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'Avoid' warning as city centre road closed after collision
Police are asking drivers to avoid a Glasgow city centre area due to a collision. Currently, Hope Street is closed between Waterloo Street and Gordon Street as emergency services are in attendance. Around 6.40pm today, Police Scotland has advised
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Dear Janice, how can I tell if the girl at my gym is into me?
Dear Janice, My partner doesn’t listen to a thing I say. I speak, he nods and two minutes later he asks the same thing again or doesn’t do any of the simple things I repeatedly ask him to do. For instance, I’ve lost count of the number of times
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'Alex Salmond had charisma, talent, intellect and sense of social justice'
SCOTLAND has lost a son and its greatest First Minister, Alex Salmond. His untimely death in North Macedonia on Saturday came as such a shock. I always got the impression Alex never stopped working and true enough he was in North Macedonia
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'Will be missed by all': Man who died after Airdrie bus crash named by police
A man who died following a bus crash in Airdrie has been named as Francis Hooper. Affectionately known as Frank, he was aged 58 and from the Airdrie area. The family asked for privacy and released the following statement: “Frank was a much-loved
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Vintage vehicle exhibition vows guests in Glasgow
Vintage vehicle enthusiasts celebrated a special Glasgow event. The crowd gathered in a Bridgeton bus garage today. The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's (GVVT) annual open weekend celebrates the city's transport history. Participants could
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Memories of day huge Glasgow star opened Parkhead cinema as it closes for good
“LULU’S BACK IN TOWN,” proclaimed the headline on our story back in April 1989. The Dennistoun-born, globally famous singer had returned to her home turf to perform the official opening of the city’s newest, state-of-the-art cinema. “Lulu,
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'Stop the war' protesters gather in Glasgow city centre
Dozens of protesters took to Glasgow city centre today. The crowd gathered on Buchanan Street to demand an end to the war in Lebanon and Gaza. People carried a long red banner and signs which read: "Ceasefire now", "Stop the genocide" and "
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Two men spotted near scene of incident in Glasgow's East End
A man has been rushed to hospital after being attacked in Glasgow's East End. The 32-year-old was the victim of an assault in the Parkhead area at around 8.20pm on Saturday, October 12. He was set upon on Springfield Road near Tollcross Road
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Here's how key roads could look like after cycle paths laid
Images of how key roads could look when the first of the city’s 270 kilometres of cycle paths are laid down have been released for people to comment on. Concept visualisations can be seen for Maryhill Road, Royston Road, Pollokshaws Road and Langside
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Man attacked bus passenger causing others to flee the vehicle
A man attacked a passenger on a moving bus causing others to flee the vehicle when it stopped. Thomas McAuley, 38, of Townhead, was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court recently after pleading guilty to assaulting James Strain. The charge sheet
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Leader of North Macedonia event describes moment Alex Salmond died
A LEADER of the conference in North Macedonia where Alex Salmond spent his last few days said the forum is “in a state of shock” over his death. Salmond died aged 69 following a suspected heart attack after making a speech at the Cultural Diplomacy
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Celtic legend met Glasgow families ahead special exhibition
Celtic legend Packie Bonner joined Glasgwegians for a special event. The former footballer met people whose families hail from Donegal as they shared memories of working in Scotland for an exhibition. About 200 people with links to the Irish
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Over 400 student flats planned as part of university campus redevelopment
New student flats are planned as part of the redevelopment of the University of Glasgow’s western campus. A scheme submitted to Glasgow City Council reveals 460 student bedrooms would be created — and a 1990s extension to the B-listed Anderson
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Teen fighting for his life after being hit by car in Glasgow street
A teen is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Glasgow. The 18-year-old was walking alone on Maryhill Road near Dalsholm Road in the north of the city on Saturday evening. He was struck by a Mercedes E220 vehicle which was travelling
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'I’m really grateful': Glasgow teen's dream comes true thanks to firm
A Glasgow teen's dream of becoming an architect is coming true thanks to the Wheatley Group. The landlord and its contractors are helping Baillieston youngster Arran Love to fulfil his goal. The 17-year-old has just started studying for a degree
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Anger over council plan to axe vital noise complaint service
COUNCIL chiefs have come under fire over plans to axe its noise team – despite thousands of people relying on the service to tackle out-of-control parties and anti-social behaviour. The Glasgow Times can exclusively reveal that the cash-strapped
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Memorial created at park designed by 200 locals
A special memorial has been created by local people at a North Lanarkshire park. The space to connect, talk and reflect was set up at Strathclyde Country Park as part of the national Remembering Together project. It was designed by 200 local
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Roses placed into River Clyde remembering those lost to addiction
Hundreds of people gathered in Glasgow for a special event remembering loved ones lost to addiction. The Scottish Recovery Consortium's annual Recovery Walk was held in Glasgow Green on Saturday, challenging the stigma of addiction issues.
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At 150 years old and counting, this 'palace pub' is a Victorian gem in Glasgow
At 150 years old, this ‘palace’ pub is one of Glasgow’s oldest Victorian gems Is there anything better than escaping the chill of an autumn night in Glasgow, shaking sticky wet leaves from the soles of your shoes and taking refuge in the calming
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Hotel could convert former restaurant into extra rooms
A hotel in Bellshill may increase its accommodation capacity by converting a former restaurant into extra rooms if the project is approved by councillors. North Lanarkshire Council has received a planning application concerning the Premier Inn
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Alex Salmond broke the Labour Party’ s grip on working class Glasgow
ALEX Salmond is undoubtedly one of the most significant politicians in modern Scottish history. Some would argue the most significant. When, aged 35, he took over as leader of the SNP in 1990 their most recent election result was three years
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Bin lorry driver caught on his phone while driving to appeal his dismissal
An HGV driver dismissed by Glasgow City Council after pictures emerged showing him on his phone while behind the wheel of a bin lorry is appealing the decision. The driver who has been working with the local authority for more than 20 years was
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Man released after being arrested following death of Cambuslang man
A man has been released after being arrested in connection to the death of David Graham. David, from Cambuslang, was allegedly attacked while walking in General's Gate in Uddingston last Sunday, October 6. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth University
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First look pictures reveal the interior of Glasgow’s new bookshop-themed bar
The first images from inside a highly anticipated new bookshop themed bar opening in Glasgow have been released. The Last Bookstore has opened its doors on Hope Street, in the city centre, taking over the former home of Fat Lobster. The team
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New 25 year plan for sports centre in Glasgow revealed
A Southside sports centre will be leased to a nearby charity organisation for a 25-year period while providing the community with access to recreational and sports programmes. Members of the contracts and property committee have approved the terms
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New cocktail and wine bar to open in basement of popular beer hall
A new cocktail and wine bar is set to open in the basement below Innis & Gunn in Glasgow city centre. Plans for the venue, which will also offer “charcuterie style food”, were revealed at a meeting of the city’s Licensing Board. Hospitality