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Loved Italian restaurant announces shock closure after more than 20 years
A well-loved Italian restaurant has announced its shock closure after more than 20 years. Zucca Bistro Pizzeria in East Kilbride took to social media to reveal the sad news on Monday, July 8. In the post, the eatery said it was with 'deep sadness
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Rapist slammed after taking 'advantage' of two women in Glasgow
A top cop has slammed a rapist after he took 'advantage' of two women in Glasgow. We reported how Beni Mubiala was caged after he raped two women in the city. The 27-year-old was jailed for nine years on Monday, July 8, at the High Court in
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Several police cars swoop on busy street amid incident
'Loads' of police have been spotted on a busy street in Rutherglen amid an incident. In pictures shared with the Glasgow Times, several police units have been snapped up on Main Street in the town currently. A source revealed they are 'loads
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A&E patient safety concerns led to inspection of entire Glasgow hospital
A healthcare watchdog warned of concerns for patient safety during an inspection of one of Scotland’s largest hospitals. Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) inspected the Glasgow Royal Infirmary emergency department on April 9 and found “significant
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Prices for alcohol at Glasgow's TRNSMT 2024 festival revealed
Prices for alcoholic drinks at this year's TRNSMT festival in Glasgow have been revealed. 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
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Police led on chase across Glasgow after 'motor failed to stop'
Police were led on a chase across Glasgow this afternoon after a car 'failed to stop'. The force says the motor failed to stop for officers on Balmore Road in Torrance at around 12.20pm on Monday, July 8. Following that, a pursuit took place
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Toys at Glasgow nursery covered in glass after 'despicable' vandals strike again
PLAY equipment at a Glasgow nursery was left covered in shards of glass after ‘despicable’ vandals struck at the facility for a second time in less than two weeks. Three windows at the Willow Room, an indoor play space at Knightswood Early Years
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CCTV released after serious assault on Glasgow train
CCTV has been released following a serious assault on a train from Glasgow Central. The incident took place at around 7.30pm on Saturday, May 18, onboard the 6.46pm service from Glasgow Central to Largs. Now, cops probing the alleged attack
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'Absolutely gutted': Retailer to close store after more than 60 years
A shoe retailer in Hamilton has announced its closure after more than 60 years. Crichton Shoes - which is located on Campbell Lane in the town - took to social media to reveal it will be shutting its doors at the end of July. In the post, the
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Part of well-known sculpture 'reappears' after going missing nearly two years ago
PART of a well-known Clydebank sculpture appears to have returned after going missing nearly two years ago. In August 2022 we reported that the saddle of popular art installation ‘Bankies Bike’ had seemingly disappeared. A local resident had
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Glasgow swimming pool closed 'until further notice' due to issue
A Glasgow swimming pool has been closed 'until further notice' due to an issue. The pool at Glasgow Club Pollok has been shut after a ceiling light 'shattered' at its poolside recently. The leisure facility - which is based on Cowglen Road
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Clydebank street set to close for up to five days next month
A ROAD in Clydebank is set to close for up to five days next month. Dock Street will be shut from Wednesday, August 7 to allow for resurfacing works to take place. West Dunbartonshire Council confirmed the closure on their website. The
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Council issue update on works on busy Glasgow road
An update has been provided on the closure of a busy road in Glasgow. Glasgow City Council has said Byres Road in the West End has fully reopened to all traffic. READ MORE: Clydebank street set to close for up to five days next month
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West Dunbartonshire Council confirm garden waste charge details
WEST Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) have confirmed changes to their garden waste collection system. From August 12, residents will have to pay to have their garden waste collected and disposed of. The introduction of the £60 annual charge for
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'The Tartan Army made me do it': German fan books 'bucket list' Scotland trip
A German football fan has revealed how a new-found love for the Tartan Army has inspired him to book a trip to Scotland later this year. Florian Moeller, an airline employee from Frankfurt, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to say that he had
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'Child threatened' onboard Glasgow train as cops hunt for answers
Cops are hunting for answers after a woman 'threatened a child' onboard a train from Glasgow Queen Street. The British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman 'shouted and threatened' a youngster on a service from Glasgow to
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Re-offending rates increased during covid pandemic finds new report
Re-offending increased during the covid pandemic according to he latest report. The official statistics showed the reconviction rate, which is the percentage of offenders who are reconvicted in a year, was 26.9% in 2020-21. This is a 2.6 percentage
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Consultation launched over increasing number of tall buildings in Glasgow
A public consultation has been launched over the increasing number of tall buildings in Glasgow. Residents are being urged to have their say from today about architecture int he city and on its fringes. This is in response to the council facing
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Tributes made after Glasgow-born 'titan of education' dies at 77
Tributes have been paid from the worlds of learning, business and the wider public sector to Frank Pignatelli, a “titan of education” who has died aged 77 after a short illness. Professor Pignatelli was born in Anderston, Glasgow. His first job
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ScotRail experiencing mass cancellations across network due to staff shortages
Dozens of train services in Scotland have been cancelled today due to a shortage of staff amidst an ongoing pay dispute. Cancellations and delays will be a regular occurrence today, with rail bosses advising customers to plan as far ahead as possible
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Several Glasgow roads to close for filming of popular ITV show
Several Glasgow roads will close this month to allow for the filming of a popular ITV show. It is understood that TV crews will be doted around parts the city to film the hit crime drama Shetland. READ NEXT: Glasgow roads close for filming
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'He just tried to murder me': Cop was repeatedly struck by knife in Maryhill flat
A man carried out a brutal knife attack on a police officer who came to arrest him. Jospeh Ayiety left Sergeant Kevin Reynolds blood-soaked after turning on him at the 27 year-old's flat in Maryhill on September 23 2022. Ayiety also punched
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Inside the incredible mental health facility Riddrie House's fun day
A mental health care home has raised hundreds of pounds to give the people who use the service an amazing summer. Riddrie House, based on the outskirts of Glasgow’s East End, has spent the last 27 years delivering residential support to people
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Glasgow Times
The Glasgow Times published nine death notices last week. Every week, the Glasgow Times publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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'Felt like I owed it': Scotland star returns to former club in surprise switch
Glasgow City FC have pulled off a major coup, announcing the return of Scotland international Lisa Evans on a three-year deal. A former Glasgow City player, Evans spent the early part of her career at the club, winning an impressive haul of four
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New plan for early release of prisoners to help ease overcrowding in jails
Prisoners could spend less time in jail under plans to ease overcrowding. The Scottish Government is asking for views on proposals to change the point of release under license conditions. It would apply to those serving sentences of four years
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Glasgow institution closing its cafe just days after desperate plea
A historic Glasgow hub is closing its cafe just days after issuing a desperate plea to stay afloat. The Nolly Cafe, located within the Maryhill Burgh Halls, is closing for the 'foreseeable future'. Staff have revealed the last day of trading
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'Terrifying experience': Violent rapist subjected women to sex attacks in their homes
A violent rapist who subjected two women to sex attacks in their homes was on Monday jailed for 12 years. James Beck assaulted both of his victims to the danger of their lives and raped them in the attacks he perpetrated on them. A judge told
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Drugs worth around £100,000 found in search of two homes
Drugs thought to be worth around £100,000 have been found in two Paisley homes. Officers searched properties on Glenshira Avenue and Waverly Road on Friday, July 5. They recovered a quantity of Class A drugs, including cannabis and heroin.
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Rapist who went to police station with victim to confess jailed
A rapist who went with his victim to a police station to confess what he had done was jailed on Monday for nine years. Beni Mubiala had sex with the woman, who repeatedly told him "no". The 27-year-old later claimed he was "prepared to face
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Inside the 'stunning' new store in Glasgow's Silverburn
A major European retailer has officially opened its 'stunning' new store in Glasgow's Silverburn Shopping Centre. Mango - which is a Spanish fashion brand - opened in the centre on Friday, July 5. The store stocks a wide variety of womenswear
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'I'm gonna slash you': Man threatened sheriff and threw crisps at him
A man who threw a packet of crisps at a sheriff from the dock has been jailed for 16 months. Stephen Bottley, 45, hurled the poke at Sheriff Barry Divers in Glasgow Sheriff Court on November 1 2023. Bottley was enraged after Sheriff Divers
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Locals left 'gutted' after much-loved community store reveals closure
A much-loved community store has announced its closure after five years. Bunty's Two Doors Down - which is located on Prieston Road in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire - took to social media to reveal the sad news recently. In the post, the specialist
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Glasgow doctor launches new podcast series with Go Radio
A renowned Glasgow aesthetician will launch a new podcast series with Go Radio. Dr Kaly Jaff series will be available to listen to when it launches on July 11. Born in Kurdistan, Dr Jaff moved to Glasgow as a refugee at the age of six.
