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'My girlfriend is unbearable at times -she promises to change but she doesn't'

Dear Janice, my girlfriend is unbearable at times. She had a brilliant personality when we met, in fact, that's what attracted me to her.

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Janice Bell

'I have a great personality but no one sees anything beyond a pair of big boobs'

Dear Janice, I hoped I’d be more confident and less self-conscious as I got older, but I’m not.

03.10.2026 30

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Janice Bell

'My wife and I separated after a sexless marriage - now she is at it constantly'

Dear Janice, after eight years in a sexless marriage, my wife and I decided to go our separate ways.

26.09.2026 60

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Janice Bell

'My neighbour's animalistic sex noises are so loud I have to sleep in my spare room'

Dear Janice, months back, lovely young neighbours moved in, and they are a polite, quiet couple… until bedtime.

25.09.2026 10

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Janice Bell

'My new guy is fabulous in every way except one ... he won’t stop bloody talking'

Dear Janice, my new guy is fabulous in every way except one ... he won’t stop bloody talking!

25.09.2026 10

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Janice Bell

Ask Janice: 'I just got engaged but didn’t mean to - how do I get out of it?'

Dear Janice, I just got engaged but didn’t mean to!

25.09.2026 10

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Janice Bell

'My boyfriend is a cool guy but he lives on energy drinks, takeout food and vapes'

Dear Janice, ,my boyfriend is such a cool guy. He’s clever, looks fit, wears the best of gear, and always smells great too, but I do worry about him.

25.09.2026 9

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Janice Bell

My first time aboard the Waverley: Why Glasgow’s grand old boat still matters

“It’s a full house on Glasgow’s best-looking 80-year-old,” commentator Iain Quinn says over the speaker.

25.09.2026 10

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Nicole.mitchell

I tried this city centre restaurants new Taste of Scotland menu - my verdict

Celebrating a summer of world-class culture, festivals, and sporting events, The Ivy Collection has launched a new Taste of Scotland menu which...

25.09.2026 10

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Nicole.mitchell

'My wife storms off at the slightest disagreement and won’t speak to me for days'

Dear Janice, my wife is exhausting. Before we got married, everything was fine, but now, at the slightest disagreement, she storms off and won’t...

25.09.2026 10

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Janice Bell

Dear Janice: 'My partner can’t follow simple tasks and I am frustrated as hell'

Dear Janice, I have instructed my partner step by step how to fill the dishwasher, and hang wet clothes on a drier, but he still doesn’t get it.

25.09.2026 10

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Janice Bell

'We booked a holiday for a break - our son surprised us by booking the same holiday'

Dear Janice, we are retired and look after our grandkids three days a week, but we needed a break, so booked a week in the sun.

25.09.2026 10

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Janice Bell

'I met a girl on holiday and had the best week - now she won't commit to meeting up'

Dear Janice, I met a girl on holiday and had the best week of my life..

25.09.2026 10

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Janice Bell

'I let him take naked pictures of me and he showed them to some guys in the pub'

Dear Janice, I was seeing a guy from my local pub, during which time he convinced me to let him take naked pictures of me.

02.05.2026 70

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By Janice Bell

From early beginnings to modern day - how Glasgow built its public library network

When the Public Libraries Act of 1863 came into force, various groups campaigned to convince Glasgow to adopt it.

27.04.2026 70

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Barbara mclean

Ask Janice: 'Our 59-year-old friend revamped her look...but not for the better'

Dear Janice, our 59-year-old friend announced she was tired of her dated look and needed a revamp ahead of her big birthday, and revamp she did.

18.04.2026 80

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By Janice Bell

Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming...

15.04.2026 70

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The uk anti-slapp coalition

'My wife lost 4 stone on the fat jab - I’m finding it difficult to like the new her'

Dear Janice, my wife lost four stones on the fat jab and is a completely different person.

11.04.2026 80

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By Janice Bell

'Every time I disagree with my teenage daughter she uses AI to come back at me'

Dear Janice, every time I have a disagreement with my teenage daughter, she uses her AI App to come right back at me.

04.04.2026 90

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By Janice Bell

'We were speechless when our daughter arrived at our house hand-in-hand with a woman'

Dear Janice, our 26-year-old daughter dated a lovely guy for three years; therefore, her dad and I assume she was happy.

30.03.2026 80

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By Janice Bell

Dear Janice: 'My ex thinks he is my daughter's dad …. but he’s not’

Dear Janice, my ex is demanding to see my ten-year-old daughter, but he isn’t her dad.

21.03.2026 100

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By Janice Bell

I wasn't fancied by Brendan Rodgers, now I'm one of the hottest prospects in Turkey

Being the long-term successor to Giakoumakis and Kyogo was always going to be a tall order for Oh.

16.03.2026 70

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Fl-ryan.mcginlay

Ask Janice: 'I’m a single mum of two small boys and I’m poor - help please'

Dear Janice, I’m a single mum of two small boys and I’m poor.

14.03.2026 90

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By Janice Bell

'I met a girl at a work event and I can’t stop thinking about what might have been'

Dear Janice, I met a girl at a work event, and although we didn’t get the chance to chat, our eyes locked, and sparks were flying.

07.03.2026 100

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By Janice Bell

How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn...

05.03.2026 70

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Ask Janice: 'Four years on and I still miss my ex - why wasn’t I good enough?'

