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Chris Sutton 'hangover' after night with two Celtic legends
Chris Sutton was pictured on a night out with two Celtic legends. The former Hoops striker posted a picture of himself with club legends Henrik Larsson and Stiliyan Petrov. The pundit uploaded the photo to Twitter/X with the caption: "Still
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Three people in hospital after crash that closed Glasgow road
THREE people were taken to hospital following a three-car crash in Glasgow. Officers were called to Ballater Street in the Gorbals, after three vehicles collided around 2.30pm today. The road was closed between Commercial Road and Florence
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Children join Lord Provost for Christmas party
ALMOST 100 children from Glasgow schools enjoyed a special Christmas party at the City Chambers today. As part of an annual tradition, the city's Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren hosted youngsters with additional support needs for a day filled with
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Rangers players 'shock' families after turning up to Christmas party
Rangers players “shocked” families after turning up at a Christmas party. Children were delighted when Ryan Jack and Scott Wright surprised them by showing up to the John O'Byrne Foundation's Christmas jamboree. The charity helps youngsters
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Man hospitalised with face injury after gang of youths mugged him
A man was hospitalised with a serious facial injury after a gang of youths mugged him in Cumbernauld. Emergency services were called to Glenhove Road around 7pm on Sarurday, December 2, after a 33-year-old man was assaulted and robbed by three
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'Concerning incident': Woman raped in park
A woman was raped in an Airdie park, sparking a police probe. Officers were called to the Community Nature Park area of the town between 6pm and 7pm on Monday, November 27. This is after reports of a woman having been seriously sexually assaulted
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Plan to bring old pub back to life as shop
An empty former pub in Motherwell could come back into use as a shop if a planning application is successful. The single-storey detached building in High Street, Newarthill, was previously the Cottage pub and restaurant. It is now the subject of
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OAP hospitalised after four-car collision
A PENSIONER was taken to hospital after four cars collided near East Kilbride. 999 crews were called to the crash just before 9am this morning on the A726, near the town. Ambulance staff examined two people at the scene and one person, 67,
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Family sells fish and chip shop and store after 50 years in business
A fish and chip shop and a store owned by the same family for half a century have been sold. The Lomond Fish Bar and Lomond Stores in Balloch have been sold separately through Smith and Clough Business Associates for an undisclosed sum. The premises
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Bid for matchday mobile pub outside Celtic Park rejected by councillors
CELTIC and the police have objected to a new mobile pub getting an alcohol licence near the football stadium over concerns about public safety on match days. The bar proposed to open for three home games this month on private land at the corner
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Man taken to hospital after taxi crashes into tree in Clydebank
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a taxi crashed into a tree in Clydebank. Emergency services responded to the scene on Argyll Road shortly after the alarm was raised at around 12.30pm today. Police confirmed that the incident involved
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Glasgow street locked down by police after incident
A Glasgow street has been locked down by police officers following an incident. Officers have descended on Ballater Street, in the Gorbals, around 3pm today. The road has been closed in both directions between Commercial Road and Florence Street
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Evidence completed in Caroline Glachan murder trial
THE evidence in the trial of three people accused of murdering a schoolgirl almost 30 years ago has been completed. Robert O'Brien, 45, Andrew Kelly and Donna Marie Brand - both 44 - are charged with killing Caroline Glachan on August 25, 1996,
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I watched Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Elaine C Smith connected with the crowd
THE rain is pouring from the sky as damp panto-goers squeeze eagerly into the doors of The King's Theatre on Thursday night. It's press night for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac. Call it the winter blues
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Drug kingpin returned to crime months after being freed early from jail
A DRUG kingpin returned to crime just months after being freed early from a nine-year jail term. Craig Convery was locked up in 2015 at the same time as three men were jailed for plotting to kill former Loyalist leaders Johnny "Mad Dog" Adair and
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Jack Grealish crowns Kevin Bridges 'funniest guy ever'
MANCHESTER City footballer Jack Grealish has called Kevin Bridges the "funniest guy ever". The England international took to Instagram stories to encourage his followers to watch the comedian's show. In the picture, he is watching the 36-year-old
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Amy Macdonald takes aim at Joey Barton after comment on women commentators
