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Airline launches new route from Glasgow to 'sun-soaked' surf spot

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ava Whyte

Loganair has announced it will now be flying from the city to Newquay in Cornwall during the summer months. The new service offers Glaswegians a direct route to Cornwall’s coastline and ‘vibrant’ seaside culture. Luke Lovegrove, chief commercial officer at Loganair, said: “We’re pleased to be serving this exciting route for our summer schedule linking Glasgow and Newquay – bringing two vibrant regions closer together just in time for the summer season.
Masked man broke into multiple homes on the same street

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ava Whyte

Officers say they received reports of several housebreakings on Stanley Drive in Paisley at around 7am on Saturday, May 31. The man is described as being around 5ft 10ins in height and of slim build. He was wearing mostly black clothing with black trainers, a black balaclava, and a pink high-visibility vest.
Man convicted of raping woman at property

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ava Whyte

David Colquhoun committed the serious sexual offence at an address in the town in April 2023. The 45-year-old was convicted of rape at the High Court in Paisley on Tuesday, June 3. He is due to be sentenced on Monday, June 30. READ NEXT: Glasgow has highest road crash casualties in Scotland Detective Inspector Euan McMillan said: “Colquhoun is now facing the consequences of his violent, sexual attack on this woman.
Scottish Water repairing burst pipe in Glasgow's Robroyston

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ava Whyte

Scottish Water confirmed it was aware of an interruption to the supply for customers in the Robroyston area shortly after 2pm on Tuesday. The utility firm stated that the burst has been located on Ferness Place. It is estimated that repair work will be completed by 5pm. READ NEXT: New Home Bargains store to open after £2m investment A Scottish Water spokesperson said: “Customers in the G21 area.
New Home Bargains store to open after £2m investment

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ava Whyte

The retailer will officially unveil its second store in Ayr at 8am on Saturday, June 7. It is located on Parkhouse Street and has been named ‘Ayr 2’. The new store is creating 50 new jobs in the local community, 44 of these being new hires. According to the brand, the unit will complement its existing store in the town, which is situated in Heathfield Retail Park.
'Major disruption' on trains between Glasgow and London after tree falls on line

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ava Whyte

'Major disruption' on trains between Glasgow and London after tree falls on line (Image: Network Rail Scotland/X) COMMUTERS are being warned of ‘major disruption’ on trains travelling between Glasgow and London after a tree fell on a busy railway line. Network Rail announced that its engineers were dealing with damage to overhead wires on the West Coast Main Line between Carstairs and Lockerbie on Tuesday morning.
'Alarming': Figures show 'child caught with knife every four days' in Scotland

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ava Whyte

Figures published by Police Scotland show there were 91 cases of an under-18 being found in possession of a blade or pointed weapon during stop and searches last year. Analysis of official stop-and-search data from 2024 – carried out by 1919 Magazine – revealed that teens now make up almost a third of positive knife searches across all age groups. David Threadgold, chair of the Scottish Police Federation, called for ‘more effective’ preventative strategies.
Major budget airline reveals new flights from Glasgow Airport

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ava Whyte

easyJet is launching its first-ever flights and package holidays on two new routes from the city to Antalya in Turkey and Reus in Spain. The services will run up to twice a week and are hoped to provide Glaswegians with an even greater choice of city and beach destinations. Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “The launch of our new routes and package holidays from Glasgow to Antalya and Reus marks another exciting expansion of our network from Scotland.
Man rushed to hospital after 'causing disturbance' at property

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ava Whyte

Officers say they responded to an address in Percy Street in Cessnock shortly before 7pm on Saturday. A 22-year-old man was then taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged incident. READ NEXT: 'Stolen' delivery van 'chased through streets' before 'crashing into cop car' The man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.
'Stolen' delivery van 'chased through streets' before 'crashing into cop car'

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ava Whyte

Officers received reports of a Ford Transit delivery van having been allegedly stolen from North Hamilton Street in Kilmarnock at around 1.10pm on Sunday. The driver then reportedly failed to stop for cops on Portland Street. A pursuit is said to have taken place, which allegedly involved a collision with a marked police car. The van was brought to a stop by road policing officers on the A71 in Kilmarnock. Police confirmed a 36-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection.