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Rare work including Beatles painting to go on show in Glasgow
A rare painting of the Beatles is among the largely unseen work on show at a unique exhibition of two of Scotland’s best-loved artists in Glasgow this week. Two Glasgow Polymaths runs from Monday July 15 until Friday July 26 at Lyon & Turnbull’
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Housebuilder buys land to build more in popular area
A major housebuilder has purchased land to build further homes in a growing South Lanarkshire community. Cala Homes (West) declared its acquisition of 18 acres in Jackton has come at an “important time” amid the shortfall in the supply of new homes
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Appeal submitted to Scottish Government over rejected homes proposal
AN appeal has been submitted to the Scottish Government after plans for 45 affordable homes, within a dementia-friendly living complex, were refused by Renfrewshire Council. The proposals, which were put forward earlier this year, just off Station
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Manhunt launched after attack on board Glasgow train
A MANHUNT has been launched following an assault on board a train between Glasgow Queen Street and Kelvindale. The incident happened on Friday, June 14 at around 10.40pm. The man British Transport Police (BTP) are looking for is described as
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Do you know him? Man wanted after assault at Glasgow train station
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with an assault that took place in Glasgow's Southside. The incident took place around 3.40pm on Tuesday, May 14 at Crosshill railway station. The British Transport
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John Daly: ‘We need to prove again that we are the party of opportunity'
One of the announcements from the new Labour government that I wasn’t surprised to hear was their dropping of the phrase “levelling up” from a Cabinet title. This change of wording – which might seem innocuous to many – was I believe indicative
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Free festivals return to Glasgow's East End this summer
TWO popular free festivals helping families beat the cost of living crisis are returning to the East End this summer. Platform in Easterhouse is once again hosting the Alexandra Park Festival Day in Alexandra Park on Saturday, July 20, and The
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Brothers attacked man leaving him with shoe print on his face
TWO brothers attacked a man leaving him with a shoe print on his face after an argument broke out in Glasgow city centre. The male victim and two other people were walking towards the St Enoch Centre at around 5.45pm on September 28, 2023.
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I walked 50 miles in one day ahead of competing for Miss Great Britain Glasgow
A PAGEANT finalist walked 50 miles in one day to raise money for charity ahead of her competition. Chloe Jebb is one of 11 finalists in the upcoming Miss Great Britain Glasgow competition which will take place on Saturday, July 20. This is
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Man caught with knife told cops 'I use it to take the SIM card out my phone'
A MAN who was caught with a lockback knife in his car told police it was for taking the SIM card out of his phone. Rajvinder Shaan had been driving a black Mercedes convertible in Glasgow’s Calton at around 12.30pm on March 22, 2023. At this
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Glasgow martyrs remembered as band tells story of radical wars in song
DURING a lockdown walk, Glasgow professor and band frontman David Archibald spotted an unusual gravestone. “I had walked up to the monument in Sighthill Cemetery which is dedicated to those who were executed or deported for their role in the Radical
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CID hunt pair after 16-year-old is attacked near TRNSMT ferris wheel
A teenager was attacked in front of the ferris wheel at TRNSMT music festival on Saturday. CID investigating the serious assault said it was witnessed by numerous people when it happened at around 3.10pm. They have launched a manhunt to find the
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'We must do better': Travel bosses slammed over 'lack of services' after TRNSMT
FURIOUS music fans have hit out at transport bosses after claims some were left ‘stranded’ in Glasgow city centre due to a lack of services on Sunday. Thousands of people had flocked to Glasgow Green over the weekend as they headed to TRSNMT Festival
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'It's killed my business': St George's Road locals react to Glasgow M8 works
Work commenced last week on major repairs to the M8 at Charing Cross, including essential waterproofing of the underpass, but also adding new cycle lane facilities above. Scheduled to run until December 2, the works are set to cause significant
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Hotel owners paid almost three times more than council spends on homeless flats
The scale of homelessness in Glasgow sees the council spend almost three times as much on hotels as it does on temporary furnished flats. Official figures show that £9.4m was spent last year on temporary accommodation for homeless people. Meanwhile
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Derelict building deliberately set on fire in broad daylight
A derelict building in Airdrie was deliberately set on fire in broad daylight last month. The property on Airdrie Road in the Caldercruix area was targeted at around 4.15pm on Friday, June 28. There were no reports of any injuries. The
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US star to wrap up European tour with closing gig in Glasgow
AN American singer is set to play in Glasgow as part of her upcoming European tour. Gracie Abrams, who is known for hits including I Miss You, I'm Sorry and Close To You, will take to the stage at the OVO Hydro on March 12, 2025. The show
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Clean up of Glasgow Green begins following TRNSMT 2024
THE clean up of Glasgow Green has begun following TRNSMT 2024. The live music even took places from Friday, July 12 until Sunday, July 14, with thousands of revellers turning up at the festival each day. The main stage saw acts such as Liam
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Human remains found in Tenerife amid search for missing teen Jay Slater
Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police. Police on the Spanish island said that a “lifeless body” had been found and that “all indications suggest” it could be 19
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Independent Glasgow cafe closes suddenly after 'short while' in business
An independent Glasgow cafe has closed suddenly after a 'short while' in business. If I Should Die Tonight was a queer-owned coffee shop and loose-leaf tea spot in the city's Govanhill. The owner made the sad announcement that they would be
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East Dunbartonshire provost celebrates community heroes
Provost Gillian Renwick has revealed the winners of the annual Community Champion Awards in East Dunbartonshire. After an extensive judging session, the Provost and Depute Provost selected seven champions from the pool of submissions with the overall
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Teen left with 'head wound' following disturbance in Glasgow Green near TRNSMT
A TEENAGER was left with a "head wound" following a disturbance in Glasgow Green while thousands of revellers were at TRNSMT nearby. The disturbance happened near the boat house at around 4pm on Saturday, July 13. A 15-year-old boy was treated
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Production crews take over iconic Glasgow pub to film new BBC series
Production crews took over an iconic Glasgow pub to film a new BBC series. A new season of crime drama Shetland is currently being filmed in and around the city and we reported that several roads will be closed for some scenes to be shot.
