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Starmer facing frontbench rebellion in Gaza ceasefire vote
Eight frontbenchers have defied Sir Keir Starmer to back a Commons vote calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Four shadow ministers, including Jess Phillips, Yasmin Qureshi, Afzal Khan and Paula Barker – quit on Wednesday evening after deciding to support
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New Al Ittihad manager 'set' to be revealed as Jota awaits fresh start
Jota could be set for a second chance in Saudi Arabia with Al Ittihad with Nuno Espirito Santo's reportedly set to take over. The former Wolves and Tottenham boss was last week sacked after the Saudi Pro League champions went five games without
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'Thanks for the laughs and friendship': Cafe closes after 32 years
A much-loved cafe has closed its doors after three decades. The Tea Garden in Partick has been a long-established favourite in the community since opening on Gardner Street. Now, after 32 years, owners Albert and Linda have decided to retire
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Two Doors Down stars break their silence after series creator's shock death
The cast of Two Doors Down have remembered co-creator Simon Carlyle for his “absolute power of observation” ahead of the new series airing on BBC One. The TV writer’s death was announced in August this year at the age of 48, shortly after filming
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Janey Godley said she has received news she has been ‘dreading’ amid cancer update
Scottish comedian Janey Godley has said that she is “happy” to have received “another clear scan” signalling that her cancer is “at bay”. In November 2021 the 62-year-old revealed she was in hospital being treated for ovarian cancer and would be
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Labour MPs go against Keir Starmer to back SNP call for Gaza ceasefire
Sir Keir Starmer has been hit by three resignations from his top team, as he faced a frontbench rebellion over his refusal to back a ceasefire in Gaza. Three shadow ministers – Yasmin Qureshi, Afzal Khan and Paula Barker – quit on Wednesday evening
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Glen Kamara details ex-Celtic ace who helped with Rangers transfer exit
Glen Kamara has revealed that a former Celtic player helped him in his move away from Rangers in the summer. The Finland midfielder joined Leeds United for a fee of around £5m. He departed Ibrox after four and a half years at the club where
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Glasgow fashion boss vows to give away profits despite criticism
The owner of a Glasgow-based clothing brand has announced plans to donate all profits to charity despite industry criticism. Ross Geddes, founder of Finnieston Clothing, will donate earnings to mental health and environmental initiatives after
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'No amount of justice': Grandmother killed by driver coming home from theatre
A DRINK driver who was also banned from the road killed a much-loved grandmother as she returned from the theatre. Dawid Zywicki already had 15 road traffic convictions when he got behind the wheel of his Ford Fiesta van on March 27 2022. The
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Mental health unit nurse had sexual relationship with patient
A nurse at a mental health unit who embarked on a sexual relationship with a patient avoided jail on Wednesday. Jill McLaren, 37, had secret trysts with the man she knew from the secure clinic in Glasgow where she worked. This included her
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Roy Keane opens up on 'embarrassing' Celtic spell as he makes retirement claim
Roy Keane insists he should have retired instead of joining Celtic. The Manchester United legend signed for the Hoops in 2005 after falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson and leaving Old Trafford. He made just 10 appearances for the Parkhead side
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Did you see this crash? OAP in 'serious condition' after crash near retail park
A pensioner has been left badly hurt after being knocked down near a Glasgow retail park this morning. The 78-year-old was hit on Great Western Road by a blue Toyota Auris at around 11am. She was then rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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'Cowardly attack': Man headbutted woman fracturing her nose
An accountant who headbutted a woman and fractured her nose has been ordered to pay £5,000 in compensation. Stan Ashcroft, 23, struck a single blow on the woman in Glasgow's Hyndland on May 2 2021. A court heard the pair were in separate groups
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Nathan Patterson urged to grasp Scotland chance by former defender
Nathan Patterson has been urged to grab his opportunity of a run in the Scotland team with both hands. Aaron Hickey is absent from Steve Clarke's men's A team squad for the upcoming double-header against Georgia and Norway to round off Euro 2024
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Glasgow cinema reveals stellar line up of top holiday films for festive season
Glasgow Film Theatre has revealed its much-loved festive programme featuring festive favourites, new releases and special events. Christmas family favourites like Home Alone, Elf, It's A Wonderful Life and The Muppets Christmas Carol will be screening
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Prisoner attacked fellow inmate with crutch in Low Moss
