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Rangers set to win transfer race for Connor Barron despite England and Italy interest
Rangers are set to win the transfer battle to sign Connor Barron. The Ibrox club are thought to have batted away interest from England and Italy to sign the midfielder from Aberdeen. Barron, 21, was free to leave Aberdeen after his contract
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Two Glasgow bridges set to be closed for almost six months
Two Glasgow bridges will be closed for almost six months for essential refurbishments. Work is being done on the Cornwall Street and Kirkwood Street footbridges that span the M8 between Junctions 21 and 23 (Kinning Park and Ibrox), south-west of
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Woman attacked stepfather for 'disrupting' plans to watch Celtic v Rangers
A CARER left her elderly stepdad “looking like a smashed pumpkin” amid claims he disrupted her plans to watch a Celtic and Rangers match. Donna Maclean, 43, turned on John McNeil at his partner’s flat in Rutherglen on December 23, 2022. The
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Inside the incredible transformation of this nursery's play area
A family learning centre in Stepps recently had its nursery play areas upgraded by a construction services provider. Morris & Spottiswood transformed the play environment for Stepping Stones Family Learning Centre as part of its social value project
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Inside the stunning Jordanhill show home with prices starting at £634k
A Glasgow housing development's show home has opened. The unveiling of Cala Homes (West)'s latest townhouse at Jordanhill Park offers an extra glimpse into their collection of contemporary townhouses in the west of the city. The Clancey, a
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Glasgow road near Ibrox and M8 to close for 'bridge expansion' work
A Glasgow road near Ibrox is set to close overnight for over a week. Work is being carried out on the M8 at junction 24 Helen Street overbridge involving bridge expansion joint replacements. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will do the
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Plans to construct a new community centre in Possilpark dropped
Plans to construct a new community centre in Possilpark have been dropped in favour of refurbishing an existing building. Building a new community hub at 130 Denmark Street has proved “unaffordable” with the existing budget. Now Possilpark
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Signs appear for new Popeyes restaurant in Glasgow city centre
Signs have appeared for a new Popeyes restaurant opening in Glasgow. A bright orange shop frontage representing the American fried chicken chain has appeared outside an empty unit on Sauchiehall Street in the city centre. While the name is
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Glasgow champion boxer who ran over man jailed
A SCOTS champion boxer who carried out a hit and run on a man was jailed for 32 months. We previously reported that Lee Nightingale, 27, ran over Dean Watt in Glasgow's Dennistoun on September 28 2023. The pair had earlier gotten into an argument
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Late music teacher to be honoured by his students and colleagues
The former colleagues and students of a beloved music teacher are to host a special concert in his memory. Iain Gordon had been battling cancer for 20 months before he died at the age of 54 last year. He worked in schools across Glasgow and
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David Tennant cast in Netflix adaptation of bestselling novel
SCOTTISH actor David Tennant has been cast in a new Netflix adaptation of a bestselling novel. In a post on Twitter/X, Netflix announced the Doctor Who star has joined the cast of The Thursday Murder Club. Released in 2020, the book, written
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Popular TikTok star pays homage to Glasgow Subway in viral video
A POPULAR TikTok star has paid homage to the Glasgow Subway as the iconic legacy fleet prepares to retire for good. Francis Bourgois, a content creator with more than three million followers, is best known for his love of trains and frequently
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Glasgow's 'overlooked' concrete buildings are still city landmarks
GLASGOW is rightly celebrated for its surviving Victorian and Edwardian architecture, in particular its tenements. They often sweep unbroken along the city’s streets, roads and avenues, their red or blond sandstone uniformity pleasing to the eye
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Glasgow bar spread over four floors up for sale for almost £1 million
A Glasgow bar spread over four floors is up for sale for almost £1 million. City centre spot Hummingbird has been brought to the market for offers over £900,000. The Bath Street bar is a fully converted townhouse in a chic part of the city
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'A real buzz about it': The story behind Glasgow Princes Square's new restaurant
A Glasgow city centre business address can make, or break, a hospitality venue. That flash new concept place you swear opened only last week will shut before you’ve even picked up the phone to book, while others stand the test of time with rare
