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Section of road near Hampden to close for resurfacing works ahead of P!nk gig
A SECTION of road near Hampden Park is set to close next week for resurfacing works ahead of P!nk's two nights at the stadium. Polmadie Road will be closed from Hamilton Street to Aitkenhead Road - near the entrance to the M74 - overnight from
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Family of Celtic fan missing in Lanzarote told case into disappearance closed
THE family of a Celtic fan who went missing in Spain last year have been told by police that the case looking into his disappearance has been closed. Gary Watson Shearer, from Renfrew, arrived in the resort of Puerto del Carmen on Lanzarote on
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Frustrated driver confronts licensing committee on over-provision policy
A frustrated driver has confronted Glasgow’s licensing committee on its over-provision policy as more private hire car licences were rejected. Omar Mohammed appeared before councillors on Thursday, June 20 to request a private hire car licence
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Theatre faces danger of failing to reopen despite renovation costing millions
GLASGOW'S historic Citizens Theatre faces a danger of failing to reopen despite a renovation costing millions as extra cash is needed to finish building work. With hopes the refurbishment could finish around December 20 this year, the council agreed
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Car insurance warning issued to drivers over 'serious' consequences of fronting
Drivers in the UK have been warned of the "serious legal consequences" of fronting on their car insurance. A quarter of young drivers between 18 and 24 years old admitted that would be willing to lie so that they would get cheaper car insurance
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The 'little-known' dog collar law could see pet owners fined £5000
Pet owners have been warned about this "little-known" dog collar law that could lead them to a £5000 fine if broken. Having a furry friend can be a fun and joyful experience but it is also an important responsibility. There are key laws that
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Time to test your IQ! Take this pub quiz to find out your score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer
When it's a warm summer day, there's nothing like a picnic or barbecue in the sunshine. But for many outdoor eating can quickly become a bit of a nightmare at this time of year with the buzzing sound of a wasp heading your way. Wasps are normally
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Dog owners warned not to leave dogs in cars this summer - what can you do?
Dog owners have been issued a warning about leaving their pets in cars as the temperatures heat up this summer. The RSPCA have warned dog owners in the past about the ‘silent killer’ that is heatwaves. And they’ve issued another warning to
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Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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Glasgow flat in 'fashionable' West End area hits the market for £110k
A well-looked-after Glasgow flat in the "fashionable" West End district of Partick has hit the market for £110k. The 1-bedroom property, which is within walking distance of Kelvingrove Park and public transport links, is said to be in "immaculate
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Martha Wardrop: We have a huge opportunity to build a green economy
The brutal impact of 14 years of Tory cruelty and cuts has to be reversed as a result of this Westminster election. Whoever forms the next government will be taking office at a crucial time for our environment. The decisions we make over the next
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'I had a fantastic time': Care home residents enjoy football nostalgia trip
Elderly football fans at an East Renfrewshire care home reminisced their favourite memories of Scotland’s national team during a recent visit to an exhibition. Renaissance Care's Whitecraigs Care Home residents visited Silverburn’s ‘Scotland Kits
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Clydebank musician teams up with group aiming to end homelessness
A Clydebank musician and his band say they are teaming up with a social enterprise that aims to end homelessness in and around Glasgow. The Odd Socks – formed of Dean Freeman, Oran McBride, Hassi White, and Lewis Lynn – told the Glasgow Times they
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How the Barrowland Ballroom is getting involved in Pride
Barrowland Ballroom has been selected as the official venue for Glasgow's Pride. Based at the heart of Glasgow’s Gallowgate, the location, celebrating its 90th anniversary, is providing attendees a free experience from 2pm until 8pm after the pride
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School kids taught lifesaving lessons in new VR and escape rooms initiative
High school students are being taught vital lifesaving skills through virtual reality and educational escape rooms as part of a groundbreaking pilot. More than 600 students in Scotland have been trained so far using innovative technologies such
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Pensioner's heart operation cancelled hours after it was meant to take place
A pensioner says he was left “totally stumped” when his heart operation was cancelled hours after it was meant to have taken place. John McFarlane attended the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Dalmuir on June 16 as he had been scheduled for
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Willy Wonka inspired Glasgow garden opens after Chelsea show win
An award-winning garden inspired by children's classics including Willy Wonka and Alice in Wonderland has been recreated for young patients at a Glasgow hospital. The Teapot Trust’s Elsewhere Garden was designed by Scottish landscape artists Semple
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Glasgow venue to host Disney movies with characters and pizza making for kids
A popular Glasgow venue is set to entertain families this summer with a cinema club and pizza-making events. Starting from June 30, Platform Glasgow will kick-start the holidays with their summer cinema club where beloved Disney films such as Frozen
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Apprentice star Reece Donnelly takes Glasgow performers to LA
A performing arts group in Glasgow is set to dazzle Hollywood this summer. The Theatre School of Scotland is preparing to perform at Universal Studios and Dodger Stadium. The Apprentice 2023 star and founder of the group Reece Donnelly will
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'I spent £18k on a car and my private hire licence was refused - it's devastating'
A private hire car driver who has been operating across Glasgow for nine years has had his application to use his own vehicle refused by the city council. Shabbir Ahmed appeared before members of the licensing committee on Thursday to request
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McGill's Bus Group clocks up 10 million green miles
A major bus operator's zero-emission buses have travelled a record 10 million miles. This is the equivalent of more than 400 times around the globe. This milestone by McGill’s Bus Group has contributed significantly to environmental sustainability
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Scotland star surprises Glasgow pupils with visit before Euros
Scotland star Scott McTominay surprised pupils at a Glasgow school to talk about contact lenses. The Manchester United player visited Riverbank Primary School in the East End to spread awareness about the benefits and safe use of lenses. The
