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DOZENS of Scots jobs are at risk after a global construction firm went bust.

ISG’s chief executive has reportedly confirmed that the company is set to go into administration.

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Global construction firm ISG has reportedly gone into administration[/caption]

The company posted a turnover of £2.2 billion in 2022, according to Building.

The business has an office in Stepps near Glasgow and has previously completed work for Google and BP.

An email reportedly reads: “We also looked at selling individual business units to third parties but, again, we have not been able to conclude these negotiations in the timescale.

“This has left us no option but to file for administration.”

Staff were allegedly ordered not to turn up for work today as offices will be closed.

The email continued: “You will be notified when you can come and collect your things. 

“Some individuals will be admitted should there be a requirement from the administrators for them to do so.”

An online blurb for the company reads: “We are ISG, an international dynamic construction specialist delivering places where people and businesses thrive.

“Our vision comes to life through partnership.”

ISG was asked for comment.

80s movie star Sela Ward has barely aged a day 37 years after playing villain Kim Lacey in cult classic Hello Again.

The 68-year-old actress took on the role of the baddie in the romantic com film in 1987.

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Sela Ward looks incredible 37 years on from Hello Again[/caption]

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Sela at FIT Awards on April 2022[/caption]

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The star was a huge hit in Hello Again (left)[/caption]

Sela was 31-years-old when she took on the role of the back in the late 80s.

The blockbuster, directed and produced by Frank Perry, also starred the likes of Shelley Long, Judith Ivey, and Austin Pendleton.

Hello Again follows the story of Shelley Long’s character Lucy Chadman – a woman who chokes on some food and ends up dying.

A physic (Judith Ivey) brings her back to life, but is heartbroken when her husband Jason (Corbin Bernsen) has found love again with her best friend Kim (Sela).

Now, 37 years on on the iconic role, Sela looked absolutely incredible.

After her stint on the film, Sela landed roles in other movies including Steele Justice, Double Jeopardy and The Fugitive.

Not only that, around the same time she appeared in various TV shows including Rainbow Drive, Bridesmaids and L.A Law.

However, it was her role Teddy Reed in NBC show Sisters that catapulted her into fame.

The actress appeared in 127 episodes over six seasons between 1991 and 1996.

After that, Sela went on land roles in some very well-known shows.

She played Lily Manning in Once Again between 1999 and 2002.

Sela took on the role of Jo Danville in CS: NY for three years in 2010.

She also famously turned down Teri Hatcher’s role as Susan in Desperate Housewives.

Most recently, she played a special agent in FBI back in 2019.

She was also president Elizabeth Lanford in the American sci-fi film Independence Day: Resurgence in 2016.

The star hasn’t appeared on our screens as a character over the last few years.

Throughout her successful career Sela has been been awarded a number of gongs including a Golden Globe, Prime Time Emmy Award and CinemaCon Award.

She’s still a huge hit with fans and boasts 113k followers on Instagram.

Her last post was in 2023, posing for a snap with Morgan Freeman.

Sela has been married to Howard Elliott Sherman since 1992.

The pair share two kids.

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Sela starred in CSI: NY[/caption]

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Hello Again was a huge fan favourite[/caption]

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Sela pictured back in 2019[/caption]

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SEÁN BOYD knows at first hand how Ollie Horgan likes to talk his teams down.

But the Shelbourne striker is under no illusions about the size of the task facing his side at Eamonn Deacy Park tonight.

Shels are still leading from the front, four points clear of Derry City, with champions Shamrock Rovers a further four adrift.

A late win on Corribside on Monday night — courtesy of a Garry Buckley own goal — means the Hoops cannot be discounted.

But the Reds forward is fully aware — from his time playing for Horgan under Finn Harps — that the Galway assistant’s modesty about his current side, who are just three points off third, can be taken with a pinch of salt.

Boyd said: “Galway are brilliant if you think about it, aren’t they?

“They’re probably similar enough to the Finn Harps team we had a few years ago.

“Ollie is there too but they have really good players throughout their whole team, dangerous players. They are really effective.

“I said to Ollie when we played them in Tolka, ‘Yiz are flying, aren’t yiz?’ and he was like, ‘No, no, no’, playing it down but that’s Ollie in a nutshell.”

