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Traditional Glasgow pub 'thrilled' to reopen to customers
A traditional Glasgow pub is 'thrilled' to reopen after a makeover. The Islay Inn is welcoming customers through its doors as of Friday, June 7. Located on the corner of Argyle Street and Radnor Street where the city centre meets the West
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Brother of Glasgow soldier completes gruelling 96-mile hike in his memory
The brother of a soldier who died by suicide has completed the West Highland Way in his memory. Sergeant Gordon Adam, from Glasgow, who served with The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, passed away in 2019 at the age of 35. And to mark what would
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Second phase of £18m Shawbridge developments starts
The second phase of the £18m Shawbridge development has started. As the Glasgow Times reported previously, Lowther, part of Wheatley Homes, is building 71 new mid-market properties on the site of the former Shawbridge Arcade. Now, the second
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'It's fantastic': Scottish celebrities team up to re-release 1970s hit
A host of Scottish celebrities have teamed up to re-release an iconic song. Sir Rod Stewart, Susan Boyle, Gordon Strachan and Ross King are some of the names involved in re-releasing the Bay City Rollers' hit tune Shang-a-lang. The idea came
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Union warns work on frigates faces disruption as shipyard workers back strike action
A UNION has warned work on Royal Navy frigates faces disruption after shipyard workers in Glasgow backed strike action in a dispute over pay. GMB Scotland announced today almost 100 storeroom staff working in BAE Systems' warehouses at the Govan
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Glasgow road to close from this weekend for works
A road in Glasgow's Southside is set to close for works. Parts of Peat Road in the city's Pollok will be shut to traffic on Sunday, June 9 then again on Monday, June 10 and will reopen on the morning of Tuesday, June 11. This is in order for
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'Unacceptable anti-social behaviour': Cops aim to keep Loch Lomond visitors safe
POLICE in West Dunbartonshire have launched their annual campaign to keep visitors to the Balloch and Loch Lomond area safe over the summer months. Operation Ballaton will see officers work alongside partners from British Transport Police, Loch
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'No thought this through': Still Game star caught in swarm of Taylor Swift fans
A Still Game star has been caught up in a swarm of Taylor Swift fans heading from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Jane McCarry headed out for a trip to the capital on Friday, perhaps not realising how busy Glasgow Queen Street station would be. Thousands
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John Swinney accuses Labour and Tories of 'betrayal' over Waspi women
WASPI pension campaigners deserve justice and compensation according to SNP leader John Swinney, but he said they are being betrayed by the two main UK parties. The First Minister met women affected by the pension changes, in Glasgow, and called
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Cranhill driver banned until July 2100 chased by police
A man disqualified for life caught driving dangerously twice was jailed for three years. Malcolm Hutcheon, 55, was chased by police in Glasgow's Cranhill on October 19, 2023. He was then caught three months later in another pursuit where he
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Pervert, 24, had hundreds of indecent images of children as young as one
A pervert was snared with 944 indecent images of children as young as one on mobile phones in his family's home. Christopher McGinley, 24, stored the sick haul on the two devices between December 2021 and January 2023. Glasgow Sheriff Court
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Exciting boat trips revealed ahead of Kirkintilloch Canal Festival
Exciting boat trips have been revealed ahead of this year's Kirkintilloch Canal Festival. We previously reported that the much-loved event, celebrating all things nautical, would return on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. Now to
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Tennent's boss quits with immediate effect
The chief executive of C&C Group, who are the owners of Tennent's, has stepped down. Beer and cider maker C&C has announced its boss will be stepping down after just one year at the helm, after overseeing accounting errors during a botched
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Busy Glasgow road set to be closed for three days
A busy road in Glasgow is set to be closed for three days. Glasgow City Council has said Cathcart Road will be shut at its junction with Allison Street on Sunday, June 9, between 8am and 6pm. It will also be closed on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday
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Nine-year-old cancer survivor set to tackle muddy charity run
After surviving a rare brain cancer and enduring three surgeries, a nine-year-old schoolgirl is set to take on a messy charity challenge with her friends. Kara McInally, who has been picked to sound the horn at Cancer Research UK's Pretty Muddy
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Glasgow pub owned by the same family for over 30 years up for sale
A Glasgow pub owned by the same family for over 30 years is up for sale. Specialist business property adviser - Christie & Co - is selling the Auld House and The Log Cabin. The two venues have been owned by the same family for more than three
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Cops probing death of man at Glasgow hospital
Cops are probing the death of a man at a Glasgow hospital. The force says they received a report of the death of a 74-year-old at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in the city on Sunday, May 5. The man sadly passed away on Friday, May
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SPFL announce new five year sponsorship deal as cinch replacement found
The Scottish Professional Football League have secured a new long-term sponsor. Betting giant William Hill have pledged a five-year deal to replace car showroom outlet cinch as the league’s main branding. Starting with the 2024/25 season,
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At least 37 people hospitalised due to E.coli breakout - what you should do
At least 37 people have been admitted to hospital in an E. coli outbreak believed to be linked to food, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Whole genome sequencing of samples indicates most of the 113 cases reported across the UK
