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Girl, 13, taken to hospital following two-vehicle crash
A 13-year-old girl has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash. Old Edinburgh Road in Uddingston was closed earlier today following a collision at around 2.20pm. READ NEXT: Glasgow bus driver accused of seriously injuring pensioner
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Busy Glasgow pool to close this weekend due to 'staff issue'
A Glasgow pool will close this weekend due to issues with staffing. The pool at the Glasgow Club Gorbals, situated in the Southside of the city, announced the news of their closure on the Glasgow Club app today. READ NEXT: Glasgow swimming
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Award-winning superstar coming to Glasgow as part of UK tour
An award-winning artist is coming to Glasgow as part of his UK tour next year. James Bay, best known for hits like Hold Back The River and Let It Go, will perform at the O2 Academy in the Southside. The gig will take place on February 1.
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Glasgow death notices and funeral announcements from the Glasgow Times
The Glasgow Times published 12 death notices last week. Every week, the Glasgow Times publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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Loyalist parades to take place on same day as Irish republican march in Glasgow
Several loyalist protestant parades are due to take place on the same day as an Irish Republican march is being held in Glasgow next month. The Royal Black Chapter is holding a number of parades across the city on August 10. Various Royal Black
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Glasgow bus driver accused of seriously injuring pensioner
A BUS driver is accused of seriously injuring a pensioner by accelerating harshly before she was able to sit down. Andrew Nimmo, 51, allegedly drove dangerously in Glasgow's Springburn on April 6 2022. Court papers state Nimmo repeatedly drove
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Woman accused of pushing rail worker onto Queen Street tracks
A woman has been accused of pushing a railway worker on to train tracks. Cheyenne Naeb, 26, allegedly assaulted Brittany Mansfield at Glasgow's Queen Street station on February 1 2023. Court papers state Naeb, of Dundee, initially behaved in
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I was homeless at 16, I now help families on the breadline
A WOMAN who became homeless at 16 has told how she transformed her life to help feed Glasgow families struggling with severe hardship. Growing up Kirsty Butterworth never had a relationship with her parents and relied on support from her aunt.
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Glasgow pervert had sick haul of images including children as young as one
A PERVERT snared with 944 indecent images of children as young as one on mobile phones in his family's home avoided jail today. Christopher McGinley, 24, stored the sick haul on the two devices between December 2021 and January 2023. Glasgow
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I am new mum and I have created a baby changing facilities map of Glasgow
A FIRST-TIME mum has created a map aimed at helping parents and caregivers. Jennifer Galbraith, who gave birth in January, has created an online Baby Changing and Feeding Spaces map after she found she was "anxious" when she went out and didn't
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Inside the brand new Glasgow music festival coming to Govan
A brand new music festival is coming to the Southside of Glasgow this month. Glasgow Barons have organised and curated the Scottish Early Music Festival, which will take place at the Govan Old Parish Church. (Image: Members of The Glasgow
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Community around Hampden Stadium react to Rangers move
Rangers are set to begin the new football season at Hampden Stadium in Glasgow's Southside playing all their home fixtures at the national stadium until early September. The Glasgow Times asked the people who live and work in the shadow of the
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Council wants your view on Glasgow firework control zones
Requests to establish a firework control zone in several areas across Glasgow have been accepted. These areas are Woodlands, Shawlands, Strathbungo, Summerston, Knightswood, Alexandra Park, Toryglen, Linn Park, Cardonald, Broomhouse, Pollokshields
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Man suffered two black eyes and partially broken teeth during Partick train attack
A MAN attacked his cousin leaving him with two black eyes after an argument broke out between the pair on New Year's Eve. Aaran Pentland had been returning from hospital where he had been visiting his partner and their newborn child on December
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Glasgow Airport issues warning amid global problem
Glasgow Airport has issued a warning amid a global IT issue. We reported how businesses and institutions around the world have been knocked offline after a major IT outage. Around the world banks, supermarkets and other institutions reported
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Scottish Water to undertake major sewer upgrades - and work will take almost a year
Scottish Water are set to undertake major sewer upgrades near Glasgow - and the work will take almost a year to complete. A section of sewer running beneath woodland at Conon Avenue in Bearsden will be replaced using two deep access chambers and
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Glasgow train service completely cut ahead of two major events this weekend
A Glasgow train service has been completely cut ahead of two major events this weekend. Thousands will be travelling to The Open Championship at Royal Troon as well Murrayfield stadium as Rangers take on Manchester United on Saturday. Now
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Still Game star's play kicks off new season of Glasgow lunchtime theatre series
A PLAY by Still Game star Greg Hemphill which was first performed 20 years ago returns to kick off the new season of Oran Mor’s lunchtime theatre series. The autumn programme, which marks A Play A Pie and A Pint’s 20th anniversary, includes a mix
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'At home' smear tests could be step closer in Scotland after 'game-changing' trial
DO-IT-YOURSELF smear tests could be a step closer in Scotland after a successful trial revealed home checks can boost the number of women undergoing lifesaving screening. A Scottish Government spokesperson said it was “preparing the groundwork
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I put Glasgow's new cycle lane to the test - my verdict
CYCLE lanes not only divide the road in two but split opinion among those who travel the streets. Glasgow’s roads have been changing and more space dedicated to cyclists is now a feature around the city. The latest to be completed is the South
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New murals in Glasgow city centre praised for being 'fantastic'
The latest additions to Glasgow's City Centre Mural Trail have been praised by Susan Aitken. The new features in Merchant City have been created to celebrate the forthcoming Pride March on July 20 and the Merchant City Festival from July 19 to
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Glasgow Airport workers secure 4.5 percent pay increase - and one-off £500 payment
Glasgow Airport workers have secured a pay rise. It has been confirmed today that Unite has secured further pay deals for workers based at the busy airport, as well as Falck firefighters - who perform fire safety functions at the airport.
