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Woman left fighting for her life after multi-car-crash
A 30-year-old woman is fighting for her life after being involved in a three-vehicle road crash near Glasgow. The incident happened on Monday morning, at 10:20am, on the A725 in Hamilton involving a white Mercedes van, a green Kia Picanto and a
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Major motorway restricted due to vehicle fire and crash
A MAJOR motorway has been restricted after a vehicle fire and road crash. Emergency services have been at the scene on the M80 motorway at junction five, near Cumbernauld, since early Monday evening, November 27, according to Traffic Scotland.
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School strikes set to end after union members accept pay deal
A long-running pay dispute that saw many Glasgow schools closed due to strike action has been brought to an end. Unison members voted in favour to the improved pay offer made by Cosla and the Scottish Government. It comes after months of strike
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Man was 'smug and smirking' when discussing gunshot murder, court hears
A MAN was said to have been "smug and smirking" when discussing being involved in the murder of a man at his home, a court heard. Thomas Guthrie told a woman his role was as a "driver" in the crime - but she considered him to be a "compulsive liar
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Empty offices and prefab homes being looked at to cope with homeless emergency
Empty office blocks and prefab homes are being considered to cope with a growing homelessness emergency in Glasgow. In addition to the current high levels of homeless people, a decision by the UK Government to accelerate the processing of asylum
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Show celebrating Sir Billy Connolly to hit Glasgow stage next year
A show paying homage to comedy giant Sir Billy Connolly will be returning to the stage next year. Dear Billy, which has been described as a 'love letter to the big yin', will be coming to the Pavilion Theatre in the city centre from Wednesday,
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Campaigner 'banned' from directly contacting council officials over state of cemetery
A campaigner claims he has been "banned" from directly contacting officials at Renfrewshire Council over the current state of a Paisley cemetery. Desmond Barr, who formed Friends of Hawkhead Cemetery group last year, said he had been accused of
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Teen was ‘infatuated’ with accused boyfriend, mum tells murder trial
A teenager found dead 27 years ago was “infatuated” with the boyfriend accused of murdering her, despite telling her mother he had “lifted his hands to her”, a court has heard. Robert O’Brien, 45, is one of three people on trial at the High Court
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Do you recognise him? Image released of man after Glasgow attack
Officers released the image of a man who may have information about an assault in Glasgow. The attack took place on Saltmarket Place, on Tuesday, June 13 and cops are encouraging the manor anyone who knows him to get in touch. READ NEXT
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How to stop condensation on windows this winter as Mrs Hinch fans share top tips
Fans of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have shared their top tips for storming condensation on windows this winter. A new user of the Facebook community group 'Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips' asked for some advice from their fellow cleaning fanatics after
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Nickelback announce OVO Hydro date for World Tour
Major rock band Nickelback announce OVO Hydro date as part of their World Tour. The Canadian four-piece, who have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, have announced that they will turn out at the Finnistone venue on Thursday, May 16.
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Glasgow Girlguiding volunteer receives 'highest honour' at award ceremony
A Glasgow Girlguiding volunteer received a prestigious award at a red-carpet event this weekend. Sunita Burgul, who has been a volunteer with Girlguiding Scotland for 19 years, received the Queen’s Guide Award during an award ceremony at the
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Man dies following incident as cops tape off streets
POLICE have confirmed a man has died following an incident in the Broomhill area of Greenock. The 35-year-old was found with serious injuries in Drumfrochar Road at around 7.20pm last night. He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University
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Man fighting for life in hospital after crash near busy roundabout
A driver is fighting for their life after a crash at a busy roundabout near Glasgow. The incident involving a white Ford Transit van happened in the early hours of Monday morning, November 27, near Bellziehill roundabout in North Lanarkshire.
