A man had to be buried in front of mourners at the third attempt because his grave was dug too small.

Good evening. Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on IrishExaminer.com today.

Celtic have been granted permission to introduce “safe standing” for football fans at the club’s stadium.

Three of the six victims killed when a bin lorry careered out of control through the centre of Glasgow were an elderly couple and their granddaughter.

Five females and one male were killed when a bin lorry careered out of control in Glasgow city centre, police in Scotland have said.

Six people have died after an out-of-control bin lorry careered through streets packed with Christmas shoppers, knocking down pedestrians “like pinballs”.

Police Scotland declared a major incident and confirmed there were a “number of fatalities”.

Officials at the referendum count in Glasgow are investigating 10 cases of suspected electoral fraud at polling stations.

A trainee teacher says he was told to get out of a taxi in Glasgow because he was speaking Irish.

Scotland’s biggest city is to host MTV’s major international awards show the Europe Music Awards next year.

Hundreds of cheering people held parties to “celebrate” the death of Baroness Thatcher.

Glasgow protesters have been given 48 hours to seek legal advice after a council took them to court to have them evicted from a camp in a city centre square.

Brad Pitt fever will abate in Scotland’s biggest city today as the filming of blockbuster movie 'World War Z' ends.

HOLLYWOOD star Brad Pitt chartered an entire train for his family to travel to Scotland, where he is shooting scenes for a new zombie movie.

Celtic have belatedly issued season-ticket renewal forms to members of the Green Brigade section of their support – on the basis they refrain from “lateral movement”.

FIANNA FÁIL MEP Eoin Ryan has agreed to visit Scotland as anger grows over sectarian singing at football matches.

An Irish politician today agreed to visit Scotland amid growing anger over sectarian singing at football matches.

Rangers were today given the go-ahead for a multi-million-pound development at Ibrox.

A UK crisps manufacturer today withdrew a TV advert which shows the top of a bus being sliced off, following dozens of complaints from viewers.

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards may be in trouble with Scottish authorities after he allegedly broke the country's strict smoking ban.

Two dead swans found in a city park are undergoing tests for bird flu, officials said today.

A SCOTTISH girl of 11 who collapsed at school is being treated for the effects of heroin.

Rangers have been given planning permission for a £120m (€178m) Las Vegas-style super casino and hotel complex.

Talks are under way to bring the Brit Awards to Scotland in 2006, it was reported tonight.

The British government today faced new demands to tackle sectarianism in Northern Ireland sport.

AN escapologist yesterday set a new world record after breaking free from a straitjacket while suspended upside down from a burning rope — 160ft above a city centre.

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod believes Parkhead has proved itself worthy of hosting Euro 2008.