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‘ SHOCK’ OVER KNIFE HAUL AT COURT
HUNDREDS of knives and blades were seized by security at Glasgow Sheriff Court last year, “concerning” new figures have revealed. Lainy Bedingfield, above, head of Kingsway Community Connections ( KCC), expressed her “shock” at the figures. KCC has...
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YOU’VE GOT TO BE TIPPING ME!
A LANDOWNER has been served with an enforcement notice over what locals have branded as a “severe” case of fly- tipping. The issue is located on privately- owned land on Gardens Lane, behind Main Street in Baillieston, and has reportedly been ongoing...
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VICTORY
AN important piece of Glasgow’s rich architectural history is to be saved after a five- year fight. After lengthy negotiations, the historic red sandstone facade will now be made front and centre of the 48- home development being undertaken by...
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‘ WE’RE FIGHTING LOSING BATTLE’
A GLASGOW football club is calling for a joint investigation into problems with its pitch. St Roch’s has noticed an increase in flooding on its surface which is situated directly across the road from where preparations are underway for a new...
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BENEFITS CHEAT CAUGHT WITH DUBAI FORTUNE
A BENEFITS cheat who used the proceeds of a £ 100,000 a month Uber Eats- style operation to subsidise a jet- setting lifestyle has been jailed.
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‘ I TRUSTED THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM’
A HEARTBROKEN mum has blasted health bosses after she suffered a traumatic miscarriage on her bathroom floor – hours after being told her baby was “perfectly healthy”. The 30- year- old says she begged midwives for help.
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DRUG TRAFFICKER HAD £1M OF ‘ MIXER’
POLICE seized heroin worth more than £ 1 million on the streets at an industrial yard during an operation against a Glasgow- based serious crime gang with international links. Drug trafficker Henry McAulay was detained by officers after he drove into...
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‘ THEY’VE LEARNED NOTHING’
A HOMEOWNER who won a £ 3000 legal battle with his factors claims they’ve “learned nothing” from the situation.
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HUGE HIKE IN COUNCIL TAX REVEALED
A DEAL to deliver a Budget for Glasgow has been agreed between the SNP and Green groups. Council tax will rise by between 5% and 6%, expected to be 5.9%.
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‘STRESS IS SENDING THEM TO HOSPITAL’
AN angry Glasgow taxi driver has hit out over the immense stress and financial burden caused by LEZ- compliant vehicle purchases. Jason Porteous said drivers who were forced to buy new, compliant vehicles on loan are now on the brink of financial ruin...
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HOLE LOT OF TROUBLE
A COMMUNITY says it is plagued by potholes, as a busy road in the area has “become an obstacle course”.
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‘ My 500g baby had 0% chance of survival ... now she is defying odds’
A MIRACLE baby born in a Glasgow hospital, weighing just over one pound, is now thriving at home after it was thought she had no chance of surviving. Bahiya Ibrahim was only 22 weeks and five days pregnant when she gave birth to her daughter, Mareeha,...
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RUNAWAY GANG MEMBER IN MOB BOSS HIT
A CRIME gang member who fled to Spain has been jailed for his role in a plot to kill a Scots drugs boss. Anthony Connell was part of the plan to execute Ryan Carvil for apparently being “a grass”. But the assassination attempt failed when a potential...
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RAPE CRISIS CENTRE AT A STANDSTILL
THREE rape crisis centres have come together to write to the Scottish Government expressing “profound alarm” at its decision not to uplift funding for frontline services.
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RAPIST FOLLOWED WOMAN HOME FROM CITY CENTRE
A SYRIAN refugee raped a young woman after spotting the stranger as she walked home through the city centre streets. Mohand Mageed followed her on February 9 last year, and began talking to her before he forced his way into a close.
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Dies in East End ‘ TARGETED ATTACK’
POLICE are following a “definite line of inquiry” after a man was murdered in what investigators believe was a “targeted attack”. The incident took place in Glasgow on Dalness Crescent in Tollcross on Monday. James Greenhorn, 61, was pronounced dead...
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INFLUENCER RAVIE DAVIE IN THE DOCK
A WRESTLING pro has been sentenced after publicly posting “abusive and false messages” about a man. David McCallum, also known as Ravie Davie, is a popular influencer who turned to wrestling after being involved in gang trouble.
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‘ IT’S LIKE THE CRYSTAL MAZE OUT THERE’
TAXI drivers are becoming increasingly frustrated by the level of on- street works going on in Glasgow. Dougie MacPherson, Chair of Glasgow Taxis, took the Glasgow Times on a short tour of the city centre to highlight his concerns.
