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New store opening in 'iconic' Glasgow city centre building 'very soon'
A jeweller is set to open a new store in an 'iconic' Glasgow building. Glasgow Watch & Jewellery Co has announced they will be opening a shop in the city's Argyle Arcade on Buchanan Street. Taking to social media to reveal the news, the retailer
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Cops hunting missing woman last seen four days ago in Glasgow city centre
Cops are searching for a missing woman who was last seen four days ago in Glasgow city centre. Becky Griffin - who is missing from Newmains, Wishaw - was last seen around 5.25pm on Saturday, July 6, on Argyle Street. The 31-year-old is described
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Urgent warning to TRNSMT fans travelling to Glasgow this weekend
ScotRail has issued an urgent warning to TRNSMT fans heading to Glasgow this weekend amid its revised timetable. The music festival is set to take place between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14 at Glasgow Green. Musicians performing at the
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11 incredible pictures of Hozier fans at Glasgow Green ahead of gig
Hozier fans have been pictured arriving at the superstar's concert in Glasgow. The much-loved musician will take the stage at Glasgow Green this evening (Wednesday, July 10). The 34-year-old Irish singer - who began his music career in 2008
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Garden waste permit warning issued by Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council has issued a warning over garden waste permits. Taking to social media, the local authority has warned Glaswegians applications for Year One permits will close on July 15, 2024. Following that, residents will be able to
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'Exclusive' new store opens in Braehead Shopping Centre
An 'exclusive' new store has opened in Braehead Shopping Centre. Pairfect has officially opened on the upper level of the leisure facility. The centre says the retailer - which has returned due to 'popular demand' - specialises in 'exclusive
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Glasgow Byres Road locals have their say on new cycle lanes
NEW cycle lanes unveiled in the city’s West End have been met with a mixed response from locals. The cycle lanes are currently in place on Byres Road between Dumbarton Road and University Avenue. We previously reported the bike lanes have been
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Glasgow homeless man wins free food for year
A homeless man has won free food for a year after waiting almost 24 hours outside a restaurant. Brian Wilson, from Govan, has secured free chicken sandwiches from Popeyes for the next 12 months after camping in the rain on Sauchiehall Street last
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Glasgow's Sir Alex Ferguson creates Euros playlist in support of dementia
Sir Alex Ferguson has created his own Desert Island Discs-style playlist inspired by the Euros to support a dementia charity. Manchester United legend Sir Alex, 82, chose several songs from the post-war era which have associations with his Glaswegian
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Family wins free flights as Loganair hits milestone at Glasgow Airport
A family was surprised with free flights after a regional airline celebrated carrying 1.5 million passengers through Glasgow Airport. The lucky passengers, the Lee family, were travelling on Loganair to their home in Benbecula from the city after
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ScotRail issues urgent warning ahead of big event in Glasgow tonight
ScotRail has issued an urgent warning ahead of a big music event in Glasgow this evening. We reported how Hozier is set to take the stage at Glasgow Green on Wednesday, July 10. The 34-year-old Irish musician - who began his music career in
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Glasgow youth dancers set for debut performance at Tramway
Young dancers from a national charity in Glasgow will debut their special performance at Tramway. The youth from YDance, a total of five dancers, had initially showcased their skills at Kelvingrove Park ahead of their performance at the arts centre
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Taco restaurant to open in Glasgow 'later this month'
A new taco restaurant is set to open in Glasgow 'later this month'. Signs teasing the opening of Poko Loko (tacos and tequila) have appeared in the windows of a unit on Hutcheson Street in Merchant City. According to the eatery's Instagram
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Violent rapist who 'preyed' on women slammed by top cop
A top cop has slammed a violent Scots rapist who scammed former partners out of more than £210k. We reported how Christopher Harkins targeted single women on dating websites, quickly befriending them and gaining their trust. The 37-year-old
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Glasgow student's tartan bucket hat sold ahead of TRNSMT
A tartan bucket hat created by a Glasgow Caledonian student will be sold ahead of TRNSMT festival this weekend. Scotland's biggest music festival returns to Glasgow Green on Friday with Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon, and Calvin Harris all set