Singer Amy Macdonald has hit out at Joey Barton after he made a comment on women commentators. The ex-Rangers player recently said: "I stand by everything I’ve said on women commenting and co-comms on the men’s football. "It's like me talking
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Coatbridge lollipop man retires after almost 30 years of service
A COATBRIDGE lollipop man is celebrating as he retires after almost 30 years of service. Alistair Doyle “loved every moment” of his role helping thousands of youngsters cross the road in Coatbridge. Now the 79-year-old is stepping down from
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'Beyond devastated': Huge artist cancels Glasgow show
Singer Callum Bowie has announced his Glasgow show will not go ahead. The Scottish star took to Instagram to share the bad news that his scheduled gig at The Garage tomorrow will not go ahead. He said: "I am beyond devastated to have to type
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Dog owners warned of ‘poisonous’ festive food as rescue dog eats 8 mince pies
Dog owners are being urged to keep an eye on their pets this year when it comes to the safety of Christmas food after one couple's festive nightmare came true. The warning comes after a loveable rescue dog thought Christmas had come early – when
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Should alcohol be banned on ScotRail trains? – survey asks
RAIL passengers are being surveyed for their thoughts on ending the ban on drinking alcohol on ScotRail services. The rail operator barred travellers from consuming alcohol on board its trains during the Covid-19 pandemic. Last year ScotRail
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Man taken to hospital after taxi crashes into tree in Clydebank
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a taxi crashed into a tree in Clydebank. Emergency services responded to the scene on Argyll Road shortly after the alarm was raised at around 12.30pm today. Police confirmed that the incident involved
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Man rushed to hospital after being knocked down by car in West End
A man was rushed to hospital after being knocked down by a car in the West End. The man, 60, was hit on Dumbarton Road in Partick around 5.15pm on Thursday evening. His condition is unknown but authorities confirmed he was taken by ambulance
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'Frightening': Duo threatened mum and daughter and stole car
A DUO threatened a mom and daughter and forced them to hand over their car. The incident took place just after 9pm on Thursday, December 7, when two men approached a 38-year-old woman and her 10-year-old child. They were parked in a red Vauxhall
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Glasgow Aldi workers to receive festive pay rise
GLASGOW Aldi workers are set to get a pay rise this festive season. Store colleagues across the city will see Aldi become the first supermarket in the UK to guarantee pay for store and warehouse colleagues of at least £12 an hour. READ NEXT
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'Morally indefensible’ TV Licence prosecutions to be reviewed as prices rise
Prosecuting people for failing to pay their TV Licence fee is “morally indefensible”, the Culture Secretary has said, as she announced the process will be reviewed. Lucy Frazer on Thursday announced a £10.50 rise in the annual fee, lower than the
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Who is eligible for a free TV Licence as price set to rise
The BBC licence fee will rise by £10.50 to £169.50 a year, the Culture Secretary has confirmed. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations, had been frozen at £159 and was set to rise in line with inflation next year
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Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could be owed nearly £2k
Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could soon receive a payout of nearly £2,000 as the mobile phone companies face claims of overcharging. The UK's four largest mobile phone network operators are facing a more than £3.2 billion class action claim
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Boris Johnson denies using ‘let the bodies pile high’ phrase at Covid inquiry
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has denied claims he used the phrase “let the bodies pile high” during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Johnson dismissed the claim by former aide Dominic Cummings, labelling the allegation “absurd”, at the UK Covid
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Girl, 16, knelt down on M8 for help after fleeing vicious attack by boyfriend
A TEENAGE girl fled to a motorway for safety after she brutally suffered at the hands of her thug partner. The 16-year-old girl was knocked unconscious by Liam Hannigan, 18, in Glasgow's Baillieston on July 10, 2022. Hannigan repeatedly punched
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The story behind Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream's Glasgow finalist Stevie
THE Knightswood girl about to step on stage to perform in the final of an Abba-themed reality show admits being rejected early in her career has instilled a drive in her. Stevie Doc – whose family all hail from Clydebank – has made it to the final
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Protesters accused of gluing themselves to frame at Glasgow's Kelvingrove
FIVE protesters are accused of gluing themselves to a frame at an art gallery. Hannah Bright, 22, Alex Dekoning, 25, Emma Brown, 32, Carmen Lean, 29, and Jennifer Kowalski, 28, all face allegations at Glasgow Sheriff Court. The five face a
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Mum clawed chunk out of woman's hair at AXM Glasgow nightclub
