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Sam Lammers secures Rangers exit with FC Twente deal
Sam Lammers has clinched his exit from Rangers after agreeing a move to FC Twente. The Dutchman arrived at Ibrox last summer as part of Michael Beale’s overhaul of his forward line. He failed to make an impression in Glasgow, though, and returned
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Ted Baker could close all UK stores - including in Glasgow
Ted Baker could disappear from British high streets as the struggling fashion chain plans to shut all its stores within weeks. The business behind the fashion brand’s UK shops, No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), fell into administration
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Royal Mail delivery office moved miles away due to 'investigation'
Operations at a Royal Mail delivery office near Glasgow have been moved more than three miles away to Drumchapel following an assessment of the building. The postal service has confirmed the decision affecting their Bearsden base next to Hillfoot
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Glasgow Subway provides update on tackling 'nausea-inducing shoogling' carriages
THE Glasgow Subway has provided an update following customer feedback about “shoogling” on the trains. In December, a new fleet of trains was introduced in the city although have faced problems since. We previously told how the new fleet had
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International star announces Glasgow Hydro gig following record-breaking tour
An international star has announced a Glasgow gig as part of his record-breaking worldwide tour. Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh will play the OVO Hydro on September 26 as part of the UK and European leg of the Dil-luminati tour. His
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Do you know these men? Four wanted in connection with Glasgow city centre assault
Police have released CCTV images of four men who they want to speak to in connection with an assault in Glasgow's city centre. The incident took place on Sunday, June 9, at around 1.10am on Exchange Place. We previously reported the men were
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Open Championship winner visits Elderslie for a round of golf
An Open Championship winner visited Elderslie yesterday for a round of golf, shortly after competing in the recent tournament at Royal Troon. Todd Hamilton - winner of the 2004 Open Championship, also at Royal Troon - appeared at the famous Ayrshire
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Person fighting for life after being hit by train in Glasgow
A person is fighting for their life after being hit by a train in Glasgow. We previously reported that 999 crews were called to a Hyndland station in the West End today after a person was said to have been struck by a train between Partick and
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‘I hope every day that the mystery around my son’s death will be solved’
A heartbroken mum has told how she will never stop hoping that the mystery around her son’s death will be solved as she marks five years since his tragic loss. Stephanie Bonner says she will always hold on to the belief that fresh evidence will
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Plan submitted to Home Office for new drug checking facility in Glasgow
A bid to open a drug checking centre in Glasgow has been sent to the Home Office for approval. The facility would allow people who use drugs to take in a sample and have it tested and analysed. The centre would be alongside the new Safer Drug
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Top BBC radio show to broadcast live from Skypark
BBC Radio 4's flagship political discussion show is coming to Skypark. Any Questions? hosted by BBC political correspondent Alex Forsyth will take place on September 13 at the Glasgow venue. The programme offers audiences the opportunity to
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Jury convicts Clydebank OAP, 70, of sexually assaulting a woman
AN OAP has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in Clydebank. Robert Littler, of North Bank Street, was found guilty by a jury of sexually assaulting a woman, kissing her on the body, touching her on the body, placing his hand inside her
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'It would be disappointing': Concern as Aurs Road project faces issues
A councillor said it would be “disappointing” if it transpires the Aurs Road project is delayed after recently receiving assurances that the works are on track. The £22.68 million transformation of Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns began
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Early morning incident at premises sparks police probe
An incident at a premises in Hamilton has sparked a police probe. Officers say they were called to a disturbance and theft at a property on Hillhouse Road in the town at around 8.30am on Friday, July 26. During the situation, residents took
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Car proud resident left shocked after vandal brazenly targets vehicle
A car proud resident has shared his disbelief after his car was “keyed” in the car park of a major supermarket in Barrhead. Peter Mackin said he was helping his friend who is blind with his shopping when the "soul-destroying" incident took place
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Jackie Baillie MSP calls for former hotel to be demolished after second fire
JACKIE Baillie MSP has called for the site of a former Dumbarton Hotel to be demolished. Firefighters were called to fight a blaze within the property for the second time in under a month last weekend. It comes after they previously tackled
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Best-selling book set in Glasgow to be turned into TV series
A Scottish author is set to have one of her books turned into a TV series. Sophie Gravia, 32, will have her debut novel, A Glasgow Kiss, made into a show by BBC Studios. READ NEXT: Scots singer left 'starstruck' after supporting iconic musician
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Person hit by train between two Glasgow stations
A person has been hit by a train between two Glasgow stations. We reported how ScotRail said 999 crews were dealing with an incident near Hyndland station in the West End shortly after 12.45pm on Friday, July 26. Now, National Rail has said
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Emergency crews dealing with incident near Glasgow train station
UPDATE HERE Emergency crews are dealing with an ongoing incident near a Glasgow train station. ScotRail has said 999 teams are dealing with a situation near Hyndland station in the West End currently. Due to this, the rail firm has said
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Reason why flat at centre of 'hazardous material' incident in Shettleston was raided
A man whose flat was raided after he put listening devices in his lover's home sparked an area lockdown amid claims there was hazardous material found inside. Darren Querns, 35, was snared after his DNA was found on two of the covert gadgets at
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'Significant milestone' reached on major works on Glasgow railway line
A 'significant milestone' on the project to enhance the East Kilbride to Glasgow railway line has been reached. Network Rail has said engineers have completed major works across the route between Friday, July 19 and Monday, July 22, with passenger
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Carer, 9, creates poster for Clyde zipslide challenge - here is why
A young carer has designed an inspiring poster for a local charity's zipslide challenge. Nine-year-old Josefina Polson designed Carers Link East Dunbartonshire's poster for its Zipslide the Clyde challenge which is set to return on September 6.
