Trading Standards is urging the public to avoid the clear gel. Doctors’ union the BMA and the GMB union have both called for “urgent improvements in PPE”. Janey was brought up in Shettleston, in the tough East End of Glasgow, Scotland. 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Interested Invite Share. Another said: “They get better every time”. The First Minister reminded Scots of the new rules on face coverings during the Scottish Government's daily coronavirus press conference yesterday.. Thanks guys SO MANY ... Tonight’s livestream on the Janey Godley Facebook FANPAGE at 9pm then come onto twitch.tv/ashleystorrie where we are playing puzzle games. Scotland's national clinical director caused some alarm among fans on Friday by stating the top-flight campaign found itself in a "fragile" situation. Jason Leitch tempers Premiership shutdown fears but presses home rapid 'wipe out' warning. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned the situation is "extremely serious" and action must be taken to halt the rapidly spreading new strain. Family of Jackson Mason 'heartbroken' and 'devastated' as they issue fresh appeal to trace dad missing for a month. Scots Covidiots drove 300 miles to Wales uninsured during lockdown to see pals. Janey Godley, Actress: The Last Mermaid. Janey has been doing her bit to lift the spirits of the nation during the pandemic with her unique takes on Sturgeon’s speeches. The First Minister reminded Scots of the new rules on face coverings during the Scottish Government’s daily coronavirus press conference today. Janey Godley Live at Oran Mor at her Sold Out Show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2017. TRNSMT boss vows to bring back festival this year with Liam Gallagher and Lewis Capaldi to perform. The champions are hoping to get back to winning ways but the Lions are flying high after eight victories in a row under David Martindale. A collection of video blogs, comedy sketches and live stand-up comedy from award winning comic Janey Godley and her Daughter Ashley Storrie. Scots warned against dangerous hand sanitiser that includes deadly substances. And there’s something significant about that voice – it speaks in Scots. NHS doctor says she gets '20 to 30' abusive messages on social media every day, Keyboard warriors and Covid deniers are having a devastating impact on morale with Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden saying she receives more than 20 abusive messages from strangers each day, Scots nurses in tears over 'ineffective' PPE as fears grow of rapidly spreading virus. Creepy teenager sexually assaults woman on busy Airdrie street in broad daylight. Discover what happened on this day. Janey Godley took a swipe at SNP MP Margaret Ferrier after she released a statement admitting she had breached covid rules. And like every other she has been doing since lockdown, it has left fans in stitches once again. Janey Godley (born Jane Godley Currie; 20 January 1961) is a Scottish stand-up comedian, actress and writer from Glasgow. Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. [16], Godley often makes spoof voice-overs of videos. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. [9] Godley decided to use a stage name, saying to her husband: "I don't want to be Janey Storrie any more, because your family let me down, and I don't want to be Janey Currie because my family let me down. The comedian's mother Annie was found dead in the Clyde during the 1980s and Janey … The 37 year-old woman was attacked by the yob in broad daylight on a busy main street. The 1960s were an era of protests. She's a fucking great comedian - Billy Connolly. The First Minister has even taken notice of the clips herself - even going as far as sharing them on her own timeline. The only family who haven't let me down are the Godleys because I don't know them. Stephanie Bowie, who is accused of murdering Darren Russell, was released from custody on Friday. "[10] She legally changed her name from Janey Godley Storrie to Janey Godley in 1995. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Celtic vs Livingston LIVE score as Anthony Ralston handed rare start and Nir Bitton returns. Our. Janey Godley is part of the Baby boomers generation. Aged 19, she married into a Glasgow gangster family; her husband has Asperger's Syndrome - a mild form of autism. Also known as "boombers", are the result of the end of World War II, when birth rates across the world spiked… Comedian Janey Godley took the opportunity to have some fun with the announcement in another typically side-splitting voiceover. Mistake PIP claimants often make on the DWP application form which could cost them hundreds of pounds. Godley's videos have become a light in lockdown for many. [3], Godley began her stand-up career in 1994. — Janey Godley (@JaneyGodley) January 4, 2021. [19] In December 2020, the Royal Society of Edinburgh commended Godley's voice-overs of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's COVID-19 briefings for helping engage the public with the warnings. [8], In 1982, when Godley was 21, her mother died after drowning in the River Clyde. Aged 5-13, she was raped and sexually abused by her uncle. JANEY Godley's latest sketches to have her audience in hysterics see her answering the phone to Donald Trump, taking the role of his public relations manager. One person wrote: “This is one of my faves so far.”