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Drivers warned as parts of busy motorway to face series of overnight closures
Sections of a busy motorway will face a series of overnight closures. The westbound M8 between Junctions 18 (Charing X) and 16 (Craighall) will be closed from June 23 until August 2 from 10pm until 6am, each night, excluding Friday and Saturday
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'Staff with chainsaws': Tree on railway line causes travel chaos in Glasgow
UPDATE: The tree has now been removed. A fallen tree has caused travel chaos in and around Glasgow this evening. Taking to X, ScotRail have said that due to a tree blocking the railway, all lines between Thorntonhall and East Kilbride are
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Body to protect Glasgow’s historic buildings set up - with £1.7m starter fund
A new body to help protect Glasgow’s historic buildings has been set up by the council - with a £1.7m starter fund. The Built Heritage Commission, which is the first of its type in the UK, aims to find solutions to the “evolving and complex challenges
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Warships from across Europe arrive in Glasgow for NATO exercise
Five warships from allied nations have arrived in Glasgow ahead of a NATO exercise in Scottish waters. Ships from Estonia, France, Germany, and Ukraine will spend time at Glasgow’s King George V Docks before sailing to participate in Exercise
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Cops seize £167k of drugs and dirty money in crime raid
A man was caught with £167,000 of drugs and dirty money in an organised crime raid. Connor Murray, 31, was snared at his home in Glasgow's Tollcross on December 1, 2023. Police forced entry to the property after a warrant had been granted.
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Starmer rejects independence negotiations if SNP win majority of Scottish seats
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he would not enter negotiations with the Scottish Government on an independence referendum if the SNP wins a majority of Scottish seats at the General Election. First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney
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Heavy and slim duo in navy tracksuits wanted after four cars torched
Four cars were set on fire in Glasgow's East End as police search for two men. The incident took place in Station Park in Baillieston around 12.30am on Monday, June 10. Emergency services extinguished the fire but the cars were extensively
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ScotRail warns travellers ahead Glasgow Green Day gig
ScotRail made an important announcement before the upcoming Green Day gig in Glasgow. The train company revealed that additional trains will be running for the concert, due to take place at Bellahouston Park on Tuesday, June 25. The punk-rock
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Buchanan Street units will become flats after bid approved
Several Glasgow city centre units will become flats after a planning application was approved. As we reported in November last year, an application was handed in to the council to transform office and storage units - some of which are empty - on
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TV show filmed in and around Glasgow to air on BBC
A TV which was filmed in and around Glasgow is coming to the BBC later this year. Coming to CBBC and BBC iPlayer, The Primrose Railway Children, is a reimagined version of author Dame Jacqueline Wilson's The Railway Children. READ NEXT: TRNSMT
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Pub in Glasgow Airport reopens after stunning makeover
A pub in Glasgow Airport has reopened after a stunning makeover. The airport has announced Caledonia Bar in the departure lounge has opened following a refurbishment. Revealing the news on social media, the airport says travellers will now
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Outlander actor's rape trial postponed despite claims he is 'not earning'
An actor charged with rape will now stand trial later this year. Greggory Odjig, 46, is said to have carried out the sex attack on a woman at the Premier Suites Plus serviced apartments in Glasgow's Bath Street on May 16, 2021. Prosecutors
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Woman, 22, rushed to hospital following 'incident' - then later arrested
A woman was rushed to hospital following an alleged incident, for which she was later arrested. The 22-year-old was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after an apparent one-vehicle crash occurred on Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge around 2.05am
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Glasgow hotel in bid to expand into car park
A Glasgow hotel is in a bid to expand into a car park behind it. Premier Inn on Hamilton Road in the East End submitted a planning application to add 22 new rooms to the building. According to the proposal, this would be done by adding a new
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Holyrood officials investigating SNP’s potential “misuse” of parliament resources
The Scottish Parliament have launched an investigation into the the potential "misuse" of parliamentary resources by the Scottish National Party. A statement from the Parliament announced the move following reports which suggested a complaint
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Glasgow Airport flight disrupted after police forced to remove 26 men
A flight from Glasgow Airport was disrupted after police had to remove 26 men from it. easyJet has said its flight EZY3163 from Glasgow to Faro in Portugal was disrupted on Thursday, June 20. The airline says it was due to a group of passengers
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Injured care home worker refused private hire licence despite plea to be able to work
A former NHS care home worker’s bid to become a private hire car driver has been rejected by the city council because of over-provision rules. Dawit Tsigab, 54, appeared before the licensing committee this morning to ask for a private hire car
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Speed limit to be cut on 'accident black spot' on busy road
A cut to the speed limit on a stretch of Ayr Road which is an accident black spot has been agreed — but safety concerns over parking in cycle lanes remain. Cabinet members at East Renfrewshire Council backed a plan to reduce the limit from 40mph
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Glasgow man caught with drugs and dirty money during organised crime swoop
A man was caught with £167,000 of drugs and dirty money in an organised crime raid. Connor Murray, 31, was snared at his home in Glasgow's Tollcross on December 1, 2023. Police forced entry to the property after a warrant had been granted.
