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'Horrific' blaze at industrial estate has caused 'worry'
A 'horrific' fire that erupted at a waste treatment facility in Linwood on Sunday night has caused 'worry' in the community, elected members have said. Renfrewshire councillors reacted to the “scary” blaze at Enva’s WEEE Solutions site in the industrial
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Busy Glasgow train service 'suspended' due to issue
A busy Glasgow Central train service has been 'suspended' due to an issue. ScotRail has said services between Central Station and Gourock have currently been suspended due to a problem with power to the overhead lines between Bishopton and Port
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Part of Glasgow's M74 'closed' due to emergency incident
Part of a busy Glasgow motorway has been closed due to an emergency incident. Traffic Scotland has said lane three on the M74's southbound carriageway at Junction 2A (Fullarton Road Interchange) is currently shut due to a collision. The road
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Indie rock band to host gig in Glasgow as they release new tune
An indie rock band are set to host a gig in Glasgow. Hard-Fi will perform at The Garage in the city centre on Monday, November 25, 2024. The English group - which was originally formed in 2003 - is made up of Richard Archer, Steve Kemp, Kai
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Health board helps people with autism and learning disabilities into employment
An initiative run by NHS Lanarkshire that helps young people with autism and learning disabilities into employment celebrated its latest graduation ceremony. DFN Project Search, an internship programme introduced in 2010, is facilitated by ISS
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Glasgow student wins top award for guitar design
Glasgow Clyde College student has bagged the gold medal award at the Craftex exhibition. Wiktoria Budyta impressed the judges with her first-ever parlor guitar design, inspired by the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and the Art Nouveau and
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Racist who targeted MSPs office found dead
A man once guilty of scrawling anti-Semitic and neo-Nazi symbols on the window of an MSP's office has been found dead. The body of James Malcolm, 24, was discovered a week after he had been back in court for stalking a teenage girl to try and stop
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Scots ex-comedian caught driving while drunk
A former Scots comedian was fined £300 today after he was caught driving while intoxicated. Ronnie Park, 50, was snared on Glasgow's Baillieston Main Street on March 12, 2023. Court papers state that Park was behind the wheel of a black Volkswagen
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Fancy taking part in a Clyde Zip Slide? Here is how
The Clyde Zip Slide fundraising event is making a comeback in September. The 100ft high and 1,000ft long challenge will take place on September 8 and will see participants launch from a crane next to the Riverside Museum. Organised by the armed
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Scotland's loneliest dog living at Hamilton centre finds 'forever home'
Scotland’s so-called loneliest dog has found her forever home after her new owners “fell in love with her face” at first sight. Five-year-old Roxy has spent nearly half of her life living in kennels at the Scottish SPCA’s Lanarkshire Animal Rescue
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Glasgow hosts world's largest one-day walking football festival
More than 800 players flocked to a Glasgow sports facility for what is said to be the world's biggest one-day walking football festival. The Walking Football Scottish Cup was held on June 22 at the Glasgow Green Football Centre. The tournament
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Meet the 81-year-old who has volunteered for Glasgow Samaritans for 50 years
A volunteer who has spent five decades with Glasgow Samaritans has been honoured with a British Empire Medal. Joan Cameron, 81, was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List this month for her 'sustained commitment' to the charity. She
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People left 'without places to live' after flat blaze as fundraiser launched
A fundraiser has been launched after a horror flat fire in Uddingston. We reported how emergency crews raced to reports of a tenement building fire on Deanbrae Street in the South Lanarkshire town. 999 teams were alerted to the incident shortly
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Nursery listed on Rightmove weeks after shock closure
A childcare facility which announced its shock closure last month has been listed on Rightmove. Happitots Nursery Thornliebank, which was operated by Thrive Childcare and Education, shut permanently on Friday, May 31 after giving parents less than
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Calls made for St Mirren 150th anniversary museum exhibition
CALLS have been made for the creation of an exhibition in Paisley Museum to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St Mirren Football Club in 2027. Lifelong Saints supporter Councillor Eddie Devine is keen to see Renfrewshire Council and OneRen, the
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Everything we know about large Buchanan Street fire explosion
Police and fire crews swarmed Buchanan Street after an explosion sparked a blaze in the busy shopping area. The Glasgow Times attended the scene this morning while worried bystanders watched in horror as huge smoke clouds pillowed from a building
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'Makes my blood boil': Huge pile of slabs dumped across from school
Renfrewshire residents say their blood is boiling after a huge pile of slabs was dumped at the side of the road. The shocking case of fly-tipping occurred this week directly across from St Mary’s Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare
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Use of B&B hotels for homeless in Glasgow doubles in less than a year
The use of bed and breakfast and hotel accommodation to house homeless people has doubled in less than a year. Allan Casey, the council’s convenor for homelessness, said that homelessness has got worse in the city since a housing emergency was
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'Tax on the grieving': Protestors hand petition to council after headstones toppled
Protesters say the council is "taxing the grieving" as they hand in a petition against the toppling of headstones. Friends of Hawkhead Cemetery (FOHC) launched a petition back in May to urge the council to seek out alternative methods to laying
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Glasgow set to mark Armed Forces Day with march through city