A man who attacked a fellow inmate with a crutch while in prison amid bullying claims has avoided jail. Derrick Gallagher, also known as Derrick Allmark, 34, pounced on Gary McGuinness at HMP Low Moss on August 4 2019. Gallagher, of Irvine,
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Man 'amazed' after groomers unveil mural in memory of beloved pet
A MAN says he was ‘amazed’ when a local groomers unveiled a mural in memory of his beloved dog. Jack Scott was devastated when his pet Newfoundland Maisie passed away earlier this year following a battle with stomach cancer. Jack, who lives
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Adam Devine Rangers loan suggestion floated amid lack of game time
Alan Hutton believes Rangers full-back Adam Devine should be looking to head out on loan in January. The 20-year-old made his first team breakthrough nearly a year ago when Michael Beale started him in his initial handful of games after the winter
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Three teens arrested following 'violent disorder' on Bonfire Night
THREE teenagers have been arrested and charged following alleged violent disorder on Bonfire Night in Glasgow. It comes after officers revealed a 17-year-old man was charged with assault and being in possession of a weapon, while two other men,
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Ex-Celtic hopeful transforms the lives of Glasgow kids via football
A FOOTBALL school has launched a pair of new initiatives designed to build a brighter future for young people in northwest Glasgow. Ryan Docherty and his On The Ball Academy (OTB) are launching two fresh projects whilst continuing with their pledge
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'I lost my mum and brother to cancer because doctors missed the signs'
A Southside man has told of his anguish after losing two family members to cancer. David Fitzpatrick's mother and brother died within 15 months of each other from pancreatic cancer. David said: "I lost both my mother and brother to pancreatic
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David Schwimmer pays tribute to Friends co-star Matthew Perry in emotional post
David Schwimmer has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to his fellow Friends co-star Matthew Perry following his death in October. Schwimmer played Ross alongside Perry who was most famed for playing Chandler during the show's ten-year run.
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Jennifer Aniston shares texts with 'little brother' Matthew Perry in tribute
Jennifer Aniston has paid tribute to her "little brother" Friends co-star Matthew Perry in a heartbreaking post. Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Saturday (October 28) after reportedly drowning, according to the Los Angeles Times
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Police update after woman knocked down on Glasgow's Great Western Road
A woman has been knocked down on Glasgow's Great Western Road. Police swarmed the area after the alarm was raised this morning at around 11am. She was rushed to hospital for treatment while emergency services shut down the road for hours.
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Parents battle to BLOCK battery storage plant near riding school
FURIOUS parents have launched a battle to block a plan for a lithium battery storage facility the size of a football field on land next to a much-loved riding school. Renewables firm Apetura want to house dozens of 12-metre-long metal ‘shipping
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Review launched as more details of Michael Matheson's roaming charges revealed
Details of Health Secretary, Michael Matheson’s £11k data bill have been released. The SNP MSP racked up the roaming charges while on holiday in Morocco over Christmas and New Year last year. The Scottish Parliament has said it had not checked
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Teen in Glasgow Sheriff Court over choking teacher unconscious
A teenager choked a PE teacher unconscious after disturbing a classroom. Aaron Strachan, 18, turned on Martin Sangster at a residential unit in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, on June 22 2022. Strachan, now of Edinburgh, grasped the teacher
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TikTok launches new music feature linking to Spotify, Apple Music and more
TikTok has launched a new feature that will allow users to save viral songs to music apps such as Spotify or Apple Music. The “add to music app” feature will be rolled out in the UK and US over the coming weeks. It will enable users to save
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Devastated family speak out after mum walking near Silverburn killed by driver
The devastated family of a mum who was killed by a driver while walking near Silverburn have broken their silence. A man test-driving a high powered car admitted to killing Connie McAvoy, 46, while she was walking in the street. After the hearing
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'Lessons will be learned' - council probe launched into Glasgow child sex abuse ring
LESSONS will be learned as a result of the horrific Glasgow child sex abuse ring prosecution that saw seven people jailed. Glasgow City Council confirmed on Wednesday that there will be Case Learning Review - which will involve all agencies working
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Police reveal latest on 'dangerous substance' incident after street locked down
'Dangerous substances' at the centre of a police probe were not harmful, according to cops. Shettleston Road was taped off between 11.40am and around 5pm and a flat was evacuated after the supposed discovery of hazardous material inside a flat.
