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Buzzing music fans queue outside Glasgow store to meet famous singer
Buzzing music fans have been pictured queuing outside a Glasgow store to meet a famous singer. A queue has formed outside Assai Records on Sauchiehall Street in the city centre this evening (Thursday, July 25) as Griff is set to perform and sign
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Glasgow's Stockingfield Bridge marks new journey milestone
An estimated 240,000 journeys were predicted to have been made via Stockingfield Bridge last year. The new findings from Sustrans were revealed two years after Stockingfield Bridge's completion proving its popularity as a hotspot for walking, wheeling
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Housing giant reveals new development in Paisley
Miller Homes is poised to launch a new development in Paisley as it seeks to meet growing demand for family housing in the west of Scotland town. The housebuilder revealed it is to build 167 homes on the edge of Gleniffer Braes Country Park, with
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Woman left in wheelchair for life after her ex threw her over a banister
A thug gave his ex a 'life sentence' after he pushed her over a banister and broke her spine as she refused to kiss him. Barry Shankly, 45, pounced on the woman on New Year's Day 2021 at a property in Glasgow's Bridgeton. Shankly was enraged
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'No time for complacency': Water Safety Scotland issue summer warning
ORGANISERS behind an event to mark World Drowning Prevention Day have warned that there is "no time for complacency" in the fight against accidental drownings. The information day took place at Lomond Shores in Balloch and was organised by Water
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Pharmacy owner left £30k out of pocket due to IT errors
A pharmacy owner was left tens of thousands of pounds out of pocket thanks to errors in an IT system that is supposed to reimburse pharmacies for medical orders. Elaine Aggleton, owner of three Lanarkshire pharmacies and another in Dundee, had
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Is the future of Glasgow city centre a student village?
The city centre will become home to thousands more students under plans to build more purpose-built accommodation. It seems to many that the only residential development taking place in Glasgow city centre is the building of student flats.Empty
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'Born and raised in Castlemilk': Meet Glasgow's new senior fire officer
A veteran Glasgow firefighter has been appointed as the city's senior fire officer. Area Commander Andy Kenna, 52, started his career in 1997 at Govan and has worked at various stations across Glasgow and the West of Scotland over the past 27 years
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Police reveal new details after serious crash on Glasgow's M8
Police have revealed new details following a serious crash on Glasgow's M8 which involved two officers. We reported how 999 crews rushed to Junction 13 (Provan Interchange) on the motorway after being called to a multi-vehicle crash in the East
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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust team visit McGill’s Johnstone depot
Bridgeton Bus Garage is learning top-standard industry practices from a major travel operator. The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust team visited McGill’s Johnstone depot as part of an initiative to observe and learn proven methods of workspace management
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Carer stamped on stepfather after her Celtic v Rangers match plan was disrupted
A carer who brutally attacked her elderly stepfather amid claims he disrupted her plans to watch a Celtic and Rangers match avoided jail. Donna Maclean, 43, turned on John McNeil at his partner’s flat in Rutherglen on December 23, 2022. The
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'They're not my drugs': Taxi driver snared with £80k of high purity coke
A taxi driver was snared with £80,000 of high-purity drugs in his car. James Boland, 36, was caught with the cocaine in Glasgow's Tollcross on January 25, 2023. Police had been given information about Boland and his Skoda being in possession
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First look inside 'shiny new' store at Glasgow Fort
A retailer has opened its 'shiny new' store at Glasgow Fort. Schuh - which specialises in footwear - has officially reopened its shop at the leisure facility following 'upgrade works'. We previously reported that the store announced it was
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Three streets to shut for two weeks in Barrhead
Three streets in Barrhead are to close for two weeks while resurfacing is carried out. Centre Way, Northpark Avenue and Southpark Avenue will be shut from Monday, August 19 until Friday, August 30. All vehicles will be subject to the restriction
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'Heavy heart': Glasgow bar reveals it is closing in sudden announcement
A Glasgow bar revealed it is closing for the 'last time' in a sudden announcement. G41 in the city's Shawlands will trade for the final time on Sunday, August 4. Owners Lisa and Jamie told customers the news with a 'heavy heart' and thanked
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Parking to be banned next month close to train station
Parking is to be restricted close to Barrhead station next month. Drivers will be unable to leave their vehicles on Graham Street from its junction with Paisley Road up to property number 14 on both sides on Monday, August 19 between 9.30am and
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Cops hunting teenager with dark brown hair after incident
Cops are hunting a teenager with dark brown hair after an incident in Clydebank. At around 11pm on Tuesday, July 23, police say a young boy smashed a glass panel at a house on Second Avenue in the town. Now, following the shocking act of vandalism
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Man banned from contact with ex over derogatory call
A MAN who used derogatory remarks about his ex has been banned from any contact with her for five years. Christopher Kelly previously pleaded guilty to making a phone call and repeatedly uttering the insulting comments on February 17 this year.
