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'Did you see a white Kia Ceed with a black roof?' Man in hospital after hit and run
A man was taken to the hospital following a hit and run in a Coatbridge. The 42-year-old was involved in a collision with a car on Carnbroe Road at around 12.25pm on Monday. His injuries are unknown but he was taken to the hospital for treatment
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I am a kickboxing champion and I secured five Highers
A kickboxing champion has balanced the commitment of competing at the highest level with securing five Highers. Lauren Kee, 17, is now returning to school for 6th year and will continue her studies with a vocational course in child nursing and
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Ofcom approves BBC Scotland decision to axe flagship news show
Ofcom has approved BBC Scotland's decision to axe its flagship news show The Nine. BBC Scotland has also received Ofcom approval to cut the number of hours of news programming it is legally required to broadcast, the corporation confirmed.
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Glasgow Caledonian to study the impact of Men's Sheds
A university study is set to examine how community Men's Sheds can help working-age men. Glasgow Caledonian University researchers will investigate how men of working age in socially disadvantaged areas of Scotland might benefit from the Men's
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Humza Yousaf admits family could leave UK due to rise of Islamophobia and far right
Humza Yousaf has revealed he has doubts over whether he and his family will stay in the UK amid a growing rise of Islamophobia and the far right. The former First Minister of Scotland admits that the riots in England over the last week have been
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I'm a delivery cyclist in Glasgow, a driver tried to force me into railings
A Glasgow delivery cyclist has admitted it can be “very stressful” navigating roads in the city safely as well as dealing with aggression from drivers. Experienced cyclist Andrew Taylor said a driver tried to force him into railings recently in
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Inmate bombarded his lover with calls and texts from Barlinnie
A man who bombarded his lover with calls and texts from prison was jailed for 15 months. Daniel Hussain, 32, targeted the woman from Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie between November 2023 and March 2024. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that Hussain and
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Rangers £9.5m football kit sales dispute settled after lawyers negotiation
Lawyers involved in a multi-million pound Rangers football kit sales dispute have settled the case “in the last minute of stoppage time.” Lord Braid made the remark moments after being told that parties in a £9.5 million compensation claim brought
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Call for council to 'get tough' on building owners after Carlton Place fire
OWNERS who leave buildings at risk of fire or collapse should face tougher action from the council an MSP has said. Following the fire at Carlton Place on the south bank of the River Clyde, Paul Sweeney is writing to the council to ask for a more
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£1m Glasgow bridge upgrade works to last to November as motorists issued warning
A warning has been issued to motorists by Network Rail ahead of temporary lane closures at a bridge in North Glasgow. An investment of £1m to upgrade the bridge over the railway on Dalsholm Road near Kelvindale station will see works begin from
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Milton predator raped woman and sexually assaulted girls
A sex attacker who preyed on a woman and three girls has been jailed for 10 years. Jason Frize targeted the victims during a campaign of abuse between December 2018 and April 2022. The crimes occurred at a number of addresses in the north of
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How Glasgow pupils performed in this year's SQA exams
OVERALL attainment and achievement in Glasgow “continues to make steady progress” according to the city’s education convener. Councillor Christina Cannon says she “feels for” the thousands of city students who received their results from the Scottish
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Glasgow school's 'amazing' approach to exams leads to jump in pass rate
THE FUTURE’S so bright, they have to wear shades… Fifth year pupils at Drumchapel High in Glasgow are celebrating after receiving their exam results today (August 6). More students than ever before achieved five Highers at the school, jumping
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Cops reveal plan for Glasgow after riots in England
Police Scotland say they have a plan in place following riots and disorder in several towns and cities in England. Starting last week, riots have broke out in the likes of Birmingham, London and Liverpool which has seen supermarkets and libraries
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'People are still struggling': Union makes COSLA plea ahead of bin strikes
