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Third man charged in connection with death of man
A THIRD man has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Motherwell. We previously reported two men, aged 26 and 57, had been arrested and charged in connection with the death of the man near a block of flats. The 22-year-old
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Have you seen him? Search for man reported missing for North Glasgow
UPDATE: Darren has been traced safe and well. A SEARCH is underway for a man reported missing from the Springburn area. Darren Marc Smith was last seen on Balornock Road at around 7.45am on Wednesday, November 15. The 39-year-old is
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ScotRail urges football fans travelling to Hampden to plan ahead
FOOTBALL fans attending Scotland's Euros 2024 qualifier at Hampden Park on Sunday are being urged to plan their journey ahead. The men's national team will host Norway on Sunday, November 19 at 7.45pm. ScotRail services are expected to be
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'No action' be taken against pupils who walked out of school to take part in rally
'NO action' will be taken against pupils who took part in a rally calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We previously reported hundred of people joined a School Strike for Palestine rally in the city centre on Friday, November 17. Rallies were
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Two arrested at fast food restaurant following 'theft' in West End
TWO people have been arrested at a fast food restaurant following an alleged theft in Glasgow's West End. Cops were alerted to a housebreaking yesterday which allegedly included the theft of property, car keys and a car. After starting a city
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Eighties pop star announces Glasgow show on upcoming tour
EIGHTIES pop star Jason Donovan will perform in Glasgow as part of his upcoming tour. The singer will play a show at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in 2025 as part of the Doin' Fine 25 tour. The new tour will celebrate Jason's remarkable career
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'We're back': Jamie Genevieve announces pop-up shop returning to Glasgow
JAMIE Genevieve has revealed a VIEVE pop-up shop is returning to Glasgow. The Glasgow make-up artist will be bringing her much loved brand pop-up to the city for a third time, giving fans a chance to do some shopping during the festive season
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UK's top dog names of 2023 revealed from Barbie to Freddo - is yours there?
Barbie, Freddo and Chas have been named among the top trending dog names for 2023. Whether you're looking to add a furry friend to your family or you're curious to see what adorable names made the list, here are the most popular names for both
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OPINION: Hancock and Farage are proof ITV love rehabilitating the worst people
When Matt Hancock was revealed to be one of the 'celebrities' taking part in I'm a Celebrity last year, the UK seemed to universally groan. Hancock was the face of the pandemic and expected to lead by example. Instead, Hancock chose to have an
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Driving offences that could land you the most points on your licence revealed
The driving offences that could lead to the most penalty points on your licence have been revealed. More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of
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Calling all gin fans! I tried Aldi’s new gins and they're perfect for Christmas
As Christmas approaches, so do the special festive-themed alcoholic beverages. Whilst many prefer to stick to the traditional mulled wine or a glass of bubbly over Christmas, recent years have seen a new tradition appear. As more and more supermarket
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What score can you get - Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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This DIY mistake could ruin your home as Brits issued warning by home experts
Homebase has warned Brits that making this DIY mistake could ruin their home. Mould in the home is a headache any time of the year but since it often occurs because of condensation, it can become a real problem in the Autumn and Winter months.
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Jordan crowned Big Brother 2023 winner in emotional final
After more than forty days and six weeks in the Big Brother house, a winner has officially been named. As Jordan was crowned the winner taking home a cash prize of £100,000. Jordan from Scunthrope was one of five finalists and was up against
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Council receives almost 1000 complaints about missed bin collections
Nearly 1000 complaints about missed bin collections were made in Glasgow over the course of last year. It comes out of a total of 5854 gripes about Glasgow City Council services between April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, which is down 899 compared
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Crowd of 100,000 expected to attend demonstration calling for Gaza ceasefire
A national demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza is to be held in Glasgow and organisers believe that more than 100,000 people will attend. Those attending have been urged to write their names on their hands as a gesture of solidarity with
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Who are the famous faces to have stayed at Glasgow's iconic Grand Central Hotel?
