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Popular Scots indie band teases two album release gigs at iconic city venue
A popular Scottish indie band will play two Glasgow shows at one of the city's most iconic venues. The Snuts, known for their hits Glasgow and Gloria, the band will perform at the Barrowlands for two nights in February next year. Hailing from
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Mezcal and tequila festival set for triumphant return to Glasgow
Scotland's only tequila and mezcal festival is returning to Glasgow. Copita will come back to The Briggait on Bridgegate in the city centre next spring. The celebration of the artisanal spirits of Mexico will bring together over 80 different
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Vile rapist jailed after sex attack on woman at student accomodation
An Iranian man who claimed asylum in the UK was jailed on Friday after carrying out a sex attack on a woman at student accommodation in Glasgow. Abdullah Aminpur (25) exposed himself to the victim and raped her during the assault on December 5
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Driver injured mother and 11-year-old daughter after falling asleep at the wheel
A DRIVER fell asleep at the wheel and collided with a barrier which injured a mother and her young daughter. Salvatore Bologna, 47, blamed working an early morning shift for the collision in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, on June 2 2022. Bologna
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Why freezing families queue for Coca-Cola truck at Silverburn
Have you ever wondered why people wait more than an hour in freezing weather conditions to pose with the Coca-Cola truck? We did too. The iconic Christmas symbol pulled into Silverburn this afternoon kicking off the festive season with its annual
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Woman rushed to hospital after multi-car crash on motorway near Glasgow
A woman has been rushed to hospital after multiple cars crashed on a busy motorway. Her condition is unknown after four vehicles collided on the northbound carriageway of the M74 between junctions 6 and 7 near Ferniegair. Emergency crews raced
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Dog fighting for its life after 'swallowing rat poison' at Glasgow park
A dog is fighting for its life after swallowing rat poison at a Southside park. The seriously injured pooch is thought to have ingested poison that was left out in Pollok Park. The toxic pellets were allegedly discovered in the Nether Pollok
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MAJOR artist cancels Glasgow O2 Academy gig
A major artist has just cancelled her Glasgow show next week. Raye, best known for her hit song Escapism, was meant to play the O2 Academy on November 30. However, in an email seen by the Glasgow Times, it has been confirmed that organisers
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999 crews race to scene of crash on motorway near Glasgow
UPDATE Woman rushed to hospital after multi-car crash on motorway near Glasgow Emergency crews are on the scene after a crash near Glasgow. The Northbound carriageway of the M74 between junctions 6 and 7 at Ferniegair is closed as 999 crews
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Rangers among Glasgow businesses strengthening links with China
Three Glasgow businesses have strengthened their links with China. Rangers, House of Glenroy and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce have revealed a series of new agreements with Chinese businesses. The move comes after a recent trip to Shanghai hosted
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What is the National Minimum Wage in Scotland and is it increasing?
With the recent announcement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt that the National Minimum Wage would be rising in 2024, many people across Scotland may be curious to know how this will affect them. He announced that in April 2024, the Minimum Wage would
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Will it snow in Scotland this month as Met Office forecasts freezing conditions?
SCOTLAND is to experience widespread snow this month as the Met Office forecasts temperatures as low as -1 C. With these freezing conditions, which will affect other parts of the UK, a trusted weather tool has predicted that snow will fall across
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'Not as many empty shop units as you think' says Susan Aitken
Susan Aitken said Glasgow city centre has a “positive future” and said there are not as many empty retail units as people might think. The leader of the council was speaking at the State of the City Economy conference where she highlighted some
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Woman found in Glasgow's River Kelvin named by police
The woman who was found in the River Kelvin has been identified by police. We previously reported that a body was recovered from the water around 12.30pm on Friday, November 10. Officers have now named the woman as Katrina Winters, 59.
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Elderly woman sent sexual messages to 'children'
An elderly woman has admitted sending sexual messages to people she believed were children. Agnes Kennedy, 62, was instead chatting with a decoys posing as girls in January and July 2021. Kennedy initially made contacted 'Stacey' on social
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Mystery lotto winner scoops £1M jackpot as bosses hunt for second lucky winner
A mystery man in Lanarkshire is one million pounds richer after winning the lottery. Known only as Mr M, the lucky man won the £1,000,000 National Lottery prize by matching five main numbers plus the Bonus Ball in the draw on Saturday, October
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Probe launched after £26.5K of cannabis found in Southside area
Thousands of pounds worth of drugs were discovered by cops in a Southside area. Seven vacuum bags full of herbal cannabis with a total weight of 7.2kg were discovered by Pollok Community officers while on patrol. Officers estimate the drug
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Two teenagers, 13 and 15, arrested after 'stones thrown at vehicles'
TWO teenagers have been arrested after allegedly throwing stones at cars in Drumchapel. Officers responded to Duntreath Avenue following reports of the alleged incident at around 11.15pm last night. A 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl
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Man fighting for his life after attack in Glasgow
A man is fighting for his life after being attacked in North Glasgow. Officers were alerted of a disturbance around 9.10pm on Monday, November 20 and rushed to Wyndford Road. A 31-year-old man was found at the scene with serious injuries.
