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Glasgow City Chambers forced to stop serving food after mice spotted in council headquarters
Glasgow City Chambers is currently only offering pre-packed food at its cafe after mice were spotted in the building. It comes as the council has been accused of a 'vermin emergency' across the city.
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Paisley parents demand justice 11-day-old daughter died in Glasgow hospital of infection
NHS
Theresa and Matthew Smith tend to the grave of their daughter, Sophia, on what would be her seventh birthday this Sunday. They hope a fatal accident inquiry will finally get justice for the infant.
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Glasgow visitor parking vouchers still increasing by 150% despite 10pm charges axed
Glasgow City Council
Many Glasgow residents face a significant financial hit when the visiting parking permits eventually rise from £2 to £5 on April 1. Locals are calling for a rethink of the decision.
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Glasgow commuters could face major delays as vehicle strikes rail bridge
Scotrail
Network Rail engineers are on the scene at a rail bridge between Shettleston and Carntyne this morning, March 29, checking for structural damage after it was struck by a vehicle
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Elderslie driver fined as bulging tyre 'one of the worst' police have seen
Police Scotland
Officers recently stopped a car in Elderslie and issued a fixed penalty notice to the driver while banning them from driving the vehicle until the tyre was replaced.
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Gang raided Bishopbriggs home of money and jewellery before fleeing scene
Police Scotland
Four men forced entry into the property on Inverary Drive at around 8.30pm on Thursday March 28. The thugs are then said to have fled the scene in an 'unknown vehicle'.
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Most popular Glasgow baby names for 2023 as Muhammad and Amelia take top spot
Real Life
In the Glasgow City council area, the top name for a baby boy last year was Muhammad which climbed up 12 places compared to the previous year, while Amelia took top spot for the girls.
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Glasgow police looking for man wearing Nike Air Max 95s after attempted robbery in Maryhill
Maryhill
The incident is alleged to have taken place on Garrioch Road at around 5pm on Tuesday January 23. Officers have now shared an image of a man they would like to speak with.
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State-of-the-art £4.3million Lennoxtown sports facility opens its doors
In the News
The new facility at Lennoxtown High Park is the result of a multi-million pound project to revamp an under-used sports field into a fantastic all-weather sports pitch.
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Young Lanarkshire mum dies weeks after cancer diagnosis as family say 'our world has been ripped apart'
Lanarkshire
Fiona Gallacher had been experiencing severe stomach pains for around two months before being given the devastating blow that she had stage four cancer. She died just weeks later at 33 years old.
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Drunk youth footballer jailed for killing much-loved dad in head-on crash
High Court
Craig Forbes struck David Horn's car in October 2022. Forbes was twice over the drink-drive limit when he overtook another vehicle moments before the collision.
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Perfect summer holiday destinations from Glasgow - and why you should book for 2024 now
Travel
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Glasgow supermarket opening times for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
Easter
For those needing to do a food shop during the Easter weekend - or need to grab a few essentials - here is a note of local supermarket opening hours, as some may be affected by the holidays.
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Glasgow's best fish and chips from award winners to your favourite chippies
Restaurants in Glasgow
When it comes to fish and chips, Glasgow really holds its own and you can find some incredible chippies in our fair city (and slightly further afield) well worth visiting.
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Oodie launches huge 60% off Easter clearance sale with Oodies for £29
Shopping
Oodie has slashed the prices on its website by up to 60 per cent - with some Oodies priced at £29
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Dunelm releases new budget-friendly outdoor dining set £146 cheaper than similar B&Q version
What's On Competitions
The six-piece set comes with a table, four chairs and a parasol
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Scotland's first ever listening bar coming to Glasgow with jam-packed Spring line-up
Bars & Pubs in Glasgow
Glasgow's popular South East Asian Bar & Brasserie, Mamasan, is set to transform into Scotland’s first ever listening bar with a jam-packed line-up of DJ's to welcome the city this Spring.
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Scotland's most popular baby names of 2023 as Luca and Isla climb to the top
There have been some changes in the most popular baby names in Scotland with a girl's name returning to the top of the list for the first time in three years.
