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Disruption 'inevitable' after sinkhole forms at popular shopping centre
Disruption is 'inevitable' after a sinkhole has formed at a popular shopping centre. Scottish Water says they were alerted to the sinkhole near Clyde Shopping Centre in Clydebank. The affected area is Coldstream Road a few metres off the roundabout
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Man dies after horror crash as area closed off for five hours
A man has died following a horror crash which saw a busy road closed for over five hours. We reported earlier that the A725 Shawhead flyover was closed at the junction with the A8 due to a three-vehicle collision. 999 crews raced to the scene
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'Real progress' for £140m work on two train stations near Glasgow
Work is 'nearing completion' on the site of two new train stations near Glasgow as they will start to 'emerge from the ground' in the coming months. Network Rail is continuing its huge £140 million East Kilbride enhancement project to build a new
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'I’m going to bottle you': Man issued tirade of abuse after jumping Ibrox barrier
A MAN who was arrested after jumping the barriers at Ibrox Stadium later told cops “I hope your weans have Down Syndrome and die”. Stephen Corner appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court recently after pleading guilty to two charges. These included
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'Extremely dangerous': Police issue urgent warning after incident at hospital
Police have issued an urgent warning after an incident at a hospital. A theft has occurred at Vale of Leven Hospital on Alexandria's Main Street. Items stolen included cash, a prescription pad and medication. Officers are now investigating
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Evil killer who helped murder Glasgow grandfather bids to have sentence slashed
AN EVIL killer who was part of a gang that brutally murdered a grandfather at his flat in Glasgow has launched a bid to have her sentence slashed. Alongside accomplices Michael Anderson, 40, and James Houston, 35, Maria Gardiner, 47, took the life
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Have you seen her? Woman disappeared near Glasgow concert venue
UPDATE: Barsha has been traced safe and well. A search has been launched for a woman who disappeared near a Glasgow concert venue. Barsha Priyardarsini Panda was last seen near the O2 Academy on Eglinton Street in the city at around 6.10pm
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Tenements restored after being damaged in fatal fire
A SOUTHSIDE Victorian tenement building that was damaged in a fatal fire has been restored. The buildings, on McCulloch Street and Lincluden Path in East Pollokshields, were damaged in the blaze more than three years ago. On the afternoon
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'Never felt so tempted to get a car': Glaswegians furious after First Bus ticket hike
Furious Glaswegians have hit out on social media as First Bus are set to hike ticket prices. The company have said it is set to adjust the cost of selected fares including its Two-Trip, FirstWeek and First4Week tickets, from Sunday, August 4.
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'Looked horrific': Busy road closed for hours as 999 crews still on the scene
UPDATE: A man has died following the incident. A busy road has been closed for hours due to an emergency incident. Three vehicles have collided on the A725 slip road at Bellshill this morning. 999 crews raced to the scene at around 11.20am
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Sisters attacked couple at Jersey Boys show in Glasgow
Two sisters have been convicted of assaulting a retired police officer and his wife at a Jersey Boys theatre show. Lorna Carmichael, 43, initially pounced on Alistair Malcolm, 59, at Glasgow's Kings Theatre on April 19 2022. The nurse punched
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Baby dies from whooping cough in Scotland as cases soar
A baby aged under 12 months died earlier this year after contracting whooping cough in Scotland, amid a sharp spike in cases of the illness. Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures show there have been 5,270 laboratory-confirmed cases of whooping
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Mum tells of lying in hospital nearly dying to now being sober and helping others
A MUM who was in hospital nearly dying after drinking too much alcohol has told of her remarkable recovery journey. Emma Harrison admitted “not knowing if it was 10 o’clock in the morning or night” during her lowest times when her booze intake
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'I didn't see him': Driver who ran over man on road thought he hit a log
A driver who ran over a man on the road who later died from his injuries failed to provide his details to the police. Robert Campbell, 59, struck Stuart Laurie, 33, on Glasgow's Finnieston on February 5, 2022. Mr Laurie was lying on the road
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Why ex-Rangers & Hearts defender left Scottish Championship club