A leading trade union is urging COSLA to get back around the table to help prevent the industrial action scheduled for next week. Cleansing, refuse and recycling workers are expected to walk out next Wednesday, August 14 for eight consecutive
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Firm with two Glasgow stores 'on brink of collapse'
A FIRM with two stores in Glasgow and one in Lanarkshire is on the brink of collapse, according to Sky News. CTD Tiles filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on Monday. This reportedly provides ten days of security to find a
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Plan for new yoga centre in Kirkintilloch revealed
A new yoga centre could open in Kirkintilloch if East Dunbartonshire Council approves the proposals. Harper Healing and Wellbeing has applied for permission to convert a unit in Kilsyth Road Workspace into a yoga premises. The building is currently
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Housing plan revealed for former HMRC Cumbernauld site
Preliminary assessments are underway with a view to building a major housing development on the site of Cumbernauld’s former tax offices. HMRC Cumbernauld, once the largest tax office in the UK, closed in 2022 with a loss of around 1,300 jobs in
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New Aldi looks set to get the green light
Proposals for a new Aldi in Dumbarton look set to get the green light at this week’s West Dunbartonshire planning meeting. An application to turn the former Allied Distillers site on the vacant land next to Castle Street, which was previously
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City centre police box brings a taste of the Alps to Glasgow
A CITY centre police box has become the home of "cheesy chat, cheesy jokes and cheesy food" as it brings a taste of the Alps to Glasgow. Childhood friends Robert Kieszek and Sebastian Masian have taken over the box on Wilson Street in Merchant
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Do you know him? CCTV released after incident on train
CCTV images have been released following an incident on a train. The incident took place on Thursday, May 23 on the 11.14pm ScotRail Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock service. British Transport Police (BTP) believe the man in the image may have
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Banned driver jailed after he was caught swerving on road while under influence
A banned driver caught swerving on the road while under the influence was jailed for 18 months. Liam Grant, 32, was snared behind the wheel of a Citroen Berlingo van in Glasgow's Shettleston on March 20, 2024. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard two
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Teen reveals Olympic dream as she celebrates exam success
A budding cycling star with her sights set on the Los Angeles Olympics has managed to land a set of top exam results. Erin Boothman, who attends Williamwood High, is a member of the Junior GB track cycling squad. Like thousands of other school
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Schoolgirl, 13, plans to start uni this year after incredible results
A Glasgow schoolgirl plans to go to uni this year after getting incredible exam results. Roisin Bafiq achieved six higher A’s at just 13-years-old and now hopes to attend university in September. The youngster, who lives in New Gorbals, hopes
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'Its important we foster a relationship': New MP visits their community
A new MP has met with a local community group to foster close relationships with her constituents. Patricia Ferguson, MP for Glasgow West, visited Kingsway Community Connections on Monday, August 5 to hear about their concerns on behalf of local
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Man led cops on high-speed chase then jumped into Clyde and got hypothermia
A MAN led police on a high-speed chase across Glasgow and then jumped into the freezing River Clyde, getting hypothermia. Cops spotted Simon Westbury at 9am on December 11, 2019, on West Street in the Southside, driving a van. They moved behind
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Glasgow star set to feature on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing
A GLASGOW GP has been signed up to appear on Strictly Come Dancing. Dr Punam Krishan, who is a former Glasgow Times columnist, said she was “overjoyed” to be a contestant in the 20th anniversary season of the show. She added: “This still doesn
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Global brand could introduce retail concept to Glasgow Fort
Sporting retail giant Adidas has made moves to take over a unit at Glasgow Fort in Easterhouse. A planning application has been submitted to Glasgow City Council asking for permission to display two internally illuminated fascia signs, one internally
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Popular Glasgow restaurant to honour bookings despite 5pm collapse
A POPULAR Glasgow restaurant has announced it is honouring 5pm voucher bookings despite the collapse of the company. We previously reported that the Glasgow-based hospitality website fell into administration last week. The firm was trading as
