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Glasgow homes left in darkness after being hit by power cut
Glasgow homes have been left in darkness after being hit by a power cut. Scottish Power has said they are aware of an issue in the G52 (Southside), G53 (Southside), and PA1 (Paisley) postcode areas of Glasgow and Paisley. The electricity firm
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Busy Glasgow road taped off by police amid incident
A busy Glasgow road has been closed by police amid an ongoing incident. In pictures shared with the Glasgow Times, Broomloan Road in Govan has been taped off by officers currently (6pm, Tuesday, July 9). Images show a police car has blocked
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Glasgow train services face cancellations amid emergency
Glasgow train services could be cancelled after an emergency onboard a busy service. ScotRail has said due to a passenger taking ill on a train, services between Paisley and Kilwinning are subject to delay alteration or cancellation. Currently
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Former Dumbarton footballer appears on Love Island
A FORMER Dumbarton football player has joined a reality TV show. Joshua Oyinsan, who played for the Sons during the second half of the 2021/22 campaign, features in the new series of Love Island. The striker, who netted three times in 13 games
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Shopping centre launches giant 64 square metre multicoloured ball pool
Braehead Shopping Centre’s free Summer of Fun event got underway this weekend. It will be running daily until July 22 offering a great day out for the whole family. The summer celebration includes a host of family fun for children of all ages
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Busy road 'restricted' due to emergency incident as buses diverted
A busy road has been left 'restricted' due to an emergency incident. First Glasgow has said access to Torrance Main Street in East Dunbartonshire is restricted currently due to a fire. Due to the blaze, the bus operators 89A and 89B services
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TRNSMT boss reveals the one thing that shocked him about 2024 event
A city festival boss has expressed his shock over how quickly tickets have sold this year. As TRNSMT is set to kick off on Friday, Geoff Ellis told the Glasgow Times that 2024 has seen a record year in the speed of sales. His comment comes
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Glasgow hotel searches for 'banter butler' ahead of Fringe festival
A Glasgow hotel is searching for a comedian to entertain guests who choose to stay there during the Fringe. Many visitors to the Fringe are now deciding to stay in Glasgow due to the spike in demand in Edinburgh during the festival, and the AC
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Well-known music duo to host free Glasgow gig as part of event
A well-known Irish music duo are set to host a free gig in Glasgow this month. Jedward - which is made up of identical twins John and Edward Grimes - will perform at the Barrowland Ballroom on Saturday, July 20, as part of the Glasgow Pride event
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Skypark backs concert celebrating 200 years of fire service
Skypark Glasgow is backing a charity concert to mark 200 years of the world's first fire service. Organised by the Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust, the event will take place on September 13 at the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock. It will
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Beyond Van Gogh immersive art show to open this week - what you need to know
A unique sensory experience celebrating Vincent Van Gogh's dynamic work and life will open in the city this week. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience invites art appreciators to Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus (SEC) from Thursday, July 11
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Trio rushed to hospital after incident on busy road
Three people have been rushed to hospital after an incident on a busy road in Wishaw. Police say they were called to a two-vehicle smash on Caledonian Road in the town shortly after 12pm on Tuesday, July 9. Following that, 999 crews rushed
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Top cop speaks out after 'significant recovery' of 'zip' guns at Glasgow home
A top cop has spoken out after a man pleaded guilty to keeping nine homemade 'zip' guns and bullets in his Glasgow home. We reported how Salvatore Lupe was charged with three firearm offences after a police raid on his home in Benview Street in
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Glasgow night bus service up for UK National Transport Awards
A Scottish bus operator that runs the nightbus service in Glasgow has been shortlisted for three UK National Transport Awards. McGill’s Bus Group, recognised as the nation's largest independent bus company, is vying for prestigious awards including
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Neil Diamond tribute show coming to Glasgow
A NEIL Diamond tribute show is coming to Glasgow later this year. The hit stage production It's a Beautiful Noise - the Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute is launching a brand new stage show featuring a full orchestra. READ NEXT: Stealers Wheel
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Reform UK makes admission over 'invisible' candidates at election in Glasgow
Thousands of people in Glasgow voted for candidates who existed in name only. Reform UK, led by Richard Tice and Nigel Farage, polled more votes than the Conservatives in all six Glasgow seats. Following speculation, however, that a number
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Glasgow Science Centre and hotels received top green honour
Glasgow hotels and tourist attractions are among 21 Scottish establishments that were awarded a prestigious environmental certificate. Glasgow Marriott Hotel, voco Grand Central Hotel, and Glasgow Science Centre have all retained their Green Key
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Glasgow bus service disrupted amid emergency
A Glasgow bus service has been disrupted due to an emergency. First Glasgow said its 226 service is being diverted due to a crash on Neilsland Road in Hamilton currently. READ MORE: Several Glasgow bus services diverted due to emergency incident
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Veterans group seeks volunteers to help transform historic military barracks
A small veterans charity is seeking volunteers to help transform a historic military barracks in Paisley into a living museum and community hub. The Western Desert Recce Group (WDRG) acquired the 19th-century Whitehaugh Barracks in a community
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Man dies after falling from flat in Clydebank
A MAN has died after falling from a flat in Clydebank. Emergency services responded to a report that a man had fallen from a block of flats in Jean Armour Drive around 7.50am this morning [July 9]. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Cops
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Man admits storing nine homemade ‘zip’ guns in his Glasgow flat
A man has pleaded guilty to keeping nine homemade 'zip' guns and bullets in his hall and TV unit. Salvatore Lupe, 38, was charged with three firearm offences after a police raid on his home in Benview Street in North Glasgow. The High Court
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Stealers Wheel co-founder Joe Egan dies as tributes pour in
Paisley-born singer-songwriter Joe Egan has died aged 77. The musician best known as the co-founder of Scottish folk band Stealers Wheel, passed away on Saturday. Producing hits such as Stuck in the Middle with You, Joe played in the band alongside
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TRNSMT issues several warnings ahead of this year's Glasgow festival
TRNSMT has issued several warnings ahead of this year's festival in Glasgow. The music event is set to take place between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14 at Glasgow Green. Artists performing at it include Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon,
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Woman turns 100 at Glasgow care home crediting wine and pasta
A care home resident has celebrated her 100th birthday crediting wine and fresh pasta for her long life. Italia Pagliocca, who lives in Chester Park Care Home on Glasgow's Southside, said quality time with family, a glass of red wine, and homemade
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Several Glasgow bus services diverted due to emergency incident
Several Glasgow bus services are being disrupted amid an emergency incident. First Glasgow has said its X11, 240, and 242 services are being diverted due to a vehicle smash on Caledonian Road at Lomand Drive in Wishaw. The 240 service is being
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Man taken to hospital after 'car collides with wall'
A MAN was rushed to hospital after a car reportedly collided with a wall in Bearsden during the early hours of the morning. Officers responded to the scene on Drymen Road after the alarm was raised at around 1.40am on Tuesday. A 27-year-old
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Flats taped off by cops in Clydebank due to ongoing incident
UPDATE HERE: Man dies after falling from flat in Clydebank THE entrances to two blocks of flats in Clydebank have been taped off by police. Several officers, including plain-clothed and forensics, are in attendance at the incident on Jean Armour
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Here is the weather forecast for Glasgow this TRNSMT weekend
As TRNSMT 2024 is set to be held in Glasgow this weekend, here is what the weather forecast is for it. The event is set to take place between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14 at Glasgow Green. Acts performing at the music festival include
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'Soul-destroying': Councillors react after Glasgow nursery vandalised again
A Knightswood nursery has reportedly been ‘targeted’ by vandals for a second time in less than two weeks in what has been branded as a ‘soul-destroying’ attack. We previously reported that play equipment at Knightswood Early Years Centre was left
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Man arrested after making 'sexual remarks' to school girl outside supermarket
A man has been arrested after allegedly making 'inappropriate sexual remarks' to a school girl outside a supermarket. Police in South Lanarkshire received a call about the incident during Response Policing Week - which took place from June 24 until
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Ghost sign of old shop appears as Glasgow building is demolished
A ghost sign of an old shop has appeared as a Glasgow building is being demolished. Work has begun on the regeneration of the site at 20 India Street. We previously reported on the plans by urban regeneration specialist Vita Group to build
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CCTV released after 'robbery' in Glasgow city centre
CCTV has been released following a 'robbery' in Glasgow. The incident took place on North Frederick Street in the city centre at around 12.45am on Saturday, May 11. Now, cops have released an image of a man they believe could assist them with
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Work on Sauchiehall Street project halted for more than two weeks
WORK on Sauchiehall Street's new avenues project will be halted for more than two weeks this month. The contractors are carrying out the groundworks laying the new paving, planting new trees and installing a tree pit drainage system. The work
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Man in hospital after cops swooped on busy street
A man was rushed to hospital after an 'incident' on a busy Rutherglen street. We reported how 999 crews swooped on Main Street in the town at around 5.55pm on Monday, July 8. Now, the force has revealed they were called to a report of a man
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Reduced timetable to hit train services in Glasgow from tomorrow
A reduced temporary timetable is being introduced on ScotRail trains from tomorrow. The train operator said the service cuts are needed because fewer train drivers are available for overtime due to a dispute over pay. It will hit many services
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Passenger dies after medical incident on board Glasgow bus
A person has died after taking unwell on a Glasgow bus this morning. The passenger was travelling on a First service in the city's Gorbals at around 8am when they became unwell and sadly passed away. Cops and an ambulance were called and we
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999 crews taped off street after incident near Blythswood Square
999 crews taped off a Glasgow street after an incident near Blythswood Square. Multiple fire engines were pictured at West Regent Street at around 10pm on Monday, July 8. A long stretch of tape was erected across the street between the Blythswood
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Glasgow road taped off following incident with a bus
A Glasgow road has been taped off following an incident with a bus. Part of Gorbals Street is at a standstill on Tuesday morning with police tape erected in front of a stationary First number 6 bus. UPDATE HERE: A person has died following
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Cops eager to speak to these men following incident in Glasgow
Cops are eager to speak to these men following a late night incident in Glasgow. The force is investigating an assault which took place on Glassford Street in the city centre at around 10pm on Friday, January 5, 2024. They believe the three
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'Everyone is deeply shocked': Tributes paid to Glasgow university professor
Tributes have been paid to a 'much loved' Glasgow university professor. Glasgow Caledonian University announced that their 'dear friend and colleague' Professor Alison Britton had passed away. As Professor of Healthcare and Medical Law, Alison
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Huge new retailer joins Glasgow's 'style mile' - while two stores shut
A huge new retailer has officially joined Glasgow's style mile - while two city centre stores have shut. Health and wellness brand Holland & Barrett has opened the doors of its new unit on Buchanan Street. The firm previously confirmed that
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Live concert version of hit Disney film coming to Glasgow
A live concert version of a hit Disney film is coming to Glasgow. Loved by audiences all over the world, The Muppet Christmas Carol is high on many of our Christmas movie watch lists. Now fans can experience it with its music performed live
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Drumchapel church could get makeover for the first time in 30 years
A Drumchapel church could be given its first makeover in nearly thirty years if volunteers can raise enough funds. Members of St Laurence’s Roman Catholic (RC) Church say they aim to raise between £40k-£50k to complete various jobs inside and outside
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BT hosts events over summer to help customers prepare for switch to digital
A telecoms company is hosting a series of events over the summer to raise awareness of the change from analogue to digital landlines. Set to be rolled out by the end of January 2027, all British Telecom (BT) lines will be upgraded to digital as
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Meet the up-and-coming Glasgow band loved by Trainspotting star
An up-and-coming band have said it feels mad to have a famous Trainspotting star as a fan. Cloaks, which formed in 2020 after meeting at Riverside Music College in Glasgow, have pricked up the ears of music lovers across the country and even Robert
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Glasgow college to introduce new dance course for Scottish teachers
A Glasgow college has introduced a new course designed to support PE teachers delivering dance lessons as part of the school curriculum. Titled ‘Dance Skills for PE Teachers’, the first of its kind course will cover contemporary, jazz, dance history
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Meet the community group fighting back against invasive plants
A DUMBARTON community group is aiming to make the area more friendly towards native species. Friends of Havoc Meadows (FOHM), which was formed in 2019, is made up of 37 members who have been working to make the site in Dalreoch a safe space for
