SAUCHIEHALL Street is beginning to return to normal for the first time since a massive fire ravaged the popular shopping precinct.

The bottom half of the street was reopened late on Friday evening following the Victoria's Nightclub blaze in March.

Glasgow Times:

A Glasgow City Council spokesman confirmed to the Evening Times on Friday: A spokesman said: “From [Friday] Sauchiehall Street between Renfield Street and Hope Street will reopen to pedestrians.

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"While some work on service reconnection on the street will continue, the council will leave the demolition site.

Glasgow Times:

"Renfield Lane will also reopen to pedestrians.”

A small raised area in the centre of the precinct will remain fenced off to allow dressing and repairs.

Glasgow Times:

It's not yet known when the streets businesses will begin to reopen, with many having been closed since the blaze ripped through the street.