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Subway admits new trains mean longer journey times as costs increase
THE transport body which runs Glasgow Subway has said the new trains have increased journey times. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), who have run Glasgow Subway since 2006 and is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships
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Ex-cop carried out 'appalling' abuse and violence towards several women
An ex-cop has been convicted of 'appalling' violent offences against several women. Christopher Ferguson, who formerly served with Police Scotland, was convicted on Thursday, June 13 at Hamilton Sheriff Court. The 31-year-old carried out the
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SNP says Labour manifesto fails to rule out cuts and NHS privatisation
THE SNP has criticised Labour's general election manifesto for failing to rule out cuts and NHS privatisation. The manifesto was launched today and proposes to shift the NHS "away from a model geared towards late diagnosis and treatment, to a
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Woman left paralysed after not wearing seatbelt and being thrown from car
A woman was left paralysed after not wearing a seatbelt and being thrown from a car in a horror incident. When Laura Torrance was 16, she was a passenger travelling with a group of friends in East Kilbride in 1999. One of the group was a newly
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Cop accused of sexually assaulting colleague on night out at Glasgow bar
A WOMAN claimed that she was sexually assaulted by a British Transport Police officer on a works Christmas night out. The woman stated she was groped by Ryan Tierney, 39, in Glasgow city centre's Maggie Mays pub on December 9, 2016. She claimed
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'Harrowing': Teenage rapist jailed for series of sex crimes
A teenage sex attacker who tripped up a girl on a path and subjected her to a rape ordeal was jailed for six and a half years today. Thomas Stewart was 16 when he carried out the Christmas Eve assault in 2014 on his victim, who fell to the ground
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Charity worker raped a woman and kept another locked in a flat
A CHARITY worker who raped a woman and was physically violent to two others has been jailed for six years. Scott McDonald tormented the trio during a campaign of abuse spanning 15 years. A judge said the 36-year-old possibly reckoned he was
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Owners of iconic 1930s Glasgow restaurant taking their landlord to court
THE OWNERS of a restaurant frequented by A-list celebrities have won a bid to have a compensation claim against their landlords heard in Scotland’s highest civil court. The company responsible for the Rogano eatery in Glasgow city centre - Forthwell
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Firm accused of 'failings' when man died after being crushed at building site
A MAN died after being trapped and crushed at a building site due to a firm's alleged failure to implement safety procedures. Carrig Construction Services Limited allegedly did not put measures in place in Glasgow's Hyndland between July and November
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Scots comic left 'scared' after vaping almost 'impacted her job'
A Scots comic was left in fear after vaping almost 'impacted her job'. Karen Dunbar - who starred in Chewin' the Fat - has revealed she was left 'scared' following a health battle after she quit e-cigs. After deciding to stop vaping, the 53
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'He's earned it!': Dedicated Barras stallholder to retire after 45 years
A dedicated Barras stallholder is retiring after an impressive 45 years at the market. Raymond has had a stall at Glasgow's East End market since he learned the trade from his parents at just five years old. He is known to customers for selling
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Jet2 bans 'violent' man for life after 'attacking woman' on Glasgow flight
A man has been banned from Jet2 flights for life after 'attacking' a woman on a Glasgow flight. Jet2's flight LS155 - which was travelling to Tenerife in Spain - had to divert to Shannon Airport in Ireland due to the alleged incident on Wednesday
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Metal band fronted by popular US actor and rapper heading to Glasgow
A metal band fronted by a popular US rapper and actor is heading to Glasgow. Body Count, featuring Ice-T, are performing at Glasgow’s Galvanizers SWG3 on July 2. READ NEXT: Scots band The LaFontaines 'buzzing' for gig in Glasgow The gig
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'Milestone': Community hub reopens after years of closure
A Glasgow community hub is to reopen after years of closure. The Balgrayhill Centre, in Springburn, will once again run events and welcome locals after being taken over by The Bangla Centre. After an opening event this week, the hub will serve
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Famous singer bumps into two Still Game stars at Glasgow restaurant
A famous singer was starstruck after she bumped into two Still Game stars at a Glasgow restaurant. Gabriella Cilmi, who hit the charts in 2008 with Sweet About Me, was delighted to meet actors Sanjeev Kohli and Jane McCarry at Mikaku on Monday.
