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Six Glasgow firms compete for Favourite Business of the Year
SIX city businesses will be competing for the title of Favourite Business of the Year award in October. One of them will win the coveted title, which is sponsored by the Evening Times and is part of the Glasgow Business Awards 2018. The awards
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France 1-0 Belgium: Les Bleus march on to Moscow
ON a night where it mattered more to be effective than pretty, this was a victory for substance over style. Now, France just need one more.Two decades on from his finest achievement as a player, Didier Deschamps is just 90 minutes away from his crowning
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Fear Glasgow protests during Donald Trump's visit ‘could turn violent’
The US Embassy in London has warned Glasgow protests during Donald Trump's visit this week could turn violent. Issuing a demonstration alert ahead of the presidential trip, the embassy urged people to keep a low profile as protests span three days
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Glasgow School of Art ‘will be rebuilt’ as demolition starts
Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building will be rebuilt, its director has said, as work starts to dismantle parts of the fire-ravaged structure. Experts ruled that sections of the famous building had to be demolished on safety grounds after
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In pictures: The most notable Glasgow murders from days gone by
FROM the notorious Peter Manuel to crazed gunman James Griffiths, Glasgow has a murder history that continues to fascinate and generate debate. READ MORE: 24 times the world’s most famous people came to Glasgow Here, we’ve sifted through the
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The result is in: Evening Times readers have their say on future of Orange Walk in Glasgow
THE majority of Evening Times readers have said they do not want to see Orange Walks banned in Glasgow. Our poll came on the day tens of thousands of people put their name to a petition calling on Glasgow City Council to call time on the parades
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Alashkert 0 Celtic 3: Player ratings
Craig Gordon: Didn’t have a lot to do for long spells which made his three saves, all prevented goals, impressive in that they showed the strength of his concentration. 7 Jack Hendry: Took a boot to the face and had a difficult night. He did a
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FC Alashkert 0 Celtic 3: No drama for Brendan Rodgers' men in Armenia
NO Imps, no Buckfast bottle thrown, no drama, no real problem. FC Alashkert of Armenia were not to be the cause of a hairy moment for Celtic, which Brendan Rodgers previously had spoken about. The Scottish champions were professional without being
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Love Island star Sophie Gradon’s boyfriend found dead weeks after she passed away
Love Island star Sophie Gradon’s boyfriend has been found dead just three weeks after she passed away. The body of Aaron Armstrong, 25, was reportedly found in Northumbria, hours after he posted a tribute to Sophie on social media. Reality
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Umar Sadiq couldn't resist the chance to work with Steven Gerrard at Rangers
UMAR SADIQ admits the chance to work with Steven Gerrard was too good to turn down after moving from Roma to Rangers. The striker has become the ninth signing of the summer at Ibrox and put pen to paper on a loan deal until the end of the
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‘Change their route’: Catholic church’s Orange Walk call to council after priest hate crime
CATHOLIC parishioners have called on Glasgow City Council to review Orange Order parade routes. The call comes following the recent hate crime attack on a priest on Saturday. During the attack, Canon Tom White - of St Alphonsus Church in the
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Woman, 39, arrested after allegedly revealing identity of teen charged with rape and murder of Alesha MacPhail
A WOMAN has been arrested and charged after allegedly revealing the identity of the teen charged with raping and murdering Alesha MacPhail. Police Scotland confirmed it had taken action against the 39-year-old for alleged contempt of court.
