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Man raced to hospital after being found injured in Glasgow city centre
A man has been rushed to hospital after being found injured on a Glasgow street. Police were called to Union Place in the city centre shortly before 4pm on Tuesday, October 15. The force was alerted to a report of a man found injured in the
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Asda worker helps get housing for man found in supermarket car park
An Asda Barrhead worker helped a homeless man she found in the car park get rehoused. Caroline McGeoch, the security section leader, was patrolling the store when she noticed the man. She said: "I went over to see if he was okay. "I wasn
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Looking for a venue? Hotel to host wedding showcase
A five-star Bishopton hotel has announced an exclusive wedding showcase. The Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort's event will take place on October 26 and 27, aimed at inspiring nearly-weds to plan their dream luxury wedding. The resort, nestled
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Plans to install new lighting on iconic building approved
Plans to install new lighting on the outside of an iconic building in Bishopton have been rubber-stamped by Renfrewshire Council. The changes will be made to the external facades of the A-listed mansion at Mar Hall Hotel after the works were approved
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Award-winning walking route officially opens
A 20-mile walking path that connects five villages and links to the Clyde Coast path network has officially opened. The Gryffe Valley Way was initiated by the Gryffe Valley Rotary Club as a Walk for Health project in March 2021. It follows
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Man thrown out of court for burping ahead of sentencing
A MAN was thrown out of court for burping during someone else's court case. Christopher McColl, dressed in shorts for the occasion, interrupted a case involving a vicious assault, earning him a loud "get out!" from the sheriff. When the 31-
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'We know times are tough': Teenagers to take part in bungee jump fundraiser
TWO young footballers are set to take part in a bungee jump to fundraise for their team to go abroad. Cooper Grice and his friend Aaron Woods, who both play for Clydebank FC 2010's, will be taking part in a 150ft drop from a crane beside the Riverside
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Parents left angered after £5k school shed 'attacked by vandals'
Concerned parents have spoken out against local vandals after a £5000 school shed was 'attacked' and destroyed in a fire. The outdoor shed that served Aitkenhead Primary School in Uddingston went up in flames around 8pm on Sunday, October 13.
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Police cordon off street after child hit by car outside Glasgow school
A road outside a Glasgow primary school has been cordoned off by police after a child was hit by a car. Emergency crews were called to Cumberland Street outside Blackfriars Primary School in the Gorbals at 3.08pm on Tuesday, October 15. Police
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Child rushed to hospital after incident outside Glasgow school
A child has been rushed to hospital after an incident outside a Glasgow primary school. Emergency crews were called to Cumberland Street in the Gorbals at 3.08pm on Tuesday, October 15. The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) sent two paramedic
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Police tape off Glasgow road outside primary school amid ongoing incident
Police have taped off a road outside a primary school in Glasgow amid an ongoing incident. In pictures captured by the Glasgow Times, cops have been spotted on Cumberland Street outside Blackfriars Primary School in the Gorbals. The images
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Inside the Glasgow flat for sale with an 'incredibly spacious and light' lounge
A two-bedroom flat in a popular area of Glasgow's East End has just come on the market expecting offers over £160,000. The property is located in the desirable Firpark development in Dennistoun. For more details of the flat, go to https://tinyurl.com
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'Sucker punch': Dad urges public to attend dentist after daughter's shock diagnosis
A dad is urging people to attend their dentist's appointment after his daughter received a diagnosis of a 'very rare' cancer. Derek Christie, from Parkhouse in Glasgow, has described the 'surreal' moments he found out his daughter, Victoria Christie
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Driver found with 'weapon' after 'failing to stop' for traffic cops
A motorist who 'failed to stop' for police was caught with an 'offensive weapon'. Glasgow road cops stopped the driver in Elderslie, Renfrewshire on October 14. Following that, the road user was allegedly found to have no license or insurance
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Concerns raised after sinkhole opens on residential street
CONCERNS have been raised after a sinkhole opened on a residential street in Glasgow. A cordon has now been set up around the affected site on Carolside Drive in Drumchapel after it reportedly formed earlier this month. Councillor Paul Carey
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'Disappointing': Swimming pool flume closed due to 'safety issues'
A popular swimming pool has closed its flume due to 'safety issues'. EDLC Leisure announced they have shut the flume at the Leisuredrome in Bishopbriggs. In a social media post, the council said they have 'experienced a safety issue with the
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Concerns grow for man missing from hospital
UPDATE: Richard has been traced safe and well. CONCERNS are growing for a man who has gone missing from a hospital in Paisley. Richard McCaughey was reported missing from the Royal Alexandra Hospital at around 6.50am on Tuesday, October 15
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Image released amid investigation into incident near Glasgow bar
An image has been released amid an investigation into an incident near a Glasgow bar. Officers are looking into the incident which took place near a bar on High Street at around 6.15pm on Wednesday, September 18. As part of their probe, they
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I tried this £2.50 household item to clean my white shoes - here are my thoughts
With the winter months slowly creeping in, grit on pavements, mucky grass and splashes from puddles make it nearly impossible to keep white shoes clean. Over time, I've noticed my otherwise well-kept trainers have started to become duller and worn
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Huge singer to host 'intimate gig' in Glasgow - here's when
A huge singer is set to host an 'intimate gig' in Glasgow next year. Olly Alexander will perform at the Barrowland Ballroom in the East End on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The singer-songwriter will be bringing his Up Close and Polari Tour to the
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Celebrated Glasgow restaurant marks 11 years with new menu and special exhibition
A celebrated Glasgow restaurant is marking 11 successful years with a new menu and special exhibition. The Gannet has been a staple of the Finnieston food scene since it opened in 2013. Under the tutelage of award-winning chef Peter McKenna
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Pair tried to stab man and took him on terror car ride in Glasgow
Two attackers who targeted a man and took him for a terror car ride were jailed today. Atif Iqbal was threatened with violence and an attempt was made to stab him before he was hit with the car after he managed to get out of the vehicle. Adam
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Lorraine Kelly recreates adorable moment on her ITV show from 30 years ago
Lorraine Kelly has recreated an adorable moment on her ITV show from 30 years ago. On Tuesday's episode of Lorraine, the 64-year-old Glasgow-born presenter welcomed her daughter Rosie Smith and her granddaughter Billie to the show three decades
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'Beyond jealous': Ronaldo delights screaming fans at appearance in Paisley
Cristiano Ronaldo has delighted fans by signing shirts during an appearance in Paisley. The legendary footballer is in the country with the Portugal national team before they face Scotland in the Nations League at Hampden on Tuesday. Ahead
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Barras market trader turned 'surveillance expert' handed jail term
A FORMER market trader turned "surveillance expert" hired by criminals worried they were being spied upon had two years added to his prison sentence today. Ian Sweeney was recruited to try and keep gangland figures one step ahead of the law.
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Glasgow road to be closed for over two weeks to allow 'urgent works'
A Glasgow road will be closed for more than two weeks to allow 'urgent' work to take place. Glasgow City Council has said the Baird Street (A804) slip road to Springburn Road (A803) northbound will be shut from Monday, October 21 until Tuesday,
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Warning issued ahead of big event in Glasgow
A travel warning has been issued ahead of a big event in Glasgow this evening. Traffic Scotland has warned footy fans travelling to Scotland's match at Hampden Park at 7.45pm tonight (Tuesday, October 15) to 'expect' traffic to be 'heavier on the
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CCTV image released after assault in Glasgow
A CCTV image has been released after an assault in Glasgow. The incident took place on London Road near Tollcross on Saturday, August 17 this year. Now, officers believe the man in the image may be able to assist with their investigation into
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Stretch of busy motorway closed due to vehicle fire
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a car fire on a busy motorway in Glasgow. Traffic Scotland announced that lane one of the southbound carriageway of the M74 at junction one (Kingston Interchange) is currently shut due to the incident.
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Emergency crews pictured at incident near historic Glasgow building
Fire crews raced to a historic Glasgow building last night. Engines and firefighters were pictured at Langside Hall in the city's Southside on Monday evening. An eyewitness told the Glasgow Times they saw emergency services teams running behind
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Teen found 'with weapon' after cops called to incident involving group
A teen was allegedly found with a weapon after police were called to an incident involving a group. Cops were alerted to a report of a disturbance involving youths at Neville in East Kilbride on Saturday afternoon. They were made aware of the
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Glasgow restaurant celebrating fifth birthday by giving away 100 free burgers
A Glasgow restaurant is celebrating its fifth birthday by giving away 100 free burgers. Burger joint El Perro Negro on Woodlands Road is marking half a decade in the city with a special promotion for one day only. The first 100 customers
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'It backfired': BBC pauses sitcom rehearsals in Glasgow over 'racial joke'
The BBC paused the rehearsal of a popular sitcom at its Glasgow studio after a 'clumsy' racial joke was uttered. Cast read-throughs for the upcoming Christmas special of Mrs Brown's Boys were halted due to the joke where 'a racial term was implied
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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'Looks unreal': Glasgow restaurant wows customers by revealing hidden speakeasy
A Glasgow restaurant has unveiled its new hidden speakeasy. Habibi opened earlier this month on Gibson Street and promised to deliver a 'taste of the Middle East' in the West End of Glasgow with its authentic Persian cuisine. The team has
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The three Glasgow fires that convinced the council to make some changes
Glasgow suffered at least three major fires in the 17th century which convinced the Council and the city’s inhabitants of the need to have the means to extinguish fires within the city. Until the early 19th century firefighting in Glasgow was a
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Council says public involvement in plans to revamp East End was 'extensive'
Council officials have insisted public consultation over the latest phase of a major city infrastructure project has been ‘extensive’ as funding was agreed. Glasgow City Council agreed last week to award £8 million for the next part of the Avenues
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Disappointment over lack of firework control zone for Glasgow Dogs Trust
A dog welfare charity has expressed disappointment over the lack of a Firework Control Zone around its Glasgow rehoming centre. Dogs Trust applied to Glasgow City Council in June, requesting restrictions on private firework use in the area to protect