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Rangers stars Jack Butland and Borna Barisic surprise fans at Christmas party
Children got the chance to meet their heroes after Rangers stars Jack Butland and Borna Barisic made a special appearance at a Christmas party. The event took place at Ibrox as part of the Rangers Charity Dream Fund which looks to make memories
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Man left trail of blood in Glasgow city centre after slashing
A thug who scarred a man for life after in a knife attack was jailed for 20 months. Darren Leonard, 28, pounced on Allan McGowan in Glasgow city centre on October 16 2023. Leonard had been out on licence when he struck Mr McGowan amid claims
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Person injured after two cars collided on busy Glasgow road
A person has been injured after two cars collided on a Glasgow road. We previously reported that Berryknowes Road in the city's Cardonald was taped off after the incident. Images shared with the Glasgow Times show the damage as two police vans
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See the Christmas opening times for popular Glasgow shopping centres this year
The final countdown to Christmas is on with those looking to get involved in the festivities travelling far and wide to find the perfect gifts in Glasgow's various shopping centres. Glasgow is well-known for its prestigious malls with the likes
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Warrant out for man accused of setting a woman up to be prostitute
A man due to stand trial accused of setting a woman up to be a prostitute has a warrant out for his arrest. John Leacock, 39, also known as Jonathan Bowman, is claimed to have recruited the woman in December 2020. Court papers state that Leacock
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New system will help eliminate flooding in one Glasgow area
A new system will help to reduce flooding in a North Glasgow area. Scottish Water will use the natural environment to better manage flooding on the residential streets of Milton. A new sustainable drainage system (SuDS) is currently being installed
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Road closed and buses disrupted due to ongoing incident near Kelvingrove
UPDATE: The road has reopened. Part of a road near Kelvingrove is closed due to an ongoing incident. Dumbarton Road is currently closed to traffic between Bunhouse Road and Blantyre Street due to a collision. Police are on the scene and
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Teenager refused treatment after 'disturbance' on Glasgow road
A teenager refused treatment after a 'disturbance' on a Glasgow road. An emergency response was called to Gartloch Road, which connects the city's Craigend to Gartcosh, at around 8.45am on Monday. They found an 18-year-old man with a hand injury
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Man who died in 'suspicious' circumstances in Glasgow named by police
A man whose body was found in 'suspicious' circumstances has been named by police. Cops were called to a property on Dyke Street in the city's Baillieston at around 6am on Monday, December 10. A 51-year-old was found dead inside the property
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Cops want to speak to man following incident at Rangers v Celtic game
Cops want to speak to a man following an incident at a Rangers v Celtic game. The unspecified incident occurred at Ibrox around 12.30pm on Sunday, September 3 when the home side played their city rivals. As part of their investigation, officers
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Review of Only Sport Scottish Amateur Cup 3rd Round action
Last Saturday snow and severe frost completely decimated the Only Sport Scottish Amateur Cup 3rd Round program, with only a handful of games beating the weather. It was some relief, therefore, that most of the 64 scheduled ties went ahead yesterday
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Man arrested after 'sexual comments' made to multiple women
A man has been arrested and charged after sexual comments were reportedly made to multiple women in Erskine last week. Police said the three incidents took place in Rashielee Avenue, Portsoy and Bargarran Road on Tuesday, December 5. It is
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Prosecutor urges jurors to convict trio of Caroline Glachan murder
Jurors have been urged to convict three people of the "horrific and brutal" murder of a schoolgirl. Prosecutor Alex Prentice KC made his closing speech in the trial at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday. Robert O'Brien, 45, Andrew Kelly and
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Lucky passengers get exciting first look - and ride - on new Glasgow Subway
Lucky passengers got an exciting first look - and ride - on the new Glasgow Subway trains. After a period of trial testing, SPT decided to enter the first of its new trains into the system on Monday morning. Those travelling on the Subway got
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Broad daylight assault and robbery in Glasgow suburb sparks CCTV appeal
A broad daylight assault and robbery in a lush Glasgow suburb has sparked a CCTV appeal. Cops are looking into the incidents, which occurred at around 11am on Tuesday, August 29 on Kelvingrove Street in the West End. As part of the probe,
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Do you know him? Attack at Celtic Park sparks major investigation
An attack at Celtic Park has sparked a major investigation as CCTV has been unveiled. The incident occurred at Parkhead at around 7.45pm on Wednesday, October 25 and officers believe the man in the image can help with their enquiries. They
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Two people treated by medics after house fire in Paisley
Two people were treated by medics following a house fire in Paisley at the weekend. Emergency services were called to a property in Caplaw Road, Paisley, at around 4.15pm on Saturday, December 9. Three appliances from the Scottish Fire and
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Glasgow buses diverted due to 'incident' on road
UPDATE: A person has been injured in the incident. Glasgow buses have been diverted due to an 'incident'. First Glasgow tweeted at 1.09pm that their 34 service is taking a diverted route following an incident on Berryknowes Road in the city's
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Rangers vs Dundee VAR incidents analysed as former referee gives verdict
Former referee Des Roache has given his verdict on the VAR incidents during Rangers' victory over Dundee. The Light Blues ran out 3-1 winners against the Dens Park side but the game once again involved a couple of controversial VAR decisions.