Danny Wilson has decided to part ways with Queen's Park after just six months on the Scottish Championship sides books. The club confirmed today that the 32-year-old defender has opted to trigger a break clause in his 18-month contract, citing
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I had the career everyone envied in New York but I swapped it for Govan
A videographer has swapped his globetrotting career to become a wellbeing enabler at a Govan care home. Pollokshields man Andrew Blake, 34, once worked national campaigns for President’s Choice, a grocery supplier in Canada, and telecommunications
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Glasgow ship workers welcome famous singer for visit
SHIPYARD workers in Glasgow welcomed a special visitor to see progress on the latest type 26 frigate. Classical singer Katherine Jenkins took a trip to Govan to meet the shipbuilders working on HMS Cardiff. The mezzo-soprano, famous for her
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Man left with serious injuries after he is hit by bus in Glasgow
A man has been hit by a bus in Glasgow's Southside. He has sustained serious injuries following the collision on Thursday morning in the city's Battlefield. Police said they were called to a report of the crash at around 9.55am. It is understood
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Creep seen pointing phone at lone woman on Glasgow train service
A creep was seen pointing his phone at a lone woman on a Glasgow train. The British Transport Police (BTP) have launched an investigation after an incident of threatening and abusive behaviour towards a woman onboard a train service from Largs
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Legendary Glasgow singer recognised with prestigious award at glitzy ceremony
A legendary Glasgow singer has been honoured with a prestigious award. Sharleen Spiteri of Texas was given the Chevalier medallion at the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) in France. The accolade recognises and celebrates
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Desperate search for boy, 15, who vanished six days ago
A desperate search is underway for a missing boy who vanished six days ago. Police say Daniel Carroll was last seen at around 11pm on Friday, July 12, at Thorndean Avenue in Bellshill. The 15-year-old is described as being white, 5ft 8inch
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We don't have a park in our area, we are 'disappointed' over flats plan
CITY centre residents have been left 'bitterly disappointed' as their dreams for a park in Merchant City have been shattered. Plans for a development of 109 flats on the corner of Ingram Street and Candleriggs had been approved by Glasgow City
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Meet the man named head chef at 'Glasgow's most prestigious' spot
A new head chef has been announced for one of Glasgow’s leading restaurants. Martin Thliveros has taken charge of the kitchen team at the 3-AA Rosette One Devonshire Gardens where he has introduced a unique tasting menu concept. The announcement
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'Huge milestone': New retailer is unveiled in Glasgow for the 'first time'
A new retailer is being unveiled in Glasgow for the first time. Ethical jewellery brand Sacet will now be available within the Austen & Blake store in Argyll Arcade in what bosses describe as a 'huge milestone' for the company. Their collections
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Much-loved Glasgow city centre restaurant 'temporarily closed'
A much-loved Glasgow restaurant has 'temporarily closed'. Sarti - which is an Italian eatery - has shut the doors of its Wellington Street venue in the city centre to 'refresh some of the decor'. Taking to social media to reveal the news, the
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New book by Glasgow comedian Billy Connolly to be released
A new book by Billy Connolly featuring a collection of his artwork and stories will be released later this year. The Accidental Artist, published by John Murray Press, will be released in hardback on October 24 of this year. The comic's three
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Sabrina Carpenter announces Glasgow show as part of new tour
American superstar singer Sabrina Carpenter is coming to Glasgow on a new tour. After much speculation, it has been confirmed the Espresso hitmaker will visit the city's OVO Hydro on March 11, 2025. Fans were sent wild yesterday when the venue
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Man rushed to hospital after being found injured on Glasgow street
A man has been rushed to hospital after being found injured on a Glasgow street. Police say they were made aware of a man injured on Dumbarton Road in Partick after becoming injured at a property on Beith Street nearby. The force was alerted
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Meet the council workers who have competed in every Scottish Pipe Band Championship
TWO West Dunbartonshire Council workers who have competed at every Scottish Pipe Band Championship are set to mark the 25th anniversary of the competition in style. Piper Craig Bell and Drummer Ian MacMillian, who are members of the Glasgow Skye
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Have you seen it? Incredible new feature appears on street in Glasgow's Merchant City
