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Bobby Madden reckons VAR should be 'put in bin' after Ross McCausland penalty
Ex-referee Bobby Madden has called for VAR to be "put in the bin" after the decision to award Rangers midfielder Ross McCausland a penalty against Livingston. The Ibrox youth prospect went down under a challenge from goalkeeper Shamal George but
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Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic fans must 'show respect and stay off the pitch'
Brendan Rodgers has urged Celtic supporters to "show respect" after some fans ran on the pitch at various points during the victory over Aberdeen. The Scottish champions ran out 6-0 winners against Barry Robson's men thanks to goals from Yang Hyun-jun
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Ex-Rangers player reports all black Audi to be stolen
Update: The car has been traced An ex-Rangers player has taken to social media after their car was reported stolen. Kyle Hutton, who was at the Ibrox club between 2010 and 2015, revealed on Twitter/X of the incident as he appealed for any
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Kris Boyd in 'sad indictment' Aberdeen vs Rangers rant after Celtic loss
Kris Boyd has blasted Aberdeen as 'woeful' and 'embarrassing' following their 6-0 defeat to Celtic. Barry Robson's side went down to the champions this afternoon in Glasgow's east end. Brendan Rodgers' side had a three-goal advantage heading
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Have you seen?: 15-year-old boy from Glasgow missing
UPDATE: Winston Hastings Kearse was reported home safe on Monday afternoon. In a Facebook post, his father Toby Kearse wrote: "UPDATE, Winston has now been returned home safe and sound. Please share around to let people know." A young boy from
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Sir Billy Connolly issues 'strange' Parkinson's update as it 'creeps up' on him
Comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly has said the progression of his Parkinson’s disease has made every passing day “stranger" as the disease "creeps up on him". The 80-year-old Scottish icon and actor was diagnosed 10 years ago with the condition
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Glasgow Subway suspended due to issue
One line of the Glasgow Subway is currently suspended due to an issue. SPT has informed travellers that the outer circle of the service is not working because of a broken-down train. The inner line is undisrupted. READ NEXT: 999 crews attend
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Suella Braverman thanks 'brave police' and slams 'antisemitism' in statement
Suella Braverman has posted her official response to the violence seen in London over the past 24 hours. Braverman faced calls to be sacked after violent clashes between police and rightwing groups erupted on the streets of central London as Britain
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Michael Gove accused of purposefully 'staging' London Victoria Station incident
Critics have accused Michael Gove of staging his walk through London's Victoria Station yesterday to "grab headlines". Gove was mobbed by protesters as he walked through the station moments after a sit-in protest for Palestine ended - an incident
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Big Brother 'queen' deletes account following ‘homophobic and racist’ comments
Big Brother star Trish’s account on X (formerly Twitter) has seemingly been deleted after she came under fire for problematic posts following her eviction. Fans of the reality show have criticised the 33-year-old for using racist and homophobic
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999 crews attend two-car crash on busy motorway
999 crews were called to a crash on a busy motorway near Larkhall. Around two 2pm today, police attended the scene of a collision on the A72, near its junction with the M74, near Larkhall. No injuries were reported. READ NEXT: Police Scotland
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Poignant pictures as Glasgow falls silent for Remembrance Sunday
Glasgow's Lord Provost joined several members of the armed forces at George Square to mark Remembrance Sunday. On a brisk morning, a crowd formed in the city centre square where Jacqueline McLaren, Deputy First Minister Shona Robison and members
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Popular restaurant chain gets go-ahead for new West End spot
A beloved Japanese restaurant chain has been given the green light to set up a new West End spot. As the Glasgow Times reported in September, Okome applied for planning permission to set up a new restaurant at 1190 Argyle Street in Finnieston.
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Chris Sutton in 'clear dive' Ross McCausland Rangers penalty verdict
Chris Sutton has criticised Ross McCausland for a 'clear dive' to win Rangers a penalty against Livingston. The 20-year-old went down under the attention of Livingston goalkeeper Shamal George during the first half of the game at the Tony Macaroni
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Plan to turn former Glasgow church into restaurant
Plans were submitted to turn a former Glasgow church into a restaurant. The bid would see the building at 63 Saxon Road in Knightswood transformed into an eatery. According to plans, the empty hall would be divided into a cooking and service
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'Danger to life' warning issued for Storm Debi as 80mph winds set to hit UK
The Met Office has issued a "danger to life" warning for parts of the UK as Storm Debi makes landfall on Monday. The warning will affect various parts of the country including Wales (where winds could reach 80mph), Northern England and Northern
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Hero cop made arrest after being rammed by car on first day
Hero police officers from Glasgow and beyond were nominated for special awards for their bravery. The cops will be recognised for lifesaving acts of bravery and commitment to their communities at a special awards ceremony this month. A total
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Parents fight to upgrade 'vital' school play area
Parents are fighting to get their school pitches repaired as the sports grounds are cracked and have weeds coming through. St Francis Primary Parent Council is calling for the school’s MUGA and red ash pitch to receive an upgrade and regular maintenance
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ScotRail to hold two-minute silence for Remembrance Sunday
Workers and passengers were invited to hold a two-minute silence across ScotRail's networks today. The train operator announced that everyone is invited to join the action from 11am to 11.02am today. The silence will be to mark Remembrance
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Driving with headphones could land you £5,000 fine, expert warns
Drivers have been warned they could face a £5,000 fine when listening to music or podcasts through headphones while behind the wheel. While there is no specific law that prevents you from headphones while driving, it can be distracting. One
