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Glasgow residents call for new ATM after bank closes down in busy area
Govan residents are calling for a new ATM after the area’s last bank closed in January as the local population grows with new flats going up. Bank of Scotland shut its doors in January and its cash machine has now been boarded up. The move
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Glasgow teachers 'overwhelmingly' vote to strike over job cut plans
Teachers in Glasgow have voted 'overwhelmingly' to strike in a dispute over job cuts. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has said teachers in the city voted in favour of industrial action with 96% voting yes to action short of strike and
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Schoolboy rushed to hospital after being hit by vehicle
A schoolboy has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Glasgow. Police swarmed Kirkton Avenue in Knightswood shortly after 3pm this afternoon (Tuesday, June 10), after being made aware of the incident. The force says they received
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Club with links to Sir Alex Ferguson lodges plans for community facilities
A planning application has been submitted to Renfrewshire Council for community sports facilities in Renfrew. The plans have been submitted by historic Harmony Row Youth Club for their site at Alex Ferguson Park. Phase one of the proposed works
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Rock band set to host exciting gig in Glasgow
A rock band is set to host a gig in Glasgow later this year. Reverend & The Makers will host a concert at SWG3 in the West End on Tuesday, November 12. The English group - which formed in 2002 - is currently made up of Jon McClure (lead singer
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Company apologise after road works caused disruption
A COMPANY has apologised after road works caused disruption in Dumbarton. Scottish Power Energy Networks was set to install a new high-voltage electricity cable and substation on the A82 Dumbarton Road at Milton Brae between Monday and Thursday
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Glasgow school pay tribute to 'phenomenal' late headteacher
A teacher who was thought of as cheeky in the best way, queen of karaoke and phenomenally supportive has been honoured by her colleagues and students. Jackie Newell was headteacher at Hollybrook Academy, a school for children with additional support
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Glasgow thug who assaulted shopkeeper charged under new hate crime act
A thug who assaulted an elderly shopkeeper and hurled racist abuse was charged under the new hate crime act. Michael Burns, 40, lashed out at Saleem Ahmed in Glasgow's Carntyne on May 11 2024. Burns was "hostile" towards Mr Ahmed and made threats
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Top cop speaks out after crime gang boss killed three friends in horror crash
A top cop has spoken out after a crime gang boss killed three friends in a horror 127mph motorway smash. We reported how Lee Docherty fell asleep at the wheel of a hired Audi Q7 on the M8 near Bishopton in Renfrewshire on September 19, 2021.
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Meet the fathers and their kids who work in Asda store near Glasgow
Three pairs of dads and children working alongside each other at an Asda store are being celebrated this Father's Day. These duos are not only co-workers but close family at Asda Blantyre. The first pair, Brian Boyle, a 51-year-old senior director
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Cops swarm Glasgow street after child hit by vehicle
Police have raced to a Glasgow street after a child has been hit by a vehicle. Emergency crews rushed to Kirkton Avenue in Knightswood shortly after 3pm this afternoon (Tuesday, June 11). The force says they received a report of a child being
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Band reveal final performance at Glasgow's o2 Academy before they disband
Niteworks have announced their final performance in Glasgow at the end of the year. It adds to their already planned farewell tour dates in Inverness and London. The momentous performance will take place on November 16 at the O2 Academy Glasgow
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Major works on sports facility could begin next month
Major works to upgrade the hockey pitch at the On-X Linwood could begin next month – if a deal is given the green light this week. A contract to replace the existing surface at the sports centre will go before Renfrewshire Council’s finance, resources
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Major step could be taken towards demolition of derelict housing
A MAJOR step could be taken towards the demolition of derelict housing in Ferguslie Park this week as elected members run the rule over a key contract. Caskie will bulldoze 51 blocks of empty Renfrewshire Council homes in Tannahill from mid-July
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Summer programme to provide paid work experience for students
More than 100 young people in North Lanarkshire will take part in a summer scheme to earn money and gain work experience. Over the summer holidays, an initiative by the North Lanarkshire Council will allow 128 students from the region's high schools
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Speed limit to be cut on busy road after 'high number' of collisions
The speed limit is set to be cut on a stretch of Ayr Road where a “high number” of collisions resulting in injuries were recorded over a five-year period. East Renfrewshire Council is planning to reduce the limit from 40mph to 30mph on just over
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Schemes to help people into work extended amid 'uncertainties' over future funding
SCHEMES to help people into work in East Renfrewshire are being extended amid “uncertainties” over future government funding. The council has received £215,000 to continue projects which help young people, care leavers and those with additional