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Clever crooks carry out Mission: Impossible-style heist on Glasgow business
Clever crooks have carried out a Mission: Impossible-style heist on a Glasgow business. Police say they were alerted to a report of a housebreaking at a premises on Bath Street in the city centre. It is understood thieves swooped on a prominent
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TRNSMT map, stage times, ID, travel - everything you need to know
The site map and stage times have been revealed as TRNSMT is coming to Glasgow Green next month. The hugely popular music festival will take place between July 12 and 14. Details have now been revealed. TRNSMT 2024 lineup Fans can look
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Glasgow firm secures deal with Aldi to sell their popular pie
A Glasgow-based pie company will have one of their popular offerings stocked in Aldi. Pie Sports will deliver more than 25,000 kebab pies to be distributed in all of Aldi’s 105 Scottish stores this week. The delicious snack is filled with
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Probe into death of man following horror attack at Glasgow hotel
A probe will be held following the death of a man who stabbed and injured six people at a Glasgow hotel. We previously reported how Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh attacked and hurt three asylum seekers, two hotel workers and a police officer at the
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Loganair celebrates £35k fundraising milestone with CHAS
A leading Scottish airline has donated thousands of pounds to a charity which provides hospice care for children. Loganair said they added a £2 donation option for customers purchasing online flight tickets in order to raise funds £35,000 for
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Record label to hold pop up store in Glasgow
A well-known record label is opening up a pop-up store in Glasgow this weekend. Blue Note Records will celebrate its 85th Anniversary with the shop stunt during its international jazz festival. This is the first time in 85 years that the record
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Boy, 15, in hospital after 'serious assault' in busy area
A teenager was taken to hospital after an alleged 'serious assault' in East Kilbride. Police say the incident took place in the Greenhills Square area of the town at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, June 18. Following it, a 15-year-old boy was taken
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Nestle reveals new limited-edition KitKat Chunky bar set for release this month
Nestle has announced the release of a new, limited-edition KitKat Chunky chocolate bar. The confectionery company is well known for chocolate products including Smarties, Quality Street and Milkybar. Also part of the Nestle range is KitKat.
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'Mysterious' carnivorous sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters
Did you know that 'the world’s most mysterious shark' can be found in British waters? Greenland sharks are the second largest species of carnivorous shark after the great white. While they can be found in deep waters around the UK, humans rarely
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DWP warning to 230,000 pensioners who could be owed more than £12,000
Thousands of women have been told they could be due a refund from the government due to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) errors that resulted in underpayments. It is estimated that around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid
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Lidl planning to open 'hundreds' of new supermarkets as events announced
Lidl has issued a call to contractors as it looks to open hundreds of new supermarkets across the UK. The retailer is calling on contractors from across the country to sign up to a series of events aimed at forging new relationships and engaging
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DWP pensions warning over scam compensation offers
Women affected by state pension increases have been warned to watch out for websites claiming they can help them access compensation. Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners warned of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim forms
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Cadbury Freddo chocolates returning to 'original price' of 10p at Morrisons
Morrisons is set to drop the price of Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo chocolate bars to 10p for a limited time. Cadbury is responsible for a range of chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, the classic Dairy Milk as well as Creme Eggs. Arguably one
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'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £50 on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction. The coin was minted
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Warning as major sun creams, including Asda, fail safety tests
Three popular brands of sunscreen products have failed an annual safety test conducted by consumer experts Which?. Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High, Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 and Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free
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Cases of E. Coli in Scotland rise amid huge product recall
The number of E. coli cases in Scotland has risen amid a huge product recall. New data from the UK Health Security Agency shows there have been 45 further cases of E. coli infection as of Tuesday, June 18, taking the total number of confirmed cases
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Much-loved singer to host Glasgow gig - and it will include special guests
A much-loved English singer-songwriter is set to host a gig in Glasgow - and it will include special guests. Paul Heaton will take the stage at the city's OVO Hydro on Sunday, December 1, 2024, as part of his UK tour. During the tour, the well-known
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Part of Glasgow's M8 to be hit with closures and restrictions
Part of Glasgow's M8 motorway will be hit with closures and restrictions from next week. Amey - on behalf of Transport Scotland - will be carrying out essential resurfacing works on the eastbound M8 at Junction 30 (Craigton Interchange). The
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Store in Glasgow's Silverburn reveals its 'last day of trading'
A store in Glasgow's Silverburn has revealed its 'last day of trading' in the centre. Remus Uomo has said it will complete its 'last day of trade' in the leisure facility on Wednesday, June 26. A sign on the retailer's door in the centre revealed
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Glasgow school's fight to beat vandals and create 'community space'
EVERY Tuesday at St Angela’s Primary in Darnley, the school grounds become a hive of activity. There’s some planting going on (carrots, perhaps some beetroot), a bit of foraging (berries, whatever is in season) and some art therapy and music and
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The Glasgow referees who helped shape Scottish football
SINCE football began, refereeing decisions have always been a topic of fierce debate. The much-maligned men – and increasingly, women – in the middle can have a tough time from the fans, managers and pundits alike. Now, a new book aims to turn