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Fresh plans for social rent homes onformer health centre site revealed
Fresh plans for new social rent homes on the site of a former health centre in the Gorbals have been revealed. New Gorbals Housing Association received planning permission for 18 flats and 10 houses at Pine Place last year, but wants to make changes
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Thousands call for urgent action to improve safety at 'dangerous' junction
THOUSANDS are calling for urgent action to be taken to improve safety at a ‘dangerous’ road junction in North Lanarkshire. A petition was launched on July 18 to review the A725, Shawhead flyover in Coatbridge after “so many accidents and near misses
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Developer wants to create nine flats above Glasgow KFC
Empty upper floors above a KFC in Glasgow city centre can be turned into flats. Erindale SC Ltd has renewed its permission to convert the second and third floors at 106 Renfield Street, and create a rooftop extension, to provide nine flats.
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William Hill host launch party for record-breaking SPFL deal
William Hill celebrated their record-breaking five-year partnership with the SPFL with a launch event of their new HQ in Glasgow. It also included a behind-the-scenes look at the set of their new William Hill SPFL preview show, the Warm-Up, which
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Meet the area's new top firefighter who has addressed recent Linwood blaze
A long-serving firefighter has returned to oversee fire and rescue operations in the area - 22 years after first joining. Area Commander Kevin Murphy, 43, is now the local senior officer for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for East Renfrewshire
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Council issues statement after concerns raised over 'algae' in pond
THE council has issued a statement after concerns were raised about the presence of "algae" in a pond in Glasgow. Glasgow City Council has said there is no evidence of toxic blue-green algae after a layer of green vegetation has appeared on Victoria
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Popular Indian eatery to open new sister restaurant
A POPULAR Indian restaurant in Barrhead will be opening a new eatery, it has been announced. Bosses at Swagath revealed they have taken over the former Hurlet House on Glasgow Road and will be opening a sister restaurant named Falite that will
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Community bids to buy land and do 'better' job than Flamingo Land
A community council claims their plans for the banks of Loch Lomond will create benefits that the proposed Flamingo Land development cannot. The Balloch and Haldane group is submitting an application hoping to transfer a tourist information centre
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Broken glass, fires and dog fouling 'ridiculous' say parkgoers
Broken glass, fires and dog fouling in parks across Clydebank have been labelled 'ridiculous' by parkgoers. Visitors of Dalmuir and Whitecrook Park have given their say on the state of their leisure spots after online comments hit out at dog fouling
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Man tranquilised after aggressively accusing shop worker of stealing
A MAN attacked a retail worker and accused him of stealing his mother's money. The employee was working in Shopsmart on Abbeyhill Street, Carntyne, when Gary Gear walked in. The man recognised him because he had been in the shop the previous
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Hundreds more cycle storage shelters to be installed across Glasgow streets
Another 500 cycle storage units are to be installed on streets across Glasgow. The council has a budget of £2.5million for hundreds more secure bike shelters to enable and encourage more people in tenement flats to cycle. A pilot scheme in
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Woman who 'travels around Scotland shoplifting' caught in Glasgow JD Sports
A woman who "travels around Scotland shoplifting" was caught in Glasgow. At 3pm on June 16, 2023, Anca Rostas was seen by staff in JD Sports at the Forge Shopping Centre, entering. They recognised her, so an employee kept observing her and
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'Traffic may be heavier' warning issued ahead of Coloursfest at Braehead
MOTORISTS heading out towards Braehead shopping centre and Glasgow Airport have been warned "traffic may be heavier" due to a music festival. Coloursfest will take place at Braehead on Saturday from 6pm to 4am, and the warning is in place for
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Muslim Council concerned Glasgow will be targeted this weekend by far-right disorder
A MUSLIM group has expressed concerns that mosques in Glasgow could be targeted amid growing anxiety over far-right marches planned for this weekend. Zara Mohammed, the secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), has said hundreds
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Vast majority of Scottish graduates credit college with preparing them for job market