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Pop star to make stage debut at new play coming soon to Glasgow
A boy band star will take the stage for the first time in the world premiere of a new play. Max George, best known as a member of The Wanted, will make his stage acting debut in Kay Mellor's The Syndicate UK Tour. The All Time Low singer will
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Protesters target BAE over Israel and disrupt conference in Glasgow
Protesters disrupted a conference in Glasgow over the war in Gaza. The State of the City Economy conference was interrupted on several occasions with people protesting at BAE Systems Managing Director of Naval Ships, Simon Lister, speaking on a
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CCTV released following incident on train near Glasgow
CCTV images have been released following an incident on board a train. The train service was travelling between Pollokshaws West and Thornliebank Stations on July 13, 2023 when the incident occurred. Now, British Transport Police officers are
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Overnight Welcome Centre to open in Glasgow
Overnight Welcome Centres will open soon in Glasgow, welcoming everyone who needs a place to stay. Glasgow City Mission and its partners will open the doors to the building at building at 20 Crimea Street on Friday, December 1. Volunteers are
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Council reveals plans to close section of road for resurfacing works
A warning has been issued to drivers ahead of a road closure. Castlemilk Drive, from Stravanan Road to Ardencraig Road south junction at the mini roundabout, will be closed for a number of days amid resurfacing and patching works. Works will
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Have you seen him? Teen went missing from Cumbernauld
Police are investigating the disappearance of a teenage boy from Cumbernauld. Paul Grant, 13, was last seen around 11.45am on Thursday, November 23. He is described as white, 5ft 9in, slim build, with shaved head and eyebrows. READ
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Road closes to be inspected ahead Xmas shopping rush
A section of a busy Glasgow motorway will close for a night for inspection. The off-ramp on junction 25 of the M8, Westbound will be shut from the M8 to Braehead. This will be in place from 10pm on Sunday, December 10 until 6am on Monday, December
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When to watch the series 7 premiere of Two Doors Down as beloved comedy returns
Popular BBC comedy Two Doors Down is returning for its seventh series, seeing big names like Elaine C. Smith and Tagart's Alex Norton back on our tellies. Two Doors Down follows husband and wife Beth and Eric Baird as they navigate their often
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'The smell of Christmas mince pies could kill me': Woman reveals unusual allergy
A woman who is so allergic to the scent of Christmas that even “smelling a mince pie could kill (her)” almost died after a festive trip to a garden centre sparked an asthma attack, and now has to buy all of her gifts in September to avoid another near-death
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NHS dentist with over 1,400 patients sold
A Glasgow NHS dentist with over 1,400 registered patients has been sold. Cardonald Smiles on Mosspark Drive has been sold on behalf of the previous full-time principal dentist, Dr Katrina Cumine for an undisclosed price. The buyer is independent
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Delays expected as busy Glasgow city centre road closes for last-minute work
A prominent Glasgow city centre road is to close as emergency work needs to be completed. Renfield Street, between Renfrew Street and Bath Street, will be shut for 24 hours between today and tomorrow to facilitate the repair. The closure will
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Is HSBC down? Users report problems with app and online banking
Thousands of account holders with major high street bank HSBC have reported issues with the app and online banking. Downdetector, at its peak, recorded more than 4000 reports of issues with HSBC on Friday (November 24) morning. Around 64%
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GlasgowTimes readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this Black Friday sale
READERS who want to subscribe to the Glasgow Times can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Two teenage girls arrested after 999 crews called to city centre
Two teen girls were arrested after 999 crews were called to a city centre disturbance. As the Glasgow Times reported yesterday, police and ambulance were spotted on Mitchell Street just before 5pm. Cops confirmed that they were called to a
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Police Scotland chief got 120-mile lift home during Storm Babet
Police Scotland's chief constable was driven home 120 miles by a senior officer. Jo Farrell, who was appointed two weeks ago, got the lift from Edinburgh to England during Storm Babet on Friday, October 20. The journey took around six hours
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Plan for new bar and shop units outside Glasgow stadium
A planning application has been submitted to place new bar and shop units outside a Glasgow stadium. Four new containers are proposed at the East and between the South and West stands of the Scotstoun Stadium, which is home to the Glasgow Warriors
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Music legends celebrate 50 years with Glasgow show
An iconic rock band has announced a tour to mark its 50th anniversary - and it includes a Glasgow show. Squeeze is coming to the Royal Concert Hall on Friday, October 11, 2024, as part of the celebration. The band revealed their UK tour today