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Glasgow Youtuber gets cancer for third time after weight loss
A Glasgow Youtuber has been diagnosed with cancer three times after struggling to hear. Paolo Lizzeri, from Glasgow, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for the third time in six years. The 31-year-old had just finished university when
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Three go on trial accused of murdering schoolgirl, 14, in 1996
Three people have gone on trial accused of murdering a schoolgirl more than 25 years ago. Robert O’Brien, 45; Donna Marie Brand, 44; and Andrew Kelly, 44; appeared at the High Court in Glasgow accused of murdering 14-year-old Caroline Glachan on
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Beloved local chippy wins best in Scotland for two years running
A local chippy has been named best in Scotland two years running. Tony's Chip Shop in Coatbridge was given the accolade of Best Chippy at this year's Scottish Italian Awards. It comes after the Berwick Street takeaway won the same award at
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The full list of former Wilko stores that have re-opened as Poundlands in 2023
There have been over 60 former Wilko sites that have re-opened as Poundland stores across the UK in 2023. Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at risk. Administrators at PwC were forced to sell
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Warning over 'brutal' new cold spreading across the UK that 'lasts for weeks'
A "brutal" new cold is sweeping across the United Kingdom this winter, leaving many bedbound for days and weeks. The horrible virus, which is said to cause headaches, blocked sinuses and fatigue, was shared by one user on the popular Reddit page
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Domestic killers could face tougher sentences under new government plans
Under government plans, killers who have subjected their victims to coercive and controlling domestic abuse could face tougher sentences. Ministers will also consider whether the minimum term of punishment should be raised for murderers who used
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Tesco 'do not eat' warning amid contamination fears of product
Tesco has issued a recall for a product due to possible contamination with an unknown type of berry. Some of the supermarket’s Growers Harvest Garden Peas could be unsafe to eat. Tesco’s recall includes some of the 900g bags with various batch
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Drivers urged to avoid one specific thing on roads as breakdowns hit record levels
Drivers are being urged to keep an eye out for a specific item on roads to try and avoid suffering a pothole-related breakdown. The AA has issued guidance to "avoid puddles" after it received 52,541 callouts in October for vehicles damaged by road
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Lush reveals opening date for Glasgow megastore with goody bags for shoppers
Lush has revealed the opening date of its city centre megastore. The handmade cosmetics company will open just in time for Christmas on Friday, December 8 at 11am. To celebrate the opening, Lush will be gifting the first 250 customers through
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Major diversions set to be in place for 10 days
Drivers have been warned to expect major diversions through the city centre as M8 closures are announced. The M8 motorway will see the closure of the eastbound M8 carriageway at junction 16 from Monday 4th December until Wednesday 13th December
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Marti Pellow to play intimate Glasgow gig for fans (and it's NEXT WEEK)
Marti Pellow is set to play an intimate gig at an upscale Glasgow bar next week. The only way to attend the exclusive show at the Radisson RED Sky Bar on Wednesday, December 6 is to win tickets by listening to Greatest Hits Radio. Showcasing
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Lanarkshire nurses join King Charles for his birthday party
Two nurses from North Lanarkshire were invited to King Charles' birthday celebrations. Staff nurse Surekha Kanchana and senior charge nurse Jane Thomson, from University Hospital Wishaw’s children’s ward attended the event at Buckingham Palace
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Bus firm announces 'shake-up' of busy Glasgow services
A bus firm has announced extra stops and new routes in a 'shake-up' of its Glasgow services. Scottish Citylink is starting a new timetable from next week which will affect the 902 service. For the first time, the route will serve Harthill
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400 workers secure 'major' pay victory including 23.2 per cent wage rise
400 workers have secured a major pay victory today, it has been confirmed. Unite the union have said that hundreds of warehouse workers and distribution drivers employed by Brake Brothers in Newhouse, Motherwell, will see pay increases between
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Survey launched in campaign to end gender-based violence
A survey was launched as part of an international campaign to end gender-based violence. North Lanarkshire Council is asking women to share their experiences of safety in Motherwell and Coatbridge. The initiative comes amid the ‘16 Days of
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Man 'unfit to drive' charged with multiple offences
A man has been charged with a number of driving offences in East Renfrewshire. Officers stopped the 41-year-old driver in Brooklea Road, in Giffnock, on Saturday, November 25. He was allegedly found to be driving with a revoked licence and
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CCTV footage released after attack on Glasgow bus
CCTV footage has been released following an attack on a Glasgow bus. While the number 18 service was travelling along Glassford Street in the city centre on Sunday, October 1, a serious assault took place. This occurred at around 7.40pm and
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Three established Glasgow pubs listed for sale
Three Glasgow pubs have been listed for sale. Pub company Three Thistles has put Dram!, The Clockwork Beer Co. and The West Side Tavern on the market. The trio of bars joins four others - Telfords in Paisley, The Dog House in Balloch, The
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Chain's 'first in Scotland' restaurant reveals opening date
A new Glasgow city centre restaurant has revealed its opening date. Turtle Bay, the first Scottish venue of the popular UK chain, will open its doors on Friday, December 8. Promising "soulful Caribbean-inspired menu, delicious tropical cocktails