More than 80 percent of Scottish graduates believe college education prepared them sufficiently for entering the job market. A new study commissioned by Glasgow Kelvin College as part of their National Opportunity Day campaign found that 62% of
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Man charged in connection with fatal crash
A MAN has been charged in connection with a fatal crash in Blantyre. The incident, which is said to have involved a flatbed vehicle and a pedestrian, took place on Glasgow Road at around 5.55pm on December 19, 2023. The 84-year-old pedestrian
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£800 debt row left man trying to escape moving car in Glasgow
Two thugs left a man trying to escape from a moving car during a row over an £800 debt. Adam Ahmed and John Whyte, both 32, took Atif Iqbal on a terror ride after turning up at the home he shared with his partner on April 13, 2021. Prosecutor
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Plans for 63 new affordable flats and homes near Glasgow revealed
More than 60 new affordable homes are being planned in Auchinairn under a new proposal from the council. The East Dunbartonshire Council in partnership with its development partners hub West Scotland, CRGP Architects, and Cruden Construction, has
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Pictures show inside the new Co-op service station in Glasgow
A new service station and Co-op store has opened up in Darnley's Nitshill Road. Nitshill Services, which is located at the Nitshill Interchange, is the first to launch in Scotland following the announcement of a new franchise agreement with Co-op
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Woman pulled knife on Spar shopper in attack
A WOMAN who brandished a knife at a Spar shopper later said "I should know better". Around 5pm on April 24, 2023, a woman and her sister went to the shop on Royston Road. She noticed Lisa McInnes nearby. After a few minutes, McInnes was
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More details revealed about Kirkintilloch Canal Festival
HavanaBlonde and the Mini Guns have been confirmed for the the 2024 Kirkintilloch Canal Festival. The festival, which runs on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, is organised by the East Dunbartonshire Council and various partners.
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Thrilling stage production of Agatha Christie tale coming to Glasgow
Agatha Christie’s popular Murder on the Orient Express is set to make its way to Glasgow later this year. King’s Theatre will host the new production of the show from October 8 to 12. The thrilling stage production, directed by Lucy Bailey,
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Glasgow boy, 14, with autism to zip slide across Clyde for charity
A brave Glasgow boy with autism and dyspraxia is set to zip slide across the Clyde. Scheduled for September 13, the zip slide event will raise funds for the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA. Stephen May, 14, who faces daily challenges with activities
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Glasgow's new Men’s Shed opens and they want more members
A new Men’s Shed has opened in Glasgow and is actively recruiting new members. The project, set up by charity Growing21 Development Trust, is based in Ruchazie and and aims to foster social, environmental, and economic benefits for local residents
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Firm who want to build flats win legal battle over listed building
The owners of an office building said to be “a good surviving” example of Victorian architecture have won a legal battle over a decision to give it a listed status. Weiss Development Company Ltd wanted to demolish the City Sawmills structure at
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Gang member that trafficked drugs avoided capture in Portugal
A leading member of an organised crime group that trafficked drugs to Motherwell has been caged after avoiding capture in Portugal. Stephen Earle travelled to the European country in July 2020 and remained there to avoid capture after the National
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Dad and son in dock after cops find gun and £300k of drugs and dirty money
A FATHER and son are behind bars after police seized £300,000 of cocaine and dirty money as well as a gun. James Murray, 58, and Connor Murray, 29, were snared after officers swooped on a Volkswagen Tiguan outside the latter's home in Bishopton
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NHS Greater Glasgow welcomes 277 new junior doctors
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has welcomed 277 new junior doctors this year. The latest cohort will kickstart their medical careers in various hospitals and healthcare facilities. This includes Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow Royal
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Groundbreaking project will turn wastewater into electricty
A pioneering method to create hydropower using wastewater has been installed in South Lanarkshire. The first of its kind hydro turbine at Hamilton Waste Water Treatment Works was completed by Scottish Water and is set to produce 0.42GWh of green
