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Person taken to hospital after crash shuts Glasgow road
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash shut a Glasgow road. Two cars crashed on Dyke Road today around 3.30pm sparking an emergency response. One casualty was taken to hospital while the scene was closed for two hours. READ MORE
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Families can enjoy a fresh, fun-filled take on Dick Whittington in Paisley
Get ready for a festive treat as Runway Theatre Company returns to the Wynd Centre in Paisley for their much-loved annual pantomime! With a legacy of nearly 60 years of spectacular performances and even an appearance on STV, this is a holiday tradition
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Hundreds of students marched through Glasgow for gender violence protest
Hundreds of students have marched through Glasgow as part of a protest. More than 250 students came together last night, uniting survivors and calling out all forms of gender-based violence. This annual Fight for the Night march aimed to raise
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Creep ordered to do unpaid work for groping schoolgirl and gran
A MAN who groped a schoolgirl and a gran by pretending there was a spider on them has been ordered to do 180 hours of unpaid work. Kevin Uwaifo pounced on the 15-year-old in Glasgow's Southside on May 30, 2024. The 20-year-old had followed
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Christmas funfair and ice-rink opened in Paisley to kick off festive season
A Christmas funfair and ice-rink has opened in Paisley to kick off the festive season. Crowds gathered in the town centre last night to mark the start of a month-long programme of fun activities. It saw the first skaters take to the outdoor
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Annual St Andrew's Day march to take place in city centre this weekend
An annual march against racism and fascism is set to take place in the city centre this weekend. The St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism and Anti-Fascism march, organised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), will start at Glasgow Green on Saturday
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Driver tried to strike man and woman with machete after being asked to slow down
A DRIVER attempted to strike a man and a woman with a machete and tried to run them over after being warned about speeding. Andrew McDonald, 45, lashed out at Ewan McCord, 23, and Emily Grant, 23, outside a McDonald's in Glasgow's Parkhead on June
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Thugs who forced man to sell drugs before abducting him are jailed
TWO thugs who forced a man to sell drugs to pay back a £15,000 debt were jailed today for a total of 63 months. Nathan Vaiulumuli, 25, and Christopher Keir, 25, bullied their victim at the latter's home in Glasgow's Drumchapel in October 2023.
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Possilpark perv revealed he likes seeing children crying while being abused
A PERVERT claimed he would sexually abuse a young schoolgirl to who he believed was her dad. Martin Marshall, 49, was instead talking online to an undercover police officer posing as a 'decoy' between March and May 2023. Marshall made further
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Glasgow’s oldest artisan bakery is opening new location in West End tomorrow
Glasgow’s oldest artisan bakery is opening a new location in the West End tomorrow. Bavarian Bakehouse will welcome customers at the new Hyndland Street location on Saturday. It’s the first time in almost two decades that the city’s iconic
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Plan for 700 flats and 1000 student homes to 'reinvigorate' area
A plan has been submitted to build more than 700 flats and 1000 student homes on a vacant Glasgow land and car park. The proposal, named College Gardens, would see six buildings erected in Carlton, on the site of the former College Street Goods
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Man brutally attacked after being abducted and dumped in 'unknown location'
A man has been left seriously injured after being abducted and dumped in an unknown location. Detectives are appealing for information following the kidnapping and serious assault of the 25-year-old. At around 6.20pm on Wednesday, November
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Still Game's Jack and Victor to meet fans in Glasgow
ONE of Scotland's favourite comedy double-acts is coming to Glasgow this weekend to meet fans. Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill, who star as Jack Jarvis and Victor McDaid in Still Game, are hosting a meet-and-greet at Forbidden Planet on Sauchiehall
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Part of the M74 motorway to be closed in December
Part of the M74 motorway will be closed next month. On behalf of Transport Scotland, Amey will undertake essential repairs to bridge expansion joints on the road's Junction 6 (Hamilton Interchange) off-slip to the A723 Motherwell Road from Monday
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Glasgow patients urged to contact GP about their prescribed pain medicine
Glasgow patients have been told to contact their GP about certain prescribed pain medicine. The NHS is urging anyone who has been prescribed lidocaine patches, often under common names such as Ralvo or Versatis, to contact their doctor. They
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Clydebank Health Centre to host Christmas community event
Clydebank Health and Care Centre will host a Christmas community event next week. It will take place in the facility's courtyard on Friday, December 6 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Those behind the event say free hot drinks and mince pies will be
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Humza Yousaf meets 'childhood hero' - and he's a Celtic legend
Humza Yousaf has been pictured with his 'childhood hero' - and he's a Celtic legend. The former Scottish First Minister met Henrik Larsson on Thursday, November 29. The 39-year-old, who is an MSP for Glasgow Pollok, posed with the iconic Hoops
