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Glasgow restaurant will open SECOND location after 'remarkable' growth
A Glasgow restaurant has revealed plans to open a new chain after 'remarkable' growth. Turkiye EFES will open another branch, adding to their existing restaurant which opened on Candleriggs in 2019. The team behind the authentic Turkish eatery
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Girls Aloud announce comeback tour with Glasgow show
Girls Aloud have announced a comeback arena tour with a Glasgow show. After days of teasing fans on their rumoured comeback, Cheryl, Nadine, Nicola and Kimberley have revealed their new tour, The Girls Aloud Show. As part of the 13-date tour
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MSPs vote against declaring Scotland has a housing emergency
MSPs voted against declaring Scotland was experiencing a housing emergency. Holyrood debated the housing situation where thousands of people are stuck in temporary accommodation and with rough sleeping on the increase in Glasgow. The city is
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Taxi driver dubbed 'thief' by woman who paid £20 for £13 trip
A woman has complained about a taxi driver after paying too much for a cab to Glasgow Queen Street station and accusing him of leaving the meter off. Driver Andrew Chapman appeared in front of a licensing committee today over a complaint from a
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Driver gave Glasgow parking warden middle finger for being 'sarcastic'
A Glasgow private hire driver who left his vehicle in a bus lane has received a warning after giving a parking warden the middle finger. Driver David Masterson said he had only popped into a premises in St Vincent Street for a few minutes to go
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'Unsafe': Worker raises safety concerns over Glasgow Airport pick-up fees
A FRUSTRATED man who works at Glasgow Airport has raised safety concerns about getting home due to expensive drop-off and pick-up charges. The furious employee claims that since taxis are being handed fines for dropping punters off at places including
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Homeless soup kitchen moves back to under the bridge after safety concerns
A CHARITY has moved its soup kitchen back to Argyle Street after raising safety concerns for volunteers and service users. Homeless Project Scotland relocated its service to Broomielaw in September after traders put pressure on their landlord Network
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Thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes seized from Glasgow shops
Thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes have been seized in raids of Glasgow shops. Trading Standards teams collaborated with cops to inspect four shops in the city on Wednesday. During the operation, which was assisted by sniffer dog Boo
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Tough decisions must be made if council is to bridge potential £50m budget gap
Tough decisions must be made at a “reasonable pace” if Renfrewshire Council is to bridge a potential budget gap of £50 million in the next three years. The alarm was sounded by the external auditor at a special meeting held recently to discuss
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Work on new classroom block at primary scheduled to begin early next year
Work on a new classroom block at Bishopton Primary School has been scheduled to begin in the early part of next year. A contract for the construction of the permanent building will go before councillors at a recent finance, resources and customer
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Probe launched as residents protest large Glasgow sinkhole
A probe has been launched into a sinkhole as Glasgow residents protest. Glasgow City Council are investigating a hole that the community is concerned about in Govan. They say someone could get injured. Living Rent, a community union, claims
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Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt's tax cuts branded 'too little too late'
Jeremy Hunt’s increase in the minimum wage and cut to National Insurance has been branded ‘too little too late” and leaves people “worse off” under the Tories. The Chancellor upped the minimum wage by more than £1 an hour, increased Universal credit
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Rock legend admits 'I like Celtic but I don't ram it down people's throats'
A music legend has revealed they are a Celtic fan - but that they don't 'ram it down people's throats' like Rod Stewart. Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood admitted he likes the club and took the opportunity to have a cheeky dig at his good friend
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Racist raped two women and was abusive towards a third
A SEX attacker who raped two women and was physically violent to a third is facing a lengthy jail term. Dylan Smith also made racist remarks to the one of victims who suffered at his hands. The 27-year-old was convicted of eight charges following
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Strictly star joins star-studded cast of new musical in Glasgow theatre
A former Strictly Come Dancing star and Glasgow actor has joined the cast of an upcoming King's Theatre musical. Strictly professional dancer Joanne Clifton, who won the series in 2016 with her celebrity partner Ore Oduba, is playing Princess Fiona
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Plans to open nursery at Glasgow college
Plans have been submitted to open a nursery at Glasgow Clyde College. The institution's Langside campus, on Prospecthill Road, has applied for permission to open a daycare. According to the plans which have recently been modified students,
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Thug with stun gun took part in vicious gang attack on his neighbour
A THUG caught with a stun gun he claimed to have forgotten about has been jailed for five years. Joshua Igwe had the device which had been disguised as a torch at the flat in Airdrie on April 9, 2021. The 26-year-old first offender was today
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Burger King reveal opening date for new restaurant creating 30 jobs
BURGER King has revealed the opening date for their new restaurant. It comes after the fast-food giant revealed they will be opening in the town's retail park on Monday, November 27. As part of the opening day, limited edition Burger King tote
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Man taking on 60 mile city challenge to honour 60 men who take their life every hour
A GLASGOW man insists if he can help one guy struggling with their mental health just as he was then his upcoming 60-mile challenge across the city will be worth it. Jamie McVeigh, 48, revealed 10 years of emotional struggles came to a head at
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Pensioner hospitalised after incident near Glasgow Christmas market
A pensioner has been hospitalised after an incident near a Glasgow Christmas market. We previously reported that Ingram Street was closed off by emergency teams between Hanover Street and Queen Street at around 1.10pm. The area is located
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Three hospitalised after two-car collision
Three people were hospitalised after two cars collided in Glasgow. Yesterday, the Glasgow Times reported that 999 crews were called to a crash on Westerhouse Road in the East End. Police cordoned off the road, which has since reopened.