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Barred Glasgow B&M customer threatened to stab Possilpark staff
A Glasgow man threatened to stab a shopworker after he was caught in a store despite being barred. Robert McColl was seen going into B&M on Bardowie Street in Possilpark at around 8.20am on November 9, 2023. Staff recognised the 44-year-old
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I'm 25 and I was diagnosed with a cancer I hadn't heard of - it was a shock
A young cancer survivor embarked on a life-changing sailing journey with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. Adam Reilly, 25, was diagnosed with germ cell cancer in 2023 and has been dealing with the devastating loss of his grandfather to the same
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Dumbarton vets marks 10th anniversary serving the community
A veterinary practice in Dumbarton is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Vets for Pets Dumbarton, located within the Pets at Home on the St James Retail Park, marked a decade of pet care with a celebratory birthday party which included pupcakes,
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Revealed: First look inside new University Hospital Monklands
The first look inside the new University Hospital Monklands has been revealed. You can now take a virtual tour through part of the proposed layout of Lanarkshire’s new hospital. The exciting Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) video shows computer-generated
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ScotRail issues warning ahead of works this weekend
ScotRail has issued a warning to Glasgow travellers amid works this weekend. Rail travellers are being urged to plan ahead as bosses at the firm have warned essential engineering works will see buses replace trains on some parts of the network.
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Part of the M8 near Glasgow Airport 'restricted' amid incident
Part of the M8 motorway near Glasgow Airport has been left 'restricted' amid an incident. Traffic Scotland has said lane three on the eastbound carriageway of the motorway between Junction 29 and Junction 28A (St James Interchange) is restricted
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Man rushed to hospital after brutal night-time attack outside Glasgow Central
A man has been rushed to hospital after a brutal night-time attack outside Glasgow Central Station. Police say they were called to an assault on Union Street in the city centre. The force was alerted to the incident shortly after 1am this morning
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Armed cops swoop on residential street amid 'incident'
Armed cops swooped on a residential street in East Kilbride amid an 'incident'. Police say they were called to an alleged disturbance at a property in the Lyttleton area of the town. The force was alerted to the incident at around 6pm on Thursday
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Iconic Glasgow subway carriages up for sale - and one could be yours for £5k
Carriages from an iconic UK subway dubbed 'Clockwork Orange' are up for sale for £5,000 each. Glasgow's iconic subway carriages have been put up for sale after being taken out of service and replaced. The old 33-carriage strong fleet, which
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Scottish Government warned NHS staff 'ready to strike' if pay deal below inflation
NHS staff in Scotland are ready to take industrial action unless the Scottish Government comes forward with an above-inflation pay offer, according to a new poll of non-clinical workers. Details of the survey, conducted by GMB Scotland, have been
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Fornethy House survivors due compensation, Scottish Government is told
Fornethy House abuse survivors must be able to access compensation from a Scottish Government scheme, a Holyrood committee has concluded. The Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee said it reached an “unanimous” view of including
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Short term let plan for flat near George Square revealed
Proposals to extend the use of a city centre flat near George Square as a short term let have been submitted to Glasgow’s planning department. An application for a certificate of lawfulness, which would allow the one-bed property at flat 1/7 Scott
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Urgent warning as clever crooks 'pretending to be cops' scam people for cash
Clever crooks 'pretending to be cops' have been scamming older people in East Dunbartonshire - as an urgent warning has been issued. According to Police Scotland, several older residents in the area have been defrauded of four and five-figure sums
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Focus groups to be held as part of second school plan in Dargavel Village
Renfrewshire Council and its architects will hold focus groups as part of the planning for a second school to cater for Bishopton’s Dargavel Village. The informal events will be organised in a bid to capture initial feedback from a small group
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Proposals to regenerate and 'bring back to life' Merchant City spot revealed
New proposals to help regenerate and “bring back to life” a popular area of Glasgow’s Merchant City have been submitted to the city council for determination. Dominus Glasgow Ltd, which specialises in hotels as well as student accommodation, had
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Train services 'unable to run' from busy station amid issue
Train services are 'unable to run' to and from a busy station near Glasgow amid an issue this morning. ScotRail has said they are currently unable to run services from Milngavie station due to a fault with the signalling system. Network Rail
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Permanent speed cameras are 'answer' to tackling dangerous driving on road
Permanent speed cameras are “the answer” to tackling dangerous driving on a busy road in Bridge of Weir, an elected member has claimed. Concerns have been reiterated over Kilmacolm Road – where residents have admitted they “live in fear” of the
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Planners finally issue decision on controversial development
A controversial planning application for 31 flats has been approved nearly five years after it was submitted. The proposal to build on vacant land to the south-west of Stanely Park Care Home on Paisley's Stanely Road was received by Renfrewshire
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MSP ties the knot with her 'best friend' after 19 years together
An MSP has got married to her 'best friend' after almost two decades together. Natalie Don - who is the MSP for Renfrewshire North & West - took to social media to reveal the adorable news on Thursday, July 25. Posting a picture from the wedding
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Scots singer left 'starstruck' after supporting iconic musician at Glasgow gig
A Scottish singer has been left 'starstruck' after supporting an iconic musician at her Glasgow gig. Nina Nesbitt has taken to social media to thank Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks for the opportunity to support her at her concert in the city
