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'It’s bloody diabolical': Renfrew has its say after last bank shuts in town
Bank of Scotland closed its Renfrew branch earlier this month leaving the town - with a population of around 25,000 - without a single remaining bank. The Glasgow Times spoke to residents to find out what impact the closure has had on the town.
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Scots star pictured on 'day out' with well-known Glasgow chef
A Scots star has been pictured with a well-known Glasgow chef on a 'day out'. Martin Compston took to social media to share a snap alongside Chef Jimmy Lee on their 'wee day out in Gourock'. The 40-year-old actor - who is from Greenock - is
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Furious mum says she has accidentally given her whole family scabies
A mum has accidentally given her family scabies in Clydebank. The mother, who must remain anonymous, has been battling the parasitic infestation for more than 14 months after catching it at a caravan park. Scabies is an itchy rash caused by
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New drama starring Kevin McKidd to film in Glasgow
Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd is to star in a BBC Studios adaption of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s The Primrose Railway Children. The 50-year-old actor, who also featured in the film Trainspotting, will play Rob Robinson in the 90-minute CBBC special
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Urgent warning ahead of TRNSMT in Glasgow this weekend
An urgent warning has been issued ahead of TRNSMT in Glasgow this weekend as thousands are expected to flock to the festival. The music event will take place between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14 at Glasgow Green in the city. Musicians
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'I do exist': Glasgow 'ghost' Reform candidate tracked down more than 200 miles away
THE Reform UK candidate for Glasgow North has been found after concerns were raised about whether they existed. Helen Burns has insisted “I do indeed exist” after voters could find no social media presence linking her to Reform, and she failed
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Glasgow organiser of sci-fi con fails to return calls of world's biggest author
A GLASGOW sci-fi conference boss has not replied to multiple message requests to host a panel from the world-famous author George RR Martin at this summer's event. The Game of Thrones author has expressed his frustration after spending months sending
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Health jobs will be axed in Glasgow unless John Swinney steps in says unions
John Swinney has been urged to step in and save 100 health jobs in Glasgow. Unions have written to the First Minister over cuts to the Health and Social Care Partnership which they say threaten services including home care and health visiting.
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Woman hits out after council fails to remove plastic waste from waterway
A WOMAN has hit out at Glasgow City Council after they refused to remove plastic waste from a city waterway. Gillian Ford, who lives in Pollok, says rubbish has been accumulating in Brock Burn which runs alongside Levernside Road "for years".
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Wireless device to monitor sleep and breathing in child patients trialled
A wireless device that could help diagnose respiratory and sleep conditions in babies and young children is being trialled for the first time with hospital patients. The Paediatric Advanced Respiratory Service (Pars) combines wearable, wireless
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Glasgow residents compete for 'Best Garden' title
Glasgow's green-fingered residents are battling it out in a summer showdown to have their garden crowned the best. The competition involves keen gardeners aged 55 and over who live in Wheatley Homes Glasgow or Loretto Housing Association homes,
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Travel advice issued to TRNSMT fans as thousands expected to flock to Glasgow
Travel advice has been issued to music fans heading to TRNSMT in Glasgow this weekend. The festival is set to take place between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14 at Glasgow Green. Artists performing at the event include Liam Gallagher, Gerry
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Glasgow woman tells of the moment she ran into a burning building to alert residents
A Glasgow woman said she and her husband "didn’t think twice" before bravely running into a burning building to alert residents. Angela and Jim Ward had been on their way home from Jim’s 50th birthday dinner at around 7.45pm on July 9 when they
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Parade to take place in Motherwell this weekend - here is why
The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) will march through Motherwell when they receive the Freedom of North Lanarkshire on Saturday. The parade is held in recognition of the SCOTS's outstanding service to their country and the local area. The
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TV star Martin Compston takes part in charity golf day at Mar Hall
TV star Martin Compston took part in a charity golf day in Bishopton which raised more than £6,000 for a hospice. Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort collected £6,303 for Greenock-based Ardgowan Hospice during the event on its Earl of Mar Scottish
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Superheroes event for the kids to take place at Glasgow shopping centre
Popular superheroes like Batman, Deadpool, and Wonder Woman are set to grace a Glasgow shopping centre. Families can meet the popular characters at Glasgow Fort near Frankie & Benny’s between 11am and 4pm on July 13, 14, 20 and 21. Visitors
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Plans for mass walkout at schools and nurseries in September
Staff working in schools across Scotland could walkout in September amid an ongoing pay dispute. Unison has said they have written to all councils in the country to inform them that strike ballots will be issued to more than 38,000 workers in schools
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Glasgow crematorium to close for refrubishment
A Glasgow crematorium will be closed for three months from Monday for refurbishment. Linn Crematorium, operated by Glasgow City Council, will shut to the public on July 15 to allow renovation work to start. More services will be held each day at
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Still Game icon to host 'hilarious' live event in Glasgow
A Still Game icon is set to host an exciting show in Glasgow next month. Paul Riley - who plays Winston Ingram in the hit TV series - is bringing his new stand-up show, The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot, to the 18 Candleriggs on Friday, August
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New exhibition in Glasgow will celebrate Jimmy Somerville and 'Smalltown Boy'
A new exhibition will pay tribute to Jimmy Somerville and iconic anthem 'Smalltown Boy'. Released in May 1984, the song reached number three in the UK chart and became the biggest hit for Bronski Beat, the synth-pop group formed of Somerville,
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Teen who stabbed schoolboy to death at train station has sentence reduced
A TEENAGER jailed for the “appalling” murder of a schoolboy has succeeded in having the minimum term he’ll have to serve for his life sentence reduced. Daniel Haig,18, stabbed Justin McLaughlin in the heart and left him to die on the platform