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard eyes move for Millwall defender Jake Cooper
STEVEN GERRARD hopes to make Jake Cooper his tenth signing of the summer after launching a £3million bid to bring the Millwall defender to Ibrox. The Light Blues boss added Lassana Coulibaly and Umar Sadiq to his squad on Tuesday as they finalised
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In pictures: Demolition of Glasgow School of Art begins
BRICK by brick dismantling work has begun to take down sections of the Mackintosh Building after it suffered a second fire in the last four years. The fire on June 15 was the second to hit the iconic building which was undergoing a multi-million-pound
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Man, 43, arrested and charged after death of Glasgow prostitute in 1997
A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Tracey Wylde more than 20 years later. Tracey, 21, who was known to be a prostitute, was found dead in her Glasgow flat, in Barmulloch, in November 1997. It is
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Custom House to be at the centre of new £90m redevelopment in Glasgow
HISTORIC A-listed Custom House will be the centre of a new hotel and leisure development in Glasgow city centre.Designs have been lodged with Glasgow City Council for the £90m redevelopment of the A-listed sandstone building at Dixon Street.It will include
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Fire ravaged Glasgow School of Art granted £57,000
THE fire ravaged Glasgow School of Art has been granted more than £57,000 by the body that oversees Scotland’s museums and galleries. It was awarded £57,166 to create digital reconstructions of items from the prized Mackintosh collection. Museums
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Petition to ban Orange Walk in Glasgow after priest hate crime breaks 50,000-signature mark
OVER 50,000 people have signed a petition in under 48 hours to ban the Orange Walk in Glasgow. It cames as Police Scotland appealled to members of an Orange Walk for witnesses to an attack on a Catholic priest as the parade passed his church on
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Govanhill Health Centre clear of bed bugs - but cause of problem comes as a surprise
HEALTH bosses have quashed claims that a health centre is infested with bed bugs. Locals were concerned Govanhill Health Centre had been overrun with the insects. But pest control experts have inspected the building and found no trace of the
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Race is on to raise curtain on Pavilion once more after fire closure
THE smell of smoke still hangs in the Pavilion Theatre almost four months after the Victoria’s nightclub fire. After a lengthy and frustrating wait, Iain Gordon, Pavilion general manager, has got his theatre back and he pledged it will survive.
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Four arrested after man dies during disturbance at Glasgow East End flat
FOUR people have been arrested after a man suffered fatal injuries during a disturbance.The alarm was raised about an incident on Reidvale Street, Glasgow, at about 5pm on Monday.Two men were taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary and one later died from injuries
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Heading to Bruno Mars tonight? These are the set times and site map
THE set times and site map for Bruno Mars at Glasgow Green have been issued to the public ahead of the gig. Thousands are expected to flock to the Green to see the “Billionaire” hitmaker, with acts Dua Lipa dn DJ Rashid taking to the stage beforehand
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Hanging on the telephone: Council urged to speed up complaints process
PRESSURE is mounting on a council to speed up the time it takes to deal with complaints from the public. A motion has been lodged urging East Renfrewshire to set a 10-day target for an initial response to concerns directed at the local authority
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One for Harry Potter fans: Quidditch match to take place this weekend
EDINBURGH’S Meadows is set to welcome a Quidditch Premier League fixture.The event, on Saturday, will be hosted by the Scottish Thistles, who won their first game against the Yorkshire Roses in Manchester last month.There will be six games – which will
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Lassana Coulibaly relieved his Rangers dreams came true after chat with Steven Gerrard
LASSANA COULIBALY feared he was on the wrong end of a prank call as Steven Gerrard asked him to join his Rangers revolution this summer.The midfielder has become the eighth signing of the close season at Ibrox after agreeing a loan switch from Ligue 1
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M&D’s Express returns for the summer
FIRST’S X7 Express service to M&D’s has returned to Buchanan Bus Station this summer.Returning just in time for the holidays, the X7 M&D’s Express service connecting the station and Scotland’s much-loved theme park will operate daily until Sunday, August
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Castlemilk 'youth club for the over 55s' in the running for UK award