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Restaurant evacuated after blaze erupted in bar
A restaurant was evacuated after a blaze erupted in an East Kilbride bar. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service says they were called to reports of a fire within a pub near Scholar's Gate in the town. The service was called to the incident shortly
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Labour promises new deal for workers in General Election manifesto
LABOUR has promised a new deal for workers as the party's election manifesto has been launched. The party has pledged to create a partnership between business and trade unions with it's New Deal for Working People, including moves to ban "exploitative
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Popular singer who supported The 1975 and Taylor Swift announces Glasgow show
A popular singer who has supported the likes of The 1975 and Taylor Swift is heading to Glasgow later this year. Beabadoobee, known for hits like Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head), will be playing a show at the O2 Academy in the city's Southside
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'Neglected and abandoned': Residents form action group to save local park
Concerned residents have formed an action group to protect a park in Renfrew which they say has fallen into “complete and utter disrepair.” The Friends of Clydeview Park group was created by infuriated locals after a change of ownership led to
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Up-and-coming alternative artist coming to Glasgow pub for show
An up-and-coming alternative singer is heading to Glasgow later this year as part of her UK tour. Gia Ford, known for tunes like Sleeping In Your Garden and A Car Crash For Two, will be playing a gig at McChuills on November 18. READ NEXT
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Vauxhall Corsa driver seriously injured after horror smash in Glasgow
A Vauxhall Corsa driver has been seriously injured after a horror crash in Glasgow. The incident took place on the A879 Balmore Road in North Glasgow shortly after 3pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Police say the smash involved a Vauxhall Corsa
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More than 2000 children enjoy movie magic at Glasgow hospital
Movie magic has been cast over Glasgow's largest children's hospital providing joy to more than 2000 patients and their families. This comes as Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity has revealed it will extend the funding for its much-loved MediCinema
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Brits warned of costly holiday mistake and told to 'never do it'
Holidaymakers have been warned to avoid making a costly, but common, mistake when travelling, which could see them make one part of their holiday 12 times more expensive. Everyone travelling abroad this summer has been urged to avoid insurance
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BBC offers This Morning star Alison Hammond 'big money deal' to join rival show
The BBC is reportedly looking to poach This Morning star Alison Hammond for a rival show after offering her a 'big money deal'. It is thought that the star could present a daytime programme on at the same time as This Morning alongside a travel
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The worst airlines for delays have been revealed - See the official ranking
The worst airlines for delays have been revealed as a new investigation revealed a surge in fares. Budget airline Wizz Air was ranked the worst airline for UK flights with departures from UK airports an average of 31 minutes and 36 seconds behind
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This Morning expert reveals how to maximise Vinted's 'instant cash' potential
This Morning money expert Dan Hatfield has revealed how we can make the most of the "instant cash" making potential on platforms like Vinted. There is approximately £30 billion of unwanted clothes in this country with 350,000 tonnes of clothing
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot
Experts have urged everyone to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it
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DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits
Universal Credit claimants, as well as those on other benefits, have been warned they could face fines of up to £50 this summer. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose fines on benefit claimants
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'Stop using immediately' warning to parents as pram recalled due to risk of injury
Parents have been warned to stop using a pram which has been recalled due to a manufacturing weakness. iCandy has operated in the UK for around 90 years and sells designer prams, pushchairs and travel systems. The company has issued a voluntary
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Glasgow schools treated to storytelling sessions by shopping centre
A Glasgow shopping centre has hosted storytelling event sessions to help children enjoy reading more. This comes after research found that "enjoyment of reading" among eight to 18-year-olds in the UK has decreased to its lowest point in nearly
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Celebrity PR guru takes on ambassador role for disability charity
A celebrity PR guru will join the likes of Gordon Ramsay and Reece Donnelly by supporting a disability charity as an ambassador. Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) has revealed that communications expert Adam Stewart from Cumbernauld is its new ambassador
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'Looking fantastic': Glasgow hotel unveils £2.8million makeover
A hotel in Glasgow has unveiled a £2.8million refurbishment. easyHotel - which is located on Hill Street in the city centre - has said they have completed a makeover which includes a 'complete upgrade of the hotel's energy system'. As part
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Glasgow flight diverted so police could offload 'disruptive passenger'
A Glasgow flight was forced to divert so police could remove a 'disruptive' passenger. Jet2 says flight LS155 - which was bound for Tenerife in Spain - diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland due to the alleged incident on Wednesday, June 12.