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'Long established' Clydebank hotel and restaurant goes up for sale for £750k
A hotel in Clydebank has gone up for sale with a price tag of £750,000. West Park Hotel in Duntocher lies on Great Western Road and is being advertised by commercial agents Shepherd after hitting the property market in October this year. The
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Scottish Labour candidate wins Kilpatrick by-election
Scottish Labour's candidate William Rooney has won the Kilpatrick by-election. The vote was held following the resignation of Douglas McAllister who won this year's General Election and became MP for West Dunbartonshire. Rooney will now join
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'Respect everyone': Top safety tips issued ahead of Christmas in Glasgow
AS the festive period approaches revellers are being urged to follow these top safety tips so everyone gets home ‘safe and sound’. Charging phones, organising designated meeting points, and planning journeys are just some of the things people are
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Person raced to hospital after early morning incident
A person has been rushed to hospital after an emergency incident in Cumbernauld. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to reports of a crash involving two motors on Greenrigg Road on Friday, November 29. The service was alerted
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Former music student killed young Celtic fan
A FORMER music student has been convicted of stabbing a friend to death. Francis McConnachie fatally attacked friend Thomas O'Rourke, 21, after a row between the pair in their hometown of Wishaw, Lanarkshire on February 24 2023. The 36 year-old
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When does The Traitors series 3 begin? BBC reveals 2025 start date
The BBC has revealed the third series of The Traitors will begin in January 2025. This nail-biting, award-winning, reality series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman will return in the new year as a new group of strangers get set to play the ultimate
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Martin Lewis issues 'Black Friday warning' as he urges shoppers to 'stay calm'
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued his "annual Black Friday warning" to shoppers ahead of a day of deals and discounts. Mr Lewis was speaking on ITV's Martin Lewis Money Show when he gave the warning. About whether Black Friday deals
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Shoppers 'devastated' as store in shopping centre reveals closure
Shoppers have been left devastated after an independent store in Newton Mearns announced its closure. Just Because, which is located in The Avenue Shopping Centre in the East Renfrewshire town, revealed the sad news on social media. In the
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Nando's to open 14 new UK stores this financial year - see the sites already opened
Nando's has revealed it plans on opening 14 new stores in the UK this financial year following an increase in sales. The peri-peri chicken chain announced sales had lifted over the past year following “strong customer demand”, surpassing pre-pandemic
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Pension Credit update as Winter Fuel Payments begin
Claims for pension credit have soared by almost 150% since the Government announced plans to means test the winter fuel payment, figures show. But just 42,500 applications have been approved over the same period – less than 5% of the 880,000 people
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Gladiator stuntman may lose leg after horror fall as Russell Crowe donates £5k
A Gladiator stuntman fears he may lose his leg after a horror fall while renovating - prompting Russell Crowe to donate £5,000 for his limb-saving op. Hollywood stuntman Charlie Allan had been building the front entrance of his garage when he slipped
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Drivers still paying too much for fuel, watchdog warns
Drivers are paying more for fuel than they should be in the UK due to “stubbornly high” margins, the competition watchdog has warned. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said fuel margins remained higher than historic levels. The CMA
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Royal Mint's rarest 50p coin sells for £111 - how to spot if you have one
The rarest Royal Mint coin in circulation today has sold for more than 200 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, selling for £111.
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Cheapest real Christmas trees from £11.99 at Home Bargains, Aldi and Lidl
There's nothing quite like a real Christmas tree, and now the battle is on as retailers offer up the best value deals for the cheapest trees this Christmas. Home Bargains, Aldi and Lidl all have trees for sale for under £20 this Christmas. Lidl
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Warning to anyone using Evri, Amazon or Royal Mail this Christmas
Amazon, Evri, Royal Mail, DHL and UPS customers have been warned of the threat of scams this Christmas. The delivery giants are the five most impersonated businesses by scammers in the UK according to new research. And with many of us expecting
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Part of busy Glasgow road to be closed this weekend - here's where
Part of a busy Glasgow road will be closed this weekend. London Road westbound will be shut between Carmyle Avenue and Kenmuirhill Road from Saturday, November 30 until Sunday, December 1. The closure will be in place between 9.30am and 3.30pm
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Glasgow boozer giving away free festive pints - but there's a catch
A Glasgow boozer is giving away free pints to festive punters for one day only in December - but there's a catch. Innis & Gunn revealed they are kicking off the Christmas season with a gift for beer loves - free pints on Monday, December 2.