GLASGOW is set to mark Armed Forces Day with a march past the city’s Cenotaph. The event will begin at around 11am on Saturday, June 29 with a parade leaving from Holland Street to George Square. It will be led by the six & seven Scots Band
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Police reveal update after huge blaze at industrial estate
Police have issued an update after a huge fire at Linwood Industrial Estate. We reported how 999 crews raced to the area shortly after 9pm on Sunday, June 23. Now, Police Scotland has said Burnbrae Road - which is next to the facility - has
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Child, 5, in hospital after incident involving police motor in Glasgow
A five-year-old child has been rushed to hospital after an incident involving a police vehicle in Glasgow. Cops say they were called to Paisley Road West in the city following a two-car smash involving a police motor. It is understood the incident
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New podcast launched on disappearance of Moira Anderson
A NEW podcast has been launched looking into the disappearance of Moira Anderson. The new nine part series titled Coatbridge: The Disappearance of Moira Anderson has been released by Audible and reveals the true story behind one of Scotland's
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Four Glasgow Tesco stores offering free breakfasts this weekend
Four Glasgow Tesco stores will offer free breakfasts this weekend as part of a special celebration. Members of the Armed Forces will be able to get a free hot breakfast at Tesco cafes on Sunday, June 30 to mark Armed Forces Day. All serving
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Specialist engineers pictured on scene of blaze on Buchanan Street
Specialist engineers have been pictured on-site of a fire on Buchanan Street in Glasgow. We reported how 999 crews raced to the incident on the city centre's most popular shopping street at around 9.40am on Thursday, June 27. After being alerted
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New 75-tonne footbridge unveiled at train station after months of work
A new 75-tonne footbridge has opened at the train station in Uddingston as part of the station's transformation plans. After months of work, the replacement footbridge was unveiled to the public on Thursday, June 27. Network Rail staff gathered
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Judge hails family of teen killed in Glasgow crash as driver sentenced
A JUDGE has hailed the “compassion” of a family who urged her not to jail a driver whose actions caused the death of their son. Lady Poole paid tribute to Jay Morrison’s relatives moments before she told Bill McKenzie, 21, he wouldn’t go to prison
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Pundit claims Euro 2024 was 'a step too far' for Scotland striker
Scotland have been told their striking options were the main reason they exited Euro 2024 with just a single point. Che Adams was the preferred option up front, with Steve Clarke opting to start the Southampton forward rather than Lawrence Shankland
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Glasgow bus services disrupted due to 'police incident' on busy road
Several Glasgow bus services have been disrupted due to a police incident. First Glasgow has said its services 9, 9A, and 10 are currently being diverted to a situation on Paisley Road West. The services are being diverted via Broomloan Road
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Rare Rangers items could fetch thousands at auction in Glasgow
Rare Rangers items could fetch thousands when they go under the hammer at auction in Glasgow. A season book from 1876/77 and medals won by three Ibrox legends will be amongst the top lots in an auction of sporting memorabilia at McTear's next week
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New bus service launched between Glasgow and popular UK city
A new bus service has been launched between Glasgow and a popular UK city. Flixbus has announced a new 'fast direct' service between London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. According to the firm, the service will take under eight hours to travel from
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Hollywood star Barry Keoghan spotted in famed Glasgow restaurant
Hollywood actor Barry Keoghan was spotted in a Glasgow 'phenomenon' restaurant. The Saltburn star, who hails from Dublin, dined at Eusebi Deli in the West End recently. Both he and the Eusebi staff shared an image of him sitting in the famed
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Watch the explosion of fire within building near Buchanan Street Zara
This is the moment workmen caught the explosion of a fire within a building on one of Glasgow's biggest shopping streets. In the footage given to the Glasgow Times, a well-developed fire can be seen within the building behind Zara on Buchanan
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Travel firm cancels all bookings until next month amid insolvency issues
A travel firm has cancelled all bookings until the end of next month due to issues of insolvency. Youtravel is cancelling bookings up to an including July 26 after its tour operator brand, FTI Touristik, filed for insolvency earlier this month
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Live updates on Glasgow's Buchanan Street fire near Zara
11:49am (Image: Firefighter on Buchanan Street in Glasgow.) A workman, who witnessed the explosion, said: "
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Everything you need to know as Calvin Harris performs at TRNSMT 2024
Legendary Scottish DJ and music producer Calvin Harris is taking to the main stage at TRNSMT this year. The artist, who is well-known for hit songs like One Kiss and Acceptable in the 80s, is among other headliners like Liam Gallagher (formerly
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Firefighters tackle blaze within building on Glasgow's biggest shopping street
Firefighters are currently tackling a blaze in the heart of one of the city's biggest shopping streets. Seven fire engines remain at the scene of the inferno on Buchanan Street which kicked off at around 9.40am this morning. Fire crews say
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'State-of-the-art' outdoor gym opens in village park
A new outdoor gym has opened within a park in a village in Lanarkshire. The people of Overtown have welcomed the new facility which is free to use and sits next to the community centre in the park. It provides a welcome addition to the existing
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Paolo Nutini announces Paisley show details - but there's a twist
PAOLO Nutini has announced the details of this Paisley show in August - but there's a twist. We previously reported the New Shoes hitmaker sent social media wild on Tuesday when he teased that he could be returning for a hometown concert.
