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Area of Glasgow sealed off after cyclist hit by truck
An area of Glasgow has been sealed off after a cyclist was hit by a truck. The horrific incident occurred at around 5.20pm near Alexandra Parade in the city's East End. Cops are on the scene of the collision, which has resulted in the closure
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'Really hard': Glasgow café's emotional statement as it closes for final time
A Glasgow cafe issued an emotional statement after closing for the final time. Ushi's Coffee Corner operated on West Regent Street as a casual dining spot and a place for people in the LGBTQ+ community to come together. The team previously
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Council provides update on closure of popular community hub
A contractor has been appointed for remedial works at a popular community hub which was shut down nearly ten months ago after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was found. RAAC, which is a lightweight, 'bubbly' form of concrete commonly
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Neil Lennon receives Rapid Bucharest backing after 'attacks without evidence'
Neil Lennon has received the public backing of the Rapid Bucharest board after a disappointing start to his tenure in the Romanian capital led to "attacks without evidence". The former Celtic and Hibernian boss took up the role earlier this summer
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Two Glasgow roads closed by police due to an ongoing incident
Two Glasgow roads have been closed by police due to an ongoing incident. Alexandra Parade is currently shut between Easter Craigs and Cumbernauld Road in the city's East End. Meanwhile, Cumbernauld Road is also closed to all traffic between
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Glasgow pub that closed after 25 years will reopen after being 'saved'
A Glasgow pub that sadly closed after 25 years is reopening after being 'saved'. The Lab, located in the city centre just off Buchanan Street, previously confirmed it would be shutting its doors for the final time on Saturday, July 20. In an
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Two Glasgow roads will be closed with drivers told 'avoid area'
Two Glasgow roads will be closed with drivers urged to 'avoid' the area. Blochairn Road and Viewpark Avenue will be shut to traffic between 5am on Sunday, August 11 and 7pm on Tuesday, August 13. This is in order to carry out resurfacing work
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Man hits out over parking fines issues in West End lanes
A MAN has hit out after he was fined for parking in a lane behind his home despite having a parking permit. Stephen Johnstone, who lives in the city’s West End, says there has been a sharp increase in the number of parking fines being issued in
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Disruption expected for locals as work begins on new £2m project
Disruption is expected as work begins on a £2 million Scottish Water project. The firm is beginning work on a new housing development in the Glenmavis area of Airdrie which will aim to reduce the risk of future sewer flooding. Teams from the
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Robin Propper arrives in UK for Rangers medical and could be fast tracked into team
Robin Propper is on the brink of finalising his transfer to Rangers, having arrived in the UK for a medical examination, according to reports. The Rangers Review broke the news on Wednesday that manager Philippe Clement had identified Propper as
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Plan for former nightclub to be turned into almost 200 student flats
A former Glasgow nightclub building is to be turned into almost 200 student flats under a new planning application. The plan for the site at 21-41 Queen Street, where Archaos used to be, is for it to be demolished with only the facade retained.