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First Bus strike cancelled due to new pay offer
Planned action by First Bus Glasgow has been cancelled due to a new pay offer. The Glasgow Times reported yesterday that talks were underway to halt the strike action planned by drivers ahead of Black Friday. Today, First Bus Scotland has confirmed
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Glasgow street near Christmas market CLOSED due to incident
A Glasgow city centre street near the Christmas market has been closed due to an accident. Glasgow City Council's road department said Ingram Street is completely closed to all traffic between Hanover Street and Queen Street due to an earlier accident
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Glasgow ranked on list of best 100 cities in the world
Glasgow has been named on a list of the best 100 cities in the world. An annual report by Resonance Consultancy looks at more than 270 cities on the planet with a population of more than one million people. Coming in at 61st place was our Dear
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Man jailed after raping woman and sexually assaulting another
A SEX attacker was told by a judge his apologies to his victims had come "very late" as he was jailed for seven years. Darren White was today sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow. He had earlier been convicted of raping a woman at a flat
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Glasgow driver tells police he was 'too busy to check tyres'
Police officers in Glasgow fined a driver due to the state of his tyres. Cops stopped the car today and the driver reportedly told them he "had been too busy to check his vehicle". Upon inspection, it was revealed that his tyre was in danger
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First pictures released of BBC thriller filmed in Glasgow Central Station
The first images of a BBC thriller filmed in Glasgow have finally been released. Nightsleeper, a real-time thriller about the hacking of a sleeper train travelling from Glasgow to London, will feature the likes of Alexandra Roach (The Light in
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Rangers Charity Foundation pledge huge amount to UNICEF to support children
Rangers Charity Foundation have pledged a huge amount of money to UNICEF to support children and their families. The charity based at Ibrox announced that they would be donating £25,000 to UNICEF UK’s Children’s Emergency Fund with the money being
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Glasgow city councillor scoops up huge national award
A Glasgow City Councillor scooped up a national award earlier this week. Councillor Dan Hutchison was honoured with the Young Councilor of the Year at the LGIU Scotland and CCLA annual Councillor Awards in Edinburgh's City Chambers. Councillor
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Two arrested after police lock down road following assault
Two men have been arrested after a serious assault in Glasgow. The Glasgow Times reported yesterday that police, including CID officers, were called to Dumbarton Road after a man was seriously hurt. Pictures showed cops setting up a cordon
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Why you might see armed police on Glasgow streets
Officers in Glasgow and North Lanarkshire will take part in a "live play exercise" today as part of training. Police Scotland has announced the event on social media and has confirmed that if residents see a large armed 999 presence, it is standard
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Glasgow pub opening date revealed after £220k refurb
A Glasgow pub is soon to reopen following an extensive refurbishment. As the Glasgow Times reported at the time, The Chrystal Bell, in Gallowgate, closed in early November for a £220,000 upgrade. Now, the pub has announced it will open its
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Glasgow event will celebrate Neil Diamond
A music event in Glasgow will celebrate the life and work of Neil Diamond. The Royal Concert Hall has announced that it will be hosting a special night to pay tribute to "one of the best-selling singers and songwriters of all time". READ NEXT
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TikTok star spotted at popular Glasgow bakery
A comedian and social media star has been spotted at a popular Glasgow bakery. Paul Black visited the Rude Cookies cafe on Minard Road in the Southside. On Instagram, the eatery posted a selfie with the TikTok sensation and seemingly teased
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Section of major Glasgow road to close for work
A section of a busy Glasgow road will be shut for work. The A739 off-slip northbound will be shut from the A739 off-slip northbound fork at Victoria Park Drive South to the Victoria Park Drive South loop. This is to allow for an inspection
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‘Utterly tragic’: Former Glasgow student and 6-month-old baby killed in Gaza
A former University of Glasgow student has been killed in Gaza alongside her six-month-old baby, husband and two brothers. The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said that one of its employees, Dima Alhaj, had died. Tedros Adhanom