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Man, 79, caught drunk driving home from Morrisons
AN elderly man drank two cans of alcohol at a Morrisons shop and then drove home. A worker spotted James Turner outside the Anniesland store at 11.55am on April 5, 2024. She noticed him drinking two full cans of what she thought was alcohol
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Gangland murder witness jailed for drug trafficking
A gangland murder trial witness has been jailed for eight years for drug trafficking. Sharon Gall was held after heroin and cocaine was found at two properties in Glasgow's Springburn in 2020 and 2021. In 2018, the 45 year-old was an important
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We started a sandwich firm in the back of a van now we are expanding
A food wholesaler in Port Dundas is expanding its headquarters to meet increased product demand. The family-run Lomond Fine Foods, based in Glasgow, now has doubled the storage capacity of its 36,000 sq ft warehouse. The move adds 12,000 sq
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Two men stabbed in attack as petrol station locked down by cops
TWO men were stabbed during an attack in Cambuslang last night. The pair, aged 21 and 48, were found injured on Bridge Street just before midnight. Cops say they were seriously assaulted on nearby Mill Road a short time earlier. They were
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Glasgow beer appreciation group to celebrate five years with party
A Glasgow-based beer appreciation group will be celebrating its fifth birthday with a beer-filled party. Glasladies Beer Society, a group for beer-loving women and non-binary people, will be celebrating the Beer is for Everyone Festival on November
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Parent council praised for organising summer community events
The parent council at a school in Airdrie has been praised for arranging a series of community events over the summer. Hundreds of parents, carers, and children at Hilltop Primary School attended the family fun days, enjoying a range of free activities
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Thief broke into family home and stole kids' lunch money
A thief broke into a Glasgow family's home and stole their children's lunch money. A Woodside woman left her family flat at 8am on March 5, 2024, with everything in order. She returned with her husband around 2.30pm that day and upon entering
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ScotRail warning as no trains running through two stations on Sunday
Works on railway routes in East Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire will begin this weekend. There will be no train services through Neilston or Mossend on Sunday, August 4, with usual operations resuming on Monday. Network Rail is urging passengers
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Springburn man spat at bouncer after being refused entry to Glasgow bar
A MAN who spat at a door steward after being denied entry to a Glasgow bar exposed the worker to the risk of illness and infection. Grant McLaughlin had been at Moskito on Bath Street in the city centre at around 9.50pm on October 8, 2022.
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Over 80 new homes to be built on site of former Dumbarton schools
Over 80 new homes are to be built in Dumbarton. Miller Homes has successfully acquired a 13-acre site on Cardross Road in Dumbarton, bringing 81 new energy-efficient homes to the area. The site has been home to various uses over the years,
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Councillor's vow to community amid issues with Aurs Road project
Barrhead Councillor Chris Lunday has vowed to continue to engage with council officers over the Aurs Road project in a bid to "mitigate" any further issues. The £22.68 million transformation of Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns began
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Parking banned next to station for nine weeks during repairs
Parking is to be banned for the next nine weeks on two streets close to a railway station. The ban will affect the full length of Glenville Terrace next to Busby station, as well as Westerton Avenue between its junction with Glenville Terrace and
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Project costing £43k underway at Wallace Monument
WORK to breathe new life into the area surrounding the Wallace Monument in Elderslie is under way and could be completed within weeks. The contractor took possession of the site on Main Road on Monday, July 22, with the soft landscaping expected
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When are the Red Arrows coming to Scotland in 2024? See full list of dates
The Red Arrows are set to dazzle crowds across Scotland this summer as they return for 2024. The Red Arrows began this year's tour in Greece last May and are currently travelling across Europe and the UK. The pilots have and will embark on
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Scottish firm secures £35m contract with Glasgow City Council