A CASTLEMILK roup that describes itself as a ‘youth club for the over 55s’ is appealing to the public to help it win the title of UK’s best community project. The Senior Centre has reached the finals of the National Lottery Awards, an annual search
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Hilarious pictures show what Love Island couples' babies will look like
WITH things heating up in the Love Island villa, the designers at MyVoucherCodes.co.uk have created concept images of what some of the Love Island babies might look like, should some couples go the distance. Couples whose future children have been
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All 12 boys and coach rescued from Thai cave
All 12 boys and their football coach have been rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand, ending an ordeal that lasted more than two weeks, the country’s navy Seals said. The remaining four boys and coach were rescued on Tuesday, after other
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Steven Gerrard secures eighth Rangers deal as Lassana Coulibaly pens loan switch
RANGERS have completed the signing of midfielder Lassana Coulibaly on a season-long loan deal. The 22-year-old arrives at Ibrox from Ligue 1 side Angers and is the eighth signing of the summer for boss Steven Gerrard. Coulibaly has made nine
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Hundreds of jobs to go as Poundworld swings the axe on 25 stores
ADMINISTRATORS to collapsed discount retailer Poundworld are to close 25 stores, resulting in 242 job losses. Poundworld went bust last month and Deloitte, which is overseeing the process, has been attempting to secure a buyer for the business
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Lord Carrington, former foreign secretary, dies aged 99
FORMER foreign secretary Lord Carrington has died at the age of 99.The Conservative peer famously resigned from Margaret Thatcher's Government in 1982 after accepting responsibility for the Argentinian invasion of the Falkland Islands.Downing Street
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Rangers complete loan signing of Roma striker Umar Sadiq
RANGERS have confirmed the loan signing of Roma striker Umar Sadiq. The 21-year-old becomes Steven Gerrard's ninth summer recruit after agreeing a season-long loan deal with the Ibrox club on Tuesday. His arrival followed that of midfielder
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Rangers and Sports Direct in court clash over kit sales
BOSSES at Rangers are embroiled in a High Court row with Sports Direct and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley. The dispute centres on a deal through which a company within the Sports Direct group sells replica kit and other branded products.
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George Clooney taken to hospital after motorcycle crash in Sardinia
GEORGE Clooney was taken to hospital in Sardinia after being involved in an accident while riding his motorcycle, hospital officials have said.The John Paul II hospital in Olbia said the actor was released on Tuesday.Local media that had gathered at the
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Harry Wilson eyes Liverpool first team spot despite Rangers and Celtic interest
HARRY WILSON is determined to make the most of his chance to impress for Liverpool. The winger has been touted as a signing target for Rangers boss Steven Gerrard this summer and Celtic are also interested in his services ahead of the new campaign
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Greedy Castlemilk husband who gambled away £150k of stolen money from disabled wife is jailed
A CALLOUS husband who embezzled £150,000 from the sick wife he cared for has been jailed for more than two years.Greedy Bernard Houston, 53, squandered Peggy’s cash at gaming arcades when she suffered a brain aneurysm – weeks after they married.When her
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Search for missing teenager last seen outside Braehead Shopping Centre three days ago
A search has been launched for a teenage boy who has not been seen since Friday. Gary McFarlane was last seen around 6pm on July 6 outside the Braehead Shopping Centre in Renfrew. Read more: Fight in Dennistoun flat on Reidvale Street leaves
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Project launched to support people in police custody with mental health problems
PEOPLE in police custody with mental health problems will be given support for mental health issues through a new pilot project.Police Scotland have joined forced with Breathing Space, Scotland's mental health telephone service run by NHS 24.The free
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Alashkert v Celtic: Dembele and Edouard start up front for Hoops as team is confirmed
CELTIC set out on the long, bumpy road to the Champions League group stages this evening on the far-flung shores of Armenia. Brendan Rodgers’ side must fight through four rounds if they are to reach the competition proper for the third year in
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Police trace missing man within the Johnstone area
POLICE have traced a missing man within the Johnstone area.As reported by the Evening Times previously, Mark Thomson, 24, disappeared last Wednesday.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Thanks to everyone for their assistance in this matter."