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Glasgow's best fish and chips from award winners to your favourite chippies
Restaurants in Glasgow
When it comes to fish and chips, Glasgow really holds its own and you can find some incredible chippies in our fair city (and slightly further afield) well worth visiting.
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The Cheapside Street Fire that devastated Glasgow's streets 64 years ago
Scottish Fire and Rescue
The whisky bond blaze raged for a week, devastating the city and claiming the lives of 19 men on March 28, 1960 in one of Scotland's worst peacetime fires.
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Gary the gorilla 'returns' to garden centre after 10 months missing - but only half of him
Lanarkshire
The 8ft statue was nabbed from outside Reynard's Nursery in May last year and the search for him went viral - and while Gary has now returned home, the Lanarkshire garden centre says he's only half the gorilla he once was.
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Ritz Cafe in Millport up for sale marking end of an era for island visitors
Things To Do
Locals and visitors alike were devastated to see signs go up in the window at the hugely popular Ritz Cafe stating that it had been put up for sale by its owners.
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Barlinnie prison death probe of notorious Glasgow sex beast who tried to lure girl into paedophile ring
Police Scotland
Alistair Findlay was jailed for life after preying on five vulnerable youngsters at a residential home in Glasgow in the 1970s and 80s.
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Glasgow police issue urgent 999 warning as phone outage impacts emergency calls
Police Scotland
Residents may be experiencing problems with using their landline and this includes calling the emergency services too. Police have advised residents what to do if they need to make a 999 call.
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Music festival stage named after Mallorca Lee as son leads tributes to much loved DJ
Hamilton
The UltraSonic star passed away on February 10, 2023 , aged just 51, after sharing in January that he had just "weeks to live" following a devastating cancer diagnosis.
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Spate of car break-ins in Partick has Glasgow mum baffled as intruder leaves snacks behind
Partick
A number of residents in Partick have had their cars raided, however one mum was left confused after her car was targeted - but nothing was stolen from her vehicle and instead a healthy snack was left behind.
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Glasgow shopping centre opening times for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
Shopping
With the Easter bank holiday weekend upon us, many will be heading to the shops for some retail therapy. Before you head off though, take a note of Glasgow's shopping centre opening times as some may be affected.
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Enjoy the spellbinding Magical Music of Harry Potter live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
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Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community for breaking news and top headlines
In the News
Glasgow Live is launching a WhatsApp community where you will receive the latest news and top headlines straight to your phone.
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BaByliss hair straighteners 'just as good as GHD' now less than £25 on Amazon
Shopping
Amazon reviewers said the BaByliss hair straighteners are "just as good as GHDs for a fraction of the price"
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Get on course to discover a world of family fun at Golf It!
Things To Do
Golf It! offers a host of affordable activities for all ages and abilities
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Children fighting 'life changing' illnesses at Glasgow hospital gifted chocolate Easter eggs
Glasgow
Children who are spending Easter away from home while undergoing life-changing treatment have been gifted chocolate eggs as a treat over the holiday season - thanks to Buchanan Galleries.
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Jess Glynne to host 'intimate' Glasgow SWG3 gig to celebrate new album
SWG3
The singer-songwriter will be performing her new album JESS at the Eastvale Place venue on Monday, April 29, with tickets for the show going on sale from 11am tomorrow, Thursday March 28.
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£1 million National Lottery prize scooped by mystery Scot known as 'Mr C'
In the News
The lucky player, known only as Mr C, became an instant millionaire after scooping the top prize on the '£25 Million Cash Extravaganza' Instant Win Game
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WIN four Merlin Gold Annual Passes and treat your family to the UK's biggest and best attractions!
Home
We've once again teamed up with theme park giant Merlin Entertainments to get you access all year round to some of the UK's biggest attractions, from Alton Towers and Chessington World of Adventures to SEA LIFE. Enter today and get ready for the fun to begin!
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Bars & Pubs in Glasgow
Owner of new Glasgow Shawlands cocktail and small plates spot gives sneak peek at what to expect
Stefano Azzaro, the owner behind exciting new venue, the Old Fish Bar on Coustonholm Road in the south side has revealed what people can expect from the former chippy site.