Networking and connectivity specialist Commsworld has secured a new contract worth more than £35 million over five years to provide its services to Glasgow City Council. The contract is said to be one of the largest in the history of Edinburgh-based
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Glasgow's museum collection centre to get £1.9m cash boost for energy efficiency
The Glasgow Museum Resource Centre (GMRC) is set for a cash injection of £1.9 million to improve its energy efficiency. THE GMRC is the store for the city’s museum collections when they are not on display across various venues. Glasgow Life
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We saved this historic building from a state of disrepair
A historic building in the heart of Barrhead has been brought back to life through “a labour of love”. The old Methodist Church Hall on Cross Arthurlie Street has been saved from a state of disrepair and transformed into an early years establishment
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Greggs to open new store near Glasgow 'later this year'
GREGGS is set to open a new store near Glasgow 'later this year'. The bakery chain confirmed that it will be opening a new shop in Bishopbriggs in East Dunbartonshire. READ NEXT: Iconic Glasgow pub reveals 'brand-new' beer garden However
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Real Housewives star moved to tears by care worker
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley was left teary-eyed by a local care worker's heartfelt original song. Gordon Robertson, from Visiting Angels Renfrewshire, a participant in the Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) semi-final, tugged the
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The story behind the Paisley pie firm recognised in Parliament
A pie shop in Paisley has received high praise in the Scottish Parliament. The Paisley Pie Company was commended for its planned expansion and innovative approach to the traditional pie market. Neil Bibby MSP lodged the parliamentary motion
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NHS announce relocation of RAH minor injuries unit
The minor injuries unit at Paisley’s Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) has been relocated. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said a dedicated MIU with its own waiting area has been set up close to A&E to "help improve patient flow" and “ensure people
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Woman, 20, 'seriously sexually assaulted' in broad daylight
A young woman has been 'seriously sexually assaulted' in Motherwell. Police say they were called to a report of a woman allegedly being sexually assaulted in the Hamilton Road area of the town at around 7.20pm on Wednesday, July 31. According
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Bridgeton sex attacker preyed on young Glasgow girls in 80s to 90s
A sex attacker who preyed on two vulnerable young girls has been jailed for six years. John McIntyre repeatedly abused the traumatised pair who were described as "easy targets". The 67-year-old was this week sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow
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'Popular' family-owned Glasgow restaurant wins six top awards
A 'popular' Glasgow restaurant has won several accolades at the 2024 Great Taste Awards. Namaste by Delhi Darbar - which is located in the St Enoch Shopping Centre in the city - scooped six Great Taste awards. Competing against 13,650 culinary
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Indie rockers declare Kelvingove bandstand as 'pretty special'
Indie rockers Ocean Colour Scene has described the Kelvingrove bandstand as 'pretty special'. The band, fronted by Simon Fowler, took to the West End venue stage, which opens up during the summer in the city park, on Wednesday night. (Image
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'Love it': Iconic Glasgow pub reveals 'brand-new' beer garden
An iconic Glasgow pub - which is part of the city's subway crawl - has revealed its exciting new outdoor beer garden. The Laurieston has taken to social media to reveal its smashing new outdoor area where punters can enjoy an 'ice-cold pint' in
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Glasgow roads to close to allow festival to take place this month
Two Glasgow roads will be closed to allow a community festival to take place later this month. The Springburn Community Street Festival will take place on Saturday, August 24. The event is being held from 12pm until 4pm in Springburn Way in
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Man who died in horror crash named by police
A 50-year-old man who died in a three-vehicle crash in North Lanarkshire has been named by police. The man had been driving a Ford Transit flatbed van when it was involved in a collision with a red HGV and a black Mini Cooper two weeks ago.
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'So blessed': Winner of Glasgow's Best Hair Salon revealed
THE Glasgow Times’ search for the best hair salon in the city has come to an end and we can now reveal the winner. Harper Hair Salon, located on Battlefield Road in the city’s Southside, has been crowned as the Best Hair Salon in Glasgow by our