Dear Janice, four years on and I still miss my ex, whereas he has moved on big time.

28.02.2026 100

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By Janice Bell

Early favourite directly responds to Celtic managerial links amid speculation

Motherwell boss Askou has addressed speculation linking him with a move to Celtic.

26.02.2026 80

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Martin Mcmillan

'My brother has fallen in love with a girl he has never met - I am concerned'

Dear Janice, my brother has fallen in love with a Thai girl he has never met.

21.02.2026 80

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By Janice Bell

I found 256 things that made me happy this year – there’s one clear lesson for 2026

I wrote down 256 things that made me happy in 2025, and I got a "beautiful record" of my year and one clear lesson for next year.

16.02.2026 80

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Rebecca Carey

I tried this golf and spa resort near Glasgow - my verdict

Surrounded by peaceful countryside with a view looking over to Dumbarton, the Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort is ideal for a mid-week escape or weekend...

16.02.2026 100

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Nicole.mitchell

I tested some veggie meats to see if any could convince me they were the real deal

I tested Richmond, Linda McCartney, Tesco, Heck, M&S and Tesco vegetarian sausages to see if any could stand up against the real thing.

16.02.2026 80

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Matthew Evans

'I’ve already scuppered my dry January resolution - is this why I feel so down?'

Dear Janice, Everyone seems so upbeat and looking forward to the new year, but I made my list of pledges and already I’ve scuppered my Dry January...

16.02.2026 100

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By Janice Bell

Ask Janice - 'He is still quizzing me about my past - how do I put an end to it?'

Agony aunt Janice advises on friendship boundaries in retirement and dealing with a jealous partner in this week’s UK relationship advice column.

16.02.2026 100

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By Janice Bell

Ask Janice - 'Her body odour is awful - how do I tell my friend she smells?'

Dear Janice, How do I tell my friend she smells? Her body odour is awful, and she seems oblivious to it.

16.02.2026 100

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By Janice Bell

Ask Janice: 'I caught my 14-year-old brother vaping.- should I tell mum and dad'

Dear Janice, I caught my 14-year-old brother vaping.

16.02.2026 200

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By Janice Bell

Ask Janice: 'I thought I’d hit the jackpot - until she told me she is a witch'

Dear Janice, There are some seriously crazy women out there.

16.02.2026 100

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By Janice Bell

'I got engaged at New Year, now I’m confused in case I might be gay or bi-sexual'

Dear Janice, my colleague is a really good-looking guy, and I can’t stop staring at him. I get nervous around him too, even if it’s just to say hello.

16.02.2026 100

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By Janice Bell

I was promoted to my dream job, but I’m totally wiped out every day

Dear Janice, I was promoted to my dream job in September, but I’m totally wiped out every day. I work longer hours, weekends too and my...

04.01.2026 80

Evening Times

By Janice Bell

Why can’t the Chancellor be honest?

When is a black hole in the UK’s finances not a black hole? Whenever Chancellor Rachel Reeves gets caught misleading the public it would seem. ...

02.12.2025 70

Evening Times

By Mike Dailly

'My girlfriend is constantly on her phone, what do I say to her?'

Dear Janice, My girlfriend is constantly on her phone. If we go out for food, her mobile is on the table. She checks it every minute in...

23.11.2025 100

Evening Times

By Janice Bell

What to do when an insurance claim is declined?

Many people take out insurance policies to protect against risk. Insurance gives us peace of mind that in the event of a calamity, we’re...

11.11.2025 80

Evening Times

By Mike Dailly

'My new man asks me for money and I’m not sure I like it'

Dear Janice, My new man asks me for money and I’m not sure I like it. We’ve been dating a few months now, and on three different...

25.10.2025 80

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By Janice Bell

'My boyfriend is a slob, how do I throw him out?'

Dear Janice, We dated for over a year, so my boyfriend and I agreed that it made financial sense for him to move in with me rather than...

21.10.2025 100

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By Janice Bell

Glasgow's direct flights to New York is a major moment for our city

The news that Glasgow has secured its first direct flights to the United States in six years is a real boost for our city and economy. Taking...

15.10.2025 90

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By Susan Aitken

It's easy to criticise Glasgow City Council

Glasgow City Council is an institution that is easy to criticise or complain about, they often make that very easy for us. For many of my...

14.10.2025 80

Evening Times

By John Daly

'Rent controls are back - now Glasgow must act'

This week, the Scottish Parliament passed the Housing Act, marking a historic turning point in the fight for housing justice and finally reintroducing...

05.10.2025 80

Evening Times

By Patrick Harvie

Mandatory digital ID cards are unnecessary and illiberal

Keir Starmer announced the roll out of mandatory digital ID cards for all UK citizens last week. Instead of a musical fanfare, the response to...

30.09.2025 100

Evening Times

By Mike Dailly

Fight for what you care for through peaceful persuasion

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late US Supreme Court Justice, said, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to...

16.09.2025 100

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By Mike Dailly

Why do we feel sad at the thought of her ending her days in care?

Dear Janice, My friends and sister have suggested that our elderly mum would be better off in a care home but we feel so bad even considering...

02.09.2025 100

Evening Times

By Sandhya Suresh

Gillian and Ross can deliver actual solutions, not snake oil

Congratulations to Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer on their election as co-leaders of the Scottish Greens. This is a moment of major change for...

30.08.2025 100

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By Sandhya Suresh