A LOOK at what’s being talked about online this Friday afternoon.
1) Bin Lorry FAIThe inquiry into the Glasgow Bin Lorry tragedy was adjourned at the city’s Sheriff Court today.
In his closing submission Paul Reid QC, representing driver Harry Clarke, said his client would “carry this with him for the rest of his days” and insisted Clarke was not “selfish” or a “coward”.
A statement read on behalf of the family of victim Jacqueline Morton said it had been “a difficult, stressful and at times upsetting experience” and that the inquiry had “highlighted weaknesses in the system”.
Sheriff John Beckett hopes to report his findings before January 2016.
2) #BuyPenshttps://
twitter.com/GissiSim/status/636230365380800512
An online campaign has helped raise over $50,000 for a refugee pictured selling pens on a Beirut street while his daughter slept in his arms.
The images circulated online with the man identified as a Palestinian Syrian named Abdul.
https://twitter.com/GissiSim/status/6372402727290429443
) Lauren Mayberry
The vocalist from Scottish band CHVRCHES has spoken out against the vile sexist comments made about the band’s latest video and faced by women on a day to day basis.
Lauren appeared on Channel 4 News to call for a change in society’s attitudes towards women after being the subject of threats of violence and rape online.4) Corbyn’s Cup
Corbynmania has reached new heights as fans of the Labour leadership favourite entered a bidding war over a disposable cup used by the veteran MP at an event in Nottingham.
It attracted 23 bids and sold for £51 – with all the money going to the charity Age UK.5) Wellies
Wellie boots left behind at the Glastonbury music festival have been donated to migrants in Calais.
Volunteers managed to collect and pair the leftovers before handing them out at the French port.6) Facebook
The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerburg, has revealed the social networking site had a record one billion users in one day this week.
In a post on his page, he wrote: “On Monday, 1 in 7 people on Earth used Facebook to connect with their friends and family.”7) Curious cowhttps://
twitter.com/northantsfire/status/637175872055844864
Fire crews came to the rescue of a cow that managed to get itself entangled in a plastic chair.
Fortunately the animal managed to free itself.8) Europa League Draw
Celtic learned their Europa League fate today as the draw for the group stages took place in Monte Carlo this afternoon.
Find out who they were drawn against and how fans reacted here.9) Josh Magennis
Kilmarnock’s Josh Magennis hit outat a viral video of a fan ranting after the Ayrshire side’s defeat to Ross County.
“For me, those kind of people are not fans. If they want to do that, then to me they are poison”, he said.
The fan has since retaliated in another video message (Warning, contains VERY strong language)
Social media reaction:
"They pay their money so all due respect."
There's no respect, due or otherwise, in calling them 'poison' ya dafty!#joshmagennis
— Scottish Footy Cards (@ScotsFootyCards) August 28, 2015
Disgusting comment from Josh Magennis. Angry Killie fan pours his heart & soul out and that overpaid primadona labels the guy 'poison'.
— The Celtic Star Bookstore (@celticstarpod) August 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/Real_C_Wilson/status/6372219612617850889
) Mascot racehttps://
twitter.com/spfl/status/637240485757743104
There was an unusual race at Hamilton racecourse today as SPFL mascots lined-up to see who was the fastest round the track.
World-famous Kingsley, Rangers favourite Broxi Bear, Celtic’s Hoopy the Huddle Hound and Dundee United stalwart Terry the Terror were among the larger than life characters taking part.
None of them managed to beat the racecourse’s own mascot who romped to victory in the 100m dash.
https://twitter.com/STVGrant/status/63729074240739737710
) Sunday Post todayOnline today we have news of a proposal to get rid of unnecessary road signs, and a look at how Blackpool is becoming a tourist hot spot again.
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