Glasgow is a city that is no stranger to the occasional celebrity sighting with many choosing to visit this world-renowned spot over the years. One of the top destinations for these big names has been the iconic Grand Central Hotel on Gordon Street
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Cheap or free things to do with the kids in Glasgow this Christmas season
With the festive season fast approaching and the kids looking forward to the Christmas holidays, many parents will be scratching their heads looking for ways to keep their little ones occupied. While there are lots of places and events to visit
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'Large and overwhelming': Glasgow's police force was first in UK
GLASGOW can lay claim to the UK’s first professional police force. Its formation in 1800 predated that of London’s Metropolitan Police by some three decades and had a profound impact on the development of the city. In the two centuries since
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Plans to turn East Kilbride retail centre into flats unveiled
Plans to turn an East Kilbride retail centre into flats have been submitted to South Lanarkshire Council. An application to convert St James Retail Centre into residential property, which will include six flats, has been received. The application
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Man who attacked boy, 14, refused private hire licence
A man who assaulted a 14-year-old boy before dragging him into a shop has been refused permission to work as a private hire driver. Imran Munir Chaudhry wanted to operate in Glasgow but his licence bid was turned down after an objection from Police
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Report reveals Glasgow pupil results remain below national average
Glasgow pupils are performing “consistently better” in their exams than their virtual comparator but results still remain below the national average according to a new report. A document which was being presented to members of the education committee
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Travelling into Glasgow this weekend? Here's the full Christmas lights road closures
Glasgow's Christmas lights switch on means the countdown to Christmas is officially on. While the 10,600 ticket holders - who were lucky enough to win a wristband to the show in a special ballot - are no doubt eagerly anticipating the show, road
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Airline axes six routes from Scottish airports to France, Italy and Spain
An airline has axed six routes from two Scottish airports to destinations across Europe. Ryanair has cut five routes from Edinburgh Airport and one from Glasgow Prestwick Airport for next year. The airline has withdrawn the routes from Edinburgh
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Grandad back in Glasgow hospital after cancer shock in Turkey
A GRANDAD who found out he was terminally ill after collapsing on holiday abroad is finally being treated in a Glasgow hospital – after we stepped in to secure him a bed. David Walton took seriously ill on the last day of his trip to Antalya in
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The Glasgow Crime Story of the schoolboy murdered in Shawlands
It was the death of a 15-year-old schoolboy that exposed simmering racial tensions in Glasgow and a knife-carrying gang culture that pitted white and Asian youths against each other. Two 16-year-old twins Colin and Craig Gilmour were put on trial
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'Properly fanatical': Two Doors Down star on show's return and its 'passionate' fans
THERE are people who love Two Doors Down, the hilarious sitcom about an ordinary suburban couple terrorised by their truly awful neighbours. And then there are people who really LOVE Two Doors Down, laughs Jamie Quinn, who plays mild-mannered Ian
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Council to write off £47k school meal debt amid cost of living crisis
More than £47,000 of school meal debt will be written off by Renfrewshire Council in a bid to ease pressure on struggling families. The step has been taken as part of a wider review which aims to refresh the local authority’s approach to the outstanding
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New homes to built on 'eyesore' former social club site
Plans for more than 60 affordable homes on the “eyesore” site of a former social club in Linwood have been approved. McTaggart Construction has landed the green light to build on land, which used to surround St Brendan’s Social and Recreation Club
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Plans to extend care home approved
Plans to extend a care home in Hamilton have been given the go-ahead. Councillors on this week's planning committee approved an application to extend and alter Wellhall Care Home. The plans will see a two-storey extension to the existing care
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I run a mental health group and we need to encourage kids to speak about feelings
The founder of a community project has called on the council to support mental health education in schools. Derek Reid, 39, founded LD - Let's Talk six years ago. It provides online support, holds weekly meetings and encourages children to talk
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Get your dog's photo taken with Santa at open day - Here's when
Pooches can get their pictures taken with Santa at a Christmas open day in Barrhead next month. The event is taking place at K9 Haven doggy daycare on Carlibar Road on Saturday, December 2. On between 12pm and 3pm, there will be a dog behaviourist
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Christmas fayre to be held in Barrhead - everything you need to know
A CHRISTMAS fayre is set to be held in Barrhead at the start of next month. Auchenback Active Limited will be holding its annual festive fayre on Friday, December 8, from 6.30pm until 9pm. Being held in the Auchenback Resource Centre, it will
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Busy roads set to be hit with parking restrictions - here's when
SEVERAL busy roads in Clarkston are set to be hit with parking restrictions later this month. Drivers won't be able to park on Busby Road between properties numbers 140 and 166 on both sides on Monday, November 27. On top of that, restrictions
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Gang SNARED for their involvement in busy sex for sale flat
Three people who tried to escape justice by fleeing abroad are now behind bars for involvement in a lucrative brothel. Florea Sandu, 53, Florian Pietraru, 41, and Teodora Rotaru, 28, were originally held following a massive probe into Romanian
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Council to give families £100 top-up payment
Struggling families in East Renfrewshire will get a £100 top-up payment this winter, with the plan set to help over 2,000 children. The support, for those who receive free school meals and clothing grants, is part of a £1.5m package which will
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Patrick Harvie: Glasgow can lead public transport revolution
ANYONE who lives, works or spends time in Glasgow will find something to adore, from its renowned culture and sporting events to its vast urban greenspace or the huge array of locally owned food and drink businesses. At its best, Glasgow is a melting
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Johnstone church recognised as one of the best in Britain
A JOHNSTONE church has been recognised at a major awards ceremony as one of the best in Britain. St John the Evangelist Church, in Floors Street, came second in the Best Maintained Church in Scotland category in the prestigious National Churches
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Elderslie's Christmas lights switch-on - here's what you need to know
Christmas will come early to Elderslie as the village's festive lights are switched on later this month. The celebration, which will feature a Santa's grotto, face painting and soft play, takes place at the Elderslie Village Hall, in Stoddard Square
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'Buying a painting can feed child for a year' Meet the art group doing it differently
A COMMUNITY artistic team is calling on Bankies to visit their new exhibition and help feed disadvantaged children around the world for a year. Faifley Art Group will open the doors to its Little Arts of Love gallery today (Thursday, November 16
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Council workers won't get pay rise and backdated cash until after Christmas
Local Authority workers will have to wait until next year before they get the recently agreed pay rise. In East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire councils for some workers it will be February before they are paid the rise and backdated pay
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Roads budget £11m short of what’s needed to maintain current standard in Glasgow
Investment in Glasgow’s roads “falls short” of the amount needed to keep them in their current condition by over £11 million. Almost £31m per year would be required to maintain a “steady state”, a road infrastructure condition report has revealed
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The Twang reveal they will cover HUGE hit by Scottish artist
One of the UK’s biggest bands has revealed how a show in Glasgow feels like being ‘home’ again. Forming in 2004, The Twang, which is made up of Phil Etheridge (vocals and guitar), Jon Watkin (Bass), Stu Hartland (Guitar), Ash Sheehan (Drums), Cat
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Food bank supporting more people despite drastic drop in donations
A FOOD BANK is supporting more people despite a drastic drop in donations. Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank have seen an increase in the number of people accessing their services in the last year as people struggle during the cost-of-living
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Drivers face disruption as Barrhead road to be closed for TWO weeks
DRIVERS face disruption as part of a residential road in Barrhead is set to be closed for two weeks. Crebar Drive will be shut between its junctions with Weir Avenue and Campbell Drive from Monday, November 27 until Friday, December 8, from 8am
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Man was caught with lockback knife in Glasgow
A man was caught with a lockback knife in Glasgow. George Magee, 51, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court after he pleaded guilty to carrying the blade. He was caught with the weapon at Balcomie Street, in the city's East End, on April 16, last