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McCrorie or Ralston for Euros start? The man who held that Scotland berth has his say
While several of Steve Clarke's favoured Scotland team appears clear-cut, there's still areas that remain uncertain. Who starts at right-back in the Euro 2024 opener against Germany is one of those conundrums. Aaron Hickey would've been the
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Rishi Sunak apologises and admits it was a 'mistake' to leave D-Day events early
Rishi Sunak has apologised for leaving D-Day events early in France in order to take part in a TV interview. The Prime Minster sat down with ITV on Thursday to defend claims he made about Sir Keir Starmer’s tax plans, having left commemoration
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Found moths in your house? How to spot, prevent and get rid of them
Although moths are generally harmless, they can cause a bit of a nuisance. The insects can wreak havoc once they get into our homes and wardrobes by creating holes in our clothes and fabrics. A pest control expert has shared his expert advice
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'Danger in disguise': Warning issued over common plant causing property damage
A warning has been issued over a common but charming plant - ivy - that can do a surprising amount of property damage to our homes. Ivy cascading down a house, fence or wall is a pretty sight for any onlooker but it's something more of a nightmare
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What time is Celebrity Gogglebox on TV tonight? Mega Channel 4 cast announced
Another Celebrity Gogglebox series is upon us, as the likes of Diversity’s Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely and Jane McDonald and her best friend Sue join forces to critique the week's biggest TV shows. Just some of Britain's best-loved personalities
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DWP holiday warning to Universal Credit claimants as payments could be stopped
Universal Credit claimants, as well as those on other benefits, have been warned their payments could be stopped if they fail to notify authorities about key changes to their circumstances. Those in receipt of Universal Credit are being alerted
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UK households issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning
UK households have been warned they could face a £1,000 fine if they are not paying for a TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. You
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Cops find '£1.8million of drugs' during property raid in Glasgow
Cops have found '£1.8million of drugs' during a property raid in Glasgow. Police say on Thursday, June 6, officers carried out a search warrant at a property in Wallacewell Road in the city's Robroyston as part of an intelligence-led operation.
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Residents take matters into their own hands to launch bus service
A new bus has been launched in Renfrewshire after a fed-up resident decided to take matters into his own hands to help people get around. The Johnstone and Area Community Transport service 6 kicked off last Thursday, May 30, and a runs a half-hourly
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Scotland fans issued warning ahead of tonight's game in Glasgow
Scotland fans have been issued a warning ahead of tonight's game in Glasgow. The match - which will see Scotland take on Finland - will kick off at 7.45pm at Hampden Park in the city's Southside. Ahead of it, Traffic Scotland has said the M77
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Glasgow school bans mobile phones during lessons
A Glasgow high school has introduced a ban on phones during lessons – with classrooms given a special box to hold the devices. All Saints Secondary headteacher Brian McDermott said the phones were interfering with learning so the school decided
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Major Scottish band announce show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro
A major Scottish band will be heading to Glasgow's OVO Hydro this December. Travis, known for big hits like Why Does It Always Rain On Me? and Flowers In The Window, will be playing at the OVO Hydro on December 21. READ NEXT: Glasgow says
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'End of an era' as much-loved shop closes its doors after more than 50 years
A much-loved store that has been open in East Kilbride for over 50 years has 'closed its doors'. Olympia Pets - which is based on Righead Gate in the town - took to social media to announce the sad news on June 1. The pet shop - who claimed
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Remember when Glasgow was in the spotlight for a glamorous Dior show?
Remember when Dior descended on Glasgow for a glamorous catwalk show in the 1950s? The spotlight was on Scotland this week when models, A-listers and designers flocked to Perthshire for one of the biggest fashion shows of the year. Dior’s Cruise
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John Swinney accuses Labour and Tories of 'conspiracy of silence on cuts
John Swinney says the Tories and Labour are involved in a “conspiracy of silence” over Westminster spending cuts after the General Election. Speaking during a visit in Glasgow the First Minister is expected to say the Conservatives are focusing
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My story from New York fashion scene to Glasgow Homeless hotel
When Jonathan Ward hit a difficult time in life, he expected society’s safety net would be there to catch him. Instead, he found himself living in “horrendous” conditions. Jonathan, trying to address serious personal issues found himself with
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Glasgow table tennis star, 98, takes on Scottish sport minister in Easterhouse
TABLE tennis star Hugh Cameron took on Scotland’s sports minister at a recent event in Easterhouse Phoenix Centre. The youthful 98-year-old showed off his skills in a friendly against MSP Maree Todd, who was visiting the community centre to learn
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Artist and designer devises product to help homeless people stay clean
An artist and designer, has joined with a Glasgow charity to offer a product to give a little luxury to people who are homeless. Jonathan Ward, who has worked in fashion and fragrance in New York and the UK, has created the “give the gift of clean
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Only quarter of Glasgow City Council uplift vehicles are LEZ compliant
Only a quarter of Glasgow City Council’s uplifting vehicles are Low Emission Zone (LEZ) compliant, it has been revealed. The council has four uplift vehicles in their fleet, but only one is compliant with LEZ rules. Glasgow City Council introduced