. Filmed by Slybacon Productions. "Let’s put on our emotional lifejackets and help keep our families afloat” 7 Rangers stars past and present who were also the biggest Ibrox diehard fans. She appears in the film Wild Rose. Monday, January 25, … Gunmen hunted by Scots cops over Friday night raid on Glasgow petrol station. The £25 payment should arrive within 14 working days. Godley was raised on Kenmore Street in Shettleston, a district in the East End of Glasgow. Jane Godley Currie was born on 20 January 1961 in Campsie, then part of Stirlingshire. You can download print and web quality artwork here.. Archives. Join Facebook to connect with Janey Godley and others you may know. The 37 year-old woman attacked by the yob in broad daylight on a busy main street. Godley believes that her mother was murdered by her violent boyfriend, Peter Greenshields. Janey Godley and her soup pot are on tour. by Dumfries Big TV and 6 others. Speaking about Janey’s clips previously, Sturgeon said: “Janey Godley is a brilliant comedian in my view, and her voice overs are very, very funny. Churches have now written to the Scottish Government demanding to let in the public insisting they are 'essential'. Scots council chief self isolating after being exposed to Covid on trip to Dubai, Fiona Lees was insistent she had 'complied fully' with restrictions throughout the pandemic. “They are very rude in terms of the language that's used so sometimes I don't feel I can retweet them but they are very, very funny.”, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. “Frank Open the door” get ready! So, tell all the Sandra’s, Big Frank and all the lassies fresh from Zumba to grab the soup pot and get ready for the “Queen of Scottish Comedy” coming to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival! Janey Godley was born in 1960s. Summary. Top news stories today … Today at 3:57 PM. The clip has been viewed by more than 8,000 people in just little over an hour since the comedian posted it on her Twitter account. Janey Godley has fans in stitches once again with another hilarious ... announced that Scotland would be moving into phase two of the Scottish Government’s roadmap out of lockdown earlier today. Officers are trying to prevent badger baiting, which can leave badgers and dogs seriously hurt. Aged 19, she married into a Glasgow gangster family; her husband has Asperger's Syndrome - a mild form of autism. [22], In February 2016, Godley joined a group of comedians on a tour of the UK in support of Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn, although she is a supporter of the Scottish National Party. View archive website here [14] In 2002, 2006, 2008 and 2009, she was nominated as "Best International Guest" by the New Zealand Comedy Guild. There are a raft of supporters who got to live their dream by pulling on the blue jersey and we've looked back over those who made that ambition a reality. 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When she shared her latest video on Twitter earlier one user commented: "To take this wretched situation and make us laugh out loud is a talent and a skill - and a tonic." “Ah canny be dealin wae it, av goat enough oan ma plate, we’re aboot tae go intae phase three.”. Scots church leaders threaten legal action if places of worship cannot reopen. Percy, who was 12 years older than Godley, molested her and her sister for a number of years during their childhoods. Whilst my weekly podcast is free to download, it is not entirely free to produce. Twitter say they will only take action on the breach of anonymity rules once they are shown court documents. [12] In 2005 her autobiography Handstands in the Dark was published. The job is not one Godley is likely to have taken in real life, as she made worldwide headlines in 2016 by carrying a sign saying "Trump is a c***" around his Turnberry golf club. [15], Her TV appearances include River City, Sam Delaney's News Thing, The Alex Salmond Show and Have I Got News for You. The 31-year-old was last seen near the M77 at teatime on Saturday, December 19. Scots cops share horrific badger baiting injury pics in bid to stop blood sport. Tougher lockdown restrictions begin today for Scotland to halt rapid spread of Covid-19. “Wur just askin ye tae wear a face mask as it’s dead important and it’s now the law. Tributes paid to ‘loving and loyal’ mum who died after ‘extreme’ pressure caused by lockdown. [23] Following a protest in Glasgow which she organised in November 2016 just prior to the election of Trump as President, she received rape threats through Twitter. IF you didn’t know who Janey Godley was before the coronavirus pandemic, you will by now. [20][21], Godley is a supporter of the Scottish National Party, and Scottish independence. Godley's parents married in 1954 and went on to have four children together, of which Godley was the youngest. Janey Godley has left punters in stitches again after translating Nicola Sturgeon's Covid-19 Christmas Restrictions.. Speaking about Janey’s clips previously, Sturgeon