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Yoker care home opens its doors to the community
Glasgow's Quayside Care Home celebrated Care Home Open Week with a Dance-a-Thon event. This social care facility in the city's Yoker is part of HC-One, and from June 24 to 30, it welcomed visitors from the community as part of the national event
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National Theatre's 'War Horse' cast revealed for Glasgow
The cast for National Theatre's UK tour of War Horse which will be coming to Glasgow has been announced. Arriving at the Theatre Royal Glasgow from March 25 to April 5, next year, the show boasts a full cast of 35, led by the likes of Rianna Ash
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Team behind Ka Pao and Ox and Finch to open new city centre restaurant
THE team behind Ka Pao and Ox and Finch are set to open a new restaurant in Glasgow city centre. Scottish restaurant group Scoop will open Margo at 68 Miller Street in September. The restaurant's kitchen will be headed up by Glasgow native
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Dates announced for TRNSMT 2025 as tickets set to go on sale this week
THE dates for TRNSMT 2025 have been confirmed with fans able to get their hands on early bird tickets this week. TRNSMT came to a close last night as Calvin Harris wrapped up three days of live music with a bang. Now, organisers have confirmed
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Cops reveal more arrests made on final day of TRNSMT
Another 15 arrests were made on the final day of TRNSMT in Glasgow. The three-day festival came to a close at Glasgow Green on Sunday night with a performance by superstar DJ Calvin Harris. Over the course of the day, officers made five arrests
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Yellow weather warning issued for the Glasgow area tomorrow
A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain in Glasgow tomorrow. After an unusually dry and warm weekend for TRNSMT, the city is expecting heavy rainfall on Tuesday, July 15. The Met Office warning extends across parts of North
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Everything you need to know about Glasgow's Summer Nights at the Bandstand
Summer Nights at the Kelvingrove Bandstand is back, seeing beloved names descend on the city for 12 nights of live music. Those playing this year include the likes of iconic rock band Echo & The Bunnymen, Bannarama and Emeli Sande. With so
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Glasgow road near a school will be restricted for around four weeks
A Glasgow road near a school will be restricted for around four weeks due to Scottish Water works. Work will begin on Monday, July 22 at Ferndale Court in the city's Summerston to upgrade water pipes. Temporary traffic restrictions will be
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Man taken to hospital after crash in Glasgow's East End
A person was taken to hospital after a crash in Glasgow's East End. Cops were called to Baillieston Road at around 7.30pm on Sunday. An eyewitness told the Glasgow Times they saw three police cars near a pub in the area. Two cars had reportedly
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Jamie Webster to play Glasgow gig later this year
SCOUSE star Jamie Webster is set to play in Glasgow later this year. The Liverpudlian singer-songwriter will take to the stage at the city's OVO Hydro on November 29, 2024. Fans are advised that tickets will be available on pre-sale from 10am
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Plans revealed for Tower Records building after being bought by chippy boss
Plans have been revealed for the former Tower Records building in Glasgow. We reported last week that the site on Argyle Street was bought by the owner of the fish and chips brand Blue Lagoon with a tenant 'lined up' for the ground floor space
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Deacon Blue star gets 'just married' banner for drumkit ahead of concert
A Deacon Blue star got a 'just married' banner for his drums after marrying his girlfriend. Dougie Vipont tied the knot with his partner Fiona on Monday, July 1 making the Elderslie-born musician the 'happiest man in the world'. In a fitting
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Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away
Have you got rats scurrying around in your garden? The pests can be a nuisance and getting rid of them can be tricky and you might not know where to start. While many experts have shared tips for keeping rats out of your garden and home, you can
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EastEnders star hints at huge name returning to the BBC soap opera
EastEnders star Matt di Angelo has teased the huge name that will be returning to the BBC soap opera for its 40th anniversary. Recently, showrunner Chris Clenshaw revealed: "The 40th has been in the works for quite some time. The nostalgic element
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Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman urge people to give blood
Hollywood megastars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are urging fans to become "heroes" and donate blood in a new appeal video for the NHS. The stars worked with NHS Blood and Transplant ahead of the launch of their superhero movie Deadpool & Wolverine
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Another US fast food chain set to launch in UK with plans for 60 new restaurants
A US fast food chain is set to open new restaurants in the UK from 2025, with 60 currently planned. Dave's Hot Chicken has signed an agreement with the Azzurri Group to open the restaurants, with the first one planned for London in early 2025.
