Two men who sent parcel bombs to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and other high-profile fans of the club have been jailed for five years each.

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Two men found guilty of Celtic FC bomb plot

Two men were convicted yesterday of conspiring to assault the Celtic football manager, Neil Lennon, and other high-profile supporters of the Scottish club in a parcel bomb plot.

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Neil Lennon bomb accused trial put back

The trial of two men accused of plotting the death of Celtic FC manager Neil Lennon will now take place next week.

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Man held in hunt for killer of barman

An 18-year-old man has been detained by police investigating the death of barman Stuart Walker.

28-year-old Stuart Walker had spent the Friday night socialising with friends. His body was found outside the fire station in Cumnock early the next morning

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The body of a man bearing "horrible injuries" has been found on an industrial estate in Scotland, after being apparently tied to a lamp-post and set alight.

Labour wins Bolsover by-election

Labour gained in an English council by-election and easily held off the Scottish National Party in a marginal ward north of the border.

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