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Barry Robson in blunt Kris Boyd putdown over Aberdeen vs Rangers remark
Barry Robson has issued a stern response to Kris Boyd after the pundit suggested Aberdeen will be more motivated against Rangers than in the previous outing against Celtic. The Pittodrie side suffered a nightmare 6-0 defeat at the hands of the
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Plans for new hub for kids' parties and mini go-karting
A new children's entertainment centre could open in Glasgow. Plans were submitted for a vacant unit in Port Dundas, North Glasgow, to be converted into a space for "children’s parties and mini go-karting". According to plans, the site at 100
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Celtic vs Motherwell: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time & team news
Celtic will look to extend their advantage at the top of the Premiership this weekend. Brendan Rodgers' side play a day earlier than Rangers in the latest round of league fixtures, with Philippe Clement's side away to Aberdeen on Sunday. Motherwell
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Warning against Police Scotland phone scam in Glasgow
Police in Glasgow have warned people that a phone scam is circulating. The force shared the tip on X (formerly known as Twitter), saying that an officer will never call you to ask for money. The post explains that scammers will phone people
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Cops warn Christmas shoppers ahead busy time
Police in Glasgow have issued a warning ahead the busy shopping period. Officers on Facebook said they will be working with retailers, licensed premises, taxi operators, charities and Glasgow City Council to ensure safety during the festive period
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Glasgow North food bank in 'dire need' for food donations
A North Glasgow church look to tackle isolation along with helping people in "dire need" as they reveal the demand for their food donations. St Augustine Church in Milton has been giving out donations since 2016 - and thanks to FareShare and support
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Couple bid emotional farewell at closing beloved community cafe after 32 years
The couple behind one of Partick's most beloved and longstanding cafes have bid an emotional farewell as they enter retirement. Albert and Linda Kennedy Evans closed The Tea Garden last week after proudly running the cafe for 32 years. Albert
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Meet the indie rockers to play Glasgow's Winterfest this Saturday
A CLYDEBANK band is set to play Glasgow’s premier Christmas market this weekend. The Ronains will perform at George Square’s Winterfest on Saturday, November 25 as part of the city’s festive entertainment in the heart of town. The indie-rock
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New date set for full weekend closure of busy slip-road from Erskine Bridge
A NEW date has been set for the delayed full weekend closure of a busy part of the Erskine Bridge which joins onto the A82. Works on the northbound slip road from the bridge had originally been pencilled in for the weekend of Friday, November 17
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'That’s the start of withering on the vine': Concern over lifeline service cut
Fears have been voiced over the future of lifeline services for Renfrewshire’s vulnerable as proposals to help plug a £14.7 million budget black hole are revealed. Senior health and social care partnership (HSCP) officials have spent months working
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Car theft show a big increase in Glasgow new figures reveal
The number of cars stolen in Glasgow has risen by more than a fifth in the space of a year. New crime figures have revealed 18 motors a week are stolen in the city, a figure that’s increased by 25% in the space of five years. The Scottish Government
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Do we need to give buses more space on the road to make journeys faster?
In Glasgow, there is a drive to get more people using public transport, and in many cases that means the bus. But there is a conundrum to be solved. People say they don’t use the bus because it is not efficient, it is too slow and doesn’t turn
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Clyde Metro takes another step forward with new announcement
The Clyde Metro transport system takes a step forward today with the announcement of SPT taking on the Case for Investment for the project. Any actual work on any new routes is still years away because preparatory work needs to be done first.
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'I love history': Jackie Bird on the Glasgow stories she uncovered for new podcast
JACKIE Bird is having a ball travelling around Scotland for her new podcast all about the country’s historic places and people. Stick her in front of a microfiche in the Mitchell Library for hours on end, however, and this glamorous broadcaster
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'Significant milestone' reached as part of Barrhead railway works
A "SIGNIFICANT" milestone has been reached as part of the £63.3million Barrhead to Glasgow railway electrification project. It comes after Network Rail revealed the first electric train ran on the line to test the route. The Class 380 completed
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Inside the 'fantastic' three-bedroom villa for sale in Paisley worth £279k
THIS "fantastic" three-bedroom semi-detached villa is currently for sale within a "desirable" area in Paisley. Situated on Crosbie Woods, the property is well-placed near local amenities, schools, and public transport links.
