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Busy Glasgow road to be hit with restrictions from tonight
Part of a busy Glasgow road will be hit with restrictions from tonight. Due to VRS Barrier repairs, the city's Clydeside Expressway will be reduced to a single-running lane from the SEC on-ramp to the Riverside Museum off-ramp westbound and from
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'Precious': Adorable clip of Lorraine Kelly with her grandchild goes viral
An adorable clip of Lorraine Kelly with her newborn granddaughter has gone viral. The video, which was posted on her TV channel's social media accounts, shows the 64-year-old singing to her grandchild baby Billie ahead of Tuesday's (October 15)
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Inside Glasgow house for sale with a large wrap-around extension
A family home in a modern residential development in Glasgow is up for sale expecting offers over £180,000. The semi-detached two-bedroom property, located on Duntreath Drive in Drumchapel, features a loft conversion and wrap-around extension completed
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How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car
Driving around the UK can be a treacherous task for motorists with potholes being a common sight on roads across the country. The number of potholes on British roads has surged in recent years, seeing the number of callouts for stranded drivers
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Building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh goes up for sale
ONE of the earliest buildings designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh has gone up for sale. The former Martyrs’ Public School, located on Parson Street in Townhead, is now on the market and is being listed by City Property Glasgow (CPG). However
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'Massively overdoing it': Residents concerned over proposed student and rental flats
COMMUNITY members say they are fearful about the potential ‘over-development’ of a gap site in Glasgow’s East End. Several residents in Calton claim their objections to the scale of the £95 million Collegelands Park development are not being listened
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Glasgow boys, 7 and 15, killed in crash as cops probe car 'driving wrong way'
A man, woman, and two children from Glasgow died after being involved in a head-on crash with a car driving down the wrong side of the M6, police have revealed. Cops were called to the incident past Tebay Services on the road at 4.04pm on Tuesday
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Glasgow OAP who attacked three sex workers jailed
AN OAP who attacked three sex workers has been jailed for 28 months. David Barnes, 76, pounced on the women in Glasgow between February 2021 and July 2022. Barnes first struck at his home in the city's Garthamlock when he called for his victim
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Glasgow to be battered by wind as weather warning issued
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for Glasgow. The Met Office has implemented the warning for the Glasgow and wider Strathclyde area from 3am on Sunday, October 20 until 12pm on Monday, October 21. Some transport delays and
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Concerns raised about safety of school after panel falls from classroom ceiling
CONCERNS have been raised about the safety of a primary school after a teacher "narrowly" avoided being "seriously injured" when a panel fell from the ceiling. The incident occurred at Milngavie Primary School on Thursday, October 10 when a piece
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Alex Salmond's body to be flown back to Scotland with private citizen support
ALEX Salmond’s body will be flown back to Scotland on a charter flight with support from a private citizen. The former first minister died on Saturday in North Macedonia and his family has been working on arrangements to bring his body home.