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Get a PS5 Slim with 'free' GTA5 in Very Easter sale deal that saves nearly £90
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Glasgow weather forecast for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
Weather
Despite the Glasgow weather being rather temperamental recently, it appears we are in for some dry weather with a few sunny spells over the Easter weekend.
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Humza Yousaf to look at support for 'fantastic' Glasgow Aye Write festival after funding pulled
Things To Do
The Aye Write festival will not go ahead this year after arts body Creative Scotland turned down its bid for cash. Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon branded the cancellation "really bad news".
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Glasgow former nurse left with PTSD after watching husband die backs calls for assisted dying
Politics
Patricia Donoghue has backed calls to legalise assisted dying in Scotland after she watched her husband Kevan die, saying he "felt abandoned by God and ultimately by the system that wouldn't help him leave this world without suffering."
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Glasgow neighbourhood overrun by rats as residents terrified to leave their homes
Glasgow
People living in the Townhead area say rats are entering car engines, chewing through wires and even creating nests within the vehicles. Meanwhile, dead rats are being left for months before they are removed.
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Armed police swarm Lanarkshire street after officers threatened with 'bladed weapon'
Police Scotland
During a routine patrol at around 7.30pm officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Church Street near St Andrew's Court. The car then smashed into the police vehicle.
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Bearsden family-owned cafe shuts permanently as customers pay tribute
Bearsden
Nonna's Deli and Caffe said it had decided to close on Sunday, March 24, with 'heavy hearts' due to health issues. The Italian café was known for its homely family recipes and cakes.
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Amazon is selling 1kg bags of Lindt Lindor Truffles - cheaper than Tesco and Sainsbury's
Shopping
Each bag contains 80 chocolate balls
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VisitScotland to close all information centres across Scotland including Glasgow branch
Glasgow
It follows significant changes to the way people plan their holidays with most using online resources and travel specialists to research and book all aspects of their trips.
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Janey Godley praised for 'powerful and shocking' tell-all BBC comedy series
Janey Godley
The Glaswegian doesn't shy away from opening up about topics including marriage and death - adding her own slice of humour into the equation on Janey Godley: The C Bomb.
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Revolution bars 'to close quarter of its venues' and put 'hundreds of jobs' at risk
In the News
The Revolution Bars Group, which owns Peach Pubs and the Revolucion de Cuba chain, is said to be looking to close up to 20 of its worst-performing sites as it weighs up "all the strategic options available" after "a period of external challenges"
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Lorraine Kelly on heartbreaking miscarriage and wondering 'what might have been'
Lorraine Kelly
The 64-year-old, from the Gorbals, said it is good that people are talking about the experience of losing a pregnancy more frequently
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The one where Glasgow's Ross and Rachael get engaged in sweet New York proposal
Glasgow
Ross Clark and Rachael McAlonan, who are both fans of the popular comedy series Friends, were delighted after getting engaged in the city where the show is filmed.
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Restaurants in Glasgow
Glasgow bakery creates giant pain au chocolat for Easter that feeds up to 12 people
Fancy a sweet treat you can share with family or friends this Easter? Well, one popular bakery in the Trongate might just have the answer.
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Real Life
Most popular Glasgow baby names for 2023 as Muhammad and Amelia take top spot
In the Glasgow City council area, the top name for a baby boy last year was Muhammad which climbed up 12 places compared to the previous year, while Amelia took top spot for the girls.
