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‘Love the three of you so much’ Celtic star’s wife announces her pregnancy
A Celtic star’s wife has announced her pregnancy to fans. Greg Taylor’s partner Laura Taylor took to Instagram to share the news that they are expecting a baby girl next year. She shared photographs to her 7k followers of the couple holding
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'So overwhelmed': Church transformed after unexpected donation
A church that has been transformed thanks to an unexpected donation is set to unveil its new look. Members of Yoker Evangelical Church (YEC) will be welcomed back to the Dumbarton Road building this weekend after six months. The congregation
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Labour selects former Tory candidate among hopefuls for city by elections
Labour has selected a former Tory candidate and an ex-councillor among their hopefuls contesting three upcoming by elections in the city. Voters in Drumchapel/Anniesland, North East and Maryhill wards will select new councillors next month.
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Pair abducted couple in Glasgow home amid dispute over electric bike
A MAN who brutally abducted a couple amid a dispute over an electric bike was jailed today for three years. David Wilson, 41, and coaccused Helen Rae, 45, pounced on Alana Michie and Paul Brown at their flat in Drumchapel on April 19, 2024.
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Pictured: Landmark torn down after more than 50 years
A landmark is being torn down after more than 50 years in Hamilton. Workers have been spotted demolishing the old UWS building on Almada Street this week. The former university building officially closed in 2018 as students moved to a £110m
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Man found with knife said 'it was for work'
A Glasgow man who was found with a knife in his pocket said it was for work. Richard Robertson, 29, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court after he pleaded guilty to being in possession of the sharp article on October 7 last year. At 5pm, he was
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Stranger crashed family party then attacked man and called him a 'nonce'
A MAN couldn't explain why he crashed a family party, attacked a stranger and called him a "nonce". A Springburn family were in their garden having a get-together. Suddenly, John Dunlop, who they did not know, jumped the fence. He was acting
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Man threatened to 'f****** cause it' and batter customer at Sainsbury's
A man kicked off and threatened to "f****** cause it" at a Glasgow Sainsbury's. Daryl Mooney entered the supermarket on Argyle Street at 9am on July 16 this year. He was intoxicated and caught the attention of the security staff, who followed
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Glasgow participates in Scottish Ambulance CPR world record attempt
Glasgow students joined forces with the Scottish Ambulance to attempt a world record. The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and Save a Life for Scotland (SALFS) called for members of the public to learn CPR and help set a Guinness World Record on
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Top Glasgow tourist spots join Glasgow gift card scheme
Two Glasgow locations have joined the Glasgow Gift Card scheme. Holmwood and The Tenement House will now accept the card which can be used at more than 1,200 local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and attractions. The initiative is
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Charity within community centre benefits from share of £25k
A Bellshill charity is set to benefit from a share of a £25,000 funding pot. UTHEO, based in the town, was one of three good causes across the west of Scotland awarded the money thanks to Scotmid’s Community Connect initiative. The funds were
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Leading firm to move staff into one of Glasgow's most sustainable offices
A leading accounting firm preparing to relocate its staff in Glasgow city centre next year. Hundreds of PwC employees will move to a new office on Bothwell Street in 2025. The 488 employees of the company based in Glasgow will be moving from
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Social Bite boss calls for rent controls on purpose-built student accommodation
A report co-authored by the University of Glasgow has revealed a shortage of more than 25,000 student bed spaces in Scotland. Following this, Josh Littlejohn MBE, the founder of the charity Social Bite, has called for more support for students
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Student flats on former church site approved despite objections
A bid to build student housing on the site of a former Glasgow church was approved - despite objections. Permission was given to create student accommodation at the corner of Kelbourne Street and Queen Margaret Drive. The North Kelvinside building
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Doctor Who and Baby Reindeer stars up for public award at Bafta Scotland
ACTORS Ncuti Gatwa, David Tennant, Richard Gadd and Ashley Storrie are among those nominated for a Bafta Scotland award voted for by the public. Six performers are up for the Audience Award for Favourite Scot on Screen, in partnership with Screen
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Meet the Slowies - the Southside running group for beginners
A Glasgow jogging group has been praised by the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health for its inclusivity. MSP Jenni Minto joined the Glasgow Southside Slowies for a walk around Maxwell Park and to hear how the group has helped the women
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Hallowe'en event for kids to take place at Glasgow's Platform
A popular family event is set to make a return this month. Platform Glasgow is bringing back the BeBop Bairns event for a special Hallowe'en celebration on October 26 from 12.30pm to 3pm. The venue will be transformed with all things Hallowe'en
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Bearsden centre for adults with disabilities secures royal approval
A facility for adults with learning disabilities has secured a top award and royal approval. The Allander Resource Centre in Bearsden was recognised for diversity in the public sector at the Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards 2024 earlier
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Second man arrested after death of Cambuslang man
A second man was arrested following the death of a Cambuslang man. Police confirmed that a 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death of David Graham, who died on arrival at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital last Sunday.
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Drivers warned as two busy roads to close this weekend - Here's where
Two busy roads are set to close this weekend. Aikenhead Road between Carmunnock Road and Kings Park Avenue, as well as Menock Road between Carmunnock Road and Kingsbridge Drive will be shut to undertake essential carriageway resurfacing works.