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Firefighters fight blaze within derelict former hotel site
Firefighters were called to deal with a blaze within a derelict building in Dumbarton. Seven fire engines were sent to the former Dumbuck House Hotel on Glasgow Road in the early hours of this morning at 1.20am. The A814 Glasgow Road was closed
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Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin
Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for an unexpected bonus payment from HMRC. Compensation is being sent to thousands of benefit recipients following a delay in Child Benefit payments earlier this month.
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Health expert issues fresh calls for 'heavy taxation' on ultra-processed foods
A health expert has said 'ultra-processed' foods (UPF) should face 'heavy taxation' and suggested that the revenue from this be used to subsidise fresh produce. This comes amid calls for tobacco-style warning signs on product packets and for a
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Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for wearing summer clothing in heatwave
Drivers are being warned that driving in a common summer clothing item could land them a £1,000 fine and three points on their licence. The Met Office have highlighted the chance of 31C temperatures in the UK as heatwaves hit the UK this week.
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Dog owners issued urgent heatstroke warning as temperatures could hit 31C
Dog owners have been issued an urgent warning by experts as temperatures rise and pets become more at risk of suffering from heatstroke. The warning comes as the UK is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 31C in parts
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BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK
Did you know that the UK is in fact home to a tarantula? The purseweb spider. The purseweb spider is Britain’s only tarantula and a member of the family that contains these 'tropical giants'. Although the word 'tarantula' still strikes fear
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Police issue update on fire at flat after four people taken to hospital
A fire that broke out at a flat in Uddingston is not being treated as suspicious, police have revealed. The force was called along with fire crews and ambulances to the blaze at Deanbrae Street at around 9am on Wednesday, June 26. We previously
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'Everything from scratch': Glasgow cafe named one of the best in the world
A family-run Glasgow cafe has been named one of the best in the world. Partenope in Shawlands made it on a list of the greatest eateries in La Liste's World Pastry Awards 2024. The cafe opened in the Southside area in 2021 and serves a range
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'Dream come true': Green Day invite talented guitarist on stage at Glasgow show
This is the moment a Green Day fan's dream came true as the band invited him on stage in Glasgow. Jake Rodger was among the crowds of thousands who flocked to Bellahouston Park on Tuesday night to see the band's Saviors Tour. The guitarist,
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Huge artist makes statement to Glasgow fans after Hydro show cancelled
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has made a statement to Glasgow fans after her Hydro show was cancelled with a week's notice. The Savage singer was set to perform at the Finnieston venue on July 4 as part of her Hot Girl Summer tour. But
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'Powerful sense of community': School near Glasgow praised by inspectors
AN UDDINGSTON Primary has had an end-of-term boost after inspectors gave children and staff a fantastic “report card”. The Education Scotland team described St John the Baptist Primary as having “a powerful sense of community” and added: “This
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End homeless hotel shame: how many times the council has carried out inspections
HOTELS used to accommodate homeless people have been inspected just six times in the last year. The Glasgow Times End the Homeless Hotel Shame campaign has highlighted several cases of people exposing the unacceptable conditions people are expected
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Soryia Siddique: Addressing child poverty requires real action from Government
IN May, I wrote to First Minister John Swinney, emphasising the devastating impact of homelessness and temporary accommodation on children’s welfare, well-being and life prospects. Addressing child poverty cannot be just a stated priority – it
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General Election: Anas Sarwar urges voters 'one week to get rid of Tories'
ANAS Sarwar has sent a message to voters in Scotland they have one week left to “get rid of the Tories”. With seven days until the polling stations open for the General Election the Scottish Labour leader is urging people to vote Labour to ensure