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Scotland defender remains at Leeds crossroads and could put Celtic & Rangers on alert
Scotland defender Liam Cooper finds himself at a crossroads as his contract situation remains unresolved. Although he was not officially listed among the players released by Leeds United at the end of last season, discussions regarding his future
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Woman's amazing act of kindness in wake of devastating personal tragedy
A woman who lost her husband and dad within six months of each other has donated £20,000 to the NHS services that cared for them. Dawn Barilli, 40, told how the trauma of losing husband Joe Cooke suddenly at the age of 42 in May 2023 will stay
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Cops give update on investigation into Carlton Place fire
POLICE have issued an update on their investigation into a fire in the Gorbals. We previously reported emergency services were called to Carlton Place at around 8.20pm on Monday, August 5 following a report of a building fire. Cops have confirmed
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Chief Constable meets with John Swinney as police up patrols amid protest fears
The First Minister and the Chief Constable of Police Scotland have met amid fears following far-right riots across other UK cities. Chief Constable Jo Farrell and Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie met with John Swinney today. Senior officers
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Teen left without exam results after post left in rain overnight
A teenager says she is shocked by the 'callousness of the disregard' after failing to receive her exam results - with a postie telling her they were destroyed after being left out in the rain. Lucy Wallace, 19, and her sister Millie, from Clydebank
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James Stevenson accused of masterminding a worldwide drug smuggling ring
A man accused of masterminding a worldwide drug smuggling ring with cocaine allegedly hidden in deliveries of fruit has blamed two men who are currently behind bars. James Stevenson is said to have directed the trafficking operation which spanned
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Iconic city centre building to be demolished after notice served
AN iconic building in Glasgow city centre is set to be demolished after a Dangerous Building Notice was served. Glasgow City Council has served the notice to the owners of the O2 ABC building on Sauchiehall Street. The historic former cinema
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New BBC series on Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond to air this year
A NEW BBC Scotland documentary will shed light on the modern history of the SNP. Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union will feature new and extensive interviews with both former first ministers who will tell the inside stories of key moments during
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'Be vigilant': Glasgow charity issues advice for refugees amid far-right riots
A charity based in Glasgow has issued advice for refugees and asylum seekers following far-right riots in England and Northern Ireland. Positive Action in Housing has urged people to be “vigilant about your safety”. So far, Scotland has not
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LEZ fines bring in almost £1million for council in Glasgow in first year
Glasgow City Council has collected almost £1million in Low Emission Zone fines in the first 10 months of the scheme being enforced for cars. The first annual report into the LEZ showed almost 40,000 fines were dished out between June last year
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Road reopens following fire on Carlton Place
A ROAD has reopened after a fire tore through a building on Carlton Place. We previously reported emergency services were called to the Gorbals at around 8pm on Monday, August 5 after a fire broke out at a three-story building close to Glasgow
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Premier Inn reveals major plans for hotel and restaurant
Proposals have been submitted to East Renfrewshire Council for permission to extend a Premier Inn and convert its restaurant to guest accommodation. An application for full planning permission has been put forward by Premier Inn Hotels Limited
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Council working quickly to halt strikes next week over pay disputes
Council leaders are working quickly to stop strikes from happening next week over pay disputes. The “absolute limit” of available cash to unions has been offered by Cosla, the umbrella body which represents Scotland’s 32 local authorities including
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One side of Erskine Bridge to be closed for works - here's when
PART of the Erskine Bridge will be closed for several nights over the coming weeks for cable inspections. The southbound carriageway will be shut every Friday and Saturday night from 8pm until 6am, from Friday, August 16 until Saturday, September
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Famous pizza restaurant opens in landmark Glasgow city centre site
A famous pizza restaurant and a drinks company have opened in a landmark city centre site. CDLH Creevy Darroch said it is "delighted to welcome Sano Pizza and Vodka Wodka to the highly popular licensed venue". The two outlets have now opened
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Glasgow subway issue 'busier than usual' warning ahead of concert