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Urgent warning issued ahead of big event in Glasgow tonight
An urgent warning has been issued ahead of a big music event in Glasgow tonight. Hozier is set to take the stage at Glasgow Green on Wednesday, July 10. The 34-year-old Irish musician - who began his music career in 2008 - is known for his
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Incredible footage shows Glasgow train station being transformed overnight
Incredible footage captures a Glasgow train station being transformed overnight by installing two new towers. We reported that impressive 12-metre tall towers were successfully installed at Anniesland station last month. Network Rail engineers
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Man in hospital following attack in Clydebank
A man has been taken to hospital after an attack in Clydebank last night. Police were called to reports of an assault on Bevin Avenue on July 9 at around 11.45pm. We previously reported that a police cordon had been placed at the junction
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Several Glasgow roads to be closed this weekend for TRNSMT 2024
Several roads in Glasgow will be closed this weekend for TRNSMT 2024. The huge music event is set to take place between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14 at Glasgow Green. Artists performing at the festival include Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon
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Violent Scots rapist who scammed partners caged for 12 years
A violent rapist who scammed former partners out of more than £210k has been caged for 12 years. Christopher Harkins targeted single women on dating websites, quickly befriending them and gaining their trust. The 37-year-old portrayed himself
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Glasgow restaurant 'temporarily closed' after incident
A Glasgow restaurant has 'temporarily closed' following an incident. Bombaywalla Glasgow - which is located on West Regent Street in the city centre - took to social media to reveal the sad news recently. In the post, the Indian Street Kitchen
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Rangers legend and his wife among celebrity guests at Wimbledon
A Rangers legend and his wife are among the celebrity guests at this year's Wimbledon. Graeme Souness has been spotted with his other half Karen at the 2024 Wimbledon Championship in London. The famous tennis competition began on Monday, June
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Cops probing midday 'attack' on busy street
Police are probing a midday 'attack' on a busy street in Paisley. Cops say they are appealing for information after an assault on Murray Street in the town. The incident took place around 3.30pm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Officers
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Glasgow showcasing culture and heritage to European cities this week
GLASGOW’S culture and heritage is being showcased to delegates from European cities this week The city has been chosen as one of 10 places for innovative practices by the European Heritage Hub for exemplary practices. The cities have been selected
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Richard Tice slams 'absurd suggestion' that Reform UK used an 'AI candidate'
Reform UK chairman Richard Tice has slammed the "absurd suggestion" that the party used an 'AI candidate' in the 2024 General Election. The party won five seats in the House of Commons, with Mr Tice among them, earning victory in the seat of Boston
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UK's rarest stamp dating back to 1864 is being sold for £650,000
The UK’s most valuable postage stamp has been listed for sale for £650K. The legendary Plate 77 Penny Red was printed in 1864 and there are just nine examples of the stamp that still exist. Three remain in private hands with the others in museums
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Martin Lewis issues warning as more than £20m lost in celebrity profile scams
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to avoid becoming a victim of celebrity profile scams. Stars including Lewis himself, Taylor Swift, Elon Musk and Adele have become the most common profiles that are misused in scam adverts,
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Brits urged to check passports after yoga teacher 'barred from flight home'
A yoga teacher is warning holidaymakers to check their passports carefully after being left in tears and stranded in Thailand when she claims she was barred from her flight back to London - because of a 'tiny' tear in her passport. Rosie Viscomi
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I tried an Aldi Too Good To Go bag and it was a surprisingly mixed experience
I tried a Too Good To Go bag from Aldi to see what was offered through the service and it was certainly a mixed experience. Too Good To Go exists as a way to fight food waste, with many businesses offering bags of unsold products near their expiry
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Warning to blue badge holders who face £1,000 fine if they do not act
Blue Badge holders have been warned they could face fines of up £1,000 if they do not take action. Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. They cost £10 in England, £20 in Scotland, and