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Newton Mearns care home stages its own Celtic Connections music festival
More than 100 people attended a care home to celebrate Celtic Connections. Mearns House care home in Newton Mearns drew inspiration from Glasgow's annual Celtic Connections hosting more than 100 guests for an event sealed with performances from
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M&D's beer garden transformed ahead of Euro 2024 with special themed cocktails
The outdoor beer garden at M&D’s Scotland’s theme park has been transformed into a football zone ahead of Euro 2024. This fun dedicated football zone in Motherwell has been set up in support of the Scottish team playing in the UEFA Euro 2024
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Lorraine Kelly shouts out one of Taylor Swift's dancers after Scottish gigs
Lorraine Kelly has praised one of Taylor Swift's dancers after the star's Scottish gigs. The Gorbals-born presenter took to social media to shout out one of the US singers dancers. The Cruel Summer singer brought her record-breaking Eras tour
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Up to a third of senior Police Scotland officers ‘could quit over pensions’
Up to a third of Police Scotland’s senior leaders could quit due to changes in their pension scheme, the organisation which represents them has said. The Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (ASPS) has taken the unprecedented step of
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Did you see him? 'World famous rockstar spotted' on Glasgow bus
You may have done a double take if you thought you spotted a world famous rockstar on a Glasgow bus. Glaswegians out and about on the city's public transport system may think they noticed Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters fame driving the X31. Close
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Busy road to close to allow M8 motorway works
A busy road in Paisley will be closed to allow essential works to be carried out on the M8 motorway. Amey - on behalf of Transport Scotland - will carry out essential bridge expansion joint replacements on the M8 at the Arkleston Road overbridge
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Rishi Sunak puts tax cuts and immigration at heart of election manifesto
Rishi Sunak has put tax cuts, lower immigration and protection for the state pension at the forefront of his election campaign as he launched the Tories manifesto. The Prime Minister continued with his claim Labour would increase tax by £2000 per
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POLL: Should teachers be responsible for helping children brush their teeth?
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) earlier today (June 11) to discuss his suggestion of supervised tooth brushing for three to five-year-olds during the school day, which he claims would be an “absolutely worthwhile
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'Thrilling' show coming to Glasgow adds more dates due to 'demand'
A 'thrilling' art show coming to Glasgow has added more dates 'due to high demand'. Beyond Van Gough: The Immersive Experience is being staged at the Scottish Event Campus from Thursday, July 11. Originally, it was due to take place for 25
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Airline launches flights from Glasgow to four new routes
EasyJet is launching flights from Glasgow Airport on four new routes later this year. The holiday and airline company has unveiled a new selection of trips to Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Marrakech and Prague. A new flight from Edinburgh to Adagir
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Clinic in Glasgow city centre closes after less than a year
A clinic in Glasgow city centre has closed down after less than a year. Laser Clinics UK Glasgow Central branch - which was located on Buchanan Street - has shut down. A sign has been placed on the venue's door saying the store has shut due
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Man found dead in Glasgow home as cops look for his family
A man has been found dead in his home in Glasgow. Gary Forbes, 49, was found inside the property on Hutton Drive in the city's Govan on Thursday, June 6. Police have determined that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death
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Celtic star Matt O'Riley gives fans glimpse into lush holiday with girlfriend
Celtic star Matt O'Riley has given fans a look inside his lush holiday with his girlfriend. The midfielder is currently enjoying a trip to the Maldives and has shared some photos from the stunning location. The couple have been enjoying watching
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Scottish Greens: Next government must end ‘hostile environment’ against refugees
The Scottish Greens have said the next UK Government elected on July 4 must end the ‘hostile environment’ against refugees in Scotland. The party’s co-leader, Patrick Harvie, said the next government must cease “hostile environment policies” drawn
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Douglas Ross says Scottish Tory MSPs did not ask him to resign
Douglas Ross has said Scottish Tory MSPs did not ask him to resign as party leader. The Scottish Tory chief announced on Monday he would step down from the leadership role in Holyrood following a row over his decision to contest the Aberdeenshire
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Staff at Glasgow Airport could go on strike this summer amid pay dispute
Staff at Glasgow Airport could go on strike amid pay disputes. Unite has confirmed that ballots will open next week for 300 ICTS central search members based at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports. They claim scheduled talks with management were
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Only Fools and Horses fans shocked to discover 'running gag' wasn't a joke
