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Watch the moment pub punter plunges into manhole after night out
A Paisley pub has warned punters to 'be aware' after a person accidentally fell into a manhole outside the venue recently. The Ugly Duck - which is situated on High Street in the town - took to social media to share the message along with a clip
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Part of the M8 near Glasgow closed following incident
Part of the M8 motorway near Glasgow has been closed following an incident. Traffic Scotland says the road's westbound carriageway has been shut at Junction 6 (Newhouse Junction) in North Lanarkshire after a vehicle crash earlier. READ MORE
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'We weren’t even the best band in Glasgow' says Wet Wet Wet star
A member of a chart-topping band has admitted that he did not think they were the best group in Glasgow when they rose to fame in the 80s. Graeme Clark, from the original line-up of Wet Wet Wet, said: “We weren’t even the best band in Glasgow,
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Person dies after being hit by train between two towns
A person has died after being hit by a train near Glasgow last night. We reported how ScotRail said a person had been struck by a train between Wishaw and Coatbridge on Friday, July 19. Now, the British Transport Police have confirmed they
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Retailer to reopen 'upgraded store' at Glasgow Fort - here's when
A retailer is set to reopen its 'upgraded store' at Glasgow Fort. Schuh - which sells shoes - has taken to social media to reveal its store will be reopening at the leisure facility on Thursday, July 25. Announcing the news, the company says
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The story of Glasgow's famous Apollo music venue
In this approximately chronological history of Glasgow I have reached a time that I remember well, namely the mid to late-1970s. It is always dangerous to write about the history of 50 years ago because so many readers will have lived through that
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Man told cops 'I don't make threats, I make promises' before headbutting car
A MAN who was arrested after police discovered he had an outstanding warrant told officers “I’ll kick your c***s in, I don’t make threats, I make promises”. At around 7.30pm on June 16, 2023, John Kieran Whyte’s mother contacted police to raise
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The forgotten Glasgow department store that was one of the best
When you think of old Glasgow shops, the well-known names like Lewis’s or Treron’s come to mind. Glasgow Times reader Ann Butters, however, sparked great discussion at Times Past HQ with her memories of a lesser known institution. “I started
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'Avoid area' warning as busy Glasgow road to be closed tomorrow
An 'avoid the area' warning has been issued as part of a busy Glasgow road is set to be closed tomorrow. Glasgow City Council has said Cumbernauld Street in the Southside will be shut between Cathcart Road and Laurieston Road on Sunday, July 21
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Glasgow filmmaker's latest project to be shown at prestigious film festival
A Glasgow filmmaker has told of her excitement as her latest project is set to be showcased at one of the most prestigious short film festivals in the world. Erin Gavin’s ‘Gaming For Love’ will be played at the LA Shorts International Film Festival
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Road 'blocked' by emergency services as Glasgow buses diverted
Glasgow buses are being diverted after a road in Wishaw has been 'blocked' by emergency services. First Glasgow said its 242 service is currently being disrupted due to Meadowhead Road at Wingate Street in the town being blocked by 999 crews.
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Well-known retailer to open new store in Braehead
A well-known retailer is set to open a new store in Braehead Shopping Centre. Signs have appeared outside a unit on the ground floor in the facility for British clothing brand Phase Eight. The company - which is known for selling women's clothes
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Clothing retailer reveals 'closing' date for Braehead store
A clothing retailer has revealed the closing date for its store in Braehead. We reported how a 'closing down' sign appeared outside Scotts on the ground floor of the shopping centre recently. Now, it has been revealed the shop is set to shut
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Man left with broken shoulder after incident on Glasgow train
A man has been left with a broken shoulder after an incident on a Glasgow train. The British Transport Police (BTP) are looking for witnesses after an alleged altercation between two men on board the 10.33pm service from Glasgow Queen Street to
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Incident involving plane at Glasgow Airport sparks 999 response
999 crews raced to an incident involving an aircraft at Glasgow Airport. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service say they were called to reports of an 'incident' involving a plane at the facility at around 1.30pm on Friday, July 19. In total,
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Cops looking to track down 'ginger man' after 'assault'
Cops are looking to track down a ginger man after an 'assault' in Dumbarton. The incident took place on Cumbrae Crescent North at around 7pm on Sunday, July 14. Following the alleged attack, a 47-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment
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Local government strikes to go ahead amid pay dispute
The largest union in local government has said strike action will go ahead after rejecting a revised pay offer that “puts absolutely no more money on the table”. Unison accused Cosla, which represents all Scottish local authorities, of making an
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Person hit by train between two North Lanarkshire towns
UPDATE: HERE A person has been hit by a train in North Lanarkshire. ScotRail said they received reports that a person had been struck by a train between Wishaw and Coatbridge at around 11pm on Friday, July 19. During the incident, the rail
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Part of busy Glasgow road to be closed from tomorrow
Part of a busy Glasgow road is set to be closed for four days from tomorrow. Glasgow City Council has said Garscadden Road in Drumchapel will be shut between Kinfauns Drive and Drumchapel Road from 9.30am on Sunday, July 21 until 4pm on Thursday
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Jon Molyneux: Labour must now step up and deliver real change
The dust is settling on a momentous election which saw the back of the Tories and we have now seen the first glimpses of the kind of Government the Labour Party will form under Keir Starmer, with the Kings’ Speech this week outlining its planned legislative