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Can I drop a kerb myself? Find out if you need permission from your council
Having a dropped kerb in front of your house can be useful in many ways. Not only does it allow access to vehicles from a road, across the pavement, into a driveway or parking area but it can also add value to your home. However, if you are
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Everything you need to know about Glasgow Pride as it returns for 2024
Glasgow Pride is returning for another year, seeing the city's vibrant LGBT+ community come together to celebrate the progress made towards equality. Boasting an event that is "bigger, brighter and better than ever", the organisers are hoping to
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Police 'holding traffic' on Glasgow's M8 due to early morning incident
Police are 'holding traffic' on Glasgow's M8 due to an incident. The motorway is currently restricted between junction 12 (Cumbernauld Road) and 11 (Stepps Road) eastbound due to a vehicle on fire. Cops are on the scene and are managing traffic
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Celtic superfan 'so happy' as Paolo Nutini wears shirt dedicated to him
A Celtic superfan was left 'so happy' when Paolo Nutini wore a shirt dedicated to him. The Hoops-daft singer performed a concert at Thomond Park in Limerick, Ireland on Saturday, July 13 wearing a top depicting well-known fan Jay Beatty. Paolo's
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90s superstar set to host free concert in Glasgow this month
A hit 90s superstar is set to host a free concert in Glasgow this month. Whigfield, known for her 1993 classic Saturday Night, will perform at the Barrowland Ballroom on Saturday, July 20. The singer and dancer, whose real name is Sannie Charlotte
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Kevin Bridges all smiles at Spanish restaurant in Glasgow before Euros final
Kevin Bridges was all smiles as he was spotted at a Spanish restaurant in Glasgow before the Euros final. The Clydebank comedian dined at Malaga Tapas, which has eateries in the Southside, Bearsden and Sauchiehall Street. He posed for a cheery
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Update revealed on potential strike action at Glasgow Airport this summer
An update has been revealed on potential strike action at Glasgow Airport. ICTS central search members based at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports have overwhelmingly accepted an improved pay offer. This brings an end to an ongoing pay dispute and
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Drivers warned of Dumbarton road closure later this year
DRIVERS in Dumbarton are being warned of a road closure set to take place later this year. Bank Street in Alexandria will be shut for up to five days at the end of September to allow for Network Rail inspections. West Dunbartonshire Council
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Dear Janice, I chased a gorgeous girl for months... then I was shocked
Dear Janice, After months of chasing a gorgeous girl, she finally agreed to go out with me, and I was ecstatic. However, after a few dates, we got intimate and I was shocked to see that she has more hair than my nan! I used to want to rip
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'Just ridiculous': Man hits out at council over neighbour's extension
A CIVIL engineer has hit out at the council after they gave his neighbour the go-ahead to build a “ridiculous” dormer on their bungalow. Derek Adams, who has lived in his home on Glasgow Road in Paisley for 28 years, says it feels like the building
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Meet the Scottish actress starring in a play about Celtic and Rangers rivalry
To those who step into Peter’s Bakery in Kirkintilloch for their morning rolls, Jade McDonald is Peter’s hard-working daughter who has helped make the award-winning pies for the last 11 years. But, to others, Jade is an actress who recently made
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Mike Dailly: Overwhelming support for change and competent government
OPPOSITIONS don’t win elections, governments lose them, goes the saying. There’s truth in this wisdom if one considers UK political history. Labour’s big general election victories of 1945, 1964 and 1997 were all preceded by long Conservative
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These could have saved my brother but the council have neglected them
A grieving sister is “disgusted” that emergency phones which may have saved her brother have been neglected. Jeanmarie Ferrier has called out Glasgow City Council for failing to look after filthy crisis phones which have been targeted by vandals
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New cancer research centre to open at University of Glasgow
A research centre will be established in a city university to find a cure for the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Brain Tumour Research and Beatson Cancer Charity are collaborating to open the Scottish Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence