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Thousands warned they are missing out on nearly £4,000 DWP cost of living boost
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging everyone to check if they may be eligible for cost of living support worth nearly £4,000 a year. The DWP is urging people to check their eligibility for Pension Credit. Pension Credit
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Police tape off road in Clydebank due to incident
A ROAD in Clydebank has been taped off by police due to an incident. Officers have shut Attlee Avenue, at the junction with Bevin Avenue, and one police car is currently in attendance. READ MORE: Part of Glasgow road shut by police after daytime
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Part of Glasgow road shut by police after daytime 'attack'
Part of a Glasgow road was shut by police after an alleged attack. We previously reported that officers had descended on Broomloan Road in the city's Govan on Tuesday. Images from the scene show police tape along the street while officers
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First look at 342 new waterfront apartments at Glasgow Harbour
A first look at 342 apartments at Glasgow Harbour will be unveiled at a special event tomorrow. Dandara Living has completed its new Granary Quay development of contemporary build-to-rent homes as part of a wider plan to regenerate the city's waterfront
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Woman due in court after windows cracked on city centre offices
A WOMAN is due to appear in court after windows were cracked on a city centre office building. Cops were called to JP Morgan on Argyle Street at around 2.05am on Tuesday, July 2 after they received a report of vandalism. Pictures of the building
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'Absolute legend': Ibrox hero spotting pulling pints at popular Rangers pub
A Rangers legend was spotted pulling pints behind the bar at a popular Rangers pub. Bobby Russell visited Oswald's Bar on Friday to sign copies of his new book, From Easterhouse to Eindhoven. While he was there meeting fans, he got into the
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Staff at village pub 'fangirling' after visit from famous actor
Restaurant staff at a village pub were left 'fangirling' over a visit from a famous actor Grey's Anatomy star Kevin McKidd, who also played Tommy Mackenzie in Trainspotting, visited The Village Rest in Luss recently. The picturesque village
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'Very sorry': ScotRail website not showing new timetable due to 'issue'
The ScotRail website is not showing the new train timetable, the firm has said. We reported that a new reduced temporary timetable is being introduced on ScotRail trains from today (Wednesday, July 10) affecting many services in and around Glasgow
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Bridge span installed on new Govan-Partick bridge ahead of opening
The bridge span has been installed on a new Glasgow bridge ahead of its opening in autumn. Work has been continuing on the Govan-Partick bridge for many months. It is the latest addition to the River Clyde and it will connect Water Row, close
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No standout Premiership players worth signing for Celtic or Rangers, pundit claims
In a damning assessment of the current state of the Scottish Premiership, renowned football pundit and former footballer, Alan McInally, has claimed that there are no players within the league that would be worth signing for Celtic or Rangers this
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Refurbishment of Renfrew play park now complete
A play park in Renfrew has been given a makeover – work that has been welcomed in the community. The refurbishment of the facility at Victory Gardens is now complete, an elected member confirmed on social media. Councillor Jim Paterson
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Armed Forces Day parade to take place in Dumbarton this weekend
The annual Armed Forces Day parade will take place this weekend in Dumbarton. An itinerary of events has now been released for those wishing to join the service. Armed Forces Day is nationally being held on June 29 and West Dunbartonshire Council
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Submissions open for 2024 Scottish Album of the Year Award
The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award has officially launched for 2024 and is calling for submissions. Taking place in Stirling's Albert Halls for the third consecutive year, the winning record will be granted a cash prize of £20,000 and the
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Can you spot yourself? Thousands celebrate Sma' Shot Day in Paisley
THOUSANDS flocked to Paisley's annual Sma' Shot Day which is one of the world's oldest workers' festivals. The event, held on Saturday, July 6, celebrates the historic 19th-century industrial dispute victory of the town's weavers. People participated
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'Landmarks of the city': The story of the 'famous five blasts' of Glasgow
“That the light of the famous five blasts will ever grow brighter and continue to serve as one of the landmarks of Glasgow.” For more than a century these iron works with their five blast furnaces lit up the night sky on the south side of the River