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These are the apps that have the most access to your personal data
Smartphone users have been alerted to the apps that have access to the highest amount of personal data. Since the Cambridge Analytica data-mining scandal in 2018, big tech firms have begun facing increasing scrutiny of how they collect and use
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Krispy Kreme to give away more than 60,000 free doughnuts - see how to claim
Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 60,000 free original glazed doughnuts in the UK on Monday (November 13) as part of World Kindness Day. The popular doughnut company, which operates in over 30 countries around the world, said Monday's giveaway
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This is how you can get ten days off at Christmas with 3 days annual leave
With Christmas approaching, many of us will be running low on annual leave but will be keen to secure a nice break with the family over the festive season. Taking clever advantage of the Christmas Bank Holidays, you can enjoy extra work-free time
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Police drone assists Glasgow city centre operation
Police Scotland has confirmed that a drone will be flying over the city centre today, supporting officers on the ground. The force announced that the device will be helping with an "ongoing operation", however, nothing moe was revealed. On
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Man jailed after breaking into building and stealing bike
A Glasgow man was jailed after he broke into a building and stole a pedal bike. Richard Lindsay, 34, entered the block of flats at 2 Abercromby Drive, near Gallowgate, around 2.50am on May 28, 2023. A resident was woken up by the noise outside
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New guidance will set out areas for tall buildings in Glasgow
New guidance will set out appropriate areas for tall buildings in Glasgow city centre, as planners respond to “development pressure” for high-rise construction. Council officials have reported tall buildings are “a controversial topic”. Many believe
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Glasgow students get invaluable experience helping visually impaired passengers
Glasgow Caledonian University students looking to assist visually impaired people team up with ScotRail. As part of their commitment to making the railway accessible for all, ScotRail helped the next generation of support workers get hands-on experience
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Cops spotted £10 street valium deal in Rutherglen
A Rutherglen man appeared in court after he was caught selling £10 worth of drugs. Paul John Oates, 57, was seen by police officers on the town's Mill Street on March 3, 2022. The police were on patrol when they noticed him approaching a man
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'Debauchery and drunkenness': When BBC crews joined a Glasgow pub crawl
Remember when Jackie Bird went on a Glasgow pub crawl? The former Reporting Scotland anchor headed into the ‘seamiest’ parts of the city for a feature on old Glasgow watering holes back in February 1991. A clip unearthed from the BBC Archive
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Concern over how UK climate change policy will effect Glasgow
Glasgow has reaffirmed its commitment to meet its 2030 net zero target after the UK Government pushed back the ban on new petrol and diesel cars by five years. The City Council says it is making good progress to achieve net zero carbon emissions
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Eaglesham Christmas light-switch on to be held this month
FAMILIES are being invited along to Eaglesham's Christmas lights switch-on event at the end of this month. The event, which will take place on Sunday, November 26, from 2pm, will he held Eaglesham Park across from the Eglinton Arms Hotel. It
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Southside sports club aims to make space for accessible for community
A LOCAL sports club is trying to raise vital funds to become more accessible and sustainable for the local community. Langside Sports Club (LSC) is a charity based in the heart of Newlands, Langside, Battlefield and Cathcart in Albert Park and
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'Glasgow's ugliest building' to be transformed into ultra-modern tech hub
A landmark Glasgow building is set to be transformed after a £60 million plan to create a tech and digital hub was approved. Bruntwood Sci Tech has been granted permission to revamp the Met Tower — which has been wrapped in ‘People Make Glasgow
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Health and wellbeing programme in the East End sees hundreds of referrals
A pilot programme set up to improve the health and wellbeing of east end residents has seen 240 referrals since its launch in June last year. The Live Well Community Referral (LWCR) initiative, established by Glasgow Life in Calton, aims to support
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The city institution Glaswegians refused to call by its 'new name' for 60 years
WHEN was the Glasgow Subway not the Glasgow Subway? When it was the Glasgow Underground…. Our recent Times Past feature on the city’s famous “clockwork orange” struck a chord with many readers, who enjoyed learning about the early history of
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'Should be run for people, not profit': Council calls for upgrade to bus system
SOUTH Lanarkshire Council is calling for an upgrade to the bus system across Lanarkshire after claims that it has been ‘broken’ for years. At a recent full council meeting, councillor Joe Fagan (East Kilbride Central North) proposed plans to roll
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'Delighted': Around 200 businesses get ‘facelift’ thanks to council-run initiative
Around 200 businesses have had a ‘facelift’ since a Renfrewshire Council-run initiative to improve the area’s retail and hospitality scene was launched more than a decade ago. The success of the council’s retail improvement scheme was heralded
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Calls for local fire services to be protected due to cuts at station
South Lanarkshire councillors are calling for local fire services to be protected due to cuts at Hamilton fire station. A proposal to raise awareness over the removal of a fire engine at Hamilton fire station was brought forward by councillor Richard
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'Very welcome': Strategy to improve town centre given go-ahead
A strategy to improve Rutherglen town centre has been given the go-ahead. At the community and enterprise resource committee on Tuesday, November 7, councillors approved plans for a town centre strategy and action plan. The strategy follows
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Grants of up to £1k up for grabs for community groups to enhance local spaces
GRANTS of up to £1000 are being offered to South Lanarkshire community groups to enhance local spaces. Community groups that operate near the National Cycle Network can apply for a grant to help improve or enhance the spaces along local paths or