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Glasgow-based good cause announces shock closure after more than 40 years
A Glasgow-based good cause has announced its shock closure after more than 40 years. Cancer Support Scotland (CSS) - which was based on Shelley Road in the West End - revealed its 'immediate closure' on Wednesday, June 12. The charity was known
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Glasgow pub 'ready to open' after shutting for makeover
A Glasgow pub is 'ready to reopen' after shutting its doors for a 'refurb'. The Regent Bar - which is located on Pollokshaws Road in the Southside - has taken to social media to reveal they will open back up on Friday, June 14. The venue said
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Founder of well-known Glasgow restaurant sadly dies
The founder of a well-known Glasgow restaurant has sadly died. Chinatown Restaurant Glasgow - which is located on New City Road in the city's Cowcaddens area - took to social media to share the sad news on Wednesday, June 12. In the post, they
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Two Doors Down star pictured at Glasgow gig with famous pal
A Two Doors Down star has been spotted at a Glasgow gig with a famous pal. Grado - who plays Alan in the popular BBC series - was pictured with Scottish WWE wrestler Drew McIntyre at The Smashing Pumpkins concert at the city's OVO Hydro on Wednesday
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How Starbucks cup charge will transform three Glasgow spaces
A number of projects based in and around Glasgow have been given funding to transform community spaces. Up to £6,000 of Nature Hubs grants have been awarded to nine community groups in Scotland by environmental charity Hubbub and funded by Starbucks
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‘Glasgow needs MPs that will be influencing the Government from within’
Seven years ago this week, I was first elected to Parliament. Having the opportunity to serve this magnificent city in both of our Parliaments has been the greatest honour of my life, but it has been an experience tempered by frustration at being
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Glasgow charity's cash boost in memory of young soldier
A CHARITABLE trust established in memory of a young soldier has thrown its weight behind a Glasgow project building bridges between different faiths and cultures in schools. The Gilbert Elliot Memorial Trust (GEM) has awarded anti-sectarian campaigners
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Woman caught smuggling drugs into Barlinnie in crisp packet
A woman was caught smuggling drugs into Barlinnie in a crisp packet. Tammy White, 26, visited her then-partner at the East End prison around 5pm on November 11, 2022. She passed through security and went to the visiting area. Then, the
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Scot Squad star in bid to make comedy scene a 'better environment' for new comedians
SCOT Squad star and funny man Darren Connell is on a mission to support new comedians entering the industry. The comedian started a series of shows titled Darren Connell & The Funny Bunch because of his early experiences in comedy when he was
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Scots band 'buzzing' for bucket list gig in Glasgow - and the venue will surprise you
A Scottish band have said they are buzzing to tick off a bucket list gig in Glasgow – and the venue might surprise you. Despite playing at venues like the Barrowland Ballroom, O2 Academy and King Tut’s, The LaFontaines from Motherwell surprisingly
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Man jailed for driving after 'heavy session last night'
A man was sent to jail after he was caught driving while disqualified. Police got a call on February 29, 2024, that a man was drinking beer from a bottle while driving on the M77. Cops responded and found Allan Muir's car parked against the
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