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Love Island star enjoys day out at Glasgow Christmas festival
Laura Anderson enjoyed a festive outing in Glasgow city centre on Sunday. The Love Island star shared snaps of her day out with new baby daughter Bonnie Rose with her 1.5 million Instagram followers. She wrote: "Every day with you is so special
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Man attacked pensioner and tried to steal her dog in vicious robbery bid
A man attacked a pensioner and tried to steal her dog in a vicious robbery attempt. The woman, 66, was walking her dog on Friday in a wooded area near Benbecula Park on Calderglen Road, East Kilbride when she was approached between 10.30am and
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'It's been a privilege': Landlady resigns after 30 years at helm of iconic pub
The landlady at an iconic West End pub has resigned after 30 years. Nina Steele was at the helm of The Park Bar in Finnieston for decades before deciding to throw in the sponge. She told our sister title The Herald: “It has been a privilege
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Warning to cyclists and pedestrians ahead of essential works on busy route
A warning has been issued to cyclists and pedestrians ahead of essential works. The Clyde Tunnel Cycle/Pedestrian Southbound route will be closed for mandatory repairs. The closure will last from 9.30am until 3.30pm on Monday, December 4.
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Rangers hero 'lucky to be alive' after golf ball-sized tumour removed from behind eye
Michael Mols has said he is 'lucky to be alive' after an emergency operation to remove a golf ball-sized tumour from behind his eye. The Rangers hero was taken to a hospital in Amsterdam for the life-saving procedure in October. In a recent
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Teen dog walker rushed to hospital after savage attack by gang of youths with bat
A teenager was rushed to hospital following a savage attack by a dozen youths on Saturday night. The boy, 14, was walking a dog on Erskinefauld Road near a Linwood school around 9pm when a gang of around 10 to 15 boys and girls carried out the
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Premium sportswear brand to open pop-up in Glasgow shopping centre
A premium sportswear brand is opening a pop-up in Glasgow. Fallain Fitness is making a return to the John Lewis store at Buchanan Galleries where the exclusive pop-up will be located for almost two weeks. Named after the Gaelic word for ‘healthy
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Kind widower builds snowmen at Glasgow cemetery to cheer people up
A kind-hearted widower hoped to brighten the spirits of people visiting a Glasgow cemetery with a touching gesture. The gentleman, who visits Lambhill cemetery in the city's North since his wife passed away, decided to do something kind to help
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Man charged in connection with death of Michael Beaton in Greenock
POLICE have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with the death of Michael Beaton in Greenock. Mr Beaton, 35, was found with serious injuries on Drumfrochar Road around 7.20pm on November 26. He was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth
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Man threatens legal action after council wrongly suggests he was 'emailing too much'
COUNCIL officials could face legal action after they admitted making false claims about enquiries a campaigner had made about the poor state of his local cemetery. Desmond Barr leads the Friends of Hawkhead Cemetery group in Paisley and said he
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Marks and Spencer reveal opening date of brand-new Glasgow store
Bosses at Marks and Spencer have revealed the opening date of a brand-new store in Glasgow. A new 3000-square-foot store on Grange Road in Battlefield will welcome shoppers from Wednesday, December 6. Built in partnership with HM Stanley Ltd
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The story of the 200-year-old Glasgow pub loved by Sir Billy Connolly
The story of the much-loved Clutha pub in Glasgow. This week marked a whole decade since the tragic events that befell the beloved Clutha bar in Glasgow. On the evening of November 29, 2013, a typical Friday night down at the local turned into
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'Absolute pleasure': Restaurant hosts Rangers manager ahead of St Mirren clash
A West End restaurant had the 'absolute pleasure' of hosting Philippe Clement on Saturday night. The Rangers manager visited the popular Italian restaurant Caprese Don Costanzo before Sunday afternoon's Premiership clash with St Mirren. Sharing
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Kris Boyd branded a 'fool' by Chris Sutton in on-air Celtic spat
Kris Boyd has been branded a 'fool' by Chris Sutton in an on-air verbal spat regarding Celtic's Champions League record this season. Brendan Rodgers' side lost 2-0 in their latest European fixture on Tuesday night against Lazio. That result confirmed
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Former Glasgow Warriors player attacked couple outside nightclub
A FORMER Glasgow Warriors rugby player assaulted a couple who stepped in after he was racially abused. Walter Fifita, 26, attacked Caitlin Edwards, 29, and Ben Mazzucco, 28, in Glasgow's West End on September 11, 2022. The winger had been in
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These Glasgow pubs are giving away FREE pints over Christmas
Over 400 pubs are giving away free pints over the festive season. Glasgow punters heading to a Christmas night out or an after-work tipple can enjoy a Guinness 0.0 on the house. They simply need to flash their keys at the bar to show they're
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Glasgow mum suing construction firm after her son fell to his death
A Glasgow mum is suing a construction firm after her son fell to his death on their building site. Shea Ryan climbed down a ladder inside the hole at a construction site near his Drumchapel home, which he managed to get to through an insecure fence
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Martin Lewis explains why you should never leave the heating on low all day
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating this year. As the temperature continues to drop outside, most of us will have already put the heating on, or be thinking about when to do it. According to experts
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Plush Italian restaurant demolished after two fire attacks