Glasgow Subway has issued a 'busier than usual' warning ahead of a concert taking place in the West End. Liverpool rockers Echo & the Bunnymen will take to the stage at Kelvingrove Bandstand for two nights Thursday and Friday. The doors for the
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Beyond Van Gogh exhibit receives 'phenomenal' response from Glasgow
More than 35,000 art fans have soaked in the best of Vincent Van Gough at an event in Glasgow. Special family ticket deals are still available for the Beyond Van Gogh exhibition at the SEC in Glasgow. Held until August 26, the exhibition has
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Games venue with 'first in Scotland' entertainment to open soon
A new entertainment venue with battling cages and darts is set to open in Glasgow city centre. The space will be a downstairs addition to late-night boutique bowling alley Bowlrama on Glassford Street. Described by the owner as a "ground-breaking
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Everything you need to know as Blink-182 comes to Glasgow this August
Beloved American rock band Blink-182 is coming to Glasgow's OVO Hydro this month and will perform to thousands of fans from across the country. The group, which includes Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker, is best known for hit songs like
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We asked Silverburn about introducing new Primark store
A TikTok comedy sketch calling on Silverburn Shopping Centre to introduce a Primark has gone viral. There have been massive calls for the popular fashion retailer to open up there for some time with shoppers voicing dismay online that this is yet
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'He was a jealous, angry and unhappy man': Killer repeatedly stabbed partner
A Jealous killer murdered his partner after accusing her of having an affair with one of his sons. Colin Kennedy, 63, was guilty of the "malevolent butchery" of Catherine Stewart at their home in Airdrie on July 4 2021. One of their daughters
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We have launched a first of its kind item for DJs and we hope it becomes worldwide
A Glasgow couple has launched a sustainable accessory range designed exclusively for DJs, producers, and audiophiles. Christopher and Nicola Robertson set up MXER alongside their day jobs in the city after receiving funding from the British Business
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'Thief who stole from M&S later caught selling steaks' by cops
A MAN who allegedly stole from M&S Dumbarton was later caught selling steaks by cops. The 47-year-old reportedly made off with a quantity of butcher meat from the supermarket at 7.40pm on Saturday, August 3. He was later stopped in the
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Janey Godley: “Stop asking me if I want be raped by Muslims to defend racism”
Janey Godley has called out “far right” racist groups as protests have broken out across the UK. The 63-year-old claimed she was asked if she “wanted to be raped my muslims” by far right groups after sharing left wing views on X, formerly known
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Council 'liaising very closely' with police after 'speculation' about protest
GLASGOW City Council is "liaising very closely" with police after "speculation" that a protest will take place on George Square. We previously reported officers are aware of information spreading online that a potential far-right hate march would
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Allowing Glasgow football pitch to be fenced off was unlawful, court rules
The decision to allow a Glasgow football pitch to be fenced off was ruled unlawful in court. This is the result of a judicial review raised regarding a barrier around a football pitch in Cathkin Park. As the Glasgow Times reported exclusively
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Protest to take place on George Square to 'push back the fascists'
A PROTEST is set to take place in Glasgow this weekend to "push back the fascists". Stand Up To Racism has organised a national day of protest called Stop The Far Right which is set to take place on George Square on Saturday, August 10 at 11am
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Soryia Siddique: 'We must stop far-right by building inclusive society'
I cannot stay silent and pretend everything is okay; this is not just another column for another week. I am deeply sickened by the tragic murder of the girls in Southport and shocked by how the far right has distorted the truth and spun misinformation
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Glasgow cops issue statement on George Square protest
POLICE in Glasgow have issued a statement following speculation of a protest in the city today. It comes after information has been spread regarding a potential far-right hate march taking place in George Square on Wednesday, August 7. However
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Person rushed to hospital following incident in Glasgow
A person has been rushed to hospital following an incident in Glasgow's Southside today. The Glasgow Times previously reported that several roads in Govan were locked down by cops following a road traffic collision around 6.35am. READ NEXT
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Man and woman wanted after serious assault at Glasgow premises
Police are looking for a man and a woman following a serious assault in Glasgow. Cops released CCTV of the pair, who they believe might be able to help with the investigation into an incident, which took place at a premises on Dundas Street around