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Nineties pop star set to perform in musical at Glasgow's King's Theatre
Nineties pop star Sonia is set to perform in Glasgow. The King's Theatre has announced that Sonia will join the cast of the Scottish premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical in 2025. The show, which features a plethora of hits from the
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Ice hockey coach returns to Glasgow to find stars of the future
One of British ice hockey's most respected coaches is coming home to Glasgow to discover and coach the sport's stars of the future. Paul Heavey, who has had a sterling career playing for and coaching professional ice hockey teams all over the UK
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ScotRail issue warning ahead of big event in Glasgow
ScotRail has issued a warning ahead of a big event in Glasgow. The rail firm gave travel advice for footy fans heading to the Scotland match at Hampden Park on Tuesday, October 15. They will be heading to watch Scotland continue their UEFA
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Major supermarket chain to provide Glasgow school kids with daily fruit and veg
A major supermarket chain is set to invest £4million in a scheme that will provide Glasgow schoolchildren with daily fruit and vegetables. The initiative, Tesco Fruit & Veg for Schools, is in partnership with the British Nutrition Foundation and
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Glasgow actor fronts major new slavery campaign
A Glasgow actor known for his role in Fantastic Beasts has teamed up with fellow film and TV stars to front a major new modern slavery campaign. Derek Riddell, who acted in Ugly Betty and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, has joined
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Person rushed to hospital after being rescued by emergency crews
A person was rushed to hospital after being rescued from an embankment in Hamilton. Mercy crews were called to reports of a person who had fallen down an embankment near Chatelherault Crescent in the town on Thursday, October 10. Emergency
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Chewin' The Fat star to perform two shows in Glasgow
A popular comedian is set to perform two shows in Glasgow next month. Karen Dunbar, known for her role in Chewin' The Fat, will perform at Websters Theatre in the West End on Friday, November 8, as part of her Scottish tour. The shows will take
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Gangster lobbed '£90k of cocaine' out car window during police chase on the M8
A gangster lobbed '£90k of cocaine' out his car window while being chased by cops on the M8 motorway. Martin Murphy has been caged for four years and four months after his involvement in drug deals worth hundreds of thousands of pounds was exposed
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Girl, 3, in hospital after 'incident' on busy street
A three-year-old girl was rushed to hospital after an 'incident' in Thornliebank. Police say they were called to a crash involving a car and a parked vehicle on Main Street in the town on Thursday, October 10. The force was alerted to the collision
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Michelle McManus sheds light on 'dark thoughts' that sparked amazing weight-loss
Michelle McManus has shed light on the 'dark thoughts' that sparked her incredible weight-loss journey. Speaking on the TV show Good Morning Britain on Friday, October 11, the Glaswegian Pop Idol winner revealed she has lost a remarkable nine stone
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Dementia friendly concert and other events set to take place
A new campaign to challenge the stigma surrounding dementia has been launched with various activities taking place across Glasgow. The Rethink Dementia campaign, by the Scottish Government in partnership with COSLA, aims to encourage people to
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Beer festival to take place in Glasgow - here is what you need to know
A beer society has announced the full line-up for its festival. The Glasladies Beer Society will host its Beer is for Everyone festival on November 16 at the Drygate Brewery, Glasgow, from 2pm to 9pm. The event is part of the group's fifth
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Man arrested after 'incident' at Celtic v Rangers clash
A man has been arrested after an 'incident' at a Celtic v Rangers match in Glasgow. Officers say the 37-year-old has been charged in connection with alleged culpable and reckless behaviour at an Old Firm clash. The incident happened on September
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Scottish Labour hold seats in two by-elections in North Lanarkshire
SCOTTISH Labour have won two by-elections in North Lanarkshire. Margaret Quigley was elected in Fortissat whilst Helena Gray was elected in Mossend and Holytown, North Lanarkshire Council confirmed after the by-elections took place on Thursday.
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We attended a free grief service together and now we are friends
Three friends who connected through a grief support service have reunited to express their gratitude to the charity and sponsor that brought them together. Pamela Carmichael from Glasgow, Viv Milne from Aberdeen and Nik Laird from Dumfries met
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Several spectacular images of the Northern Lights over Glasgow
Glaswegians were treated to a spectacular display of the Northern Lights last night. The Met Office revealed there was a 'decent chance' of seeing the incredible lights on Thursday, October 10. The weather service said sightings of the lights
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Glasgow's M77 'restricted' amid emergency incident
Glasgow's M77 motorway is currently 'restricted' due to an emergency incident. Traffic Scotland says lane one of the northbound carriageway at Junction 1 (Dumbreck Interchange) of the busy road is restricted following a three-vehicle crash.
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Popular retailer opening new store in Glasgow city centre today
A popular retailer is set to open its new store in Glasgow city centre. CeX will open a brand-new shop on Sauchiehall Street on Friday, October 11. The British retailer is known for selling pre-owned items including phones, games, and gaming
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Popular retailer to open brand-new store at Glasgow Fort
A major retailer is set to open its brand-new store at Glasgow Fort today. Victoria's Secret will open at the leisure facility at 10am this morning (Friday, October 11). Announcing the news, the shopping centre took to social media to give
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People's Panel asked to help shape efforts to tackle drug deaths
A PEOPLE’S panel is to be asked to scrutinise efforts to tackle Scotland’s shocking record on drug deaths. The panel of 25 people will be asked ‘What does Scotland need to do differently to reduce drug related harms?’ The panel will meet twice