A plush Italian restaurant has been demolished after two fire attacks. We previously reported that Da Luciano in Bothwell was at the centre of two deliberate firebombings in the summer. Both incidents happened within weeks on July 18 and August
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This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop
Consumer experts Which? have named Aldi as the cheapest supermarket to buy your Christmas dinner this festive season. Which? release their price comparison of supermarkets every year, analysing the price of 12 popular Christmas dinner ingredients
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How to save money on your petrol and the best ways to fill up revealed
As millions of drivers say they can’t afford a full tank of petrol due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, motoring experts have revealed the best way to fuel your car. Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces
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The crime story of the brutal murder of OAP that sent shockwaves through area in 1996
IT was the brutal murder of an elderly woman that shocked Glasgow and led to thousands of local men being DNA tested in a bid to catch her killer. Emily Mutch, who was deaf and suffered from Parkinson’s, was dragged to the floor and sexually assaulted
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Meet the 'amazing' school pupil who just won a festive competition
An 'amazing' schoolgirl has just been announced as the winner of a very festive competition. Law Primary pupil, Ruby Adam, recently had her Christmas card design chosen to be Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley’s Christmas card for 2023
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Racist man with 'months to live' jailed after hurling abuse at nurse
A man hurled racist abuse at a nurse in a Glasgow hospital. William Neil Drummond, 44, was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary on May 14. At 2am, he was being looked after by nurses in a shared room. As they examined him, he started shouting
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'Fantastic': Members of Boy's Brigade raise over 10k for veterans' charity
Members of a popular youth group have raised more than £10,000 for a veteran's charity. We previously reported how youngsters from 3rd Johnstone Boys' Brigade Company, of St Andrew's Trinity Church, had been busy collecting donations for Poppyscotland
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Police 'find cannabis worth 500k' after pulling over M74 car
Police found herbal cannabis worth 500k after pulling over a car on the M74. Officers arrested and charged a man in connection with the discovery which happened between July and September this year. It comes as new Police Scotland figures show
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Two groups express interest in taking over sports pitches
Two local groups have expressed their interest in taking over the Blaes Pitch in Strathaven. Two competing asset transfer requests have been made to South Lanarkshire Council to lease the pitches, by 1st Strathaven Scout Group Activity Trust and
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Developers appeal rejected bid to demolish pub for flats
The developers behind rejected plans to knock down a south side pub and build 20 flats have launched an appeal against the council’s decision. A bid to redevelop the White Elephant site on Merrylee Road was turned down in May, but the applicants
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'Prestigious' development near Glasgow launches exciting Christmas offer
A 'prestigious' housing development near Glasgow is launching an exciting Christmas offer. Robertson Homes in Bearsden is working with the elves to create special keys that allow Santa Claus to deliver presents to houses without chimneys.
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Council facing 'challenges' as they look to provide 5000 new homes by 2035
North Lanarkshire Council is still on track to achieve its goal of providing 5,000 new homes to tenants by 2035, but there are a number of challenges which must be overcome. The council has been working towards this goal since 2018, including ambitions
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Glasgow man walks from France to Spain after he and his wife battle cancer
A Glasgow man walked from France to Spain after both he and his wife both battled cancer. Graham Reid was diagnosed with lymphoma just six months after his wife Jane learned she had bowel cancer. After they were both treated by the Beatson
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Range of townhouses available in sold-out development in Glasgow's West End
A range of townhouses have become available in a sold-out Glasgow development. After initially selling out when the development opened in spring 2022, new four and five-bedroom homes have returned to Jordanhill Park in the West End. Set within
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Plans to merge day services branded as 'blow' to vulnerable people
Renfrewshire politicians have hit out at plans to merge a pair of day services for adults with learning disabilities to help plug a £14.7million budget black hole. Senior health and social care partnership (HSCP) officials put forward a proposal
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New grants to repair historic buildings in villages
Historic buildings across Renfrewshire villages are set for a makeover as new maintenance and repair grants are launched today. Renfrewshire Council has invested £250,000 in establishing the Historic Buildings in Villages Grants. There are
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Man assaulted woman he had been speaking to online at Glasgow train station
A MAN assaulted a woman who he had an online relationship with after a chance encounter at a Glasgow train station. Gabriel Berky, 23, was at Queen Street station when he spotted the woman on December 3, last year. He shouted her, and she
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No specific care home identified for closure, HSCP officials confirm
Senior officials have insisted “no specific care home has been identified” amid Renfrewshire health and social care partnership (HSCP) plans to close one of its three facilities. A suggestion to reduce the care home estate to two homes was considered
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Missile-throwing yobs target bus company once again
MISSILE-throwing yobs have struck again on a danger bus route after owners ended a controversial ban on late-night services. McGill’s rerouted in and out of the Auchenback housing estate in Barrhead in late October because of violence involving