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Almost 100,000 against Flamingo Land resort at Loch Lomond
Almost 100,000 people have objected to controversial plans for a Flamingo Land resort on the banks of Loch Lomond, according to the Scottish Greens. It is now claimed to be the "most opposed planning proposal in Scottish history" after 94,000 people
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Staff work overnight to install huge towers at Glasgow train station
Impressive 12-metre tall towers have been successfully installed at a Glasgow train station. Network Rail engineers worked through the night to build the steel structures at Anniesland railway station on Saturday. The lift towers feature
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Renfrewshire Council add another three new bin lorries to its fleet
Renfrewshire Council has moved to snap up another three bin lorries that can be powered by a form of vegetable oil as it adds to its fleet. A contract for the supply and delivery of the refuse collection vehicles – worth in excess of £660,000 –
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'I really miss him': Woman honours dad's memory with abseil
A woman has taken part in a charity abseil in memory of her late father. Tracy Hamilton, from Clydebank, raised money for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland after dad John passed away last year aged 67. He was born with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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Drivers warned as road to be closed for three weeks
Drivers are being warned of a three-week road closure starting in July. Dalgleish Avenue, in Clydebank, will be shut from Monday, July 1 in order for resurfacing works to take place. The three-phase works are set to close the road during weekdays
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Company director overcharged Spanish firm in massive fraud scheme
A company director has been jailed over a massive fraud scheme involving police escorts. James Campbell altered paperwork for services provided to his firm, Cumbernauld-based West of Scotland Heavy Haulage Limited, by police in Scotland and Wales
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Bespoke bench to be installed in memory of 'talented' teenager
A bespoke bench is set to be installed in memory of a teenager who died. David Alexander, from Clydebank, sadly passed away aged 18 in October 2023. The teenager had been an active member of Golden Friendships (GF) from November 2022 attending
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Four teens charged in connection with disturbance in park
FOUR teenagers have been charged in connection with a "disturbance" in a park in Glasgow's East End. The incident happened in Greenfield Park, in Eskbank Street, at around 8.15pm on Friday, May 31. Cops confirmed the boys, three aged 16 and
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Five children suffered horrific conditions as parents admit chronic neglect
WARNING: This report includes details of significant child neglect. Please take care when reading. Four children were so grateful to get clean clothes social workers were alarmed at the chronic neglect by their parents. One of the children
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Son of massive rockstar to bring new band to Glasgow on tour
The son of a massive rockstar is coming to Glasgow on a tour with his new band. Gene Gallagher, son of Oasis legend Liam Gallagher, is introducing his band Villanelle to the music scene. They have been supporting Liam's Definitely Maybe 30
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'Buzzing': Star of hit TV show to host exciting event in Glasgow
The star of a hit TV show is set to host an exciting event in Glasgow later this year. Below Deck's Captain Lee Rosbach will host An Evening with Captain Lee: Nightcap at the city's O2 Academy on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. At the event, the
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Scottish Government misses target for reducing emissions again
The Scottish Government has missed its emissions reduction target again. Figures released by the government today reveal there was a 50% drop in emissions between 1990 and 2022, falling to 40.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
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Meet the veteran, 72, who has lost four stone
A BARRHEAD veteran has praised an East Renfrewshire scheme that offers free health and wellbeing support for former servicemen. Willie McColl was referred to East Renfrewshire's Health for Heroes plan after suffering from multiple health issues
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Legendary Sky Sports pundit to visit Glasgow on UK tour
A legendary Sky Sports pundit is coming to Glasgow on a new UK tour. The city's Pavilion Theatre will host an evening with Jeff Stelling on Thursday, January 30, 2025. During the event, the former anchor man of Gillette Soccer Saturday will
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Glasgow reveals new branding as city gears up for 850th birthday
GLASGOW’s famous symbols – the bird, tree, fish and bell – are part of new branding to mark the city’s 850th birthday. Glasgow City Council has revealed the new look ahead of the milestone anniversary in 2025 with the help of Saracen Primary pupils