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Public urged to help find woman who vanished this morning
A search is underway for a Paisley woman who suddenly vanished this morning. Donna McGettigan was last seen in the Renfrewhire town at around 9am on the morning of Wednesday, July 31. Officers are now looking for the 55-year-old and are urging
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Killer murdered his partner after football match before spending night with family
A THUG brutally murdered his lover after returning from the football. John Higgins, 63, battered and choked Amanda McAlear at her flat in Glasgow's Barmulloch on May 7, 2022. The 50-year-old's son made the tragic discovery of her body when
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Thug knocked out man's three front teeth in brawl
A Glasgow man punched another in the face so hard that he lost three teeth. Police were on patrol on Arcadia Street at 1am on June 19, 2024, dealing with a different incident when members of the public made them aware of an ongoing fight between
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'So proud': Schoolgirl raises hundreds of pounds in memory of her dad
A kind-hearted schoolgirl sold her toys to support families going through cancer treatments in memory of her dad. Courtney Devenney raised £75 from selling her toys and used some of this money to set up a lemonade stand in aid of the Beatson Cancer
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Woman who 'began smoking with neighbours' found with over £5k worth of drugs
Cannabis worth thousands was found at the home of a woman who "began smoking weed with neighbours". Cops attended Haileigh Dolan's Carntyne house shortly before 8am on April 8, 2022, with a search warrant. They forced entry and saw the woman
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Man spotted 'taking videos and photos' of girls playing in park
Police have said ‘no criminality was established’ after a man was spotted “taking videos and photos” of girls playing in Erskine. The alleged incident is believed to have taken place at the park to the side of Bargarran and St John Bosco's joint
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Residents take matters into their own hands over controversial games area
Kirklandneuk residents have “taken a stand” by refurbishing the multi-use games area (MUGA) at the centre of a planning controversy which has divided locals. We previously reported that Renfrew Victoria FC, known as the Vics, submitted plans to
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Artwork planned for two roundabouts - here's how to vote for your favourite
Bishopton residents are being encouraged to share their views on the introduction of artwork at two roundabouts in the village. Different options have been put forward for Barrangary and Chestnut roundabouts as part of Renfrewshire Council’s ‘You
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Bowling club receives life-saving defibrillator for community use
A bowls club in Elderslie has received a life-saving public access defibrillator (PAD) for community use. Taylor Wimpey West Scotland donated the device to Elderslie Wallace Bowling Club with the club's management team overseeing the defibrillator
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Building in historic area set to be pulled down for affordable homes
A building in a historic area is set to be pulled down to build affordable homes in its place. Work will soon start on demolishing Lindsay House, a former homeless unit in East Kilbride village. It ceased operating in November of last year,
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Police race to Glasgow residential street amid 'disturbance'
Cops raced to a residential street in Glasgow amid an 'incident'. Police say they were called to Aitken Street in Haghill at around 6.25pm on Tuesday, July 30. The force was alerted to an alleged disturbance in the area. READ MORE: Glasgow
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Glasgow woman murdered in her own home 'should've been safe'
READ the court copy here: Killer murdered his partner after football match before spending night with family A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman following a 'brutal attack' in Glasgow two years ago. Amanda McAlear was found with
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New beauty clinic bringing Hailey Bieber's 'favourite' skincare to Scotland
A new beauty treatment clinic is bringing Hailey Bieber's 'favourite' skincare brand to Scotland for the 'first time'. The Aesthetics Club has opened a new space on Ayr Road in the Newton Mearns area, offering a range of medical skin treatments
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'Pinching myself': Funeral service worker, 21, crowned Miss Great Britain Glasgow
A funeral service worker has been crowned Miss Great Britain Glasgow in a glittering ceremony. Olivia Sharkey, from Lesmahagow, was named winner of the prestigious competition which was held at the Broadcroft Hotel in Kirkintilloch last weekend
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Glasgow waste workers to walk out for eight days next month
Council waste workers in Scotland are to walk out on strike next month, with union leaders warning the action will be “disruptive”. Leaders of the GMB confirmed its members will take action over eight days in August, with staff at Edinburgh City
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Chinese takeaway 'closed for good' as it is put up for sale
A Chinese takeaway appears to have closed for good and has been put up for sale. Tofu Oriental in Giffnock was loved by customers for its range of authentic dishes and serving plenty of gluten-free options. But now the Fenwick Road spot has
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Here's what support is available for Glasgow students on results day
Support and information will be available to young people across Glasgow on SQA results day. Nearly 145,000 learners nationwide will receive results of their SQA Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, National Progression Awards, Skills for Work