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Schoolboy has McGill's bus named after him - here's why
A young bus fan had the experience of a lifetime at a depot where he took on the role of managing director for the day. Jacob Taylor, selected as McGill's Biggest Little Bus Fan, had an inside look at the operations of the Johnstone depot and
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Work to create walking and cycling routes in Motherwell to begin
Work to improve pedestrian crossings, pavements, and bus stop laybys in Motherwell will start on Monday. This includes widening the existing paths for walking, wheeling and cycling, and expanding pedestrian and cyclist crossings, including the
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Motorists warned of 'toilet' on Glasgow's M8 as cops try 'flush the problem'
Drivers are being warned of a 'toilet' on Glasgow's M8 motorway. Traffic Scotland has said they have received a report of a toilet on the road's eastbound carriageway at Junction 26. The road firm has said police currently have 'nothing to
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Sex attacker forced himself on woman in Glasgow flat
A SEX attacker who forced himself on a woman has been jailed for four years for rape. David Orr pounced on his 20-year-old victim at a flat in Glasgow city centre following a night out on July 11 2021. The 24-year-old, of Abernethy, Perthshire
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Person rushed to hospital after plunging 25ft from waterfall
A person has been rushed to hospital after plunging 25ft from a Scots waterfall. Emergency crews were alerted to the incident at Campsie Waterfall near Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, at around 5pm on Wednesday, July 17. Lomond Mountain Rescue
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Gary: Tank Commander taking part in 'world first' at Glasgow Lidl
Lidl is partnering with comedy legend Gary: Tank Commander for a comedy roadshow at its Anniesland store. The free event Checkout Comedy is dubbed as a world-first listening experience. Shoppers can enjoy an in-store audio performance from
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Rangers starlet opens up on health battle after rare cancer diagnosis
A brave Glaswegian schoolgirl is sharing her ordeal with a rare type of cancer in a film produced by a cancer charity. Morven Macdonald, 11, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in January 2019 at the age of seven. Her story is now produced
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Planners make decision on McDonald's plans
Plans for major works at McDonald’s at Braehead have been approved subject to conditions. The application submitted to Renfrewshire Council outlined proposals to extend the restaurant off King’s Inch Drive by 37 square metres and carry out alterations
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Major plans for new school take fresh step forward
Two public consultation events are to be held as Renfrewshire Council moves forward with plans to build a second primary school in Bishopton’s Dargavel Village. A pre-application notice (PAN) was accepted by planners this week ahead of a planning
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Plans to flatten house with 'extensive rot and damp'
A planning application has been submitted to East Renfrewshire Council to flatten a rot and damp ridden home. Those behind the proposal hope to demolish the property known as “Brookside” on Eaglesham’s Floors Road and replace it with a futuristic-looking
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Glasgow Airport issues statement amid global issue
Glasgow Airport has issued a statement amid a global IT issue. Businesses and institutions around the world have been knocked offline after a major IT outage. Around the world banks, supermarkets and other institutions reported computer issues
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Council submit planning application for historic building
East Renfrewshire Council have submitted plans to reinstate four sandstone decorative balls on one of their buildings. It is proposed that the finial features will be attached to the existing parapet balustrade on the front elevation central bay
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MSP hits out amid cuts to East Renfrewshire train services
Eastwood MSP Jackson Carlaw has hit out at the Scottish Government following cuts to East Renfrewshire train services. It was announced by ScotRail that a temporary train timetable would be put in place the following day on Tuesday, July 9
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Two thugs 'pushed pensioner' to ground and nicked his stuff on footpath
Two thugs 'pushed a pensioner' to the ground before nicking his stuff on a footpath. Police say the incident took place between 10.40pm and 10.50pm on Sunday, July 14, on a path at Laburnum Road in Viewpark, near a youth club During the situation
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We are putting on tribute nights and sometimes that band is better than the original
A CLYDEBANK business is aiming to offer a concert experience at an affordable price. Transmission Room Studios, a recording and rehearsal facility in the area, has teamed up with the Clyde Venue to host tribute nights with the first one taking