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The stars announced for Dear Evan Hansen Glasgow tour dates
The cast to bring Dear Evan Hansen to life in Glasgow has been revealed. The production of the Olivier, Tony, and Grammy award-winning musical will be at The King’s Theatre in the city from Tuesday, February 21 until Saturday, March 1 next year
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Italian restaurant in Glasgow closing soon for 'fabulous' makeover
An Italian restaurant in Glasgow is temporarily closing for a 'fabulous' makeover. La Fiorentina on Paisley Road West will shut its doors from July 1 to July 15. This is so the team can carry out a refurbishment of the restaurant. The Southside
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New beer garden opens in Glasgow city centre - and it's perfect for the Euros
A new beer garden has opened in Glasgow city centre - and it's perfect for the Euros. The Merchant Steakhouse - which is located on Ingram Street - has officially opened its new Madri Terrace. The outdoor area seats up to 100 people, while
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How Scottish parents can claim financial support this summer
Scottish parents are being urged to check their eligibility for extra financial support over the summer holidays to cover child meals. The national advice agency Advice Direct Scotland is imploring households to determine whether they qualify for
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Glasgow Hydro issues warning to visitors wearing 'domestic' football tops
Glasgow's Hydro has issued a warning to visitors wearing 'domestic' football tops. Amid the Euro 2024 tournament in which Scotland is competing, the venue released a statement reminding guests that they do not allow football colours of clubs.
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Thorn Park and Newlands win Scottish inter-club tennis titles
Two local tennis clubs secured victories at Scotland’s top inter-club competition. Thorn Park Lawn Tennis Club and Newlands Lawn Tennis Club in the city's Southside won the men’s and women’s Scottish Cup respectively. Finals Day of the competition
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'Substantial quantity of drugs' found during raid at Glasgow property
A 'substantial quantity' of drugs has been found during a raid at a property in Glasgow. Police say they allegedly recovered Heroin - which is a Class A drug - with an estimated street value of £68,000 whilst searching a property on Glendinning
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How a supermarket sweep in Aldi has helped an incredible cause
Aldi Scotland’s Supermarket Sweep challenge has returned - and one winner has raised £1275.08 for a foodbank. The popular Supermarket Sweep challenge recently visited Strathaven where it was won by resident Nicola Alexander. She nominated her
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Dave Grohl has fans cheering as he drinks Buckfast on Hampden stage
Dave Grohl had Glasgow fans cheering as he drank a bottle of Buckfast during the Foo Fighters' Hampden show. The American rockers performed to a buzzing crowd at the stadium on Monday evening. And during the set, Grohl revealed he'd been given
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Scottish Labour vow to make NHS secure in General Election manifesto
The Scottish Labour Party have vowed to ensure the NHS is secure for “generations to come” as they launched their General Election manifesto today. The 135-page document largely echoes the proposals laid out in the UK-wide Labour manifesto published
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Glaswegian, 62, plans 100-mile walk after brother's cancer treatment
A Glasgow man is set to embark on a 100-mile walk to raise funds for the charity that treated his brother's cancer diagnosis. Ameed Versace, 62, will undertake the trek following his brother's treatment at the Beatson Centre. His route, set
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Plans to transform empty site at Glasgow's Central Quay approved
Plans to transform a derelict site at Central Quay in Glasgow have been approved. Summix Capital has been given the green light to deliver a low-carbon mixed-use development. This includes private for-sale residential properties with family
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Meet the Glasgow teen who is heading to Harvard for the summer
A Glasgow student is set to embark on a journey of a lifetime – a summer of study at Harvard. Abbie McMahon, 16, will fly to Boston on June 22, joining three other Care Experienced students from Scotland at the prestigious institution. They
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Police called to area after 'suspicious man' reports
Police have been called to the Bishopbriggs area amid reports of a 'suspicious' man. Officers say they were called to the area on Monday, June 17. Following that, a 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with various alleged theft and housebreaking
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'Absolute one off': Meet Jack the Staffie who is looking for a forever home
A Staffordshire bull terrier who has been in Glasgow's Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre for nearly three years is still waiting to find his forever home. Ten-year-old Jack is a beloved figure in the shelter thanks to his charm and comical character.