Horgan’s fatalistic — or he would argue realistic — outlook even when things were going well became the stuff of legend during his time in charge of Harps.

Boyd said: “We used to laugh as players and I’m sure the Galway players are similar.

“They’re looking around the dressing room and saying, ‘There’s good players here, we’re really good’.

“Ollie is the way he is, I don’t know what way to describe it but he’s probably always worried about losing.

“I think there’s a big fear of losing, disappointment or whatever.

“He’s like that in the media and he would never big up any team he’s managed or coached.

“He just gets on with his job and wants the best.

“I don’t know John Caulfield but a couple of lads played under him and they loved him as well so there’s no surprise.

“They’ve got really good players and two great men leading the charge.

“We went up there before and Galway ripped us to shreds.

“We didn’t really have a chance so it’s a tough game.

“It’s probably as hard as they come. It will be very tough but we’re looking forward to it.”

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Boyd, 26, previously played on loan at Harps before signing permanently ahead of the 2021 season after a year out as a result of tearing his ACL whilst playing for the PFA Ireland’s out-of-contract side.

And he revealed that Horgan had to be persuaded to take a chance on him by then-assistant Paul Hegarty.

Boyd said: “I actually don’t think Ollie was the man who wanted to sign me at Finn Harps.

“I had to ring Paul Hegarty and be like, ‘Come on, get me in’.

“It was just training originally and eventually Ollie came around it.

“He gave me a chance, signed me, so I’ll be forever grateful, he’s a great man.

“I have to say I love him, I would still try to keep in touch with him. He helped me a lot, he’s amazing.”

Shels got the better of Galway at home in the FAI Cup last month, winning their second-round clash on penalties.

Boyd missed that game with a calf injury but came on in the quarter-final defeat by Derry City last week.

COMPETITION

While he was sidelined, former Ireland international Aiden O’Brien arrived at Tolka Park.

But Boyd is hoping to convince his gaffer Damien Duff that they can play alongside each other.

He said: “I’ve probably been careful.

“You don’t want to come back too early and be out for the rest of the season if it happened again.

“Aido has been great, he’s real mature, a real leader, he’s kind of taken the dressing room and really fitted in.

“Hopefully we can get on the pitch together at some stage and see what we can do.

“We played a few minutes against Derry but obviously the game, the way it went, it was hard to really get any momentum going.”

DEDICATED Aldi fans love their Specialbuys – but you have to move quickly to get the best stuff.

This week, Middle Aisles up and down the country were stocked with some seriously viral Autumn buys. 

For a limited time only, you’ll be able to decorate your home with adorable pumpkin doorstops, acorn candles and gorgeous gonks.

Not only this, but your pad will smell fresh with the wide range of diffusers and tea lights. 

But how easy did Fabulous’ Senior Digital Writer, Abigail Wilson, find it to grab the new-in buys? She nipped down to her local store and shared her thoughts… 

“I’m a huge fan of seasonal decorating, so I went straight to Aldi on Thursday to get the pick of the bunch.

“I was very impressed by what I found, although there were some disappointments.

“I had my eye on the £15 Le Creuset dupe pumpkin dishes and the pumpkin cushions, but unfortunately they were nowhere to be seen. 

“But I did manage to find a pumpkin doorstop.

“I’m not normally a fan of gonks, but I have to say, with their light-up noses, I soon came round to the Autumn versions.

“They definitely added a cute and cosy vibe to my small living room – so I nabbed three

“I stocked up on candles, reed diffusers and wax melts too – my home is now smelling like a Pumpkin Spice Latte.” 

Autumnal Gonk – £7.99 

You either love them or you hate them, but one thing is for sure, the Autumnal gonk is back!

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These cute gonks are the perfect Autumn accessory[/caption]

This fun accessory is exactly what your home needs this Autumn.

There’s three rustic style characters to choose from, and they’re sure to introduce a soft touch and warm atmosphere to your home this season. 

Ceramic Pumpkin Candle – £3.99

The Purewick ceramic candles are the perfect mantlepiece decoration this season.

Not only will they fill your home with delightful Autumnal scents, but they’re super cute too.

At just £3.99, we think they’re a real bargain. 

Ceramic Acorn Candle – £3.99

If it’s candles that you’re after, Aldi has plenty more to go around.

