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Glasgow 'ned' culture of the 90s in the spotlight as hit play comes to city
YOU couldn’t grow up in Glasgow in the 90s and not be aware of the gangs, says Liam Lambie. “I was never caught up in it, luckily,” says the actor and writer, who lives in Airdrie. “The kind of silly shenanigans we got up to in our wee town was
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Man who helped launched Rowan Atkinson's career to appear in Glasgow
A SCRIPTWRITER who helped launch the career of Rowan Atkinson is coming to Glasgow to take part in a science fiction convention. Richard Sparks will be taking part in the World Science Fiction Convention, known as Worldcon, when it comes to
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See inside this sizable Glasgow flat with 3 bedrooms being sold for just £45k
A sizable three-bedroom Glasgow flat requiring some modernisation has been put on the market for a generous £45k. Perfect for families, the property also boasts great transport links thanks to the M8 motorway and nearby amenities like the Fort
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Deli reopens almost one year after devastating fire that 'gutted' building
A DELI has reopened almost a year after it was destroyed in a devastating fire. At around 8am on Saturday, August 12, 2023, the gas fryer at Deli de Mama in Knightswood burst into flames after it was left unattended by a member of staff.
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'Rottenrow saved my mother and me': Moving memories of Glasgow hospital
ONLY the entrance archway of Glasgow's groundbreaking Rottenrow Maternity Hospital still stands. However, memories of this-much loved building and its marvellous midwives and doctors, live long in the city and further afield. Established 190
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'People power in action': Castlemilk champions on how Glasgow awards boost city
WHEN their names were called out as Glasgow Community Champion awardwinners, Bridget Crossan and Cath Milligan were stunned into silence. “It was amazing,” says Bridget, smiling. “We were not expecting it at all. We were buzzing about it for days
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'Royal' Glasgow chippy dates back 85 years and is like a trip to the seaside
This 'royal' Glasgow chippy dates back 85 years - and is like a trip to the seaside. In the bustling Gallowgate, there is a traditional chippy that would not look out of place at the seaside. With an oceanic turquoise shop front, gleaming
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'I want to treat my parents with my OnlyFans money but I know they wouldn’t approve'
Dear Janice, to help subsidise my university loan I have been working on OnlyFans. The money is rolling in, and I absolutely love being able to buy myself endless clothes, trainers, make-up etc. I really can afford just about anything I want,
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'Far right thuggery' Keir Starmer condemns violence in English towns and cities
The Prime Minister has branded the riots and disorder in towns across England as “Far-right thuggery”. In a televised statement, Keir Starmer said there is no justification for what has been seen on streets in a number of English areas. He
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'Something for everyone': Parkland cafe taken over by family-run business
A parkland café which had been under threat of closure earlier this year has been taken over by a family-run company. Grove Food & Beverage, located within Levengrove Park in Dumbarton, officially opened its doors at the end of July. The business
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Drivers warned of overnight closures on the Kingston Bridge
DRIVERS are being warned of overnight closures on Glasgow’s Kingston Bridge. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake essential inspection works between junctions 19 and 20 of the M8 motorway. Inspections of the bridge’s spandrel
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From Baillieston to Gucci and Prada: fashion exec backs National Opportunity Day
A FASHION executive who has worked with the biggest global brands says she “owes everything” to college lecturers in Glasgow. Stephanie McCartney said she only got into college by the skin of her teeth and failed her first year, before taking the
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Concerns grow for teenager, 15, who vanished five days ago
CONCERNS are growing for a teenage boy who went missing from Airdrie five days ago. Leighton Hunt was last seen leaving an address in Plains at around 6.15pm on Tuesday, July 30. The 15-year-old has not been seen since. Leighton is described
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Glasgow library does contain RAAC and is 'high risk', survey reveals
A Glasgow library which was forced to close more than ten months ago does contain RAAC, a structural survey has revealed. Cardonald Library temporarily shut in September 2023 after the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was
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In pictures: Hundreds take part in annual Govanhill International Carnival Parade
HUNDREDS flocked to the Southside of Glasgow recently as the Govanhill International Carnival Parade got underway. The annual event, which celebrates diversity in the area, took place on Saturday, August 3. (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image
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Yellow weather warning issued for 'heavy rain'
A yellow weather warning for 'heavy rain' has been issued by the Met Office. The forecaster expects showers to sweep across parts of Western Scotland from around 6pm on Sunday until 9pm on Monday. It is understood that Glasgow will not be directly
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Police spotted at Glasgow park after reports of attack
A police presence was spotted at a park in Glasgow's Southside. Multiple vehicles were pictured at Queen's Park at around 8pm on Saturday, August 3. Police Scotland confirmed officers had responded to reports of an assault in this area.
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Cost to repair potholes on Glasgow's roads revealed
Scottish Labour has accused the SNP of letting Scotland’s roads crumble as it was revealed that Scotland’s road repair backlog has risen to £2.56 billion. Figures obtained by Freedom of Information requests found the estimated cost of fixing the
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Plans unveiled to transform well-known building on Sauchiehall Street
Plans to transform a well-known building in Glasgow city centre into new office space have been revealed in a move which is hoped will provide a much-needed boost to struggling Sauchiehall Street. The upper part of the 1980s building, originally
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Two men arrested after large tractor 'stolen' from building site
TWO men have been arrested after a large tractor was allegedly stolen from a building site. Officers received reports of the incident at around 5.40am on Saturday, August 3. The vehicle was allegedly stolen from a building site in Alexandria
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Search launched for missing teenager last seen in Glasgow days ago
A search is underway to trace a missing teenager who was last seen in Glasgow three days ago. Talailah Francis was last seen near the Gallowgate area at around 7.15pm on Thursday, August 1. The 14-year-old, who is from Cumbernauld, is described
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Pioneering Glasgow-based restaurant bookings website 5pm collapses
A Glasgow-based hospitality booking website has fallen into administration. The firm now trading as Kooble but founded by Ronnie Somerville and David Maguire as 5pm.co.uk around 25 years ago, has appointed Donald McNaught and Graeme Bain of accountancy
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Can you get 10/10? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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These are 5 'innocent' ways you could be breaking the law this summer
Summer is here! ( Well...kind of) and experts have warned Brits that they could be breaking the law in these five 'innocent' ways. We might find ourselves getting out in the great outdoors in the coming weeks ( with hopefully some nice weather
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Do I have high cholesterol? GP explains how to tell and how to reduce yours
Do you have high cholesterol? Find out how you can tell and reduce yours from a GP. It is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it? LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor