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Glasgow shop owners given top awards by TV star
Two independent Glasgow shop owners have scooped prestigious awards from the Federation of Independent Retailers (Fed). Girish Jeeva, who owns Girish’s Premier Barmulloch, won the Best Use of Technology category while Natalie Lightfoot, of Londis
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Glasgow unveils £100,000 fund for city events and festivals
Glasgow has unveiled a £100,000 cultural fund to support existing city events and festivals. The fund, which celebrates the city's 850th birthday next year, allows applicants to bid for up to £10,000 each. It aims to highlight Glasgow 850 themes
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New location identified for Paisley speed camera after unexpected discovery
The introduction of a fixed-speed camera on a road in Paisley that has sparked safety concerns in the community is expected to take place next month. The works in Foxbar’s Brediland Road – which were initially scheduled for early June – have been
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Paisley marks the 100th anniversary of Cenotaph ahead of Armed Forces Day
A war memorial in Paisley is marking its centenary as part of events leading up to Armed Forces Day. The Cenotaph was first installed in 1924 by a local widow, Mrs McNab, who had lost three sons and it became one of the first memorials in Scotland
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Free family fun day to take place in Johnstone - everything you need to know
FREE activities for children of all ages will be on offer at this year’s Corseford Fun Day. Taking place on Saturday, June 29, at Fordbank Primary School in Johnstone, organisers are keen to ensure no youngster misses out. Hosted by the Corseford
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Glasgow’s housing crisis 'may well get worse' says Labour councillor
Glasgow’s housing crisis “may well get worse” as a result of Scottish Government budget cuts, a senior Labour councillor has warned. Soryia Siddique, the city’s Labour group deputy leader, said she was “extremely disappointed” by a response from
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Gullie works to take place amid claims roads become 'river' during bad weather
Works to unblock gullies in Bridge of Weir are expected to take place this week amid claims certain roads become a “river” during bouts of bad weather. Drainage in Donaldfield Road and Clevans Road is in need of attention because of a build-up
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Plans to turn office building into takeaway and shop
Plans have been submitted to Renfrewshire Council to convert a two-storey office building into a takeaway, shop and two flats. If approved, the takeaway and shop would be located on the ground floor of the premises at 108 Hawkhead Road in Paisley
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Planners give green light to car park next to school
Planners have given the green light to the construction of a car park and drop off area next to a Barrhead school. The facility, which has been approved subject to conditions, is set to be built on the site of the former Arthurlie Family Centre
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Milestone reached in multi-million-pound sewer upgrades
A new milestone has been reached in a multi-million-pound project to upgrade sections of the sewer system that serves Renfrew and Glasgow. A temporary overland pipeline stretching nearly a kilometre along King’s Inch Road is now operational and
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Construction begins for new Paisley Grammar School
Construction work is now under way on a new modern home for Paisley Grammar School. The new campus is said to be a state-of-the-art facility and will replace the existing school. Due to open by August 2026 on vacant land on Renfrew Road, the
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Resident fears road works could affect emergency services access
A WEST END resident says he fears road works on Byres Road are affecting emergency services responding to incidents after a bus got stuck earlier this week. On the afternoon of Monday, June 17, emergency services were called to a medical incident
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Man attacked security guard after being knocked back from SWG3
A man attacked a security guard after he was knocked back from a Glasgow nightclub. Liam Mitchell was in a queue outside of SWG3 in Glasgow’s West End at around 11.40pm on December 2, 2023. The 26-year-old had travelled from Dundee to celebrate
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Plans submitted to change restaurant into hot food takeaway
Plans have been submitted to Renfrewshire Council to change a restaurant into a hot food takeaway. The application relates to the unit at 13A Bridgewater Shopping Centre in Erskine, which was previously home to The New River Village and is believed
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Knightswood firefighters to walk more than 80 miles in memory of colleague
Knightswood firefighters are set to walk more than 80 miles in memory of a colleague. Crews at Knightswood Community Fire Station will begin an 83-mile walk from the Anniesland Road base to Glenrothes Fire Station at around 12pm on Friday.
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'It has been amazing': City hotel welcomes over 60,000 guests in first year
A city hotel is celebrating its first year in operation, having welcomed over 60,000 guests. Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel officially opened its doors to customers in June 2023, as the Sandman Group’s fourth hotel in the UK. Located in Glasgow's
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Apply for Co-op’s £5m fund for community groups and charities
Local community groups and charities are invited to apply for a share of £5m funding from a retail giant. Since 2016, Co-op’s Local Community Fund has supported almost 40,000 community projects across the UK, with groups receiving more than £100m
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Local council's Ukrainian resettlement programme wins prestigious award
A council has scooped a prestigious award for its programme that resettled Ukrainian families fleeing conflict in their country. North Lanarkshire Council was awarded the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) housing award for 2024 in recognition of
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Volunteers who help the homeless appealing for funding support
Volunteers who help homeless people and run two free community shops are appealing for funding support as they have to borrow a van. From a building in Royston, H4TH (Help for the Homeless) supplies clothes, food, kitchen equipment, toiletries
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John Swinney: Tory candidates should face consequences for backing Brexit
Scotland’s First Minister has said Conservative candidates should face the “consequences” of backing Brexit at the last election. John Swinney has criticised Tories Andrew Bowie and Douglas Ross, who are standing to be elected to Westminster again
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One third of Brits 'ripped off' by broadband speeds, new study reveals
A third of Brits are reportedly being ripped off by their broadband speeds, according to a new study. From your favourite TV show buffering at the nerve-wracking cliffhanger or your Zoom call dropping in an important meeting, your broadband failing