Only Fools and Horses fans will be familiar with the catalogue of long-running jokes from Del Boy and Rodney Trotter which often left audiences in hysterics over the years. The British sitcom which ran for seven series on BBC also had countless
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Casualty faces major schedule shake up as BBC confirms change to programming
The BBC has confirmed that regular weekend TV shows face major schedule changes in the coming weeks over the UEFA Euro tournament. Hosted in Germany, the 2024 Euros will see qualified nations from across Europe go head to head, including Scotland
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Homeowners urged to invest in this feature to add 10 per cent to house value
Homeowners have been urged to invest in wooden floors in order to increase their property's value. Wood is the most popular flooring option in the country since it can come in a vast array of colours and patterns. As a result, 80% of estate
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'Terrified' dad issues warning to parents after daughter's vaping horror story
A “terrified” dad has issued a warning to other parents after he claims his daughter nearly died when vaping burst a hole in her lung. Mark Blight rushed Kyla Blight to hospital after receiving a phone call that she had collapsed and turned 'blue
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Warning to anyone with an air fryer to follow these 'must-know' steps
Air fryer users have been urged to follow these five "must-know" steps when cleaning their appliances. In recent years, the UK has been gripped in an air fryer frenzy with sales rocketing for the gadget at many major retailers. Their popularity
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Unemployment rate increases to 4.7 percent in Scotland
The unemployment rate in Scotland has risen in the last quarter, it has been revealed. Data from the Official for National Statistics shows that the unemployment rate for people aged 16 and over was 4.7% between February and April this year.
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Reckless driver ran a red light and hit a dog before fleeing
A car ran a red light and hit a dog before fleeing the scene. The reckless driver was travelling in a silver Citreon DS3 Crossback in the Stonehouse area on Friday, May 3. They struck the dog on Strathaven Road at around 2.35pm while it was
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Glasgow restaurant in £100million development is opening a coffee shop
A plush Glasgow restaurant that opened in a £100million development is opening a coffee shop. Hazel was unveiled on the corner of John Street and George Street as part of the major Love Loan development in November 2023. Named after the tree
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Four teens in hospital after car went off-road and into water
Four teenagers are in hospital after a car went off-road and into water. The group were in a grey Ford Ka which was travelling west on the A721 towards Carluke on Monday evening. It left the carriageway near Crawfordwalls Bridge at around 10.20pm
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Philippe Clement marvels at beauty of Scotland in stunning holiday photos
Philippe Clement has been left amazed by the beauty of Scotland as he enjoys some downtime with his family. The Rangers manager has been using the pre-season break to explore the Scottish countryside and he took to social media to share his appreciation
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Glasgow Rangers pub pays tribute after death of 'much-loved' loyal customer
A Glasgow Rangers pub has paid tribute after the death of a 'legendary' loyal customer. The team at the Bristol Bar on Duke Street informed their followers that they had lost a 'much-loved member of the Bristol family' last week, Ronnie Wylie.
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M8 closed due to 'police incident' near Glasgow Airport
A 'police incident' on the M8 near Glasgow Airport closed the motorway in both directions. Drivers can expect delays on the motorway near junction 27 Paisley on Tuesday morning. Traffic Scotland first reported the incident at around 6.14am
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'I've been on the streets since October': the people looking for a home
While the hotels used to provide emergency accommodation are deemed unfit and not suitable by many, others are desperate to get in, if only as a stopgap. While they provide shelter from the outdoors the hotels are also a gateway to people getting
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Fascinating history of outdoor centre loved by Glaswegians for 50 years
FOR tens of thousands of Glaswegians, it has been a much-loved place of adventure and fun. Blairvadach Sailing and Outdoor Centre was officially opened on September 5, 1974, by the Lord Provost at the time, Sir William Gray. As it approaches
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Giffnock teens part of historic Scottish volleyball squad on way to Euros
IN A gym hall at a Thornliebank high school, three teenagers demonstrate some of the impressive skills helping them achieve a piece of Scottish sporting history. Uzair Nabi, Murray Gilchrist and Sam Harrison are on their way to the European Championships
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Annie Wells: Sirens should be involved in the super league
IN Victoria Park, a fundraising campaign is underway to transform a segment of the popular sprawling green space into high-quality netball facility. The park in the West End has regenerated considerably over the years, with a number of excellent
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Warning to anyone with an air fryer to follow these 'must-know' steps
Air fryer users have been urged to follow these five "must-know" steps when cleaning their appliances. In recent years, the UK has been gripped in an air fryer frenzy with sales rocketing for the gadget at many major retailers. Their popularity