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'Tiny gem' Glasgow restaurant is so popular it was mentioned by The New York Times
A 'tiny gem' Glasgow restaurant is so popular it was mentioned in The New York Times. It's not often a humble neighbourhood eatery becomes known and recognised on an international scale but for one Chinese restaurant in the Southside, their recipes
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From Chinese to chippy, the Glasgow restaurants loved by Martin Compston
He was born in Greenock and lives in the glamorous Las Vegas, but Martin Compston has a love for Glasgow and is regularly spotted out and about in the city. The 40-year-old Line of Duty star has been pictured enjoying some of our most-loved food
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Free things you can do with the kids in Glasgow before the summer holidays end
With the summer holidays coming to an end this month, parents all across Glasgow will be scrambling to plan some fun activities with the kids. However, family day outs can quickly become expensive with admission prices as well as food and drink
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Nothing to suggest violent protests coming to Scotland, police say
There is no intelligence to suggest violence similar to that in England in the wake of the Southport attack will occur in Scotland, police have said. Police Scotland has stepped up patrols across the country, the force said, in response to scenes
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Parkhead man to educate Glasgow men with brand-new comedy play
A Parkhead man is looking to make a difference with his brand-new play. The Naked Neds, created by director, actor and playwright Ingram Noble follows Paul, Jamie, Tony, Harry, and Bev – a group of friends who are trying to navigate life in the
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Glasgow's cafes, bars, and restaurants visited by famous faces
Glasgow is well-known for having loads of great restaurants, bars, and cafes. Over the years, several famous faces have popped into many of the city's fantastic venues. Celebs that have dined, drank, or dropped by Glasgow eateries and boozers
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Parade marks 100 years since introduction of motorbuses to Glasgow
A PARADE has taken taken place to mark 100 years since motorbuses were introduced to the city by Glasgow Corporation Transport (GCT). The very first service ran from Greendyke Street to Maryhill on Monday, December 8, 1924. Introduced as
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Teen, 18, dies after being hit by lorry on motorway
A TEENAGER has died after he was hit by a lorry on a motorway early this morning. At around 3.10am on Saturday, August 3, police received a report of a man seen walking on the M74 between junctions six and seven. A short time later, a further
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End-terrace house with 2 bedrooms near Glasgow hits the market for just £10k
A two-bedroom house near Glasgow in need of modernisation has hit the market for a generous £10k. Located in the commuter town of Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, the property, which also features a conservatory, is said to require a "full internal
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Man flogs antique instrument and donates proceeds to local charities
A MAN has flogged an antique instrument and donated the proceeds to two local cancer charities. Robert Harley was at his home in Partick watching BBC TV show Flog It when a familiar looking concertina appeared on screen. Robert explained:
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Women with learning disabilities 'missing out' on lifesaving cancer screening
WOMEN with learning disabilities in Glasgow are missing out on life-saving cancer screening, according to the city's health board. The latest statistics reveal that only around one in four – 26.5 percent – of those eligible attended their appointment
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Cash boost helps struggling diner after fire forced closure
A CASH boost has helped a struggling diner in North Glasgow. The Wyndford Diner, in the community hub in Maryhill, was left devastated after vandals set fire to a separate part of the building which damaged the electrics. The café was forced
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Man due in court after more than £200k worth of cocaine found in car
A MAN is due to appear in court after cops found more than £200,000 worth of cocaine in a car. Officers made the discovery when they searched the vehicle on Glenalmond Street in Tollcross on the evening of Friday, August 2. The cocaine is
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Do police cars have speed cameras? Motoring expert reveals the answer
Have you ever driven past a police car on the road and wondered if it can catch you speeding? Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to RAC, with speed among the contributing factors. Not only is it dangerous but
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7 sweets that changed their names over the years from Snickers to Twix
Take a walk down memory lane and see what these popular sweets were called before their names were changed. Many of our favourite sweet treats have been given makeovers over the years but with some revamps taking place 30 years ago - how many
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Fewer than one in five people can pass the shortest IQ test
Fewer than one in five people pass this IQ test, thought to be the shortest in the world only three questions long. The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled. It was originally
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'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'
Popular Morrisons and Hovis brand crumpets have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. Various Rathbones Kear crumpets are “unsafe to eat” due to the presence of metal. The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets
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Grandmother's urgent warning after tiny spider bite almost killed her
A grandmother has issued a warning to everyone across the UK to get their bites checked by doctors after a spider bite almost killed her. Karen Ashmore feels lucky to be alive after a spider bite turned into a gaping hole in her belly, and later
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'Spending on nuclear weapons is money that could be spent on tackling climate change'
This is a gathering of peace activists who are united in opposition to nuclear weapons. The UK remains one of the world’s major nuclear weapon owning countries, possessing at least 225 weapons, primarily based on the Clyde coast at the HM Naval Base
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100 years of history from Glasgow's Calton in 10 amazing pictures
CALTON, in Glasgow’s East End, has a long industrial history. Pottery-making was a sizable industry within the area (Tureen Street, for example, was named after several potteries which produced terrines or tureens), but it was weaving for which
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Free wi-fi introduced at subway stations across Glasgow
FREE wi-fi has been introduced at subway stations across Glasgow. SPT announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that it is now available at all stations across the city. The post read: "Free SPT WiFi now available across all Subway stations
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Road closed after 'suspect device' found in property
A STREET in Clydebank was closed after a "suspect device" was found inside a property. Emergency services were called to Cambridge Street at around 2.30pm yesterday afternoon (August 2) after the device was found. Explosive Ordnance Disposal
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Section of motorway closed after early morning collision
UPDATE: Teen, 18, dies after being hit by lorry on motorway A SECTION of motorway has been closed following a collision early this morning. Police Scotland has reported the M74 is currently closed at between junctions six and seven southbound
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Part of motorway near Glasgow to close from tomorrow for almost two weeks
Part of a motorway near Glasgow will close from tomorrow for almost two weeks. Overnight upgrades are being done on the southbound M77 junction 4 (Crookfur Interchange) off-slip to the B7078. This will result in closures from Sunday, August
