Archive - Saturday, 30 May 2020

Man, 57, hospitalised after police rushed to Rutherglen
Emergency services were rushed to Rutherglen this morning after concerns for a person. Five police cars and an ambulance attended the incident in Cambuslang Road around 9.30am. A man, 57, has been hospitalised following the response. …
Celtic captain Scott Brown leads Jonny Hayes tributes as wing back announces he is set to leave Parkhead
JONNY Hayes has announced he will be leaving Celtic when his current contract expires after three years with the Parkhead club. The 32-year-old, who joined the Scottish champions in a £1m transfer from Aberdeen in 2017, confirmed his departure in…
Man, 47, left with life-threatening injuries after being hit by car in alleged murder bid
A man, 47, has been hospitalised after he was deliberately struck by a car in Blantyre. The hit-and-run took place around 7.40pm on Friday, May 29 in Anderson Gardens and is thought to have involved a small silver Peugeot. Emergency services…
'Completely unnacceptable': Man, 34, seriously assaulted by four men in garden, police launch extensive probe
A man, 34, was hospitalised with serious injuries after being assaulted by four men in a Springburn garden. The incident took place in Springburn Way around 3.50pm on Thursday, May 28. Four men arrived in a dark-coloured car and parked it…
In pictures: Glasgow enjoys 'taps-aff' weather as lockdown eases
Glasgow has embraced the sizzling weather as lockdown restrictions were eased yesterday. Finally allowed to sunbathe in parks, many did not hesitate to take advantage of the newfound degree of freedom by sunbathing in Glasgow parks. This…
Rotunda Comedy Club drive-in event postponed amid police and council fears
Rotunda Comedy Club has been forced to postpone a series of drive-in comedy events planned for this weekend. The decision by the Finnieston club comes amid concerns of safety with it being considered "more prudent" to start up the event after…
Man rescued from Clyde as public warned of dangers of waterways
A man was rescued from the Clyde on Friday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to Victoria Bridge in Glasgow around 3.40pm for a water rescue. The condition of the man remains unknown. A spokeswoman from the Scottish Fire and Rescue…
Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: First weekend after lockdown restrictions eased, public urged to enjoy outdoor spaces 'safely'
12:32pm 'Easing lockdown must be done as safely as possible' Commenting on remarks by some Sage members, Labour’s shadow…
US college hopeful on plans to run for Scottish Athletics
THERE is an undoubted irony that, having declared her allegiance to Scotland, Nicole Yeargin won’t be able to enjoy her favourite delicacy quite as often as she used to. “I love you guys’ sausage rolls,” says the 22 year-old down the line from Los…
Rennie reflects on PRO14 final as Warriors coach says goodbye
DURING Dave Rennie’s three years as Glasgow’s head coach, the team’s biggest achievement was reaching the PRO14 final last year. By the same token, their biggest disappointment was losing that final to Leinster: not so much because of the simple fact…
Past crises help Oriam to keep going during coronavirus pandemic
NO organisation could possibly have been adequately prepared to deal with the ravaging effects of Covid-19 but at Oriam they have at least been able to call upon the knowledge gained during other challenging times. “We’re actually fairly experienced
The story of Nottingham Forest's forgotten 'Miracle Men'
Even at 66, Kenny Burns rarely misses the target. As a striker of some renown at Birmingham City he was a regular goalscorer until Nottingham Forest signed him in 1977 and turned him into a central defender. In his new role, he had a reputation for…
We have no interest in Gillett approach, says Foundation of Hearts chairman
STUART WALLACE has revealed that a 60 second conversation with Hearts owner Ann Budge was all that was required to snub an approach from Foster Gillett. And the Foundation of Hearts (FoH) chairman is adamant he has no intention of even engaging…
Meet the cancer surviving dad who is going the extra mile for charity
OVER the last 12 months, Paul Sheerin has trekked up hills, walked in a kilt (five times), organised a darts tournie and persuaded his friends to help him pack bags in a supermarket. With an initial fundraising aim of £2500, he has instead reached…
Petition launched for Greek refugees