said: “Janey Godley is a brilliant comedian in my view, and her voice overs are very, very funny. Janey Godley has paid tribute to her mother on what would have been her 86th birthday today.. Rare video of Highland cows frolicking together in snow goes viral. Greenshields was never charged by police for Annie Currie's death despite calls for an investigation from her family. The tracksuit-clad gun thugs made off with a three figure sum of cash after threatening a female worker with the weapon. In the mid 70s my mum and dad were separated, I was the youngest. Jane Godley Currie was born on 20 January 1961 in Campsie, then part of Stirlingshire. Janey Godley has taken aim at ‘bammy b*****s’ for not wearing a mask in her hilarious spoof of Nicola Sturgeon's latest announcement.. Janey was brought up in Shettleston, in the tough East End of Glasgow, Scotland. Frantic search for Scots teen who vanished from Paisley home over a week ago. [6] Godley and her husband have a daughter, Ashley (born 1986), who also has autism spectrum disorder like her father, and is also a stand-up comedian. The decade was dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Protests, Cuban Missile Crisis, antiwar protests and saw the assassinations of US President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. The comedian has been lifting the spirits of the nation during lockdown with her hilarious takes on Nicola Sturgeon's daily press briefings. Police are desperately searching for Shaun Paul Noon who went missing on Friday, January 8. You can unsubscribe at any time. I will always remember her smile. I am lucky to perform all over the world, and like to share my recommendations from wherever I go “Noo that disnae mean that you aw stand in the shops wae yer phones oot hoping tae catch some bammy b*****t no wearin a mask, so ye kin huv a fight and upload it tae the internet. North Wales Police have confirmed the pair were caught during their lockdown breaking jaunt to the Valleys. [13] In 2006, she was a finalist for the Edinburgh Evening Times' "Scotswoman of the Year" award. [22], In 2016, Godley was pictured standing outside Donald Trump's Turnberry Golf resort holding a sign stating "Trump is a Cunt", which went viral. My Mum was murdered on April 1st 1982 today is her anniversary. [17][18] In 2020, Godley wrote and starred in a series of short films titled Alone, about a recently widowed housewife whose abusive husband has died of COVID-19, as part of the National Theatre of Scotland's Scenes for Survival webseries. During the clip, she said: “Right just to gie’s ye’s aw a heads up about what’s happenin - the face coverings are now mandatory. Storrie, who has Asperger syndrome,[5] was born into a Glasgow gangster family. 3 min read. She was prevented from approaching her subject by Police Scotland. The Scottish comedian’s Nicola Sturgeon parody videos have made her the voice of lockdown. She's a fucking great comedian - Billy Connolly. But, they often come with a disclaimer over the use of language. dailyrecord Load mobile navigation. [7] Alongside her husband and his family, she ran a public house in Calton, Glasgow for 14 years during the 1980s and 1990s. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 87.1k Followers, 250 Following, 7,083 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Janey Godley (@janeygodley) Please help us to continue our podcast by making a one-off, or regular donation here. Janey Godley has taken aim at ‘bammy b******s’ for not wearing a mask in her latest hilarious voiceover of Nicola Sturgeon. New Cold Weather Payments issued across Scotland - full list of postcodes to receive £25. Geoff Ellis says rapid testing and mass vaccinations are 'major tools' that can allow lift-off for mass culture events. Janey Godley (born Jane Godley Currie; 20 January 1961) is a Scottish stand-up comedian, actress and writer from Glasgow.[2]. Twitter torment for Alex Salmond accuser as woman asked to prove she was alleged victim of sex attack. They separated in the mid-1970s. [3], Godley and her sister, Ann Crawford, were sexually abused by their maternal uncle, David Percy. Her mother was murdered by a psychopathic boyfriend when Janey was 21. Successful PIP claimants could receive up to £605.60 per month to help with additional costs. “But ah don’t want this tae descend intae f****n chaos wae folk fightin o’er the chickpea cans about who did and who didnae wear a mask and who’s a Karen and who isnae. Janey Godley is on Facebook. [4], In 1980, aged 19, Godley married Sean Storrie. I'm going to use my middle name and legally become Janey Godley. Our internet is haphazard today so our livestreams will need to be postponed till tomorrow night So Sorry - but it keeps clicking off that would drive everyone mad, see you all tomorrow night Living in poverty, which was rife in the East End during that time, Godley left school at 16 with no qualifications. I am lucky to perform all over the world, and like to share my recommendations from wherever I go ‘I joked about my life – Ma’s murder, child abuse, gangsters’: how Janey Godley became the queen of comedy ‘I had nits, scabies, ate out of bins’ … Godley. 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