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Wonka review: An earnest and whimsical tale which spreads pure Christmas joy
Wonka has arrived in UK cinemas, and whilst the concept of a prequel to the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' might sound like a worthless idea on paper, director Paul King manages to imbue a genuine sense of joy to the affair.
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Supermarket 'taped off' by cops after 'attack and robbery'
A supermarket was 'taped off' by cops following an 'attack and robbery'. A police presence was spotted at Spar on Dumbarton Road in the Clydebank area on Sunday. Reports on social media claimed the shop had police tape around it. The force
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Fate of historic Glasgow football pitch to be decided tomorrow
A decision which will determine the future of a historic Glasgow football pitch is due tomorrow. As the Glasgow Times reported in June, a plan was submitted to the council to fence off the football pitch in Cathkin Park, which used to be the site
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Inside the popular pub after £220K facelift brings venue back to life
One of the city's oldest pubs has reopened after an impressive renovation with pictures showing the interior for the first time. The Chrystall Bell in Gallowgate welcomed customers through the doors on December 1 after a £220,000 investment from
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Marti Pellow baffled by locals in clip from popular tourist hotspot
Marti Pellow visited a popular tourist destination outside of Glasgow where he was baffled by a group of local wild swimmers. The former Wet Wet Wet frontman shared a quirky clip on his TikTok from Loch Lomond on Sunday. After seeing an “absolutely
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Popular Scots indie band revealed as support for Liam Gallagher
The support act has been revealed for Liam Gallagher’s hotly anticipated Hydro gigs. Popular Scots band The View will be opening for the former Oasis frontman as he takes the stage next summer for two sold-out shows. The View, of Dundee, will
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Scotland confirm friendlies against Netherlands and Northern Ireland
Scotland have announced they will face the Netherlands and Northern Ireland in friendly matches in March of next year. The fixtures will make up part of Steve Clarke's side's preparations for Euro 2024. Scotland will first travel to the Netherlands
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HUGE heavy metal band to perform Hydro gig on massive tour
A huge American heavy metal band is coming to Glasgow. Slipknot have revealed tour dates for a massive 2024 headline tour in venues across Europe and the UK. The iconic band are celebrating 25 years with the gig set to be "explosive". The
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Longstanding store at city shopping centre closes after 35 years
A longstanding shop in the city centre has closed its doors after 35 years due to rising costs. The Pen Shop was one of the original stores in Princes Square when it opened in 1988. But rising costs have forced the business to move out of the
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Glasgow performer crowned winner of ITV’s Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream
Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley have been crowned the winners of reality singing show Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream. Over the past eight weeks the competitors have sung, danced and acted their way to the final to secure the lead roles of Sophie and Sky
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Crash takes out traffic signals at busy junction as warning put out to drivers
A road crash has wiped out the traffic signals at a busy junction in Scotstoun. All traffic signals at the junction of Dumbarton Road, Queen Victoria Drive and Balmoral Street are off after the equipment used to operate a traffic signal was destroyed
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Body of man found in flat 'under suspicious circumstances' as cops make arrests
A man was found dead in an East End flat on Sunday morning. The force was called to the scene at Dyke Street, Baillieston around 6am where they discovered the body of the 51-year-old. He is believed to have died 'under suspicious circumstances
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'We saw our community as it used to be': Castlemilk women triumph at Glasgow awards
IN A Castlemilk hall, surrounded by people having a whale of time, Bridget Crossan and Cath Milligan were momentarily overwhelmed. The two long-time friends and fellow activists had organised Cmilk’s Got Talent, a celebration of local singers,
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In pictures: Glasgow Community Champion Awards 2023
More than 200 people filled the banqueting hall of the City Chambers for this year's Glasgow Community Champion Awards. Here is a round-up of pictures, by photographer Colin Mearns, and reaction from the finalists, judges and winners.
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Glasgow Community Champions 2023: All the winners revealed
OUR city’s unsung heroes had their moment in the spotlight as this year’s Glasgow Community Champions were crowned. The banqueting hall at Glasgow City Chambers was transformed into the biggest and best party venue in town on Tuesday, December
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Win for Glasgow's 'youngest' volunteers at Community Champion Awards 2023
Two incredible Glasgow boys are inspiring a whole generation by helping people in need. Jack Smith and Kallum McQueen, from Ruchill, North Glasgow, have been part of the team at North United Communities (NUC) for more than a year. After attending
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Stars of Caledonia Gladiators women's team visit young patients at Glasgow hospital
Stars of the Caledonia Gladiators women's team brought a smile to the faces of young patients during a visit to a Glasgow hospital. Captain Erin McGarrachan led her teammates on a festive visit to Glasgow Children's Hospital where they chatted
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Ask Janice: My husband refuses to visit his best friend in care home
Dear Janice, My husband’s best friend has moved into a care home, but he refuses to visit him. I have been a few times but I’m running out of excuses as to why my husband is not with me. I asked why he wouldn’t go and he just said he doesn’
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City food bank experiences 'busiest year on record' amid cost of living crisis
A FOOD bank says 2023 has been its “busiest year on record” after being open for almost a decade. Drumchapel Foodbank is now helping an average of around 120 to 130 families per week following a drastic rise in the number of people accessing the
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Disabled man's fury after ScottishPower charge him for neighbour's energy
A DISABLED man has hit out after discovering he was being charged for his neighbour’s electricity – after ScottishPower took cash from his bank account to pay her bill. Stunned Ryan Cunningham found an unauthorised direct debit had been set up