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'Immensely proud': Drumchapel Taekwondo club achieves national success
A DRUMCHAPEL taekwondo instructor has expressed his "admiration" for his students after they achieved success on the national stage once again. FORCE Taekwon-do attended the T-UK British Championships in Coventry last weekend. Twelve members
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Major music festival set to illuminate stages across Glasgow
A major music festival is set to illuminate stages across Glasgow next year. Celtic Connections, a folk, roots, and world music festival, will take place across the city from January 16 to February 2, 2025. The event will feature around 300
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Reality show featuring Scottish influencers to return for season three
A hit BBC Scotland reality show based on the lives of the founders of a Lanarkshire-based influencer agency has been renewed for a third series. The Agency: Unfiltered, which provides an inside look at the world of social media influencers, has
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Flu and Covid-19 booster jabs being given out in Lanarkshire
Flu vaccinations and Covid-19 booster appointments have started in Lanarkshire. According to NHS Lanarkshire, some residents have started to receive appointments, depending on their eligibility. All vaccinations will be given at main centres
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New exhibition takes inspiration from 1970s Glasgow housing documentary
A new exhibition of contemporary craft art, centred around housing politics and space, is coming to Glasgow. Running from October 17 to 26, If Only We Had The Space will be hosted at Platform in the city. The exhibition will feature pieces
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Third man arrested following death of 'caring' 38-year-old
A third man has been arrested following the death of David Graham in Uddingston. Officers have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with his death. We reported how Mr Graham, known by pals as 'Div', was allegedly attacked while walking
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The exact boiler pressure that will save money on your heating bill this winter
It's that time of year again when the freezing weather forces us to begrudgingly switch the heating on. However, you may find that your heating is not working as efficiently as it should after months of being out of use. One thing that is always
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Paul Sweeney: 'Greater Glasgow needs a Metro Mayor'
AS the 17 members of the Council of the Nations and Regions met in Edinburgh last week for the first time, Britain’s fifth largest conurbation, the Greater Glasgow City Region, was conspicuous by its absence. As a fiercely proud Glaswegian, it
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Boris Johnson left embarrassed when snubbed by Hollywood superstar in Glasgow
Boris Johnson has revealed how he was snubbed by Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio in Glasgow. It may seem unlikely the Titanic star and the then Prime Minister would be in the city together but their paths did cross and when they did it left
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Case of Hepatitis A discovered at primary school
A case of Hepatitis A has been discovered at a primary school in Clydebank. Parents, carers, and guardians of children at Our Lady of Loretto in Dalmuir were recently told that a child at the school had contracted the liver infection. In a
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Specialist 999 crews raced to incident on Glasgow street
Specialist emergency crews raced to a Glasgow street after reports of an 'acidic smell'. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to Peel Street in the West End on Tuesday, October 15. The service was alerted to the incident
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'Great sadness': Glasgow restaurant to close for two days after founder dies
A Glasgow restaurant is closing for two days following the death of its founder. Akbar's on Sauchiehall Street will reopen at 5pm on Friday, October 18 after the recent passing of 56-year-old restaurant boss Shabir Hussain. Specialising in
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Trio accused of shooting man during alleged murder bid in Glasgow
THREE suspects will stand trial accused of a murder bid on a shopkeeper in an alleged shooting. Liam McDonald, 35, Dylan Haldane, 36, and Scott Troy, 41, are claimed to have assaulted Mohammed Arif in Glasgow's Pollok on August 13, 2023. The
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Glasgow man attempted to poison woman with spiked drink
A MAN has pleaded guilty to attempting to poison a woman in Dumbarton. Halo Ahmed, of Shettleston, was facing a jury trial when he changed his plea on Monday, October 14 over the crime. The 30-year-old admitted culpably and recklessly placing
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Family fun day to take place at Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station
A free family fun day is set to take place at Buchanan Bus Station this weekend. The Wheels & Thrills event, hosted by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), will be held on October 20, from 11am to 4pm. The event will feature activities
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Star-studded ball to mark charity's 70th year raises £57k
A star-studded charity ball in Glasgow has helped raise £57,000 for Epilepsy Scotland. The event at the Marriott Hotel on October 12 marked the 70th anniversary of the charity and was attended by more than 250 guests. TV and radio presenter
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MSP calls for action on 'dire state' of Drumchapel Health Centre
An MSP is calling for action on the 'dire state' of Drumchapel Health Centre which he says has reached a crisis point. Dr Sandesh Gulhane, regional MSP for Glasgow, says the centre, located on Kinfauns Drive, houses five GP practices and is struggling
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'Avoid' warning as two busy Glasgow road to be closed from today
