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Laura Boyd

Entertainment Reporter at STV News

Entertainment reporter @STVNews and What’s on Scotland. 📩 [email protected] Instagram LauraAnneBoyd

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  • 2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Beth Franklin |Laura Boyd

    Amy Macdonald was joined by fans in Glasgow for a free hometown performance following the announcement of her upcoming album. The chart-topping Scottish singer performed a surprise show at Prince’s Square at 1pm on Friday. It followed the announcement of her sixth album, Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?, which is due to be released on July 11. Hundreds of fans gathered as Amy took to the stage to play some of her biggest hits. “It was mental, it was the most random thing I think I’ve ever done.

  • 1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Laura Boyd |Insight Laura Boyd

    Grado – a wrestling superstar who has made the transition from the ring to our TV screens, subsequently making his way into the nation’s hearts en route. Hailing from ‘the tap end of Stevenson’, Grado, or Graeme Stevely, began wrestling when he was just 13 years old – donning his mum’s cycling shorts and his granny’s tartan waistcoat. “Because Steve Austin wore a leather waistcoat, I thought ‘I’m Scottish, so I’ll wear a tartan one’,” he told Whats On Scotland.

  • Feb 13, 2025 | news.stv.tv | Laura Boyd

    A service dog has “wowed” judges at auditions to land the role of top dog in a play set to run during Glasgow’s International Comedy Festival. Roxy will take centre stage in Walking Shadows, which will run at Websters Theatre in March during Glasgow’s International Comedy Festival. Writer and director Michael Lewis described the play as a three act farce about amateur theatre involving 12 actors and a dog.

  • Jan 19, 2025 | news.stv.tv | Laura Boyd |Insight Laura Boyd

    Gareth Gates. The man who first appeared on our TV screens back in 2002 on TV show Pop Idol. The one we were all gripped watching as he took on Will Young in a battle to take the talent show crown. He didn’t. He was runner-up. But that hasn’t held him back. Gareth, 40, has gone onto enjoy chart success as well as being the leading man in many major musicals. He also won Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins in 2023, which was no mean feat.

  • Jan 8, 2025 | news.stv.tv | Laura Boyd

    The Glasgow International Comedy Festival was launched on Wednesday at the King’s Theatre, boasting its biggest line-up to date. The likes of Russell Kane and Fred McAulay are set to perform, with more than 550 shows on offer. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

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Laura Boyd
Laura Boyd @STVLaura
24 Apr 25

This Sunday, team STV are taking part in the Kiltwalk. Is there’s any way you could sponsor us for @STVAppeal we’d be so grateful and please come say hi if you’re taking part! Good luck to all those who are ❤️

Philip Petrie
Philip Petrie @philippetrieTV

Team STV are taking on the Glasgow Kiltwalk again this weekend to raise money for @STVAppeal Any donations would be gratefully appreciated: https://t.co/GPzMYTW9T5 Thank you!! https://t.co/3dz4Y5pXue

Laura Boyd
Laura Boyd @STVLaura
19 Mar 25

RT @WeAreSTV: 😂 Is it all aboard the @ScotRail Laughter Express for @STVLaura, or should this lot leave it to the professionals? Get on boa…

Laura Boyd
Laura Boyd @STVLaura
19 Mar 25

RT @STEPHENURQUHAR1: Glassford Beer and Gin Festival. Are you ready to be entertained on the 29th March. @STVLaura Boyd and the Capri Sons…