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First look inside global retailer's first-ever store in Glasgow

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

First look inside global retailer's first-ever store in Glasgow (Image: Silverburn Shopping Centre) A global retailer has opened its first-ever store in Glasgow. Pull&Bear welcomed customers to its debut shop in the city at Silverburn Shopping Centre today. The Spanish fashion giant has taken over the former Topshop unit, which is situated between Mango and River Island, on the ground floor of the Southside leisure facility.
Incident 'involving axe' at Glasgow flat block sparks probe

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

Generic image of an axe (Image: Pixabay) AN early morning incident involving an axe at a flat block has sparked a police probe. Officers responded to an address in the Hillpark Drive area after the alarm was raised at around 2.15am on Wednesday. Cops say they received reports of a ‘disturbance’ at the property in the city’s Southside. It is understood that an axe was used during the incident and that no one was injured.
Popular Bearsden eatery to be transformed after plans approved

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

The proposed new shop front (Image: East Dunbartonshire Council/Hearth Architects) A popular fish and chip spot will instead serve French-inspired cuisine after plans were given the green light. East Dunbartonshire Council has approved plans for a new shop front, canopies, signage and the redecoration of the Scallops Tale restaurant in Bearsden.
Spate of attacks on buses in Barrhead 'could see services withdrawn'

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

Generic image of a McGill's bus (Image: Archives) A SPATE of ‘dangerous’ attacks on buses has caused thousands of pounds worth of damage and is putting ‘lives at risk’, a councillor has said. In the past few weeks, five separate incidents were reported where missiles were thrown at McGill's buses in the Barrhead area. Windows were shattered during the incidents, and the vehicles suffered ‘significant’ damage.
Elaine C. Smith named as one of Scotland's 'best-loved panto legends'

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

Elaine C. Smith awarded prestigious pantomime honour (Image: Andrew Billington Photography) SCOTTISH actress Elaine C. Smith has been named as one of the country’s best-loved pantomime legends. The Two Doors Down star took home the illustrious award for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Pantomime’ at this year’s Pantomime Awards, which were held at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking on April 13. The accolade celebrates Smith’s exceptional contribution to the industry, which spans decades.
Woman dead and man in critical condition after Paisley crash

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Ava Whyte

A 76-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene (Image: PA) A WOMAN has died and a man is in critical condition following a crash in Paisley. Emergency services responded to the scene on Corsebar Road after the alarm was raised at around 12.30pm on Tuesday. Police say the incident involved one vehicle, a silver Kia Ceed, which left the road and collided with a wall.
Woman, 76, dead and man fighting for life after crash

1 week ago | msn.com | Ava Whyte

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Police pictured dealing with incident in Bishopbriggs

1 week ago | msn.com | Ava Whyte

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Glasgow crook jailed after defrauding council out of more than £700k

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

Glasgow crook jailed after defrauding council out of more than £700k (Image: Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service) A GLASGOW crook has been jailed after defrauding Leeds City Council out of hundreds of thousands of pounds during Covid. Aftab Baig was found guilty at Leeds Crown Court on February 12 of defrauding the English local authority out of more than £710,000, which was meant to support small businesses during the pandemic.
Glasgow cops release CCTV after 'incident' at Celtic Park

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

CCTV image released after 'incident' at Celtic Park (Image: Police Scotland) A CCTV image has been released following an 'incident' at Celtic Park. The 'incident' is said to have taken place at the stadium in the city's East End on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Now, officers believe the man in the image may be able to assist with their ongoing investigation. The man is described as white, with short dark hair, and was wearing a dark-coloured gilet.