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If it’s candles you’re after, Aldi has plenty[/caption]

Treat your senses to these stunning candles that smell fresh and look great.

They’re the perfect Autumn decoration and there’s three scents to choose from – Black Tea & Fig, Oak Wood Leaves or Autumn Woods.

Pumpkin Doorstop – £5.99

This stylish and seasonal Kirkton House decoration is fun and functional.

It’s exactly what your home needs and will keep doors open whilst adding an Autumnal touch to your interior decoration.

There’s two colours to choose from – Rust or Cream – and they’re sure to leave you feeling cosy and warm.

Autumn Icon Reed Diffuser – £3.99 

Aldi is embracing sweater weather this September with the launch of this delightful diffuser that will instantly treat your senses.

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The Autumn diffusers are sure to make your home smell amazing[/caption]

The luxurious diffuser will fill your home with a sensational scent that everyone will love.

And with scents lasting up to seven weeks, this bargain buy is sure to impress. 

Autumn Wax Melts – £2.49

If you’re more of a wax melt kind of girl, these tealights are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Simply select your favourite scent, cosy up on the sofa, and your home will be ready for the new season.

Whether it’s Pumpkin Spice, Marshmallow or Autumn Leaves that you choose, you won’t want to miss these eight packs of wax melts.

Autumn Casserole Dish – £14.99

You’ll be lucky if you can nab it, as the pump-king of all casserole dishes is expected to sell out fast.

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You’ll be lucky if you can get your hands on the casserole dish[/caption]

Perfect for delicious homemade meals, you can whip up some family classics that are great for chilly Autumn evenings.

The stylish stoneware dishes are made with a scratch-proof glaze and even better, are dishwasher and microwave safe. 

Pumpkin Cushion – £4.99

If it’s style your home needs, look no further than these seasonal decorations that are sure to look great on any sofa or bed this season.

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The pumpkin cushions are so stylish[/caption]

Matching with the doorsteps, your home is bound to impress with these pumpkin spice vibes cushions.

Take a break and get cosy on chilly nights with these stylish, seasonal decorations that are so soft and luxe.  

Boucle Throw – £12.99

If the thought of Autumn makes you want to cuddle up and relax at home, you won’t want to miss the new boucle throws. 

Not only are they super soft and so comfortable, but they’re sure to leave you feeling cosy and warm too. 

There’s three colours to choose from – Beige, Cream, or Grey – so whatever your interior decor desires, they’re sure to look fabulous in any home.

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN and fiancee Laila Rouass have split up, two years after rekindling their relationship.

Following 147 months together, the snooker star and actress have gone their separate ways.

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O’Sullivan, 48, has scored a record 15 maximum-147 breaks during his incredible career.

Having played a packed schedule of tournaments overseas in 2024, he and Laila have hardly seen each other.

A friend said of their situation: “They have been going in different directions.”

The pair initially started dating in 2012, before getting engaged the following year.

In 2022 they briefly split, only to rekindle their relationship.

On how they patched things up, a friend said: “Ronnie and Laila really threw themselves back into their relationship after the split a couple of years ago.

“He kept posting pics of them online at home together and saying romantic things on special occasions, but that’s all come to a halt.

“They’ve tried so hard but they just can’t make it work.”

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Ronnie and Laila split two years ago before patching things up[/caption]

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Last year Laila, 53, lifted the lid on how they got back on track two years ago.

She said: “We found our way back, we just worked it out.

“Back when I announced it, we hadn’t been together for almost eight months at that time.

“Talking is so underrated. If you can sit down and say how you feel and what you want when you get older that is much easier to say too.”

There is some hope from those around the pair that they could once again find a way to make things work and get back together.

The pal added: “Ronnie has spent months and months on the road this year doing snooker tours for big money in China and Saudi Arabia while Laila has been concentrating on her acting career.

“There is a lot of love between them but they have been going in different directions and conceded it is over.

“Ronnie and Laila make a lovely couple so the people who know them best are hoping this is a blip like back in 2022.”

O’Sullivan , who has three kids from previous relationships, was this week beaten in round one of the English Open by China’s He Guoqiang.

Following his shock defeat, he said: “I’m not even bothered.”