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Five-star Mar Hall makes exciting new annoucement
Mar Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort in Bishopton has announced an exciting summer music series to showcase local talent including a rising star from Paisley. Set against the picturesque backdrop of a 240-acre ancient woodland estate, the five-star
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Aurs Road project hits issues as council 'assess impact'
East Renfrewshire Council has revealed that it is currently assessing the impact that recent issues with ground conditions will have on a major road project. The £22.68 million transformation of Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns began
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Drivers warned of Balloch road closure next week
DRIVERS are being warned of a road closure in Balloch next week. Dalvait Road is set to shut for up to five days from Monday, July 29 to allow for telecommunications works to be carried out. West Dunbartonshire Council confirmed the closure
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Nightmare for drivers as busy road to close for two weeks
Drivers on a busy road are facing two weeks of road closures next month. During phase one, Lochlibo Road in Neilston will shut from its junction with Holehouse Brae up to a point of approximately 500 metres eastwards from its junction with Holehouse
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Company told to seek planning permission for new mast in Paisley
Renfrewshire Council have told a company intending to install a new mast that they must apply for full planning permission. Reading-based Cornerstone Telecommunications had notified the planning authority that it planned to install a 20-metre tower
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Scottish Police Federation speak out after Glasgow M8 crash involving two cops
The Scottish Police Federation has spoken out after a serious crash on Glasgow's M8 which involved two officers. We reported how 999 crews rushed to Junction 13 (Provan Interchange) on the motorway after being called to a multi-vehicle crash in
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Why Rangers are overthinking £3m Lawrence Shankland transfer
Just do it. A slogan for the ages that helped propel Nike to become the world's premier sports brand. It's three words that suggest action, swift and clear and decisive. Rangers should take heed. For years now the club has lacked a goalscorer
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'Drugs cause misery and deprivation': Pair jailed over £340k coke and cannabis haul
Two drug traffickers who were linked to cocaine and cannabis worth more than pounds 340,000 on the streets were jailed today. Iain Gibson was sentenced to three years and nine months imprisonment and his co-accused David Chambers to three and a
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Tourist gets into 'beef' with seagull while reviewing Glasgow restaurant
A social media star visited an award-winning Glasgow restaurant - and got into 'beef' with a local seagull. Kalani Smith - known as Kalani Ghost Hunter on TikTok - recently visited Shawarma King on King Street in the city centre. The internet
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Martin Compston hits back at trolls who slated his 'cringe' TRNSMT cameo
Martin Compston has hit back at trolls who slated his 'cringe' TRNSMT cameo. The Line of Duty star got up to introduce his friend and festival act, Example, on the King Tut's stage at Glasgow Green earlier this month. He took the mic and screamed
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Multiple Glasgow roads to close for filming of new drama set in New York
Several Glasgow roads are set to close for the filming of a new drama set in New York City. We reported that production crews have taken over parts of the city in recent years to film scenes for the new Apple drama Debutante - which is set in 19th-century
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Why there is a right time for Celtic to sell their top players
It's said in football that there is always a right time for a club to sell players. For example, when Sir Alex Ferguson knew it was time for Cristiano Ronaldo to move to Real Madrid, or closer to home, when Jota was offloaded by Celtic to Saudi
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Woman attacked after 'huge fight' broke out in Glasgow city centre
A woman has been attacked after a 'huge fight' broke out in Glasgow city centre. A post shared widely on social media claimed an incident broke out between a large group of youths near St Enoch Square on Wednesday evening. A concerned local
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REVEALED: Scottish prisoners not getting required amount of daily human contact
A new report has revealed that prisoners in Scotland are not receiving the minimum requirement of human contact on a daily basis. The report, published by the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and UK National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) on
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Glasgow flat 'taped off' after police called to incident in the area
A Glasgow flat was 'taped off' after an incident in the area. Police tape was understood to have been erected around the property on Garturk Street in the city's Govanhill on Wednesday afternoon, GlasgowLive reports. Several officers and cop
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Alarming images show fire ripping through roof of building in late-night blaze
Alarming images show a huge fire ripping through a building in the Paisley during the night. Flames could be seen pouring out of the roof of one of the homes at Ferguslie Park in the Renfrewshire town. The houses are understood to be empty.
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New playground to be built near Glasgow nursery
A new play area will be built in Glasgow after permission was given. Children will be able to enjoy a brand-new playground in Wyndford, which will be owned and operated by the council. Planning permission has now been given to create the facility
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'So sad': Food outlet will be 'sadly missed' as it announces closure after 8 years
A Glasgow food outlet will be 'sadly missed' as it is closing in the next few days after eight years. Spanish cafe, shop and delicatessen Taste-Spain La Parada is having its 'last days' in business after almost a decade of business on Byres Road
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Stevie Nicks performs all her much-loved hits to crowds at Glasgow's Hydro
Stevie Nicks performed to crowds at Glasgow's OVO Hydro after much anticipation. The Fleetwood Mac legend originally had to postpone her July 6 concert due to recent surgery following a leg injury, but just two and a half weeks later, she's back
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Retailer in huge Glasgow building has closed down and been put up for sale
A store in a huge Glasgow city centre building has closed down and been put up for sale. The shutters have gone down on the Brands Outlet which is located in a prominent position on Sauchiehall Street. A sign has also been erected indicating
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'NHS dentistry is rotting away under the SNP'
FOUR years after the National Health Service began in 1948, its founding health minister Nye Bevan wrote “no society can legitimately call itself civilised if a sick person is denied medical aid because of lack of means”. It was a succinct expression