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Titanic submersible disaster which killed Glasgow student to be investigated
The Titanic submersible disaster which killed a Glasgow student will be investigated. The US Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the incident in September as it continues its investigation into the implosion of the vessel
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Man arrested after reports of 'women being followed'
A man has been arrested after reports of 'women being followed' in East Kilbride. Police say following 'extensive enquiry and CCTV work', a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with multiple offences in relation to alleged reports of women
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Ex-BBC presenter admits having indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. The veteran broadcaster admitted having 41 on WhatsApp, including seven of the most serious type. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard the offences were
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Man seriously injured after 'stabbing' in Glasgow
A man was rushed to hospital after a 'stabbing' in Glasgow's East End. Police say they were called to an alleged serious assault in the Gallowgate at around 6.55pm on Tuesday, July 30. 999 crews raced to the scene. READ MORE: Girl, 4,
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Glasgow councillor cleared after probe into comments on gender-critical rally
A Glasgow councillor has been cleared after she claimed Nazis had attended a gender-critical rally held by ‘Let Women Speak’ in George Square. Bailie Elaine Gallagher, Glasgow’s first trans councillor — who was criticised for ‘disrespectful’ language
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Girl, 4, rushed to hospital after being 'hit by car' in Glasgow
A four-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital after 'being hit by a car' in Glasgow. Police say they were called to a crash involving a car and a young girl on Crow Road in the West End on Tuesday, July 30. The force was alerted to the incident
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Former Glasgow school building to be turned into 21 homes
A former school building in Garnethill is set to be turned into 21 homes after plans were approved. The B-listed Mount building on Scott Street, which was part of St Aloysius College, can be redeveloped to provide 18 apartments and three townhouses
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Urgent search for teen last seen in Glasgow who vanished one week ago
An urgent search is underway for a missing teenager who vanished one week ago. Police are desperately searching to track down Ross MacCormick who is missing from Johnstone in Renfrewshire. The 15-year-old was last seen by his family at around
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Glasgow's M8 'restricted' due to multi-vehicle smash
Glasgow's M8 has been left 'restricted' due to a multi-vehicle smash. Traffic Scotland said the road's westbound carriageway at Junction 17 (St George's Cross) is currently restricted following a crash. The road firm says traffic in the area
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Two teen girls arrested after 'attack' on Scots gran
Two teenage girls have been arrested in connection with an alleged 'attack' on a Scots gran. Melanie Cuthbertson was on a day out at Rotten Calder Waterfall in Blantyre on Monday, June 24, when the alleged assault was reported to have taken place
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999 crews race to 'incident' involving bus in Glasgow
A man has been arrested after a 'crash' involving a bus and a car in Glasgow. Police say they were called to the incident at the junction of Bellgrove Street, Abercrombie Street and Gallowgate in the East End on Monday, July 29. The force was
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Drivers warned of delays on Glasgow's M8 after emergency incident
Drivers are being warned of delays on Glasgow's M8 after an emergency incident this morning. Traffic Scotland said traffic is slowing on the motorway's westbound carriageway between Junction 14 (Blochairn Interchange) and Junction 16 (Dobbie's
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Two men attacked another man outside of Glasgow shopping centre
TWO men attacked another man outside of a Glasgow shopping centre kicking and punching him repeatedly. Sean Hughes, 18, and Liam Murphy, 23, had been within a group of young people sitting on the steps outside of Buchanan Galleries on July 14
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Story of the forgotten Glasgow family who shaped city's future
EVER wondered why there is a Houldsworth Street in Anderston? The name relates to a family who helped change the fortunes of the area, and the wider city, but they remain relatively unknown. Our records in Glasgow City Archives include the
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Man who told cop 'I hope your weans die in a horrible fire' is jailed
A Glasgow man who told a police officer “I hope your weans die in a horrible fire” has been jailed. Neil Gordon was in his home at around 5.45pm on September 9, 2023, when he was visited by cops in relation to a separate matter. During a journey
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Man tried to climb out bedroom window after being told he was under arrest
A man who tried to climb out of a window after being told he was under arrest said to officers “I’m a big man in Syria and you will see how big I am”. Mohammed Zeino had been at his home in Glasgow’s Milton on January 4, 2024, when police were
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'Really bizarre': Man tried to climb onto wall before kicking cop
A man tried to climb onto a wall above a stairwell before lashing out and kicking a police officer. Grzegorz Bieniek, 45, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court for sentencing recently after pleading guilty to three charges. These included shouting
