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Ayrshire author, Michael J Malone, is quoting Vincent, the ghost of an ancient serial killer who stalks the pages of his latest supernatural thriller, The Cutting.

From Easterhouse to an unforgettable afternoon at Hampden and a second chapter in African football, Bobby Williamson has experienced a career full of highs, lows and unexpected turns.

Imagine going for a swim and being caught up in a whirlpool. That’s how Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood remembers feeling when the Bay City Rollers first hit the big time in 1974.

His appearance on what is widely considered Britain’s biggest talent show was nothing short of life changing.

Dr Paul Hardisty is a Canadian living in Western Australia and a world-leading environmental scientist and expert in climate change.

Having grown up in Inverclyde, Lynette Beaton was attuned to Scotland’s traditional music and folk scene, and it’s perhaps no surprise that she dreamt of becoming a musician.

There is a genuine sense of optimism surrounding Somerset Park once again.

I’m sure Tony Hadley won’t mind me saying that he looks a little dishevelled when our Zoom call connects one Tuesday morning in July.

One of the great things about Zoom is, you can chat to people pretty much anywhere.

“Flat white with an extra shot, please. Do you want anything, Gill?”