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SEC boss becomes first Scots woman to enter Music Week's Roll of Honour
The director of live entertainment at the SEC was recognised at a prestigious ceremony honouring people in music. Debbie McWilliams became the first Scottish woman to be named in Music Week’s Roll of Honour. At a ceremony in London, she collected
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Greggs reveals plans to host first ever Christmas party with Martin Kemp
Greggs has revealed plans to host its first-ever Christmas party with Martin Kemp. The popular bakery is putting on a series of throwback-themed events to kick off the holiday season. The three-part party series "Greggs presents: The Festive
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'Joyous moment': Glasgow headteacher's delight after school praised by inspectors
STAFF and pupils at an East End primary are celebrating following a glowing report card from inspectors. The Education Scotland team praised Dalmarnock Primary in a number of key areas, highlighting “the relentless drive, focus and commitment of
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New LitterLotto gives chance to turn 'trash into cash' and keep streets clean
A new LitterLotto is being launched in Glasgow where people get the chance to turn “trash into cash” and help keep the city clean. The scheme sees a monthly winner pick up £100 for uploading a photo of themselves putting litter in a street bin.
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3D Lego model to pop-up on Glasgow street - and it's free to visit
Lego will be setting up a 3D model in Glasgow this month. To celebrate Lego's Build To Give initiative, which has seen over 6.5 million free Lego sets donated to kids and families across the UK, a brick-built 3D heart will pop-up on Glasgow's
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'Avoid the area' warning after person hit by vehicle in Glasgow
A person has been hit by a vehicle in Glasgow. 999 crews are dealing with the emergency in the city's Great Western Road near the retail park in Drumchapel. Police asked motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
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Hundreds of drivers fined multiple times for entering Low Emission Zone
Hundreds of drivers have been fined multiple times for entering Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone. The penalty for driving into the zone, which is the city centre, starts at £60 then doubles for repeat breaches up to a maximum of £480 for cars and light
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I watched Pretty Woman: The Musical in Glasgow - here's my verdict
Verdict: Five stars. When a rom-com which has entertained generations of movie fans gets turned into a musical, you are always going to be apprehensive that the magic of watching that story unfold for the first time could get lost. Those worries
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Ryan Kent in Fenerbahce transfer exit link with Scottish & English club monitoring
Ryan Kent has been linked with a shock return to Scotland with reports in Turkey claiming he could leave Fenerbahce on loan. The winger left Rangers at the end of last season after five years in Glasgow but he has since struggled to make an impact
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Scottish minister calls for reduction in energy prices for struggling people
Scotland’s energy minister has called on the UK Government to reduce energy prices for struggling people. In a letter to the UK Government’s minister for energy consumers Amanda Solloway, Gillian Martin has pushed for a social tariff to be introduced
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Pete Doherty gives 'best Louis Theroux doc ever' in teary and sombre interview
Pete Doherty bared all in a hugely compelling interview with Louis Theroux that will go down as one of the documentarian's most memorable. The Libertines singer invited Theroux to his Normandy home where they discussed the bizarre, the candid and
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More than 15 million drivers issued MOT warning
More than 15 million people may be driving cars that are not road-safe, a new survey has found. The shocking discovery estimates that of the 41 million cars registered in the UK, as many as 15.6 million may not be in a fit state to drive. The
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Courteney Cox pays tribute to 'kind' Friends co-star Matthew Perry
Courteney Cox has paid tribute to her Friends co-star the late Matthew Perry, sharing a favourite clip of their time together on the sitcom. Cox played Monica Geller in the hit US sitcom starring opposite Perry in his role as witty Chandler Bing
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Martin Lewis issues apology to viewers for comment on ITV show
Martin Lewis apologised to viewers he may have offended with “terrible phrasing” during Tuesday night’s Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV. The Money Saving Expert was highlighting unclaimed Child Trust Funds which could be worth up to £1,000 on the
