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Cops called to ‘incident’ with group of men in Glasgow estate
Cops have been called to an ‘incident’ with a group of men in a Glasgow estate. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance on Baldovan Crescent in the East End. They headed to the scene at around 5pm on Monday. A man was found injured
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Sir Rod Stewart in 'passionate defence' after being booed at gig
Sir Rod Stewart has launched a 'passionate defence' after he was booed at a gig in Germany. The 79-year-old Maggie May singer was given a negative reception while showing an image of the Ukraine flag and the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky
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Music producer and Dario G star Paul Spencer dies aged 53
Dance music producer Paul Spencer aka Dario G has died from cancer at the age of 53. The musician died on June 17 after previously being diagnosed with stage IV rectal cancer last year. News of his passing was announced on his official social
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Ministry of Defence police spotted patrolling River Clyde in Glasgow
Ministry of Defence police have been spotted patrolling the River Clyde this week. The force teamed up with counter-terrorism ports officers for the exercise on Monday. Images shared by Police Scotland show the teams patrolling the River Clyde
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'Great music and a good party': Over-30s club night coming to Glasgow
An exclusive over-30s club night is coming to Glasgow. The 30+ Club is making its debut in Scotland after selling over 30,000 tickets in Ireland. Just for guests over the age of 30, the clubbing experience promises a high-energy party atmosphere
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Glasgow swimming pool 'on track' to reopen soon after huge project
A Glasgow swimming pool is 'on track' to reopen soon after a huge project. Glasgow Club Gorbals regularly welcomes around 1500 visitors every week and has become a 'well-used' local pool since it opened in 2000. We previously reported that
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Council to contribute extra £2 million to revamp of Glasgow theatre
Glasgow City Council is set to contribute an extra £2 million towards the revamp of the Citizens Theatre, which has been hit by delays and rising costs. More than £25m has already been secured for the project — which started before the covid pandemic
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Award-winning restaurant to open second Glasgow location this summer
A second Ka Pao restaurant is set to open in Glasgow city centre this August. Sumac House Ltd — the firm behind Ka Pao on Vinicombe Street and Ox and Finch on Sauchiehall Street — has secured a provisional premises licence for new premises, allowing
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Can you spot yourself? Foo Fighters fans spotted arriving at Hampden
Foo Fighters fans have been spotted arriving in crowds at Hampden Park for the band's Glasgow concert. The American rockers are performing at the stadium this evening (Monday, June 17). And ahead of the excitement, fans have been pictured
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'We have lost faith': Yoker residents slam council over 'dangerous' junction
YOKER residents have expressed concerns over the safety of a junction on Dumbarton Road in Glasgow. They feel the entrance to the Ellerslie Estate, which contains 124 properties, is dangerous due to the lack of a box junction. People looking
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Emergency crews called to West End street
Emergency services were called to a West End street in Glasgow. 999 crews were alerted this afternoon to a medical emergency and remain on Byres Road. In pictures taken by the Glasgow Times, an ambulance and police vehicles can be seen.
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Mystery still surrounds Glasgow teenager who vanished almost 60 years ago
AN author investigating the disappearance of a Glasgow teenager almost 60 years ago says mystery still surrounds the case. Andy Owens, who got in touch with the Glasgow Times last year for help researching the story, says his research has turned
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Single-use cup recycling scheme hailed a huge success in Glasgow
Keep Scotland Beautiful's campaign to encourage proper recycling of single-use cups has been branded a success in Glasgow. The Take It Back initiative was launched last July in collaboration with the National Cup Recycling Scheme and Starbucks.