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Supermarket opening times for Easter 2024 weekend - Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Asda, Tesco and more
Shopping
As we head into the Easter weekend, some shops won't be open at their usual times
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I'm a TV writer and these are the best films and TV shows to watch this Easter
Shopping
We've compiled the best new content to stream on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon's Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Sky, along with our favourite money-saving deals including Samsung and iPhone discounts that come with free streaming subscriptions
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Chocolatey Easter treats for grown-ups now available at The Bottle Club
Shopping
The company is offering selection of sweet delights on sale
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Salford Rum's coffee collab brings Espresso Rumtini to the nation's cocktail lovers
Food & Drink
Two indie firms have joined forces to create the limited-edition Coffee Rum
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Sport
Sport
The ultimate guide to the Grand National 2024 on sale now
It's that time of year again! The ever-popular 48-page guide to the 2024 Randox Grand National
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Celtic medals worn by club legends up for sale in 'largest ever' auction
Celtic FC
‘The Celtic Story’ auction at McTear’s in Glasgow on April 11, is set to draw the eyes of hoops fans from around the world with it being described as the most comprehensive Celtic F.C. medal collection to ever come up for sale.
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Rangers v Celtic clash earns Super Sunday top billing as title crunch doubles up with Sky's EPL blockbuster
Old Firm
The eagerly-anticipated title battle between the Glasgow rivals will have eyes across Britain transfixed from High Noon with no fixture allotted in the traditional 1.30pm English Premier League slot.
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Rangers pub The Bristol Bar make 'important announcement' ahead of Old Firm game
Old Firm
The Bristol Bar, on Duke Street, have shared information on how fans could get tickets to watch the game from their boozer as the Old Firm rivals go head to head in a Scottish Premiership clash.
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Scottish women's rugby trailblazers celebrated with sustainable statues in Edinburgh
Glasgow News
The statues, made from 100 per cent recycled plastics, have been unveiled at Castle Street, and immortalise Donna Kennedy, Lisa Thomson, and Francesca McGhie
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Glasgow Central
Glasgow
Glasgow Central most violent train station in Scotland as crime rises 31% in a year
Glasgow Central, which is Scotland's busiest train station, has seen crime rise by nearly a third since 2022, according to the latest statistics released by the British Transport Police.
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The Glasgow blaze that threatened to topple city’s iconic Central Hotel
History
If there's one sight we hope to never see it's smoke pouring out from the top of the clock tower of Glasgow's famous Central Hotel - but that's precisely what happened in October 1951.
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Glasgow Central to Lanark rail chaos as broken down train halts services
Travel
ScotRail says it is unable to run services along the route after the 7.16am service developed a fault between Carstairs and Carluke. Trains running between Glasgow Central and Lanark are expected to be cancelled or delayed.
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Glasgow Caledonian Sleeper staff to vote on strike action over 'insufficient' staffing
Travel
Union bosses have said that employees have faced 'adverse stress and anxiety' due to staffing decisions. They also allege that management have failed to adhere to a dispute resolution agreement reached in 2019.
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Glasgow police release CCTV images after early morning assault near Central Station
Glasgow Central
The incident happened at around 3.25am on Sunday, September in the Gordon Street area of the city.
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History
History
Dramatic photos show day plane 'crashed' into Glasgow tenement in air disaster drill
A mock air disaster was staged in Kinning Park to test the response time of Glasgow's emergency services - and such was the attention to detail locals thought they were seeing the real thing.
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The failed Glasgow airline that repeatedly left passengers stranded
History
It was the low-cost Glasgow airline that promised so much, yet the troubled Air Scotland brand would ultimately have its wings clipped within just a couple of years of its launch.
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We toured Glasgow's Shearer Candles factory and saw 127 years of history in the (candle)making
In the News
The factory has been raided by Janet Jackson and Ed Sheeran loves their stuff - but did you know this luxury candle firm was shipping worldwide from sunny Govan?
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The amazing Glasgow crime tale of notorious safecracker Johnny 'Gentle' Ramensky
History
He was once regarded as the best safecracker in the world and held the record for escaping from one of Scotland's toughest jails.
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The Rangers keeper who played just seven times but was crucial in historic title win
Rangers FC
There are very few players who have played a pivotal role in a title win like shot-stopper Andy Dibble.
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World News
Travel
The latest Foreign Office travel advice for Greece, Spain and Turkey tourists
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises UK citizens on travel to all countries and has plenty of important information to people travelling to Greece, Spain and Turkey to help them keep themselves and their families safe.