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SFA President praises 'amazing' referees & VAR success in Scotland
The Scottish FA President has defended VAR amid recent strong criticisms of the technology. Mike Mulraney believes Scottish referees are doing an 'amazing' job, as the Premiership continues adapting to the implementation of video replays. The
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Road reopens following Glasgow crash
A Glasgow road has reopened following a crash last night. Last night around 9pm, Police Scotland confirmed that Westerhouse Road at the junction with Lochend Road in Easterhouse was shut due to a car crash. Emergency services were on the scene
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Busy Glasgow bridge to close for inspection
A busy Glasgow bridge will be shut in order to be inspected. The bridge on the A814 Clydeside Expressway will be closed to traffic at Finnieston Interchange between 10pm on Monday, November 27 and 6am on Tuesday, November 28, at the following
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Major traffic changes to facilitate roadmaking work
Multiple Glasgow roads will be shut to allow road marking works. Glasgow Road, Mount Vernon Avenue and Barrachnie Road will all be shut between 9.30am and 3.30pm every day between today and Friday, November 24. Temporary traffic lights will
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Parents raise fears over presence of carbon dioxide at Glasgow school
ANGRY parents have hit out at education bosses after fears were flagged around the presence of carbon dioxide in the classrooms of a Glasgow school. Concerns have been raised after the gas was found at Bannerman High in Baillieston. Those with
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Board of women's aid charity accused of 'union busting' as strike dates revealed
Workers from a women's aid charity will strike over the course of three months amid bullying allegations, a mass 'suspension' of staff and unfair dismissals. Unite confirmed today that members from Glasgow East Women's Aid (GEWA) will strike on
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David Linden: Autumn statement will reveal Government’s intentions
DESPITE this being my penultimate column before Christmas and as people begin to gear up for the festive season, there is no sign of Parliament slowing down anytime soon. Over the last few weeks, Westminster has been dominated by high-profile political
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'Brutal': Singer's cancer shock at 28 could have 'taken away voice'
THE SHOCK news she may lose her voice because of cancer was “brutal”, admits Monica McGhee. The Motherwell woman is a successful opera singer, and her diagnosis at the age of 28 turned her whole world upside down. “When I got cancer, I risked
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Popular shopping centre to welcome Santa each day next month
SANTA is set to visit a popular shopping centre every day next month. It comes after Silverburn revealed Santa will be at the centre over December to mark the countdown to Christmas Day while helping to raise cash for the Glasgow Children's Hospital
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'So fun': Still Game star attends book event with TV actress wife
A STILL Game and Balamory star attended a book event in Renfrewshire at the weekend. The event was held on Saturday, November 18, at Bernies Cafe in Bridge of Weir and organised by Aileen Jeffrey, owner of The Ginger Cat Bookshop. During it
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'Special place in my heart'; Hospital team save golfer who collapsed on trip
A Dumbarton golfer who received a life-threatening heart diagnosis after collapsing on a course has taken to the fairway to raise money for the team who saved his life. Hugh Galloway suffered a blackout on the Santa Clara golf course in Malaga
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Glasgow mum allergic to trees feels like prisoner inside Glasgow Home
A Glasgow mum who is allergic to trees feels like a “prisoner” in her own home. Mary Duncan suffers from allergies to tree and oak moss which both leave her “burning” and “tingling” when she comes into contact with them. The 58-year-old also
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Dementia patients given baby dolls to offer 'sense of purpose'
Dementia patients have been given dolls to offer them a “sense of purpose”. Residents at Ryan Meadows care home each received their very own baby or pet companion during a recent ‘baby shower’ organised by the staff. The East Kilbride facility
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Mrs Hinch fan 'freaking out' after finding insects in 'very clean' house
A fan of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch shared that they are 'freaking out' after discovering insects in their 'very clean' house. An anonymous user appealed to members of the community Facebook group 'Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips' after they discovered