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Vigilance needed as new strain of disease confirmed in UK cow, expert warns
A new strain of disease has been confirmed to have been found in the UK. A case of an emerging strain of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) has been confirmed in a cown on a farm near Canterbury, Kent, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have announced
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Royal Mint reveals first coin of 007 range as it celebrates James Bond’s history
The Royal Mint has revealed the first coin in a collection that celebrates James Bond across the decades. The collectable and bullion 007 coin range gives Bond fans an opportunity to grow their collection and invest in precious metals in gold or
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Iconic gameshow to return to ITV in just a few days with Noel Edmonds replaced
ITV has officially confirmed that an iconic Noughties gameshow will be returning to TV screens in just a few days time. Deal or No Deal was one of the most popular gameshows of its time, seeing lucky contestants be in with a chance to win anything
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'Oh my gosh': Dancing on Ice star spotted at Braehead arena
A Dancing on Ice star was spotted at Braehead Arena yesterday. Amber Davies, who will star in the upcoming ITV series, appeared to be training for the contest at the Renfrewshire hub. The former Love Island winner shared a picture of the
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Angry fans react after Real Housewives star cancels Glasgow panto appearance
ANGRY fans have hit out after a popular Real Housewives star cancelled her appearance in a Glasgow panto. We previously reported Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dorit Kemsley was set to appear in a big budget version of Peter Pan at the
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Cops send 'clear message' after pair charged with alleged cannabis farm find
Two men are due to appear in court after drugs were discovered within an abandoned restaurant in Cambuslang. The pair, 21 and 29, have now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. They are due to appear in the dock at Glasgow
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Can you help? Ferret seeking forever home to make 'Christmas wish come true'
A ferret is looking to find his forever home this year to make his 'Christmas wish come true'. The Scottish SPCA has been taking care of Scoot at their Dunbartonshire and West Scotland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre (based in Milton) for 504
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Huge names confirmed for Glasgow's 2023 Christmas lights switch-on
HUGE names have been confirmed in the line-up for Glasgow's 2023 christmas lights switch-on - including singer Michelle McManus. Glasgow Loves Christmas is bringing the event back to George Square on Sunday, November 19 to make the start of the
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Meet the incredible cast of the Glasgow Pavilion panto
A STARRY line up of Scottish telly stars will take to the stage of the Pavilion this Christmas. The Renfield Street theatre’s annual festive spectacular – which opens on November 30 – will feature River City’s Stephen Purdon and Scott Fletcher,
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Drug cops bust Glasgow man with over £1k of heroin
A Glasgow man was caught by police during a heroin deal. Robert Comrie, 52, was spotted by officers around 7pm on January 5, 2023. Cops were on plain-clothed patrol in an unmarked vehicle and saw him walking on a footpath at Brandon Street
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More 'skyscrapers' expected to be built in Glasgow city centre
More ‘skyscrapers’ are expected to be built in Glasgow city centre prompting the council to devise new guidance. The city skyline will be changed dramatically as more new office, hotel and housing developments, reach upwards and soar above the
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Susan Aitken: We must not lose empathy and continue calls for ceasefire
JUST three weeks ago, I led an almost unanimous call by Glasgow councillors for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. We expressed our unequivocal sympathy and solidarity with Glasgow’s Jewish community, who suffered terrible loss and trauma in the horrifying
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We are fighting cost of living crisis and a full time job isn't enough anymore
A food bank fighting the cost-of-living crisis said “it isn’t enough to work full time anymore”. Renfrewshire Foodbank are seeing more employed people asking for help as their wages don’t match inflation. Crystal Clayton, senior manager, has
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Glasgow Times launches donation bags as part of 2023 Bank on Us campaign
THE Glasgow Times is calling on our kind-hearted readers to help support families who are struggling to put food on the table this Christmas. Recyclable paper bags have been placed inside every copy of today's Glasgow Times newspaper as part of
