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Trainspotting star Ewen Bremner reveals former school mate inspired Spud

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Deadline News Journalist - January 27, 2017

TRAINSPOTTING actor Ewen Bremner has revealed he bases his character Spud on a boy he went to school with. The 45-year-old star, who went to...

Irvine Welsh gives fans a chance to be in new novel

Deadline News Journalist - August 16, 2010

By Cara Sulieman HIS previous characters became immortal with the names Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie still famous the world over. Now Scots author Irvine...

Soldier’s brother “heartbroken” over death

Deadline News Journalist - April 8, 2010

By Cara Sulieman THE “heartbroken” brother of tragic soldier Christopher O’Kane said that his brother was an “amazing guy” today. Michael O’Kane, 28, explained how his...

Sister of soldier Christopher O’Kane pays tribute

Deadline News Journalist - April 7, 2010

By Cara Sulieman THE heartbroken sister of tragic soldier Christopher O’Kane paid a touching tribute to her brother today. Krystyle O’Kane wrote a poem for her...

Iconic Trainspotting station has to go to rehab

Deadline News Journalist - August 21, 2009

By Michael MacLeod THE desolate Scots train station made famous in cult film Trainspotting is getting a £400,000 facelift - because it is so popular...

The unluckiest cat in the world

Deadline News Journalist - March 2, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie A MISCHEVIOUS tabby has been dubbed "the unluckiest cat in the world" after a cat-alogue of mishaps - including coming back from...