Graeme Armstrong

Writer Graeme Armstrong will be tackling rave culture and the rise of the far right in his new novel ‘Raveheart.’

Far right rise and rave scene tackled by author who left gangs behind

A teacher and students in a classroom. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Scots language course for teachers hailed as 'significant step forward'

With audiobooks you can enjoy books without having to actually read them. Picture: Adobe

Passions: How audiobooks are showing me what I’ve been missing out on

JK Rowling's first Harry Potter book was rejected by several publishers (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

JK Rowling’s perseverance on Harry Potter still inspires 25 years on

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Visitors are seen behind a pile of books on display at the booth of the Random House publishing house at the Leipziger Buchmesse book fair in Leipzig. Picture: SEBASTIAN WILLNOW/dpa/AFP via Getty Images

Books are so much more than short-term pleasures - Daniella Theis

Graeme Armstrong's book based on his teenage upbringing in Lanarkshire and his experiences of gang culture is being adapted for a new drama series.

The Young Team's author persevered for years before his 'quick-fire' success

Graeme Armstrong's book is based on his experiences of growing up in Airdrie. Picture: Robin Farquhar-Thomson

The Young Team: Writer's debut novel on gang culture to become new screen drama

Glasgow band Talisk have been left more than £10,000 in debt as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Glasgow band pull plug on American tour

Graeme Armstrong

Book review: The Young Team, by Graeme Armstrong

Calum McWilliam crosses the finishing line at Musselburgh Racecourse to win the New Year Sprint. Picture: Andrew O'Brien.

Calum McWilliam scorches to New Year Sprint victory

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Graeme Armstrong: Physical activity is one route to mental health

Jordan Charters from Dolphinton won Heat 3 from Lea Stephenson (Tynedale AC) and Jessie Concannon from Dunfermline.

Picture: Neil Hanna

Worries growing for historic New Year Sprint

Graeme Armstrong: We need to get young people into sport

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Athletics: Allan Hamilton looks to have the jump on rivals in Pitreavie Gift Han...

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Prentice takes master’s role as Newtongrange target cup glory in Fife

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Prentice takes master's role as Newtongrange target cup glory in Fife

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Bo'ness boss lays down gauntlet to players after shocking display

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Star survive sending-off to ease fears

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It'll be dial m for murder if osbourne can't get a game

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Star seek kick-start to season

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Kris and Kieron shine through in Musselburgh win

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Star missing their manager

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Rival bosses overseas for Super clash

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Star striker keen to push on after heartbreaking ref call

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Newtongrange player hails manager after Scotland call-up

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Time for Bonnyrigg to start rise up league, says Miller

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Star fail to do enough after penalty shock

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Teenager Kris Renton quits Norwich City for Musselburgh Athletic

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Star navigate their way into last 16 of Junior Cup again

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Junior Cup round-up

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Games played leave Rose in sweet spot after foul spell

Star man Dunbar agrees a two-year deal with Raith

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