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I was born in Glasgow in another life, says top reality TV star
A reality TV favourite has revealed she was born in Glasgow in another life. Lucinda Light delighted her Scottish fans with an appearance at the o2 Academy on Tuesday night. The Married at First Sight Australia star shot to fame in season
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Clyde Tunnel to be closed for hours this morning
The Clyde Tunnel and Expressway will be partially closed this morning. On Sunday, August 11, motorists are advised to avoid the area between 8.30am and11.30am due to the restrictions, which will allow the replacement of a lighting column. The
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South Lanarkshire waste centres update ahead of bin strikes
The booking system for South Lanarkshire waste centres has been put on hold due to strike action. A new system which was supposed to go live on August 5 is being postponed due to industrial action which is planned between August 14 and August 22
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Glasgow mosque issues warning amid reports of potential hatred protest
A RELIGIOUS organisation in Glasgow has issued a warning following speculation of potential hatred protests in the city today. Ibrahim Masjid Glasgow, which has a mosque in the Southside, has issued a statement urging everyone to be cautious and
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Number of ticks in Scotland predicted to double over next 50 years
The number of ticks in Scotland could rise by 99% over the next 50 years according to new modelling by mathematicians at the University of Stirling, with even the most optimistic of predictions suggesting they will increase in population by a double
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Pubs giant puts landmark restaurant and bar on market
A landmark restaurant and bar next to a Scottish motorway has been put on the market. CDLH Creevy Darroch has been instructed by Mitchells and Butlers to seek a purchaser or a tenant for the large-scale and "highly accessible site". The firm
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Restaurant with 'brand new concept' takes over huge empty Glasgow unit
A restaurant with a "brand new concept" has taken over a huge empty unit in Glasgow city centre. Assaggini, serving Italian small plates, has recently moved into the George Square unit previously occupied by Doppio Malto, which, as we reported
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Fears far-right disorder could spread in Glasgow and Paisley after 'call for protest'
Fears have been raised that the violent disorder which has erupted in parts of England could spread to Scotland. Anti-racism campaigners urged their members to gather in Paisley on Friday evening after reports a mob was preparing to gather at
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Police deal with ongoing incident in Glasgow's Govan
UPDATE: The roads have now re-opened. Cops have locked down several roads in Govan as they deal with an ongoing incident. Harmony Row between Helen Street and Harmony Square and Crossloan Road between Elder Street and Harmony Row is
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Former Glasgow nightclub Archaos to be redeveloped - here is the plan
Student flats can be developed on the site of former Glasgow nightclub Archaos after plans were given the go-ahead. The city’s planning committee approved an application to partially demolish buildings on Queen Street and build a 14-storey student
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Glasgow restaurant Sapporo Teppanyaki enters liquidation
A restaurant in Glasgow's Merchant City has entered liquidation. Sapporo Teppanyaki, a Japanese eatery serving sushi and noodles, originally based in Edinburgh is affected by the action. Simon Thomas Barriball and Gareth Bishop of McAlister
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Armed cops called to blade attack in Glasgow
A woman was taken to hospital after a serious assault in Glasgow yesterday. The incident took place around 7.30pm on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 on Gilbertfield Street in Ruchazie. Police Scotland has confirmed that armed officers were deployed
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'Are you ready?': Chain to open third venue in Glasgow shopping centre
A restaurant chain is set to open its third venue in a Glasgow shopping centre. Booffi, a popular all-you-can-eat word buffet with two existing venues announced on TikTok that they are expanding. The new spot will welcome customers at Glasgow
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'Amazing': MSP hails Paolo Nutini and his family
A politician has recognised Paolo Nutini and his family's charitable efforts. West Scotland MSP Neil Bibby shared a picture of himself with the Pailsey star's father on social media with a positive message. He visited Castelvecchi’s chip shop
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Concerns grow for woman missing from Glasgow
Police are investigating the disappearance of a woman from Glasgow. They are asking for the public's help to locate Nina Starczewska, who was last seen in the Dyke Street area of Baillieston, around 9pm on Sunday, August 4. Officers say they
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Taunton Cider - an important part of Somerset’s heritage
For cider lovers across Britain, to see Taunton Cider back where it belongs, as one of the premier cider brands in the country, is cause to raise a glass and celebrate the return of the cider makers art to this historic and storied site. Associating
