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What John Swinney said when we told him odds for an SNP win in Glasgow
John Swinney said it was "jaw-dropping" that a politician would bet on politics with "insider knowledge". During a visit to Drumchapel Park in Glasgow West the First Minister said it was a moral issue. He spoke about the betting scandal where
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Buses to replace trains on busy Glasgow Central line this weekend
Trains on a busy Glasgow Central route are to be replaced by buses this weekend. ScotRail has said buses will replace trains between Glasgow Central and Barrhead/Kilmarnock on Saturday, June 29 - with trains only running on the line between Kilmarnock
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Glasgow celebrity secures degree from Strathclyde University
CHRVCHES lead singer has secured an honorary degree from Strathclyde University. Lauren Mayberry has been pictured at Glasgow's Barony Hall after being awarded the amazing achievement. The 36-year-old songwriter joined more than 3,000 students
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Scotland's cheapest and most expensive areas to a buy house revealed in latest report
SCOTLAND’S cheapest and most expensive areas to buy a home over the past year have been revealed. The Registers of Scotland (ROS) annual report, which was published this week, tracks the median price of residential properties across Scotland's
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Here's how you can watch Glasgow's 2024 TRNSMT festival on TV
As Glasgow gets ready for TRNSMT 2024 - here's how you can watch it on TV. The event is set to take place between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14 at Glasgow Green. Acts performing at the festival include Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon,
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Blinds firm which had showroom in Glasgow ceases trading
A blinds and shutter firm which had a showroom in Glasgow’s East End has ceased trading. Zone at Home published a statement on its website confirming that its stores in Glasgow’s City Park Industrial Estate and Wishaw are now closed. Customers
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Comedian Al Murray reveals his top food and drink Glasgow spots
TIKTOK, ‘kids these days’ and the controversial Rwanda Bill will be among the hot topics the Pub Landlord will be tackling when he takes to the stage in Glasgow this week. Al Murray is bringing the iconic character to the King’s Theatre on Friday
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Scottish Water to host event ahead of big £2million investment
Scottish Water is set to host an event ahead of £2million investment in Airdrie. The water company will host an information event for customers to learn more about the investment which will support the development and reduce the risk of sewer flooding
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'An absolute pleasure': Lollipop lady, 83, retires after 40 years
A lollipop lady who has been working on the same street for 40 years says it's been "an absolute pleasure" as she retires from her post. Helen Barr, 83, has been stopping cars on the busy Kilbowie Road since 1984, safely getting pupils to four
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Car park plan for new train station in set to get green light
Council land in Barrhead is set to be leased to Network Rail on a 175-year deal to provide a car park for the new Balgray train station. Two small pockets of land are also expected to be taken over by Network Rail for a “nominal” fee to allow the
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Glasgow Airport crowned Airport of the Year again
Glasgow Airport has been crowned Airport of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Scottish Transport Awards. The award is one of two AGS Airports picked up last night. The Airport of the Year title recognises the airport's operational
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Man left blind in one eye and lying in pool of blood after park attack
Two thugs left a man blind in one eye after a horror attack in a park. Sleiman Bubakar and Asad Nawaz - both aged 22 - pounced on Steven McMeeking in an assault captured on graphic CCTV footage. The 56-year-old was repeatedly punched, kicked
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In Pictures: Thousands turn out to celebrate at Barshaw Park Gala Day
Thousands flocked to Barshaw Park at the weekend to celebrate Barshaw Gala Day. Performances from local musicians and dancers on Saturday thrilled the large crowd, while children were kept entertained with a range of activities including football
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Petition to stop council toppling headstones to close ahead of protest rally
A petition calling on Renfrewshire Council to stop toppling headstones in cemeteries is due to close tonight at midnight ahead of a protest rally. As we previously reported, local authority officials have been toppling headstones and laying them
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Bandstand to be removed from park after being set on fire by vandals
A BANDSTAND will be removed from a park after it was set alight by vandals. We previously reported police were called to Overtoun Park in Rutherglen at around 12.40am on Saturday, June 1 following a report of a fire at the park's bandstand.
