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Glasgow grandpa dies in fire leaving family 'destroyed'
A family has been left “destroyed” after a grandpa died in a Glasgow fire. Gerard Chalmers passed away after the blaze broke out yesterday at a flat on Ardgay Street in Shettleston. The 59-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and investigations
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From shoppers to markets: stunning photos of Glasgow this weekend
The countdown is on to Christmas, and Glasgow city centre is getting more festive by the day. It was a typical Saturday in December this weekend as hundreds of shoppers descended on the stores of Buchanan Street to purchase presents for their loved
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Plans for luxury jewellery brand to open in Glasgow 'delayed'
Plans for a luxury jewellery brand to open in Glasgow city centre appear to have been delayed. We previously reported that Mappin & Webb was preparing to move into a unit on Buchanan Street. The space was previously occupied by cycling brand
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Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? Rules explained
Almost everyone who watches live television must obtain a TV Licence to do so, however many of us have purchased a TV Licence when we don't need one. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live
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Rare 20p coin sells for more than £100 - how to spot if you have one
Everyone is being encouraged to check their change, their wallets and down the back of their sofas after a rare 20p coin sold for almost 600 times its face value. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on
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Which supermarket sells the best pigs in blankets? Tesco? Asda? Find out here
It seems like summer was just last week but whether you like it or not, Christmas day is just a couple of weeks away. Snuck up on us, right? Christmas affects people differently. Some love the lead-up, some love the presents, some love the splurging
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Walkers 'disappoints' fans confirming they have stopped making another crisp flavour
Walkers have revealed they have stopped making another product from their range of crisps. The crisp giant is responsible for a range of products including Quavers, Wotsits, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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A Santa-stic day! 28 incredible pictures of the Glasgow Santa Dash 2023
Santa came to Glasgow early this year... and there were thousands of him! Festive cheer and Christmas spirit shone through on a damp and grey Sunday morning in December as people came in huge numbers to take part in the annual Santa Dash. Dressed
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'Fire' in Southside sparks 999 response as multiple engines race to scene
999 crews were called to a fire at Glasgow's Silverburn. Multiple appliances were seen at the shopping centre in the city's Southside shortly after 11am on Sunday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that they had been called at
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Rangers legends are 'friends for life' as they reunite for group photo
A group of Rangers legends said they were 'friends for life' as they met up for a reunion photo. Former Light Blues star Craig Moore shared photos from a meet-up with former teammates Gordon Durie, Marvin Andrews, John Brown and Bob Malcolm.
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Man wins fight to install solar panel on historic Glasgow townhouse
A man has won a fight to install solar panels on the roof of an historic townhouse in Glasgow’s west end after the council refused permission. Glasgow City Council knocked back the bid over concerns it would have a “negative impact” on the look
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Mercy crews tape off Glasgow flat as man found dead after fire
Mercy crews taped off a Glaszgow flat after a man died in a fire. 999 services were called to the property on Ardgay Street in the city's Shettleston after a blaze broke out on Saturday evening. Police, ambulance and fire crews were pictured
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Remember these department stores we loved Christmas shopping in?
It seems like each year Christmas shopping is transitioning further and further to an exclusively online experience. Nowadays we scour the net for Black Friday deals and get roped in by the ease of extended returns, free delivery and doing everything
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New Walk of Fame with famous faces could open in Paisley
Paisley's most well-known figures are set to be enshrined in a new Buddie Walk of Fame. Local residents are being invited to nominate who they would like to see commemorated in stone on the streets of the town centre. Anyone from the arts or
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Concerns raised over footfall at Johnstone Town Hall
Concerns have been raised about footfall at Johnstone Town Hall – with the state-of-the art facility likened to a “ghost town” at times. Councillor Iain McMillan, a Labour representative for the town, raised the issue of programming at the space
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Lighting Queen's Park could cost the council £170k
PLANS to light up parks at night in Glasgow are making progress as council officers have come up with ways to fund the move in the Southside. A community meeting was shown an option to light up Queen's Park costing £170,000. A council official
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Major road in Glasgow suburb to be closed for 12 MONTHS
A MAJOR road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns near Glasgow is set to be closed for 12 months next year. East Renfrewshire Council announced that work to upgrade and improve Aurs Road between the two towns is set to start on Monday, January 8,
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From Victorian pubs to 70s-style taverns, these pubs are for sale in Glasgow
Whether you're looking for a wee dram in a cosy Victorian pub or some creative cocktails in an atmospheric bar, Glasgow certainly has a brilliant choice of drinking spots. But many of our favourite places are changing hands or in the process of
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The last-minute New Year holidays you can do from Glasgow Airport
As another year comes to a close, many of us may be looking for a wee escape from Glasgow or to start a new year in an exotic location. With that in mind, Jet2 has unveiled a selection of last-minute New Year deals for trips to a diverse range
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Glasgow crime story of the super-fraudster who became FBI consultant
HE was the Glasgow teenager who became one of the most prolific scammers and fraudsters ever seen in Britain. During a five-year crime blitz Elliot Castro from Battlefield in the Southside of the city spent more than £1 million travelling the world
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Two Glasgow landlords WARNED over letting out flats
TWO landlords have been warned after renting out Glasgow flats without the required licence due to an oversight by a letting agency. House in multiple occupation (HMO) licences weren’t renewed for the West End properties, meaning the homes should