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999 crews called to incident on bus near Tesco store in Glasgow
999 crews were called to an incident on a bus in Glasgow. Reports on social media told of an emergency situation at a bus stop in the city's Springburn. Cops and paramedics were seen in the area where a bus was parked on Springburn Road near
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New homes approved at former health centre site
New homes will be built at a former health centre site in Glasgow. As we previously reported, New Gorbals Housing Association has applied for permission to build 18 flats and 10 terraced houses can be built, along with parking and landscaping at
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Allied Vehicles celebrate 30 years of accelerating beyond the competition
Celebrating 30 years for any business is no mean feat, and for north Glasgow-based Allied Vehicles it’s been quite the journey. Founded by brothers Gerry and Michael Facenna in 1993, Allied has grown from a team of eight, to a multi-million-pound
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Police reveal plans to ramp up patrols after 'poison left maliciously' in city park
The force has agreed to ramp up patrols in a Southside park after 'poison left maliciously' seriously injured a dog. Pollok Park will have an increased police presence after a dog ingested suspected poison last week. In a statement, a spokesperson
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Fresh attempts to find man missing for 18 months - but public must NOT approach
Fresh attempts are being made to trace a man still missing after nearly 18 months - but the public must not approach him. James Clacher was last seen in the Airdrie area at around 4pm on May 30, 2022. The 55-year-old's car was found at Loch
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Cops still investigating 'stabbing' near Glasgow train station
Cops are continuing to investigate a stabbing near Glasgow train station. We previously reported that CID had taped off an area outside Charing Cross train station and the Britannia Inn hotel. It came after a report of a serious assault in
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Man arrested after 'rape' in Glasgow city centre
A man is due in court following a 'rape' in a Glasgow street. Cops sealed off Mitchell Street in the city centre for around five hours on Sunday evening after receiving a report of a woman being 'attacked'. A police presence was pictured in
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Glasgow eatery wins best restaurant award at top industry event
A Glasgow eatery has won best restaurant at a national awards event. Chefs and restauranteurs from all over Scotland gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow on Sunday evening to celebrate the best in Italian cuisine at the Italian Awards
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I'm A Celebrity star LEAVES the jungle 'on medical grounds'
An I'm a Celebrity star has left the jungle 'on medical grounds'. An ITV spokesperson has said restaurant critic Grace Dent, known for her appearances on MasterChef, has departed the show. The 50-year-old is due to take part in a Bushtucker
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Connor Goldson Rangers 'silent' VAR check amid Aberdeen complaints
Barry Robson was left reeling after Rangers' stoppage time penalty earned Philippe Clement's side a draw at Pittodrie. Bojan Miovski scored with a terrific finish in the first half, as Aberdeen thought they'd secured a third win in four games against
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Bosses update on incident with inmate on roof at Glasgow's Barlinnie
Prison bosses have provided an update on an incident with an inmate at Glasgow's Barlinnie. We previously reported that officers at the East End prison were dealing with an incident involving an inmate who had made their way onto the roof on Sunday
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Top chef who worked for Celtic players opens new cafe in Glasgow
A chef who has worked for Celtic players will open a new cafe in Glasgow. Serendipity is the latest venture from John Traynor, the great mind behind La Pastina on Byres Road. As the Glasgow Times previously reported, John has had experience
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Those who used to donate are now coming to us for support, food charity reveals
A charity that helps people in need access emergency food provisions revealed the harrowing reality at ground zero of the cost of living crisis. "We have a lot of people who previously donated to us now contacting us for support," says Clair Coyle
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Mike Dailly: Let’s tax land to build homes and eradicate homelessness
LAST WEEK the Scottish Parliament refused to support a motion declaring a housing emergency across Scotland. Local authorities in Argyll and Bute and Edinburgh have recently done so but not Glasgow City Council, which arguably has similar if not
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Meet the Glasgow charity ‘keeping families going’ amid cost of living struggles
A Glasgow charity has been ‘keeping families going’ with a life-changing wellbeing programme. PEEK, based in the East End of the city, has delivered food, fuel, clothing and household items through its wellbeing programme in a bid to alleviate
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I'm worried about my girlfriend's HUGE Christmas present list
Dear Janice, Last month my girlfriend gave me a huge Christmas list which I simply cannot afford. She said she knows it’s early to start shopping, but it gives me time to save money and find the things she wants. I have a big family and
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Paisley wig creator holds huge give away after two children die
A Paisley wig maker has confirmed a huge give away after two children died. Aduke Lily Johnstone, owner of LillysHair, is donating custom wigs worth up to £2000 for kids. It comes after her two young clients tragically passed away from cancer
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn
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Clutha Bar tragedy survivors share their stories ten years on in new BBC show
The survivors of the Clutha Bar tragedy in Glasgow will share their stories ten years on in a new BBC documentary. On Friday, November 29, 2013, a typical Friday night at the pub turned into a nightmare when a police helicopter crashed into the