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Concerns over future of golf club due to £100k building repair
CONCERNS are mounting over the future of the long-standing Barshaw Golf Club in Paisley after a burst pipe caused “extensive damage” to the clubhouse. Members are fearing the worst after it was calculated repairs – covering issues such as new flooring
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Cruel vandals slammed after trashing nursery's 'cosy cabin'
CRUEL vandals broke into the playground of an early years centre and trashed a wooden hut used by nursery children. The incident is reported to have taken place at Knightswood Early Years Centre (KEYC) on Monday, June 24. On Tuesday, staff
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Serial rapist choked one victim unconscious then assaulted her
A sex predator who raped three teenage girls when they were unable to consent to sex has been locked up for five years. William Graham preyed on his victims in 2021 - one he had choked unconscious, the other two were initially sleeping at the time
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Pictures reveal aftermath of horror flat blaze as residents evacuated
Multiple residents were forced to evacuate their homes after a blaze broke out at a Uddingston flat block. 999 crews raced reports of a tenement building fire on Deanbrae Street in the South Lanarkshire town. Emergency teams were alerted to
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'Out of date': Calls made for extended Sunday hours on Glasgow Subway
CALLS are again being made for transport bosses to extend the Sunday hours of the Glasgow Subway. A petition was launched on June 21 by Kier Davison who feels the early closures are “out of date” and “unnecessary”. It has so far gathered 170
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Early release of Scottish prisoners begins to tackle overcrowding
The first prisoners being released early under emergency powers to create space in Scottish jails are being freed. Justice Secretary Angela Constance announced the move in May, following a spike in inmate numbers and concerns about the capacity
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Motors seized after cops swoop on Glasgow property
A number of motors have been seized after cops swooped on a property in Glasgow. Police say they executed a search warrant at a commercial premises on Cumbernauld Street. Officers conducted the warrant on Wednesday, June 26. Following that
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Huge American rapper cancels Hydro show a week before event
A popular American rapper has cancelled her Glasgow Hydro show a week before it was scheduled. Megan Thee Stallion was supposed to play at the city venue on Thursday, July 4. Today, however, fans who bought tickets received an email saying
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Legendary musician to host solo gig in Glasgow
A legendary musician is set to host a solo gig in Glasgow later this year. Duff McKagan will perform at Oran Mor in the West End on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The iconic musician is known for being the bassist in the American rock band Guns
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Glasgow park event to take place next month after being cancelled in Easter
An event in a Glasgow park that was cancelled at Easter will be going ahead next month. Inflatable Fun City was due to arrive at Victoria Park for the school holidays from March 29 until April 14. Unfortunately, due to ground conditions from
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Part of the M8 will be closed for over a week
Part of the M8 will be closed for over a week for essential work. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the westbound M8 between Arkleston Cemetery and the Junction 27 off-slip. This will result in closures
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Supermarket chain reveals opening date for 'newly renovated' store
A supermarket chain has revealed an opening date for its 'newly renovated' store. Morrisons has said its shop in Bishopbriggs will open on Thursday, July 4, following a makeover. The store - which is situated on Kirkintilloch Road in the town
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Jet2 launches holidays to sunny new destination from Glasgow Airport
Jet2 has launched holidays to a sunny new destination from Glasgow Airport next summer. Holidaymakers can now visit the glorious hotspot of the Costa de la Luz from the airport via Faro in the summer of 2025. The expansion comes after the holiday
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'Play St Mirren!': Paolo Nutini fans speculate about Paisley gig this summer
Paolo Nutini fans are speculating about the news of a possible gig in Paisley this summer. The New Shoes hitmaker sent social media wild on Tuesday when he teased that he could be returning for a hometown concert in August. With only a few
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Two Glasgow police stations to be closed down
Two community police stations in Glasgow will be closed down. Police Scotland has confirmed the full closure of Castlemilk station in the Southside and the closure of Baillieston station in the East End. Revealing the news, Divisional Commander
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Police called to incident near Hydro after The Killers concert
Police were called to an incident near the OVO Hydro in Glasgow after The Killers concert. A police presence was seen outside the gig venue on Tuesday evening where the Mr Brightside hitmakers were performing. An image shared with the Glasgow
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22 people evacuated from tenement building after fire
22 people have been evacuated from a tenement building in Uddingston following a fire. We reported that 999 crews including firefighters, cops and ambulance crews were called to a flat in Deanbrae Street on Wednesday morning. The road was closed
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Opening date revealed for city centre Popeyes
THE opening date has been revealed for Popeyes' new city centre restaurant. The chain, known for its Louisiana fried chicken, will open at 11am on Friday, July 5 on Sauchiehall Street. The Glasgow Times reported last week that signage had
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Clouds of dark smoke pour out of window as 999 crews race to tenement fire
LATEST: 22 people have been evacuated. Clouds of dark smoke have poured out of a tenement flat in Uddingston following a fire this morning. Footage shared with the Glasgow Times shows the smoke coming out of the window of the top-floor flat
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I saw Travis at the Hydro - they dedicated a song to Glasgow
Verdict: Four stars. Glasgow’s very own Travis took to the Hydro stage for a test run ahead of their headlining show at the venue in December. The indie rockers were in town to support The Killers who are playing three shows at the Finnieston