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Celtic superfan Jay Beatty to appear on huge screen in New York's Times Square
Celtic superfan Jay Beatty will appear on a jumbo screen at Times Square. The dedicated Hoops supporter, who is a Celtic FC Foundation Ambassador, is set to have his picture on two of the large Jumbotron screens at the iconic square in New York
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New leisure facility set to open - and it will create several jobs
A new leisure facility is set to open near Glasgow - and it will create several jobs for the area. PureGym has announced construction on its newest centre has begun at Ashfield Land's Two 74 Glasgow development, off Cambuslang Road, adjacent to
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CCTV images released following robbery at Glasgow shopping centre
CCTV images have been released following a robbery at a shopping centre in Glasgow. Detectives have shown images of two men they believe may be able to assist with their ongoing enquiries in relation to the incident, which occurred at a shopping
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Everything you need to know about the new Govan-Partick bridge
A new bridge connecting Partick to Govan is expected to bring a jobs boost to one of Glasgow's most deprived areas when it opens later this summer. The new crossing will span the Clyde from Water Row in Govan to Pointhouse Quay in Partick.
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Ex-Scottish FA referee to leave Euro 2024 early for new role with PGMOL
Hugh Dallas has taken on a new role with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) in England. Dallas, who previously served as the Scottish FA's Referee Development Officer before a recent stint with the Turkish Football Federation
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'Over the moon': Victoria's Secret to open new 5620sqft store in Glasgow
Victoria's Secret will open a brand-new 5620sqft store in Glasgow. The lingerie giant will be welcomed to outdoor shopping centre Glasgow Fort later this year. Located between Zara and Next, the shop will offer customer favourites such as
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Greggs opens new and improved Glasgow shop after temporarily closing
Greggs has opened a new and improved Glasgow shop after temporarily closing. We reported that the beloved bakery had shut its store in Silverburn shopping centre to undergo a move and refit. The shop merged with the unit next door to build
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Man bit boxer's ear off during brawl outside Glasgow nightclub
A MAN who chewed off the ear of an amateur boxer in a brawl outside a nightclub was ordered to do unpaid work. Martin Hendrie, 45, pounced on Michael McCrone in Glasgow city centre on July 9, 2022. Undefeated fighter McCrone had earlier pushed
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Police spotted at Glasgow's four corners after incident with 'large group'
A police presence was spotted at Glasgow's four corners following an incident. Multiple vehicles were pictured at Union Street and Argyle Street next to McDonald's on Sunday evening at around 9pm. Police cars, vans and the dog unit appeared
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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £50 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns
Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence, a new survey has suggested. Research found that 19 per cent of drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel. Insurance provider
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BBC to honour TV doctor Michael Mosley with Just One Thing Day
The BBC has announced it will honour TV doctor Michael Mosley across its radio and TV networks with a dedicated day which will see presenters and audiences be encouraged to do “just one thing” to improve their wellbeing. The broadcaster and columnist
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Man films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' in UK - 'no one believed me'
A business owner has shown how he routinely has to 'wade' through a field of poisonous snakes each morning. The user, tommycina, posted the video to his TikTok: "This is an adder. Every morning I have to wade through adders in order to get my open
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Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's
Although not yet at the state pension age, some of you might not be aware that 50+ year-olds can claim some freebies too. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you.
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'Always look after us': Martin Compston enjoys stay at luxury hotel near Glasgow
Martin Compston was spotted enjoying a stay at a plush hotel near Glasgow. The Line of Duty star recently spent time at the five-star Mar Hall in Bishopton with his wife Tianna. The 40-year-old showed his followers a tour of his room which
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Several Glasgow roads to close for filming 'intoxicating' ITV thriller
Several Glasgow roads will close this week for filming of a new ITV thriller. Scenes for Cold Water will be shot in the city's Dennistoun and to allow this, there will be some restrictions on streets in the East End. The road closures for
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Blind man blasts barrier problem at Glasgow station that has rumbled on for a year
A BLIND man has blasted ScotRail bosses for failing to fix a technical glitch at the barriers of a busy Glasgow station that has caused over a year of disruption for travellers. Sam Howie says he’s been prevented from travelling independently as
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Joy Division's Peter Hook recalls 'f***ing great' night on Sauchiehall Street
A post-punk icon has recalled a “f***ing great” night on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street in the 1980s. “I remember doing a gig at Glasgow Tiffany’s on Sauchiehall Street. God almighty, it was rough,” Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order said.
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Barlinnie inmate was given unauthorised SIM card by fellow prisoner
A Barlinnie prisoner was found with an unauthorised SIM card. Robert Cunninghame, 29, was an inmate at the East End jail on June 13, 2023, when prison officers searched his cell and found a mobile phone. It was confirmed that the SIM card was
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Man who said 'the sheriff is a p***k and my lawyer will prove it' appears in court
A man who shouted “the sheriff is a p***k and my lawyer will prove it” appeared at a hearing. Sean O’Halloran was arrested after a different matter on March 23 this year on Anniesland Road in Glasgow. He was put in the rear of a police car