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Care home firm axes vital Lanarkshire dementia units leaving patients' families floored
NHS
HC-One Scotland are shutting Milnwood, Mossend and Orbiston units which look after elderly people with the most advanced dementia needs.
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WASPI women are owed compensation after DWP pension injustice
In the News
Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners said it is now time for supporters to "put their money with their mouth is" with "a proper compensation package".
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HMRC to give workers average £900 tax refund - if you have right code on payslip
Your Money
The exact amount you'll get back depends on your tax situation and those with certain tax codes will benefit more
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When the clocks go forward for 2024 marking the start of British Summer Time
In the News
The clocks will go forward by one hour in March, marking the start of British Summer Time (BST) - here's everything you need to know about the time change
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Glasgow City Chambers forced to stop serving food after mice spotted in council headquarters
Glasgow City Chambers is currently only offering pre-packed food at its cafe after mice were spotted in the building. It comes as the council has been accused of a 'vermin emergency' across the city.
Glasgow commuters could face major delays as vehicle strikes rail bridge
Scotrail
Network Rail engineers are on the scene at a rail bridge between Shettleston and Carntyne this morning, March 29, checking for structural damage after it was struck by a vehicle
State-of-the-art £4.3million Lennoxtown sports facility opens its doors
In the News
The new facility at Lennoxtown High Park is the result of a multi-million pound project to revamp an under-used sports field into a fantastic all-weather sports pitch.
Most popular Glasgow baby names for 2023 as Muhammad and Amelia take top spot
Real Life
In the Glasgow City council area, the top name for a baby boy last year was Muhammad which climbed up 12 places compared to the previous year, while Amelia took top spot for the girls.
Glasgow police looking for man wearing Nike Air Max 95s after attempted robbery in Maryhill
Maryhill
The incident is alleged to have taken place on Garrioch Road at around 5pm on Tuesday January 23. Officers have now shared an image of a man they would like to speak with.
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Lanarkshire
Young Lanarkshire mum dies weeks after cancer diagnosis as family say 'our world has been ripped apart'
Fiona Gallacher had been experiencing severe stomach pains for around two months before being given the devastating blow that she had stage four cancer. She died just weeks later at 33 years old.
Glasgow supermarket manager gets 14 parking tickets outside 'popular' shop
Glasgow City Council
Mr Ahmad is worried wardens could put off customers but the council said parking restrictions are necessary for road safety.
Scotland's most popular baby names of 2023 as Luca and Isla climb to the top
Real Life
There have been some changes in the most popular baby names in Scotland with a girl's name returning to the top of the list for the first time in three years.
Glasgow plans to transform heart of Pollokshields will help bring people to the area
Glasgow City Council
The street is set to get a makeover estimated to cost more than £2.4 million
Glasgow pub closes suddenly leaving staff out of jobs and customers chasing deposits
City Centre
Scruffy Murphy's shut its doors with immediate effect on March 4, leaving employees out of jobs with no notice given as they found out about the closure over the phone.
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Chambers forced to stop serving food after mice spotted in council headquarters
Glasgow City Chambers is currently only offering pre-packed food at its cafe after mice were spotted in the building. It comes as the council has been accused of a 'vermin emergency' across the city.
Glasgow commuters could face major delays as vehicle strikes rail bridge
Scotrail
Network Rail engineers are on the scene at a rail bridge between Shettleston and Carntyne this morning, March 29, checking for structural damage after it was struck by a vehicle
State-of-the-art £4.3million Lennoxtown sports facility opens its doors
In the News
The new facility at Lennoxtown High Park is the result of a multi-million pound project to revamp an under-used sports field into a fantastic all-weather sports pitch.
Most popular Glasgow baby names for 2023 as Muhammad and Amelia take top spot
Real Life
In the Glasgow City council area, the top name for a baby boy last year was Muhammad which climbed up 12 places compared to the previous year, while Amelia took top spot for the girls.
Glasgow police looking for man wearing Nike Air Max 95s after attempted robbery in Maryhill
Maryhill
The incident is alleged to have taken place on Garrioch Road at around 5pm on Tuesday January 23. Officers have now shared an image of a man they would like to speak with.