An incredible new feature has appeared in a street in Glasgow's Merchant City. The ground on Wilson Street is being painted in all the colours of the rainbow to create a multi-coloured walkway. Ahead of Pride celebrations in the city, the
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Shocking images show car in flames on Glasgow residential street
Shocking images show a car in flames on a residential street in Glasgow. 999 crews were alerted to the blaze at around 7pm on Wednesday, July 17, on Walmer Crescent in Cessnock. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent one fire truck
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Glasgow home broken into at 2am prompting police probe
A PROPERTY has been broken into in Blairdardie. The incident happened in the area at around 2.10am on Tuesday, July 16. It comes amid reports on social media of a man casing cars and houses in the area over recent weeks. Cops confirmed
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Reason plane caught fire mid-air in terrifying incident revealed by investigators
THE investigation into a "serious incident" in which a plane caught fire and had to be diverted to Prestwick Airport has concluded. Today, a report has been published by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch regarding the Edinburgh to New York
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Film crew spotted outside council headquarters
FILMING is taking place on a street in Dumbarton. A crew was spotted outside West Dunbartonshire Council's headquarters on Church Street. (Image: Newsquest) Three tents could be seen outside of the offices, along with a sign which displayed
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'Significant number': 195 new jobs set to benefit community
Dumbarton is to benefit from 195 new jobs in the area. This is due to air purification and disinfection technology, Innova Nanojet Technologies Ltd, choosing to locate its first manufacturing facility in Scotland. The company’s technologies
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Charity run returns to Queen's Park to raise money for The Moira Fund
A CHARITY run will return to Queen's Park this Autumn to raise money for The Moira Fund. Moira's Run will take place on Sunday, October 27 to raise vital funds for the charity which was set up in memory of Moira Jones who was murdered in Queen's
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Man in hospital after being brutally attacked in Glasgow
A man has been rushed to hospital after a brutal attack in Glasgow. The incident took place on Tinwald Path in Hillington at around 7.50pm on Wednesday, July 17. Police say they were called to the area after a man was seriously assaulted.
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Motor crashes in Glasgow after failing to stop as cops hunt its occupants
Cops are hunting for the occupants of a motor after it failed to stop in Glasgow last night. Police say a car was involved in a smash after failing to stop for officers on Cardowan Road in the East End. The incident took place around 11.45pm
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First Bus to increase prices of several Glasgow tickets
First Bus has revealed the prices for several of its Glasgow tickets will increase from next month. First Glasgow has said it is set to adjust the cost of selected fares including its Two-Trip, FirstWeek and First4Week tickets, from Sunday, August
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Watch as road rage drivers engage in rammy in Glasgow
A pair of Glasgow motorists have gone viral after being involved in a rammy on a busy road. It is understood the incident took place on the Clydeside Expressway at Anderston railway station, just before the M8 on-slip recently. In a video posted
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'Gorgeous couple' gets engaged at Glasgow restaurant they have visited for years
A 'gorgeous couple' has gotten engaged at a much-loved Glasgow restaurant they have been visiting for 'many years'. Celino's Partick - which is an Italian eatery in the West End - took to social media to share the lovely news on Wednesday, July
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Rangers fans issued warning ahead of this weekend's big match
Rangers fans have been issued a warning ahead of this weekend's clash with Manchester United. The Glasgow side will take on the 20-time English champions on Saturday, July 20, at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. Before the event, ScotRail
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'We are in love': Humza Yousaf announces birth of his baby girl
Humza Yousaf and his wife have welcomed a new baby girl into their family. Nadia El-Nakla gave birth to Liyana Jenin Yousaf on Wednesday, July 17 and both are well, the former first minister said on social media. In a post, the politician said
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Change has come to Glasgow with Labour sweeping aside divisions
CHANGE has come to Glasgow with Labour sweeping aside divisions and convincing voters to turn their backs on nationalism. With Keir Starmer as our new Prime Minister and Anas Sarwar leading Scottish Labour, there is also an emerging plan and