An 'avoid the area' warning has been issued as two busy Glasgow roads will be closed from today. Due to essential carriageway resurfacing works at the junction of Craighall Road, Saracen Street, Possil Road, and Keppochhill in North Glasgow, the
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The Scottish new towns where homes cost up to 27 per cent less to buy
FOUR Scottish new towns have been named among the cheapest in the UK to buy a home with first-time buyers able to get savings of up to 27% in places like Irvine, Cumbernauld and Glenrothes. New towns were constructed in the years following the
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Opportunity for over 50s to travel anywhere in Scotland for £17
SCOTRAIL is offering its Club 50 members the opportunity to travel anywhere in Scotland for just £17 return from now until Wednesday, November 27. Return tickets are valid up to one month after your outward journey. A ScotRail spokesperson
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Learner drivers warned over third-party scams that could see licence blocked
Learners drivers are being warned to avoid third-party websites that could offer them quick driving tests slots at a time with a black market being created. Scammers are using their details to book multiple tests and then resell them and it could
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Two Doors Down star visits Janey Godley in hospice with 'lovely' gift
A Two Doors Down star visited Janey Godley as she receives end-of-life care in a hospice. Elaine C Smith, who plays Christine in the BBC comedy series, looked in on the Glasgow comic and presented her with flowers and a candle. The 63-year-old
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Popular food outlet reveals opening date for third Scottish location in Braehead
A popular American food outlet has revealed an opening date for its third Scottish location in Braehead. Baked goods chain Cinnabon will open its new store in the shopping centre on Saturday, October 26. We reported how a sign appeared outside
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Highly sought-after whisky travels 7000 miles to Glasgow for special auction
A rare and highly sought-after bottle of whisky has travelled over 7000 miles to star in an auction in Glasgow. This bottle of Macallan 50-Year-Old Anniversary Malt was originally purchased in 1986 by David Baba, a collector from Hawaii. He
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Motorcycle gang member planted pipe bomb under rival's father's van
A TATTOOED motorcycle gang member planted a pipe bomb under a rival's father's van amid an ongoing feud. Daniel Laponder, 43, targeted David Rollo senior's work van outside his home in Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, on June 8 2024. Mr Rollo's
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Glasgow Times
The Glasgow Times published 10 death notices last week. Every week, the Glasgow Times publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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Susan Aitken: by elections are a chance to let Labour know how angry people are
HAS there ever been a Government that’s thrown hope and goodwill back in their voters’ faces quite so quickly as Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour? I very much doubt it. Barely 100 days ago Labour was swept into power by a public sick to the back teeth
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Man, woman and two children from Glasgow die in motorway crash
A man, woman, and two children from Glasgow have died following a crash on the M6. Police say they were called to a collision between two cars on the northbound motorway past Tebay services in Cumbria at around 4.05pm on Tuesday, October 15.
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Four-year-old girl fighting for her life after being hit by car
A four-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being hit by a car in Glasgow. Emergency crews were called to Cumberland Street outside Blackfriars Primary School in the Gorbals at around 3pm on Tuesday, October 15. We reported that a child
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New images show progress on demolition of historic Glasgow venue
New images show progress on the demolition of a historic Glasgow music venue. The iconic O2 ABC building on Sauchiehall Street is currently in the process of being torn down with plans to build student accommodation in its place. Photos taken
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How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
Pensions are set to rise in April next year as the Government is facing an extra £100 million bill following revised figures published on Tuesday, a former pensions minister has said. Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases
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Strictly star delighted by visit from famous singer pal in Glasgow rehearsals
A Strictly Come Dancing star was delighted by a surprise visit from a famous singer during rehearsals. Glasgow's Dr Punam Krishan has been doing our city proud by competing in the dancing competition alongside her professional partner Gorka Marquez
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Glasgow train services facing cancellation due to issue with train
Glasgow train services are facing cancellation due to a broken down train. The train has broken down at Shawlands station in the Southside on Wednesday morning. ScotRail has said they have staff currently trying to find the source of the
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'Tell us who should win': Public vote opens for Glasgow Community Champion Awards
IT IS time to reveal the magnificent men, women and children in the running to be crowned Glasgow Community Champions for 2024. The public vote to determine the winners of the regional heats opens today (Wednesday, October 16) so it is time to
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Number of deaths of homeless people in Glasgow has been revealed
Glasgow has one of the highest totals of deaths among homeless people according to research by campaigners. According to the Dying Homeless Project, there were 51 deaths among people who had no home of their own in the city last year. The research