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Woman damaged neighbours property - then attacked two cops in hospital
A WOMAN has been ordered to show her vandalism of a neighbour's property and assaults on police were a "one off". Cara Young, 27, previously pleaded guilty to attacking two officers while in hospital and shouting racist and disablist remarks at
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Woman issued threat to slit man's throat unless he gave her £15k
A woman who threatened to slit a man's throat unless he gave her £15,000 within 30 minutes has been ordered to do unpaid work as punishment. A sheriff acknowledged Elspeth Glasgow had turned her life around so significantly in nearly four years
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Road set to close in Clydebank for up to five days
A ROAD in Clydebank is set to close for up to five days at the end of the month. Jura Road will be shut from Friday, July 26 to allow for Scottish Water to carry out ironwork repairs. West Dunbartonshire Council announced the closure on their
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Inside the 'beautifully decorated' Glasgow flat worth over £140k
A 'light and beautifully' decorated first-floor flat in Yoker has gone on the market. The apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms is located in Greenlaw Court, west of Glasgow city centre. The property is currently on the market for
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Pictures show fire crews tacking blaze in Clydebank
Emergency services were called to a fire near a street in Clydebank. Firefighters responded to the scene in a field near Braes Avenue after the alarm was raised at 8.09pm on Wednesday night. Two appliances were sent to the scene to help tackle
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Glasgow pub reveals shock closure two years after opening
A Glasgow pub has announced its shock closure two years after opening. The Bakehouse on Great Western Road in the West End has sadly shut its doors. The boozer - which was previously known as The Crafty Pig - was named after the history of
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Dumbarton Sheriff Court marks 200 years of justice
Two hundred years ago today, the cornerstone was laid for Dumbarton Sheriff Court and for centuries and thousands of cases from across the region. Chief reporter Tristan Stewart-Robertson looks back at some of the history and the court's stories.
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Parents urged to check if eligible for Glasgow Council school clothing grant
Families in Glasgow could be eligible for financial help for school clothing and shoes. The council is providing £120 grants for primary school children and £150 for secondary school students in the area. As children prepare to return to school
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Abandoned community hub being restored by local who says 'its close to his heart'
A Dumbarton man has told of his adventure restoring a community centre "close to his heart" which was left in ruin. Ross Dickson, 36, went to the Crosslet Centre in Silverton as a child after he couldn't get a nursery space. He fondly remembers
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Pervert sexually assaulted girls and took secret videos of them
A DUMBARTON pervert has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two girls and taking secret video recordings of them. John Ruth, listed as a prisoner in Greenock, had denied charges including possession of indecent images and directing sexual
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Man 'stupidly' picked up knuckleduster before cops searched him outside school
A MAN admitted it was an act of "stupidity" to pick up a knuckleduster before police found him. Daniel McSkimming pleaded guilty at his first appearance at Dumbarton Sheriff Court to having an offensive weapon outside a primary school. The
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'Unprecedented' spike in objections to Flamingo Land's Loch Lomond development
ALMOST 125,000 people have lodged an objection to Flamingo Land’s plans to develop on the banks of Loch Lomond – a jump of more than 25,000 in just two days. The numbers come from a petition against the £40 million proposals – which include more
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Glasgow-born TV actor to stand trial accused of sexual offences
A Glasgow-born TV actor is facing a trial charged with sex offences involving a girl aged under 16. Former London’s Burning actor John Alford who rose to fame in Grange Hill, is charged under his real name John Shannon. The 52-year-old, of
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Glasgow Jet2 flight diverted amid mid-air emergency
A Glasgow-bound Jet2 flight was forced to divert due to a mid-air emergency. Jet2 says flight LS196 - which was heading to Glasgow Airport - diverted to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Hungary due to a passenger requiring medical
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'Freedom': Memories of Glasgow's Drumchapel when scheme was 'brand new'
AGNES Fraser was one of the first people to move to Drumchapel in the 50s, when it was a gleaming new scheme on the north western edge of the city. “I moved with my family from Govan to 18 Invercanny Drive in 1953 and it was great moving into a