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ScotRail workers set to be balloted for strike action
A rail union is set to ballot ScotRail workers for strike action. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has said they are balloting ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper members for industrial action. The union says they
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'Dangerous individual': Violent rapist terrorised his two former girlfriends
A violent rapist who terrorised his two former girlfriends has been jailed. Charles Fyfe Morrison was found guilty of five charges, including three serious sexual assaults, following a trial at Paisley High Court on June 12. The vile 27-year-old
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Glasgow's Tower Records building bought by Blue Lagoon owner
The Tower Records building in Glasgow has been bought over by the owner of the Blue Lagoon - though the fish and chip shop chain will not operate from the premises. The B-listed building in the city centre next to Central Station housed the music
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Calls for discounted fares as ScotRail plans to cut Sunday services
There are calls for discounted train fares as ScotRail plans to make cuts to Sunday train services. The national rail operator confirmed it plans to operate between 50% and 60% of services scheduled on Sundays due to a shortage of drivers volunteering
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Two schoolkids rushed to hospital after incident in Glasgow
Two schoolkids were rushed to hospital after a crash in Glasgow. Police say they were called to a collision between a van and two boys - aged 10 and 12 - on St George's Road in the city's North. The incident took place shortly after 2pm on
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Conservatives lose their election deposits in every Glasgow seat
The Conservatives lost their election deposits in every Glasgow seat as they failed to achieve enough votes to get them returned. The party won fewer than five per cent of votes in all six constituencies on Thursday night. Election deposits
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New date revealed for Stevie Nicks at Glasgow Hydro after gig postponed
A new date has been revealed for Stevie Nicks at Glasgow's Hydro after the gig was postponed. The Fleetwood Mac icon was set to perform at the venue on Saturday, July 6. But to the disappointment of fans, the gig was cancelled hours before
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Knightswood Park pond reduced to 'muddy puddle' as water levels drop once again
A WOMAN has hit out after the water level of a local pond has drastically dropped once again – despite money being set aside to fix it two years ago. We previously reported that locals say the pond in Knightswood Park has been emptying during
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Dozens of jobs 'at risk' as Glasgow firm 'facing eviction' from council
Dozens of jobs are said to be 'at risk' as a Glasgow food firm is facing eviction from the council. Locavore claims Glasgow City Council has sent a notice of removal for its organic farm based at Bellahouston Nursery. The site is used for most
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Man spotted on 'modified' bike around Glasgow Green after Hozier concert
A man was spotted on a 'modified' bike at Glasgow Green after the Hozier concert last night. Officers from Greater Glasgow Division's Violence Reduction Unit (GGDVRU) noticed a male on a bike travelling around the East End park as well as the
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Astronomers find Earth's nearest black hole in star cluster visible to the eye
Fast-moving stars seen in a nearby star cluster within the Milky Way suggest the presence of an elusive black hole which may be the closest one to Earth, researchers say. Omega Centauri is a collection of around 10 million stars that are visible
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'Heartbreaking' - We Live In Time trailer with Florence Pugh leaves fans crying
Tissues at the ready – the first trailer for A24’s romantic-comedy We Live In Time starring none other than Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield has finally dropped. Fans have been taking to social media, reacting to what is being dubbed as the film
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Holidaymaker warning as 'heartbroken' tourist has passport stolen before airport
Holidaymakers are being warned to ensure their trips don't end before they begin as a "heartbroken" tourist claims her passport credit cards and ID were stolen before even arriving at the airport. Taylor Robson was waiting for a train to take her
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for
Brits are being urged to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it extremely
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Glasgow named one of the best cities in Europe for train station food
Glasgow has been named one of the best cities in Europe for train station food. Research was conducted by Radical Storage, who pulled together Google data to determine the best restaurants and eateries at 100 train stations. With an average
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Japanese clothing brand featuring 'North Lanarkshire' t-shirt goes viral
A Japanese clothing brand featuring a 'North Lanarkshire' t-shirt has gone viral. Many of us wear slogan tops featuring iconic place names like New York City or Los Angeles, but who knew that somewhere in the world, Scottish councils had the same
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Work begins on 26 energy efficient homes development
Work has begun on an energy efficient development of 26 homes in Bonhill. The development in Pappert includes five four-bedroom houses to meet the rising demand from larger families within the area. It will include six Passivhaus homes in a
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I watched wrestling at the Grand Ole Opry - and it turned into a street fight
Verdict: 4.5 stars I came expecting the ridiculous - I left spattered in Irn Bru and buzzing about what I’d just witnessed. VALOR Wrestling brought their exhilarating antics to Glasgow’s Grand Ole Opry on Sunday, July 7, thrilling a fervent
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Families of Royal Navy submariners receive exclusive tour of HMNB Clyde
Families of the Royal Navy Submariners had the chance to see where their loved ones ate, slept, and lived while they were deployed during a guided tour at its HMNB Clyde base. More than 200 people travelled from across the UK to join the family
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George Redmond: People of Glasgow and Scotland are ready for a new chapter
HUGE congratulations to our new Glasgow Labour MPs! All six constituencies are now being represented by Labour in a UK Labour Government. The change that we so desperately need is finally starting to take place. The last 17 years of politics
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Architect reveals inspiration behind the new Renfrew Bridge
World renowned architect Tony Kettle has revealed the inspiration for the new Renfrew Bridge over the River Clyde. Having previously designed buildings and landmarks across the globe including the Falkirk Wheel and Europe’s tallest building, Tony
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Leaving university? Housing association opens graduate programme
University leavers keen to build a career in housing can now apply for the latest Wheatley Group graduate scheme. The 2024 Ignite graduate programme provides individuals with practical training and development, further study opportunities, and
