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Nicholas Rossi admits to using Arthur Knight alias for first time
AN American prisoner who was extradited from Scotland earlier this year has admitted to using an alias for the first time. Nicholas Rossi, originally from Rhode Island, was flown back to the United States to face two charges of rape in January.
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Inside the flat in much sought after area of Glasgow for £130k
A two-bedroom flat in a much sought after area of Glasgow is on the market for offers over £130,000. The modern ground-floor flat, located in Belvidere Gate, Parkhead, is being presented by Keys Estate Agents. For more information on the flat
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Noughties indie superstars wow fans with performance in tiny city centre venue
Superstar indie rockers The Libertines performed in a tiny city centre venue this afternoon, ahead of their two sold out Barrowland shows. Songwriting duo Pete Doherty and Carl Barât played a stripped down 45 minute set at Assai Records on Sauchiehall
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Item designed by Glasgow's Charles Rennie Mackintosh sells for over £80k
A wooden footstool designed by Glasgow's Charles Rennie Mackintosh has sold at auction for £81,450 – more than ten times the original estimate. The stained oak stool, standing 38.5cm high and 44.5cm wide, attracted international interest at Lyon
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Woman with forged will document caused 'serious distress' to grieving family
A WOMAN who presented a forged will to a grieving family causing them "serious distress", has been fined by a sheriff. Kerry Burns was handed the punishment when she appeared in the dock at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Wednesday, October 9.
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Cars on several streets in Glasgow 'vandalised', say police
VANDALS are said to have struck on several streets in Glasgow's Southside. Officers say they received reports of cars being vandalised on Elphinstone Place, Orkney Place, Napier Place, and Southcroft Street, all in Govan. The incidents took
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Glasgow community centre closure leaves vulnerable youngsters hungry
THE sudden closure of a lifeline community hub after its boiler broke down has left scores of Glasgow families without a hot meal during school holidays. Some of Possilpark’s most vulnerable youngsters, who attend Possilpoint Community Centre in
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Tributes paid after 'very special' Glasgow priest sadly dies
Tributes have been paid to a 'very special' Glasgow priest who has sadly died. The Archdiocese of Glasgow has announced the death of Father William (Billy) Donnelly. In a post on social media, they said Father Donnelly passed away on Thursday
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I started at the King'sTheatre for Billy Connolly shows 50 years ago
Glasgow's King's Theatre is celebrating its head stage door keeper's 50 years of service. Joan Neil started her journey at the theatre on October 17, 1974, during a week-long run of Billy Connolly shows. Over the years, she has become a beloved
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Jet2 reveal brand-new destination from Glasgow Airport
Jet2 has revealed a brand-new Christmas market destination from Glasgow Airport. The airline announced it will be offering flights to Bratislava in Slovakia as part of its Winter 2024/2025 programme from Glasgow. The travel firm has said Christmas
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'F****** grass': Thug who threw Budweiser bottles at man sentenced
A THUG who ambushed a man on the way to his work amid claims that he was a 'grass' avoided jail today. Stuart McNey, 27, and two other men preyed upon Thomas Tierney in Glasgow's Easterhouse on October 20, 2019. The trio threw glass bottles
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'Excited to be back': When Liam Payne and One Direction performed in Glasgow
The news of Liam Payne's death has shocked and devastated an entire movement of music fans. The 31-year-old died on Wednesday, October 16 after falling from a balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina where he had been visiting to watch his
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Man arrested after 'disturbance' at corner shop
A man has been arrested following an alleged disturbance in Glasgow. Officers responded to the scene at the USave store on Fulton Street in Netherton after the alarm was raised at around 1.45pm on Thursday. An investigation into the alleged
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Cops hunting wanted man with Glasgow links
Cops are hunting for a wanted man from England who has links to Glasgow. Stevenage Police are searching for Daniel Pateman who is wanted on a recall to prison and for failure to attend court. The force says the 42-year-old is known to have
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Janey Godley posts hilarious picture from hospice bed poking fun at Donald Trump
JANEY Godley has posted a hilarious picture from her hospice bed poking fun at Donald Trump as she says it's “the gift that keeps giving”. Godley is currently receiving end-of-life care after receiving the news that her cancer had spread. The
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Sir Tom Hunter revealed as private donor paying to repatriate Alex Salmond's body
SIR Tom Hunter has been revealed as the private donor paying to repatriate the body of Alex Salmond. The former first minister died from a heart attack in North Macedonia on Saturday. The Alba Party confirmed that a private donor was covering
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Glasgow tenements to be fitted with electric wallpaper as part of trial scheme
A dozen tenement properties in Glasgow will be fitted with electric wallpaper, as part of a pilot scheme aimed at combatting climate change. A project led by the University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, West of Scotland Housing Association
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Man slashed by gang of thugs in fast-food restaurant car park
A man has been left with serious injuries after being slashed by a gang of thugs in a car park. The incident took place in a fast-food restaurant's car park off Crosshill Road in Bishopbriggs at around 6.05pm on Wednesday, October 16. During
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Marti Pellow wows hospital patients with special performance
Marti Pellow wowed Glasgow cancer patients today with a special performance. The former Wet Wet Wet star visited the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre today to spread some joy. He re-released the band’s hit single Love Is All Around as
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Man accused of assaulting steward and trying to run on pitch during Old Firm game
A MAN will stand trial accused of trying to run on the pitch during a Celtic and Rangers game. Jarlath Connelly, 44, allegedly committed the offence at Celtic Park on May 11 2024. The Hoops hosted their Glasgow rivals in a match Brendan Rodgers
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Glasgow man praises braille’s impact as it marks 200 years
A Glasgow man has hailed the "massive and very positive impact" braille has had on his life as the writing system marks its 200th year. Jim McCafferty, who was registered blind at age three, learned braille at the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh
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STEM festival gives primary pupils taste of secondary school
Primary pupils from East Dunbartonshire schools recently got a taste of what STEM subjects in secondary school are like. The Kirkintilloch STEM Festival, held at the Town Hall, was organised by the council's Primary Science Development Officer
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Cambuslang charity receives £1,000 donation from homebuilder
A Cambuslang charity that organises free community activities has received a £1,000 donation from a homebuilder. Friends of Cambuslang Park, which is dedicated to improving well-being through free activities, received the donation from Persimmon
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University of Glasgow to start construction on new £300m facility
The University of Glasgow is set to start construction on a new £300 million learning, teaching and research building this month. Called the Keystone building, the new facility will be built on the university's historic Gilmorehill campus.