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More than 150 pipers and drummers to gather in West End park - here is why
The Piping Live! Big Band is set to make a return for its seventh showcase at this year's festival in Glasgow's West End. Scheduled to take place from August 10 until 18, the band is inviting pipers of all ages and abilities to take part in the
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Sign appears teasing new store near Glasgow's Central Station
A sign has appeared teasing a new store near Glasgow's Central Station. City Market 24/7 is set to take over a unit on Renfield Street in the city centre. The unit used to be home to the betting shop Ladbrokes. (Image: Newsquest)
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Probe launched after man dies outside premises on busy street
A man has died outside a premises on a busy street in Paisley. Police say they were called to reports of a man taking unwell outside a property on Fulbar Road in the town. The force was alerted to the incident shortly after 3pm on Monday, June
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What can criminals do with your stolen passport and how common is this theft?
Your passport is perhaps the most important travel document you can hold while travelling to another country. While many go to great lengths to look after these identifiers, it isn't unheard of for these documents to go missing or become stolen
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Police reveal update after 'disturbance involving weapons' in Glasgow
A man has been charged following an alleged 'disturbance involving weapons' in Glasgow. We previously reported the incident took place on Baldovan Crescent in the East End at around 5pm on Monday, June 17. The force says they were called to
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Funeral of 'cracking' boxer who died in crash to take place next week
The funeral of a 'cracking' Scottish boxer is to be held next week after he tragically died in a crash. Andrew 'Andy' Tham was involved in a collision between his motorcycle and a car on the B8039 near Lenziemill Road in Cumbernauld on Thursday
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Celtic star jets off on lavish holiday after successful season
A Celtic star has jetted off on a lavish holiday after the club's successful season. Luis Palma took to social media to share snaps of his plush getaway at the Kimpton Grand Roatan Resort and Spa in Honduras. Sharing the pictures, the 24-year-old
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Singer with big hit to host gig in Glasgow in 2025
A singer with a big hit is set to host a gig in Glasgow at the start of next year. Myles Smith will take the stage at SWG3 in the West End on Thursday, February 25, 2025. The English musician - who is from Luton - began his music career in
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NHS Lanarkshire's A&E departments 'exceptionally busy' as warning issued
NHS Lanarkshire has issued a warning due to its emergency departments being extremely 'busy'. The health board has said its Accident and Emergency (A&E) facilities at the University Hospital Wishaw, the University Hospital Monklands, and the
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£300k boost for Glasgow research into low uptake of smear tests
A GLASGOW researcher’s “vital” investigation into why only around a third of women with learning disabilities take up the opportunity to attend smear tests has been awarded almost £300,000 for a ground-breaking project. Professor Katie Robb, who
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Jackson Carlaw: SNP must get a grip on challenges facing A&E services
It is now more than 17 years since the SNP took the reins of power at Holyrood. Over that period, the SNP’s stewardship of many key public services has been derisory and this is perhaps most evident when it comes to the NHS. The NHS is our
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'Glasgow is part of our story': Scottish band returns with first album in 24 years
IT HAS been almost a quarter of a century since The Bathers released new music, but this record, Sirenesque, is worth the wait. Fans of the Scottish band can hear the whole album performed end to end at Glasgow University Debates Chamber on Thursday
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Scottish Greens to propose ‘super tax’ in General Election manifesto
The Scottish Greens are set to propose a "super tax" in their General Election manifesto. The document, due to be released this week, will put forward plans to introduce a £1,000-per-head private jet tax in a bid to reduce the number of private