: 'I'm at the point where I think I've got a nice balance of going, 'Yeah I date women and so what? What's the big deal?' 'But also knowing I don't have to go into big, massive detail about it either. 'A lot of people ask me, 'Are you a lesbian? Are you bisexual? Is this a phase?'. 'I've always been quite a free spirit. I think that's the only word I would put on it. 'When I was a teenager, I'd dated boys and girls. I never felt it was anything different or a big deal.'
Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Forgotten Blue Peter star looks unrecognisable after unusual career move
Bubbly presenter Katy Hill hosted many popular TV shows in the late 1990s and early 2000s and even had her own Capital FM radio show - these days she works in an entirely different profession and looks very different Blue Peter legend Katy Hill is now working in a totally different career and has set up her own business after rising to fame in the late 90s on some of the biggest TV and radio shows there were. She hosted the much-loved kids' show CBBC from 1995 to 2000, before moving to BBC One's Live and Kicking until 2001. During her time on Blue Peter she was known for taking on daring stunts and even became the first civilian to fly with the Red Arrows. After her success on the show and thanks to her popularity she went on to host Top of the Pops, Football Fever, BBC's Holiday and her own weekend show on Capital FM. Katy, who is now 54, also regularly contributed to glossy mags like Cosmopolitan Hair and Beauty, Hello! and Closer, and it was in 2004 that she bagged second place on Channel 4's The Games. Later in her career, she hosted radio shows for Heart Radio, penned weekly blogs and stepped in as a relief presenter on ITV's Daybreak, reports OK!. However, these days, Katy is less of a fixture on our telly boxes. as she's now a life coach, having launched her own business. Describing herself as an 'Internationally Certified Success and Confidence Coach', she frequently posts motivational content on social media. Katy also runs her own newsletter, The Limitless List, which offers inspiring quotes and messages. In addition to her TV career, she also offers programmes, live groups and one-on-one coaching to support her members. Katy's Instagram bio states: "The shy kid who refused to play small and spent 30 years on TV! Now empowering women like YOU to UNLOCK your CONFIDENCE and CLAIM the SUCCESS you deserve!" Katy is happily married to Trey Farley, her former co-host on Live and Kicking. The pair have been happily married for more than two decades and are parents to two children, Kaya and Akira. In July 2023, Katy and Trey marked their 20th wedding anniversary, with the former TV presenter posting a heartfelt tribute to her spouse on social media. She uploaded pictures from their wedding day and wrote: "20 Years of US! 20 Years of Mr and Mrs Farley! What a ride we're on @rocaflix ... nobody else I'd rather be doing LIFE with! Happy 20 babe! Let's make more amazing memories! X (Ours was the Hans Zimmer version - obvs! )". Before tying the knot with Trey, Katy was previously married to her childhood love, Andrew Frampton. They got hitched in 1999 but parted ways in 2001.