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Buses diverted as police close road in Glasgow's West End
Glasgow buses are being diverted as police have closed a road. Byres Road has been closed by officers this afternoon, according to First Glasgow. The firm tweeted that their services 8 and 90 will be affected. The diversion is via Partick
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Conservative Party says SNP are 'crippling' Scottish businesses
Scottish Government’s decision not to emulate the Chancellor’s business rates is “crippling” businesses, the Tories have said. Jeremy Hunt announced an extension of 75% relief for firms in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector in his autumn
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Man raped teenager as part of 25-year tirade of abuse on seven victims
A MAN guilty of a 25-year campaign of physical and sexual abuse has been jailed for eight years. Robert McGeachy preyed on seven victims including the rapes of a teenager and a woman. The 63-year-old was convicted of a total of 17 charges following
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'It was a real shock': Glasgow DJ reveals dad died suddenly after a run
A Glasgow DJ is urging others to follow in his footsteps by signing up for the Great Scottish Run. Brian d'Souza has raised more than £3,000 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in honour of his father Alan Harvey who passed away in 2020 from a heart
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Foo Fighters urged to dedicate song to bus driver who died
The Foo Fighters are being urged to honour a bus driver who died before he could see them perform live in Glasgow. The American rockers will perform to crowds at Hampden Park tonight (June 17). And ahead of the show, the parents of Gordon
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Torrance Guides celebrate 100 years in the community
Past and present Guides in Torrance have been celebrating a century of Girlguiding in the region. The festivities began with an afternoon tea on May 12 at the Broadcroft Hotel in Kirkintilloch. A crowd of 73 gathered for the event, some even
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Glasgow company teams up with secondary for men's mental health awareness
A Glasgow company has teamed up with secondary school pupils to raise awareness of men's mental health. Factory Weights, a fitness start-up, collaborated with students from St Mungo's Academy in recognition of Men's Mental Health Week which ran
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SNP to include social tariff on energy and broadband in General Election manifesto
First Minister John Swinney has said The SNP will include a social tariff on energy, broadband and mobile bills in its manifesto this week. The proposal will see those on low incomes, with disabilities and the elderly pay less on their bills,
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Two people 'caught with weapons' in north Glasgow over the weekend
Two people were allegedly caught with weapons in Glasgow over the weekend. Officers working in the city's North at the weekend have arrested a 15-year-old male in the Springburn area. A 47-year-old male was also arrested in Ruchill. Both
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Insurance staff climb Ben Nevis for Glasgow charity
A Glasgow charity that helps reduce loneliness and isolation in older adults has received a fundraising boost. Glasgow’s Golden Generation (GGG) has received more than £1,800 courtesy of staff members at insurance and risk management firm Gallagher
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First show at renovated Paisley Arts Centre draws a packed house
Paisley Arts Centre hosted its first theatre performance since reopening following an extensive renovation. The show chosen for the occasion was the enthralling When Mountains Meet, a true-life tale centered around musician Anne Wood. The show
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Staff shortages cause worrying scan result delays for Glasgow cancer patients
DELAYS of up to two months for the results of vital cancer scans are putting lives on the line according to patients on the wrong end of devastating diagnoses. The Glasgow Times can reveal that crippling staffing levels have recently saw recommended
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Scottish Liberal Democrats pledge to boost wages in General Election manifesto
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have pledged to boost carer’s wages as the party's General Election manifesto launched today. Mr Cole-Hamilton was joined by deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain as they launched the manifesto today. (Image: Scottish
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Glasgow swimming pool 'temporarily shut' due to issue
A Glasgow swimming pool has been 'temporarily closed' due to an issue. The pool at Glasgow Club Bellahouston in the city's Southside is shut currently. It has been closed due to a technical issue with the pool's operational system. Glasgow
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Search launched for man last seen wearing Celtic top
UPDATE: Peter has been traced safe and well. A search has been launched for a missing man last seen wearing a Celtic top. Peter Paterson was last seen by his family members at around 5.30pm on Sunday, June 16 in the Hamilton area. Cops
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Fire at building near Glasgow sparks 999 response
A fire at a derelict building near Glasgow has sparked a 999 response. Cops and fire crews were alerted to reports of a blaze at Scholars Gate in East Kilbride earlier this morning. Two fire engines were dispatched to the scene and emergency
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'End of an era': Soft play centre now shut
A Clydebank soft play centre has shut its doors. Monkey Madness on John Knox Street announced its closure on Friday and ceased trading on Sunday, June 16. However, the centre has teased that it's "not the last dance for the Mojo monkey" and
