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Saturday, Aug 17

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Wetherspoons ditches plans to reopen iconic Glasgow nightclub as boozer to be auctioned off

A POPULAR Glasgow boozer will go up for auction after plans to open a Wetherspoons were axed.

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Man charged in connection with ‘attempted murder’ after ‘driving a car’ at a pedestrian in Glasgow

A MAN has been charged in connection with an alleged ‘attempted murder’ after reportedly driving a car at another man in Glasgow.

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Huge six-car smash on Glasgow M8 near airport

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Images show dozens of cars backed up on the busy central Scotland motorway. It is unknown if anyone has been injured in the crash.

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Drunk holidaymaker jailed after urinating in front of passengers on Glasgow EasyJet flight

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He refused to remain seated and grew increasingly abusive and insulting towards members of the cabin crew.

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How Glasgow’s plan to host Commonwealth Games ‘on the cheap’ could backfire

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Organisers have plans for radically scaled-back games, as Scottish city struggles with financial black hole

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Casey O’Neill targets UFC date in Glasgow as second homecoming planned before Perth showdown

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O’Neill was born in Irvine and raised in Kilmarnock before moving to Oz

Glasgow NHS 'sorry' after patient 'found smeared faeces' on hospital table

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The man was disgusted by the hygiene standards in the hospital and claimed a nurse wiped the arm where he had a freshly inserted cannula with a wipe that she had dropped on the floor.

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Dozens of giant rats invade Glasgow flat block as residents scared to leave home

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Tenants on Charles Street are "terrified" to leave their homes, insisting the rodents have now become "used to the residents" and continue to run riot in the neighbourhood.

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Glasgow Willy Wonka experience musical ravaged by covid outbreak

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The future of Edinburgh Fringe show Willy’s Candy Spectacular: A Musical Parody was in doubt after key cast members were laid low by the bug.

Friday, Aug 16

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EasyJet passenger jailed for eight months after drunken rampage on flight between Glasgow and Tenerife where he smoked in the toilets and urinated in front of passengers

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Brian Watt, 34, smoked in the toilets, urinated in front of other passengers, caused damage to a soap dispenser, refused to remain seated and was abusive to cabin crew.

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Cult 90s US TV star to perform greatest hits in Glasgow’s Oran Mor

ANYONE who grew up in the 90s will know Ally McBeal was the much-watch show of the decade.

Elena Sadiku has right kind of headache for Glasgow City challenge

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A campaign-opening 9-0 win over Dundee United on Flag Day last weekend, a midweek try-out behind closed doors and routine training at Barrowfield have given Celtic FC Women’s manager, Elena Sadiku a headache when it comes to choosing her…

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The 'amazing' Scottish spa hotel just outside Glasgow you can stay in for half price

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A Scottish spa hotel just outside of Glasgow can currently be booked for 52 per cent off the standard cost, and it could be perfect for a quick romantic getaway.

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Falling In Reverse add Glasgow show to first ever UK tour - how to get tickets, pre-sale and more

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Due to huge demand from audiences, Falling In Reverse have added additional UK and Ireland shows to The Popular MonsTOUR II: World Domination - including Glasgow’s OVO Hydro.

Jenny Smith is aiming to play her part as Hoops take on Glasgow City

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Celtic FC Women enjoyed an impressive start to the 2024/25 season, beating Dundee United 9-0 at home after raising the league flag in recognition of last season’s title triumph.

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Glasgow youngster who spent half her life in hospital celebrates first day of school

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Jessica French was born with several rare conditions and almost died from a deadly infection as a tot but has shown incredible strength to start her school journey.

Man found with gun after police car stop in Glasgow

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Steven McGarry, 37, pleaded guilty to the offence at the High Court in Glasgow today.

Cops discover dead body in Glasgow flat while on call-out to attack near takeaway

POLICE discovered a man’s body inside a flat while responding to a separate incident near a takeaway.

Glasgow city centre street evacuated by cops after suspicious item found

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Images show the usually busy shopping street empty with police tape closing off the area. Several shops have also been forced to shut.

Bomb squad called after ‘suspect item’ found on busy Glasgow street as public warned AVOID area

BOMB squads swooped on a busy street in Glasgow after a suspicious item was found this morning.