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LIFE- CHANGING OP CANCELLED SEVEN TIMES
A WOMAN has criticised health board bosses after her life- changing surgery was cancelled SEVEN times – including once when she was on a hospital trolley just minutes from going under the knife. Natalie Dunsmore says the repeated cancellations of an...
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GLASGOW FACES ‘HUGE’ BUDGET GAP
A MEXICAN restaurant is set to open its doors to its first Scottish location in Glasgow this month. Zambrero, an Australian- founded Mexican restaurant group, will open in Glasgow’s West End this week. The new restaurant will be located at 333 Byres...
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To THUG IN FIRST DATE PUNCH- UP
A THUG attacked a stranger while on a first date at a Glasgow city centre restaurant.
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Crane to remain closed to visitors
THERE are no plans to repair and reopen the Titan Crane, it has been revealed. The Clydebank landmark closed in January 2018 as a temporary shutdown to allow for maintenance work with the option to explore ways to improve visitor experience at the...
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Increases NEARLY 10K FORCED INTO HOMELESSNESS
ACUTE homelessness in Glasgow has rocketed, with the number of people in temporary accommodation moving closer to 10,000. The inability to supply accommodation to keep up with rising demand means the number of people in hotels and B& Bs has more than...
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GPs FIGHTING BLACK MARKET
PATIENTS are selling expensive medical equipment used to control their diabetes illegally online. An investigation by the Glasgow Times has revealed people are pocketing cash by asking for extra Freestyle Libre 2 sensors to be prescribed from GP...
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THUG CONVICTED OF ‘ REVENGE ATTACK’ MURDER
A THUG has been convicted of the broad daylight murder of a man in an apparent revenge attack.
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CASH INJECTION WILL LIGHT UP BRIDGE
A PEDESTRIAN bridge will receive new lighting as a result of almost half a million pounds of funding. The South Portland Street Suspension Bridge, which links Clyde Street and Calton Place across the River Clyde, will undergo a series of improvement...
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PATIENTS AT CITY HOSPITAL
PATIENTS say they are “frozen” at a hospital after heating issues have forced family members to bring blankets in.
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‘ UNLAWFUL’ CAR PARK GETS THE BOOT
A CAR park in Glasgow city centre has been operating without authorisation and the owner has been ordered to stop. The car park on the corner of Clyde Street and Fox Street has been charging motorists up to £ 21 a day to park on what is wasteland. A...
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CREEP SNAPPED SHOTS OF SCHOOLGIRLS
A CREEP has admitted taking pictures of schoolgirls in public claiming it was for “artistic purposes”. Twisted David Young was caught with more than 3500 pictures of schoolgirls he had taken “covertly” using his mobile phone. Young took the pictures...
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MINISTER UNDER INVESTIGATION
A MINISTER is under disciplinary investigation in Glasgow over several allegations. Reverend Brian Casey announced his shock departure from Springburn Parish Church last month.
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‘ CHILDREN ARE AT RISK’
PARENTS say their children are at risk at a primary and nursery school in Glasgow’s Southside. Dozens of concerned locals gathered outside King’s Park Primary School yesterday to call for action. They were joined by local MP Gordon McKee, who’s...
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‘ STOP PENALISING CANCER PATIENTS’
A STREET used by patients and families using the Beatson Cancer Centre has been named as the highest for pavement parking fines. Shelley Road next to Gartnavel Hospital tops the list with 135 fines issued between January and October last year.
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Weigh to go!
A 75- YEAR- OLD wonder woman who shed 12 dress sizes after suffering a heart attack has been recognised for her incredible weight loss. Ann Barrowman, from Clydebank, says she lost control of her size, choosing convenient foods and takeaways over diet...
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DRUG QUEEN BUSTED AFTER SMUGGLING CANNABIS FROM USA
A DRUG queen who once flaunted her ill- gotten wealth on social media was busted after trying to smuggle cannabis from Las Vegas disguised as candles. Jodie Gilmour helped get herself caught after customs officials intercepted the package in late June...
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MAN STOLE DIESEL FROM WORK VAN
A GLASGOW man was caught stealing diesel from his own work van. Colin Smith was employed as an HGV driver on April 27, 2024, when he was captured on CCTV parking on the side of Clydesmill Place in the industrial estate. He was seen pulling out a 20-...
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