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Is this your pet? No one claims parrot who says 'good morning' and 'Alfie'
A search is underway for the owner of a parrot who was rescued from an area in Clydebank last week. The grey parrot was found next to the canal path in the Linnvale area (G81) on Thursday, August 1. The Scottish SPCA has made an appeal on social
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New bridges over River Clyde at heart of £500m City Deal progress update
NEW Bridges over the River Clyde are two of the biggest projects highlighted in a new report into the progress of the City Deal. The Govan to Partick bridge and the Yoker to Renfrew bridge are expected to open this year. They are two of the
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'Increasingly concerned' police search for missing Glasgow woman
A city-wide search is underway for a missing woman who vanished from the Riddrie area of Glasgow. Audrey Hamilton was last seen on Monday according to police who have launched a desperate bid to find her. The 61-year-old was spotted at around
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Legendary singer to celebrate five decades as an artist with a Glasgow show
Legendary singer Leo Sayer is celebrating more than five decades as a recording artist by touring the UK - and he is coming to Glasgow. The Still Feel Like Dancing? tour will arrive at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on October 27 and tickets are available
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'Scandal': Opposition councillors back homeless hotel shame campaign
Opposition councillors have backed the Glasgow Times End the Homeless Hotel Shame campaign. We launched the campaign, with Govan Law Centre to highlight the unacceptable conditions in a number of the 30 hotels used by Glasgow City Council to house
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'You look divine': Michelle McManus stuns in one-off Swarovski dress
Singer Michelle McManus has stunned her fans by wearing a one-off dress featuring over 8000 Swarovski crystals. The Glasgow-born star posed on Instagram with her husband Jeff Nimmo to show off the dress that she wore to a friend's wedding.
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Hunt for five men after housebreaking where nothing was taken
Five men are wanted by police after a housebreaking where nothing was taken. Officers were alerted of the incident, which took place at a property off the B9091 in Croy between 3.05pm and 3.20pm on Saturday, August 3. Police investigations
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Images show aftermath of Carlton Place fire
New images show the aftermath of a fire which broke out last night in Glasgow city centre. As we reported earlier, 999 crews were called to a burning three-storey building at Carlton Place, in the Gorbals area of the city, shortly after 8pm on
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Work begins on Glasgow care home 'with champagne bar' set to create 100 jobs
Construction began on a new Anniesland care home, which is set to create 100 jobs. The new facility on Anniesland Road will create 58 spaces for residents and regenerate the land across from Yarrow Recreation Club. As we reported previously
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SQA issues statement as pupils receive 'blank emails' instead of results
THE SQA has apologised following reports pupils received "blank emails" instead of their results. We told how a number of people had taken to social media to say their children were receiving emails or texts which did not show the grades.
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
A widely believed speed camera myth could land you in trouble with police, drivers in the UK have been warned. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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SQA delivering 'blank emails' instead of grades on exam results day
REPORTS on social media are suggesting that many pupils across Scotland have received a blank email instead of their exam results. Around 145,000 students across Scotland are to receive their results for National, Higher and Advanced Higher exams
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Man arrested as cops find £95k worth of cannabis plants in Glasgow
A man has been arrested after police uncovered cannabis plants in Glasgow worth £95k. Officers found the growth at a property on Duke Street, in the city's East End, around 10am on Monday, August 5. The force confirmed that a 32-year-old man
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'Uninhabitable and unsafe': Burnt-out Glasgow villa to be auctioned for £99k
An "extensively fire-damaged" villa in Glasgow is to be auctioned for £99k. The property of Tollcross Road, near its junction with Muiryfauld Drive, has a large garden and is completely uninhabitable. Auction House has listed the building for
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Firefighters still working on 'well-developed' fire next to River Clyde
Firefighters are still on the scene of a fire which broke out in Glasgow city centre last night. As we reported yesterday, 999 crews were pictured battling flames on Carlton Place, in the Gorbals area of the city after a vacant three-storey building