A PETITION has been launched to ask Glasgow City Council to take in a number of refugees and asylum seekers from Greek refugee camps. Glasgow Must Act, the Glasgow branch of Europe Must Act, launched the petition on March 17 asking the Council…
When a Glasgow sculptor made history at one of the world's most known exhibitions
THIRTY years ago this week, a Glasgow sculptor made history at one of the world’s most famous art exhibitions. Kate Whiteford and fellow Scottish artists David Mach – who would go on to create the famous Big Heids on the M8 – and Arthur Watson…
'We have had to miss gas and electric payments': Glasgow couple in six month wait for Universal Credit claim
Benefit assessment delays due to coronavirus has cost a couple thousands as they wait for their claim to be finalised. The couple has lost more than £500 a month after they were told to apply for universal credit almost six months ago. The…
Jon Fratelli on Celtic's 9 in a row, music therapy and Glasgow life
THEY are best known for writing the earworm that became Celtic’s sporting anthem before a raft of other football teams followed suit. However, while the Fratellis' lead singer and guitarist is undoubtedly a fan he isn’t up for grandstanding about…
'Glasgow can't afford to lose this': Plea to save A-listed city treasure
CHARLES Rennie Mackintosh enthusiasts from all over the world are being urged to help save the architect’s last surviving tearoom from permanent closure. Caitlin Divers, Operations Manager at The Mackintosh at the Willow on Sauchiehall Street said…
One-way pavements among radical plan to change city centre streets
ONE-WAY pavements could be introduced in Glasgow city centre to allow people to maintain physical distancing during the phased lockdown exit plan. Glasgow City Council is considering a wide range of measures that will allow more space for people…
Pandemic could put strain on City Deal projects, councils tell Governments
COUNCILS in the Glasgow City Region have told the Scottish and UK Governments there is a need for flexibility in City Deal projects to combat the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The eight local authorities, across Glasgow and the Clyde Valley…
Early morning raids: Drugs and blades seized as cops swoop on five Govanhill properties
DRUGS and dangerous weapons have been taken off the streets after cops swooped in a series of early morning raids. Five groups of officers hit properties across Govanhill yesterday in a sting that saw heroin, street valium and cannabis seized.…
British weightlifting champs attempt 1,000,000lb lift for East End charity
AN Easterhouse-based sports charity has launched a project to lift 1,000,000lbs for charity, in order to help feed the kids of Glasgow's East end. The Gladiator Programme will host the challenge today - live on Facebook - with 16 athletes taking…
New bid to knock down Finnieston bowling club and build flats with public gardens
A DEVELOPER has launched a fresh bid to demolish a Finnieston bowling club and build flats. Plans to develop the site of the Corunna Bowling Club at St Vincent Crescent were rejected last year. But applicant Nixon Blue has submitted new proposals…
Funeral director urges families not to delay goodbye
A GOVAN funeral director is urging families not to delay funerals following the First Minister’s announcement that rules for memorial services “remain sadly unchanged”. Caledonia Cremation – which is owned by anti-poverty charity Community Renewal…
Scottish Swimming CEO warns against open water swimming despite activity being sanctioned by Scottish Government
THE CEO of Scottish Swimming Euan Lowe has warned against open water swimming - an activity sanctioned by the Scottish Government. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday lifted lockdown rules as Scotland entered phase one of the road to recovery…
Lockdown worries revealed as Scots admit suffering from mental health
One in four Scottish adults say that income worries have had a negative impact on their mental health during lockdown. Research commissioned during Mental Health Awareness Week by One Year No Beer, shows 36% of the Scottish population are concerned…
New pump track opens today - and its owner wants you to get involved
AN exciting new backyard pump track lockdown project will open today to the public in a bid to raise money for local organisations. Ramsay MacFarlane, who lives in Kelvindale and works at Trail Coach, has created the circuit of rollers and banked…

29th May 2020