It’s nearly time for that annual highlight of the sporting calendar, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award and this year’s SPOTY shortlist could not be more eclectic.
I haven’t driven the M8 at rush-hour for a while, but I’m guessing it was busier than usual this week, with the ending of ScotRail’s experimental scheme offering all-day off-peak fares.
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