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American hard rock group to visit Glasgow on new arena tour
An American hard rock group is coming to Glasgow as part of a new arena tour. Black Stone Cherry is returning to the UK in support of their eighth studio album Screamin’ At The Sky. The Kentucky four-piece will play five arenas around the country
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Busy road closed by emergency services as buses diverted
A busy road in Cambuslang has been closed by emergency services. First Glasgow has said its service 65 is being diverted due to Overton Road being closed by 999 crews currently. Services are diverting via Hamilton Road to Tesco Expressway to
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Hunt for Renault driver after motor left badly damaged following incident
Cops are hunting for a driver after a Renault Clio was left badly damaged on a busy Glasgow road. Officers say they were called to a one-car smash on Edinburgh Road in the East End shortly after 7.30pm on Sunday, June 16. 999 crews raced to
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Iconic rock band reveal date for Glasgow gig
An iconic multi-platinum rock band are set to host a gig in Glasgow this year. Crowded House will perform at the OVO Hydro on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, as part of their Gravity Stairs UK and Europe tour. The band - which launched in Melbourne
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All the banned items from the Foo Fighters gig in Glasgow - including laser pens
Here are all the banned items from the Foo Fighters gig in Glasgow tonight - including laser pens. The legendary American rock band are set to perform at Hampden Park in the city's Southside on Monday, June 17. The group - who were formed in
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Braehead Shopping Centre teases 'something special' is 'coming soon'
Braehead has teased that 'something special' is 'coming soon' to the shopping centre. Taking to social media, the leisure facility - which is based in Renfrew - revealed they are 'planning something special' for this summer. Currently, it is
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Urgent warning issued ahead of big event in Glasgow tonight
An urgent travel warning has been issued ahead of an iconic rock band's Glasgow gig tonight. Foo Fighters are set to perform at Hampden Park in the Southside on Monday, June 17. Ahead of the big event, Traffic Scotland has advised gig-goers
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Urgent recall issued by company over E. coli fears
A third company has recalled a product as a “precautionary measure” due to possible E. coli contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said manufacturer THIS! has issued a recall notice to customers over its vegan chicken and bacon wrap, which
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'My favourite thing to do': Meet winner of the Glasgow Times Euros competition
Glasgow schoolchildren celebrated their classmate after he won the Glasgow Times Euros poster competition. Over 300 good luck posters were submitted last week after we challenged our readers to create inspiring graphics sending off the Scotland
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Dear Janice: How can I help my son get over his first heartbreak?
Dear Janice, my son seems heartbroken after his girlfriend dumped him and nothing I do or say makes him feel any better. He is only 14 and far too young to be so distressed and upset over a girl. At his age I was out with my friends, carefree
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A smear test helped save my life - don't be scared, get checked
SITTING in Glasgow’s Beatson, talking to cancer nurses, her oncologist and the team gearing up to deliver the life-saving treatment she needed, Pamela Orr admits it all felt a little surreal. “I was in disbelief the whole time,” she recalls. “I
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Deadline looms to register to vote in 2024 general election
VOTERS are being urged to check they're election ready as the deadline looms to register to vote. Anyone wanting to vote in the UK general election on Thursday, July 4, must be registered to vote before the deadline at midnight on Tuesday, June
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Glasgow West: From Partick to Drumchapel the battle for votes
The Glasgow Times is taking a look at the six constituencies in the city ahead of the General Election. Glasgow West is a new seat from Partick to Drumchapel taking in Whiteinch, Scotstoun, Garscadden, Knightswood, Jordanhill and Anniesland.
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Young people urged to make good choices this summer in campaign
A summer campaign was launched urging young people to stay safe this summer. The scheme by Fearless – the youth service of Crimestoppers - was launched by Minister for Victims and Community Safety Siobhian Brown at the St Enoch Shopping Centre.
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Mike Dailly: Lessons from the Battle of Orgreave still to be learned
Tomorrow is the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Orgreave. This was where striking miners from across the UK clashed with police officers in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The 1984-85 miners’ strike was a pivotal event in our cultural and industrial
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Homeless teenager 'feared for safety' while staying in Glasgow hotel
A homeless teenager “feared for his safety” while staying in a Glasgow hotel. Adam Taylor claims he thought he was going to be “eaten alive” by bugs while staying in the Queen’s Park hotel last month. The 17-year-old, from Clydebank, relied
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'I had my hands and legs removed but I'm climbing a famous trail'
A quadruple amputee who was the first Scot to receive a double hand transplant will take on one of her “toughest challenges” when she tackles the 26-mile Inca Trail in Peru. Cor Hutton was given a 5% chance of survival when she developed a life-threatening