A FEMALE thug who knocked a woman unconscious and hurled homophobic abuse at an officer in a gay nightclub has avoided jail. Amy Montgomery, 28, pounced on Aimee Henderson at Glasgow city centre's AXM on February 6, 2022. Miss Henderson had
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Rangers fan JAILED after Europa League incident at Ibrox
A RANGERS fan who assaulted two police officers has been jailed for six months. John Boyd, 27, attempted to headbutt the constables at Ibrox Stadium on November 9, 2023. Rangers were in Europa League action against Czech outfit Sparta Prague
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Deadline for older people to qualify for £300 cost of living payment looms
A deadline for older people to make sure they can get a £300 cost of living payment is looming. Sunday, December 10 is the deadline to apply for Pension Credit to then qualify for the extra payment. Pension Credit tops up income for people
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Seven spots to make you feel Christmassy in Glasgow
AS the countdown to Christmas begins, Glaswegians have seen our beautiful city transformed into a landscape of festive colour and light. The Ivy set up their polar bear and Argyll Arcade wrapped its trees with gold bulbs making the city centre
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I'm A Celebrity's Sam Thompson to bring podcast show to Glasgow
I'M A Celebrity star Sam Thompson is bringing his podcast show to Glasgow next year. Joined by Towie star and best friend Pete Wicks (The Only Way Is Essex), the pair will be doing their Staying Relevant podcast live at The Pavilion Theatre on
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Inside the new Caribbean restaurant opening in Glasgow today
A POPULAR Caribbean restaurant officially opened its doors at 130 St Vincent Street today. Famous for its Caribbean-inspired dishes, tropical rum cocktails and reggae beats, Turtle Bay is hoping to bring "good vibes" to the bustling city.
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Huge update revealed amid challenging redevelopment of iconic theatre
A KEY milestone has been reached in the redevelopment of a famed Southside theatre despite numerous challenges. Work to overhaul the Citizens Theatre is set to be complete next year with productions on stage to return by the end of 2024. Opening
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Person dead after being struck by a train near Glasgow
A PERSON has died after being struck by a train near Glasgow. Police were called to the line near Lenzie at around 10.25pm yesterday following reports of the incident. Paramedics attended, but a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Thug guilty of 'merciless' abuse of woman including repeated rape
A THUG is behind bars for the "merciless" abuse of a woman and boy. Kenneth Quinn was convicted of the attacks spanning four decades. The pair regularly suffered at the 49-year-old's violent hands including the repeated rape of the woman.
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Busy road LOCKED DOWN due to 'serious collision'
A BUSY road has been closed one-way due to a "serious collision" today. Traffic Scotland wrote on X that a crash has taken place on the A726, Peel Park, at around 10.10am. The A726 Eastbound is now closed as a result. READ NEXT: Glasgow
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Glasgow roads to close over the weekend due to URGENT matter
SEVERAL Glasgow roads will be closed over the weekend due to urgent repair works. Wallace Street between West Street and Paterson Street will be closed from 8pm on Friday, December 8 until 6am on Monday, December 11. The Eastbound Clydeside
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Two arrested as Sir Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow
TWO people have been arrested after Sir Keir Starmer was confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow who accused him of “facilitating genocide” in Gaza. Footage showed the Labour Party leader arriving at Glasgow Central Station, where a group
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Liz Lochhead receives lifetime achievement honour at Scotland’s National Book Awards
The winners of Scotland’s National Book Awards have been announced. The annual awards, presented by the Saltire Society since 1937, recognise writers who either live in Scotland or use the country as inspiration. During a ceremony in Glasgow
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Home care visits cut and cancelled in Glasgow amid winter absence 'crisis'
HOME care staff have warned of a “crisis” with visits shortened and cancelled as the service is hit by absences over winter. The Glasgow Times understands cuts and staff absence rates mean clients at home in some parts of the city are being told
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Glasgow business hosts FREE wellbeing day in bid to tackle Christmas loneliness
A Glasgow business is hoping to tackle loneliness this festive season with a free wellbeing charity day for the whole community. Wolfson Brands, a supplement manufacturer in North Glasgow, hosted a day of free activities, snacks and hot drinks
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Keir Starmer is beginning to look like a Tory to many Scots but he doesn’t care
Keir Starmer has spent a lot of time in Scotland since becoming Labour leader and much of it in working class communities. It is unlikely he would have made the remarks he made recently about Margaret Thatcher to the people he met on those visits
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Cash for person who finds hidden gobstopper at Glasgow Fort
A cash prize is up for grabs for the finder of a hidden golden gobstopper at Glasgow Fort. Shoppers can win £200 if they find the special treat in a giant ball pool which will appear at the centre this weekend. The competition will take place