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Urgent hunt for man who vanished 10 days ago
An urgent search is underway to track down a missing man who vanished 10 days ago. Police are searching for Jordan Paton who has been reported missing from the Cumbernauld area. The 30-year-old was last seen leaving an address in the town at
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Liam Payne's family say they are 'heartbroken' over his death in first statement
The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have said they are “heartbroken” over his death, in their first statement. The singer died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday (October 16). Local
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Acting teacher cleared of groping teen and sending explicit messages to pupils
AN ACTING teacher has been cleared of groping a teenage pupil and sending explicit messages to other students. Gordon Brown, 53, was alleged to have committed the crimes at a school in Glasgow's north west between August 2016 and 2018. Court
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Building destroyed in fire to be rebuilt as plans given green light
A building that was destroyed in a fire is to be rebuilt after plans were given the green light. The convenience store and takeaway at 2135 and 2141 Great Western Road burned down in February 2023. (Image: Pamela Rae/Archives) Now, planning
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Glasgow to transform into film set for new Hollywood blockbuster
Glasgow is set to welcome yet another major film production next month. Production crews will take over the city centre to shoot scenes for the much-anticipated reboot of the action-packed sci-fi film 'The Running Man', which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Buses to replace trains on busy Glasgow lines this weekend
Buses will replace trains on busy Glasgow routes this weekend. ScotRail has said rail services will be swapped with buses on Sunday, October 20, between Helensburgh Central and Edinburgh, and between Garrowhill and Partick in Glasgow. Meanwhile
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Glasgow restaurant run by celebrity chef up for huge award
A popular Glasgow restaurant run by a celebrity chef has made the finals of a big awards event. Salt & Chilli Oriental in Shawlands has made the finals of the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards 2024. The top eatery, which was previously
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Man accused of murder bid on toddler by stepping in front of moving train
A man will stand trial accused of attempting to murder a toddler by stepping in front of a moving train while holding him. Frederick Danquah, 27, allegedly assaulted the two-year-old at Glasgow’s Garrowhill train station on July 2 2023. Court
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Two huge UK bands add extra Glasgow gig date due to 'phenomenal demand'
Two huge UK bands have added an extra Glasgow gig date due to 'phenomenal demand'. Busted and McFly will perform together at the city's OVO Hydro on Thursday, October 2, 2025. However, the two groups have now announced they will also be performing
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'Thrilled': Major airline launches new route from Glasgow Airport
A major airline has launched a new route from Glasgow Airport. Loganair has announced they are launching direct flights from the city's airport to Newquay in Cornwall, England, as part of its 2025 summer schedule. The travel firm revealed the
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'Appalling loss': Man who killed young woman in Glasgow handed community sentence
A FINANCIAL consultant who killed a young woman after going through a red light avoided jail today. Robert Hasebe caused the crash which saw NHS radiographer Noor Court, 26, fatally struck with a signpost as she walked near Glasgow's O2 Academy
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Glasgow City Council issue warning of parking fine scam in the community
Glasgow City Council has issued a warning about a parking fine scam circulating the community. The local authority said it was aware that people were receiving text messages telling them they had a penalty charging notice (PCN). They now warn
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Glasgow trains disrupted by incident between two stations
Glasgow trains have been disrupted by an incident between two stations this morning. Due to a signal fault occurring between Partick and Charing Cross on Thursday at around 7.30am, some services may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Network
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Opening date for new clothing retailer at Silverburn revealed
The opening date for a new clothing retailer at Silverburn has been revealed. Forty Clothing, which has a flagship store on Royal Exchange Square in the city centre, is coming to the Southside shopping centre this month. Now it has been confirmed
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Second man released after arrest in connection to death of David Graham
A man has been released by police amid the probe into the death of David Graham. The Cambuslang dad was walking alone in General's Gate in Uddingston on Sunday, October 6 when he was allegedly attacked. The 38-year-old was pronounced dead on