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Most Commonwealth Games tickets to cost £25 or less

A "family-friendly" ticketing strategy has been announced for next year's Commonwealth Games with two-thirds of the tickets priced at £25 or less.

The Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee revealed that prices will start from £15 for adults and that half-price concessions will be available for children and the over-60s.

Glasgow's new Emirates Arena will host events at the Games
Glasgow's new Emirates Arena will host sporting events at the Games Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

"We've thought long and hard about the pricing," Glasgow 2014 chairman, Lord Smith of Kelvin.

"This isn't just about selling a million tickets. It's about making the Games accessible to all."

The ticketing process will begin on 19 August and applications can be made online or by post.

Clyde the Thistle unveiled as Glasgow Commonwealth Games mascot

Glasgow Commonwealth Games mascot Clyde has been revealed today. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

The official mascot for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games has been unveiled to the media as the build up to the games continue. Clyde the Thistle was designed by Beth Gilmour, 12, from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.

Read more on this story at STV Glasgow.

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Sir Chris Hoy named Commonwealth ambassador

Britain's most successful Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has been announced as the first official ambassador of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Sir Chris Hoy
Sir Chris Hoy celebrates winning Gold in the Men's Keirin Final Credit: John Giles/PA Wire

Organisers believe the six-times Olympic gold medallist will inspire people to get behind the Glasgow games over the next two years.

The cyclist's new role will see him appear in high-profile promotional campaigns and lend his support to the organising committee.

The city's new velodrome, which opens to the public later this year, is being named in his honour.

He said: "Following an incredible Olympics in London, I'm proud to lend my support to the next great sporting event on home soil."

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