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Woman accused of murdering partner by hitting him with a glass bottle in Coatbridge
A WOMAN has denied murdering her partner by repeatedly striking him on the head and body with a glass bottle or bottles and a sharp implement.Alexis Cook, 32, is accused of killing her partner James McGrogan on March 13 at an address in Coats Street,
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Rangers rip up Bruno Alves contract as defender closes in on Parma move
RANGERS have terminated the contract of defender Bruno Alves, leaving him free to join Serie A outfit Parma. The centre-back arrived at Ibrox from Cagliari last summer but has become surplus to requirements under new manager Steven Gerrard.
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The Black Eyed Peas announce first UK tour in eight years – and are coming to Glasgow
THE Black Eyed Peas have announced their first European tour in eight years, including a visit to Glasgow.The three-piece pop group, featuring will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo, will take the Masters of the Sun tour to 12 cities across the continent, starting
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Fire crews tackle wildfire blaze near Glasgow
FIREFIGHTERS have been tackling an overnight blaze at the Kilpatrick Hills near Glasgow.Thick smoke from the large grass fire could be seen from the city as 15 fire fighters work to bring the situation under control.Crews were alerted at 9.30pm last night
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Former Thin Lizzy drummer is gearing up for Glasgow gig
FOUNDING member and former Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey is gearing up to hit the road with his new band this autumn. Brian Downey’s Alive and Dangerous will be performing at Glasgow’s Cathouse on October 1. The band, named after Thin Lizzy
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Australian singer-songwriter set for Glasgow gig
BEN Salter is coming to Scotland.The Australian singer-songwriter will be performing at The Old Hairdresser’s in Glasgow on July 20 and at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on July 22.Salter, based in Tasmania, has toured the world for nearly 20 years, both
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Six-Hour Sweat Sesh: Fit fundraisers work up a sweat in Linwood
FITNESS fans certainly kept their cool when they took part in a marathon aerobics session to raise money for charity.They took part of their Six-Hour Sweat Sesh outdoors in the sunshine at the ON-X in Linwood and were cooled down by being sprayed with
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Teddy Bear’s Picnic fundraiser helps CHAS keep the joy alive this summer
IF YOU went down to Build-A-Bear at intu Braehead at the weekend you would have been in for a big surprise.On Sunday more than 50 families and their teddies gathered for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic party to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland
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Alesha MacPhail: Mum thanks Isle of Bute for support after tragic death of schoolgirl
THE mother of tragic Alesha MacPhail has said her daughter will be "looking down with that big glowing smile" at those who tried to help her. The six-year-old was on holiday from Airdrie in North Lanarkshire when she was reported missing from her
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Man dies after fight in Dennistoun flat
A MAN has died after a fight in a flat. Three people have been arrested following the incident shortly after 5pm on Monday. Emergency services were called to Reidvale Street in Dennistoun and two men were taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where
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Asbestos found in 167 Glasgow schools – is your child's school on the list?
MORE than 150 schools in Glasgow contain asbestos, new figures have revealed. But education chiefs have moved to put parents’ minds at ease after it was claimed that kids running through corridors could disturb the toxic substance. A Freedom
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Celtic will want to avoid making the news cycles for all the wrong reasons in Armenia
THE government is in chaos, Brexit looks to be on the point of collapse, thousands are set to take to Scottish streets this weekend to protest the visit of President Trump and, in case you have missed it, England are about to win the World Cup.