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Supermarket giant to open new stores in Glasgow - with one area a 'priority'
A supermarket giant is looking to open new stores in Glasgow - and one area is a 'priority'. Aldi is on the hunt for the best locations in the city to open shops as part of its rapid expansion drive. Last month, they called on the nation
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'Do not eat': Sainsbury's crisps are a 'possible health risk' as recall issued
Sainsbury’s has recalled some of its crisps, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning, because they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Taste the Difference Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar
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Can you give ice cubes to your dog in summer? PDSA vet nurse sets record straight
It’s vital that our pets stay cool when the weather gets warmer but can you give ice cubes to your dog? Doing so is a cheap and easy way to keep your dog cool but there has been talk of ice cubes being dangerous for dogs to play with or have put
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Why almost 1.8 billion adults are at risk of diseases like cancer and dementia
A report has revealed that 1.8 billion adults are at risk of diseases and issues like cancer, stroke, dementia and diabetes due to a lack of exercise with the situation getting worse. The study by World Health Organisation (WHO) researchers and
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Martin Lewis urges Brits to check meter readings before Price Cap drop on July 1
"It's meter reading week," Martin Lewis has reminded Brits to check their meters before the price cap drops on July 1. Energy prices are going to fall for many households on July 1 if you're on a standard variable tariff like approximately 85%
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Health warning issued as 31C heatwave set to hit the UK this week
Temperatures could peak at 31C in parts of the UK this week, as health warnings have been issued amid a short-lived heatwave. Monday was the hottest day of the year so far, reaching 28.3C in Wisley, Surrey, and temperatures are expected to rise
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Drivers warned they could face fines of up £2500 for wearing sunglasses
Motorists have been warned they could face fines of up to £2500 for driving while wearing sunglasses this summer. With the sun shining and the hotter weather arriving, many of us will be reaching for the shades as we head out every day. However
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Jet2 holiday horror as family left without running water in 40C heat
A family has slammed their “shocking” Jet2 holiday as they claim they were left without access to running water for 24 hours in 40 degree heat and told to “use the swimming pool”. Laura Adediji booked a week-long Jet2 package holiday to Coral Bay
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One of the world's oldest music festivals coming to Glasgow for first time
One of the world’s oldest music festivals will be coming to Glasgow later this year for the first time in its 136-year history. Our city will play host to the Nordic Music Days festival, a contemporary classical music festival established by the
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What does 'TRNSMT' mean? Mystery behind Glasgow music festival's name solved
TRNSMT is the biggest music festival in Scotland and has been occurring annually since 2017. While the event is huge and attracts big names in music like Radiohead, Pulp and Stormzy, few know the meaning behind its name. Unlike other festivals
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Man arrested after police called to 'disturbance' in East End
A man has been arrested following an alleged disturbance in Glasgow. Officers were called to Leader Street in Riddrie in the East End of the city on Tuesday evening. A fire engine, two ambulances and three special operations teams were sent
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Retailer moves into 'bigger and better' store at Glasgow Fort
A retailer has moved into a 'bigger and better' store at Glasgow Fort. Fort News has been supplying local news as well as other conveniences since the outdoor shopping centre first opened in 2004. Now the stalwart of the Easterhouse
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Glasgow building empty for 14 years transformed into 92 'stylish' apartments
A historic Glasgow building that has been empty for 14 years has been transformed into 92 apartments. Dalian House sits on the corner of St Vincent Street, Charing Cross and North Street and was once used as an NHS Scotland headquarters. We
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Glasgow roads to close for filming of drama set in New York City
Some Glasgow roads are set to close for the filming of a new drama set in New York City. We previously reported that production crews had taken over parts of the city in recent years to film scenes for the new Apple drama Debutante, set in 19th-century
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Glasgow rush-hour traffic disrupted by incident on motorway
UPDATE: The incident has been cleared. Glasgow rush-hour traffic is being disrupted by an incident on the M80. A collision took place at around 6.40am on the M80 southbound towards Glasgow near junction 4a Low Wood interchange. Emergency
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Meet the dedicated man who has donated 174 pints of blood
A DEDICATED Clydebank man is celebrating being one of the most committed Scottish donors by giving his 174th pint of blood. Alexander Scullion, 68, from Linnvale, has been loyally giving blood for more than 45 years - improving the lives of over
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'Better shops and public transport': East Kilbride people speak out ahead of election
MORE investment, cheaper public transport and better shops are some of the key issues East Kilbride people want their new MP to tackle. Environmental activist Maureen Potter, who has lived in the town since the 1960s, says the biggest issues concerning
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Late great activist's granddaughter in fight to reclaim East Kilbride for Labour
IT WAS while watching the telly with her granny that the spark was lit for Joani Reid, she recalls. “The then prime minister was on, I think it was Boris, and my granny – who is now in her 80s – said that for the first time, she was really very
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'Part of a family': Glasgow nursery receives rare 'excellent' grade from inspectors
AN Easterhouse nursery is celebrating after receiving a rare “excellent” grading from inspectors. The Care Inspectorate team, whose visit to St Clare’s Day Nursery was unannounced, found that children at the nursery “benefitted from warm, caring