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Glasgow bus service disrupted amid ongoing emergency incident
A Glasgow bus service has been disrupted amid an ongoing emergency incident. Stagecoach says its X25/A service won't be able to serve Millcroft Road in Cumbernauld and Cumbernauld train station due to a crash in the area. The service runs from
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Ukrainian refugee sets up first of its kind cafe in Scotland after fleeing war
A Ukrainian refugee has set up a new cafe, which is the first of its kind in Scotland, after fleeing war to find safety in Glasgow. Zaid Alqassab has opened a Sumerian cafe selling unique teas and coffees, which he believes could be the only one
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'Top class' offices launched in landmark Glasgow building
Three floors of fully furnished office space have been launched in the heart of Glasgow's business district. The Boutique Workplace Company has formally opened its serviced office space at 9 George Square. The company took over the three floors
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Paisley hospital's midwife unit undergoes transformation
A community midwife unit has been transformed into an alongside midwife unit. The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Paisley's community midwife unit is now an alongside midwife unit (AMU), providing pregnant women with enhanced birthing rooms and
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Free school transport for primary pupils to continue in North Lanarkshire
Free school transport for eligible primary school pupils in North Lanarkshire will continue. The decision to reverse the plan to adjust the eligibility criteria was taken at a special council meeting on November 27. This means that pupils living
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Mhairi Black to perform at iconic Glasgow venue as part of Scottish tour
A former politician is set to perform her latest show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival at an iconic city venue. Mhairi Black's show, Politics Isn’t For Me, provides an insight into the realities of life in Westminster. The show
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Glasgow museum to host Christmas craft day celebrating Ukrainian culture
An iconic Glasgow museum is set to host a festive craft day celebrating Ukrainian culture The Glasgow branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) will run the event in partnership with the Burrell Collection. The event will
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Glasgow teen named UK Youth Ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award
A Glasgow teenager has been chosen as a UK Youth Ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE). Nerea Winchester, 17, is one of only 35 DofE award holders aged 16 to 24 from across the UK who will represent young people by discussing important
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'It’s overdue': Date set for derelict housing to be bulldozed
A MAJOR step has been taken towards the demolition of run-down housing in Paisley’s Foxbar after elected members rubber-stamped a key contract. Caskie will bulldoze eight blocks of empty Renfrewshire Council properties in Waverley Road from early
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Free parking will be extended in council car parks in Paisley - here's when
Free parking will be extended in Renfrewshire Council car parks in Paisley during the upcoming festive season. Drivers will be able to stop for up to two hours at no cost at the off-street facilities from December 1 until January 3. It’s hoped
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Road branded 'serious accident waiting to happen' as concerns raised
Serious safety concerns have been raised about drivers regularly hurtling down a “dangerous” road outside Kilbarchan Cemetery. A call for action has been issued over speeding traffic at this part of Bridge of Weir Road – despite a 30mph limit being
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Radio star to host Coatbridge’s festive Christmas festival
Heart Radio presenter David Farrell is set to host a Christmas festival in Coatbridge. The free event, organised by Coatbridge Town Board, will take place on Saturday, December 14, and will feature live entertainment on Main Street between 2.45pm
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Glasgow boxing club boosted by £2k grant to replace old equipment
A boxing club in Glasgow is set to benefit from a £2,000 grant. The Southside Boxing Academy, a not-for-profit club in the Toryglen area of the city, received the funding as part of the Cash4Clubs initiative, which is run by betting and gaming
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Glasgow venue to host pony rides and Santa meeting as part of festive fundraiser
The Glasgow Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is hosting a Christmas Fayre. The event will take place on December 7 from 11am to 3pm at the Glasgow RDA facility on Caldercuilt Road, Summerston. The charity fundraiser will feature pony
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East Kilbride museum to host weekend of festive Christmas fun
A museum in East Kilbride is set to host a weekend of festive fun in December. The National Museum of Rural Life will celebrate the season with a range of activities, from winter storytelling to nature-inspired crafts. The Festive Weekend,
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Popular Glasgow Airport route reaches new milestone
Loganair has flown 175,000 passengers on its Glasgow to Islay route. The route is popular with tourists exploring Scotland’s renowned whisky distilleries, wildlife, and natural beauty. Mark Beveridge, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said
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Popular Glasgow market urges people to shop local as it prepares for 'biggest event'
A Glasgow market is set to host its biggest ever Christmas event. Park Lane Market, which has been a staple in Glasgow's Southside for seven years, will hold the event at The Social Hub on November 30 from 11am to 4pm. The market has attracted
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Glasgow school students have their say in shaping future of Scottish set texts
Students at a Glasgow school have played a major role in shaping the future of National 5 and Higher qualifications. The students at Lourdes Secondary School in Cardonald participated in a nationwide consultation on the content of the Scottish
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Cycle lane works claims 20 parking bays – sparking anger among West End residents
FURIOUS residents who are forking out for a parking permit scheme have hit out after losing almost 20 spaces outside their homes due to cycle lane works. People staying in North Woodside Road in Glasgow’s West End are calling on council bosses
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How a 'gut feeling' may have saved my life after waking up with 'lump'
A student says his “gut feeling” may have saved his life after waking up with a “massive lump” on his neck. Dylan Stewart noticed swelling had appeared overnight to around the size of "a rubber" causing "alarm bells to ring". The 21-year-old
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'Working households are struggling terribly', says vital food bank manager
A VITAL foodbank has revealed they are seeing more people year on year including a large number of working families who are struggling during the cost of living crisis. The team at West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare saw an 84% increase in
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Mentoring service transforms lives of vulnerable families in Glasgow
A groundbreaking report has revealed the immense impact of a mentoring service in vulnerable families across Glasgow. The Wise Group's Relational Mentoring service has generated a £50 million social return on investment (SROI) with £5 million funding