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James Forrest believes the heat in Armenia will help Celtic in future
JAMES Forrest believes the scorching heat of Armenia will prove perfect preparation for Celtic’s bid to reach the Champions League when it comes to the final qualifiers, writes Neil Cameron. The winger hopes and expects his side to come through
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Glasgow woman killed in horror crash on the notorious A9
A GLASGOW woman has died following a horrific crash on the notorious A9 in Perthshire. As reported by the Evening Times previously, emergency services were called to the A9 near Dalnaspidal after a road traffic collision involving a car and a lorry
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Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic are fitter than ever ahead of Champions League kick-off
BRENDAN Rodgers last night said Celtic had vastly improved how they approached the annual test of qualifying for the Champions League but that his history-making players still had no right to expect a place in the group stage. Should the Parkhead
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Care home nurse who left a OAP struggling to breathe struck off
A CARE home nurse who abandoned an OAP who was struggling to breathe has been struck off the register. Sheryl Gillespie is said to have told a colleague she would check on the elderly resident, whose lips were turning blue, and then walked out
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Johnny Depp sued for allegedly punching crew member on the set of upcoming film
JOHNNY Depp is being sued for allegedly punching a crew member who tried to wrap up filming on the set of an upcoming movie.Gregg 'Rocky' Brooks, a location manager, filed documents in Los Angeles on Monday claiming the actor attacked him when
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Three charged in connection with murder of man
THREE people have been charged over the murder of a man in Edinburgh.Emergency services were called at about 6.25pm on Sunday to Magdalene Drive, where the body of a 49-year-old man was discovered.Officers arrested two men, aged 18 and 36, and a 26-year-old
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North West makes her modelling debut alongside mother Kim Kardashian West
NORTH West made her modelling debut alongside her mother, Kim Kardashian West, and her grandmother, Kris Jenner, in a campaign for Italian fashion designer Fendi. The five-year-old daughter of rapper Kanye West took part in the #MeandMyPeekaboo campaign
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One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson ‘to be a judge on X Factor’
FORMER One Direction star Louis Tomlinson is reportedly set to become the fourth judge on The X Factor and will sit alongside Robbie Williams, his wife Ayda Field and Simon Cowell.The singer, whose career started on the show and who helped Cowell at the
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TRNSMT 2019 fills residents 'with dread' after 'horrific' weekend
RESIDENTS around Glasgow Green have slammed the use of the park as the base for TRNSMT. Locals have spoken of unacceptable noise levels, "horrific" disruption, mess and lack of consultation before the event. Upwards of 250,000 music fans were
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Runners asked to help Glasgow's refugees get into sport
RUNNERS are being given the chance to help Glasgow's refugees get fit and active.Organisers of this year’s Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run have launched a sportswear amnesty to help refugees moving to Glasgow.The campaign - run with Glasgow Club
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A step back in time with vintage postcards
IN THE SECOND part of our focus on this summer’s #MitchellCurious workshops, at the height of the holiday season, we take a stroll back in time to the gentle days of postcard-writing.“Dear Aunt Jane. We are having a very nice time on our short trip north
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Pressure grows on Orange Order following attack on priest
GLASGOW City Council is considering reviewing its procedures on public processions after an attack on a Catholic priest during an Orange Walk. The move follows widespread condemnation of an incident in which a priest was apparently spat on by supporters
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10 most deprived areas in Britain are in Glasgow, claims study
GLASGOW has suffered the worst poverty in the UK for almost half a century, according to a new study. Through the seventies with power cuts, strikes and three day weeks, the rising unemployment of the eighties under Margaret Thatcher, then the
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Council says no documents held for checks on Rolls-Royce donation
THERE are no documents held by Glasgow City Council relating to the checks carried out by the Chief Executive when she approved a donation of a Rolls-Royce.Boyd Tunnock of Tunnock’s bakery was the donor of the luxury car this year which caused controversy
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Children gifted a 'Loganbear' by airline to cuddle during flights
FAMILIES arriving at Glasgow airport today are in for a big surprise thanks to Loganair.The airline has specially commissioned 3,000 Logie and Lotti branded Teddy Bears,which will be available to children between the ages of two and 11 travelling during
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Nicola Sturgeon: NHS is a priority for Scottish Government
LAST week the country came together to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS - considered by the vast majority of us to be our most precious and cherished institution.The NHS is now envied the world over for its universal coverage and the quality
