Ben Waddell, The Gazette (Johnstone & Renfrewshire) Journalist Profile

Articles

Cops find over 600g of 'drugs' after stopping motor in Glasgow

1 day ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ben Waddell

Cops find over 600g of 'drugs' after stopping motor in Glasgow (Image: Newsquest) Police have found more than £10,000 of 'drugs' after stopping a motor in Glasgow. Officers pulled over a car in the city on Thursday, June 26. After that cops searched an address. During the search, police allegedly recovered 47g of Class A drugs and over 600g of Class B drugs valued at over £10k. A man and a woman have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
STV announced legendary presenters as hosts for radio station

1 day ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ben Waddell

Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey have been revealed as the brand-new radio station's breakfast show hosts. The award-winning duo recently met up for breakfast (of course) to discuss ideas, music, competitions, and all the elements that will make their new morning show. In addition to presenting the breakfast show, Ewen will host a dedicated weekend sports programme on the station, and Cat will present a weekend round-up of the best bits from all the week’s breakfast shenanigans.
Beloved band announces Glasgow gig to celebrate 20 years of top album

1 day ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ben Waddell

The Feeling will perform at Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox in 2026. The group, which formed in 1995, will host the concert at the East End venue on March 3. READ MORE: American music legend announces exciting Glasgow gig Consisting of Dan Gillespie Sells, Richard Jones, Kevin Jeremiah, Ciaran Jeremiad, and Paul Stewart, the band is known for its tunes, including Fill My Little World, Love It When You Call, and Never Be Lonely.
Major retailer to close store in Hamilton shopping centre

1 day ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ben Waddell

New Look is set to pull the shutters down on its shop in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. The shop, which is located in the Regent Shopping Centre, is one of the firm's New Look Clearance Outlet stores. It will officially close its doors on Tuesday, July 1. READ MORE: Major retailer suddenly closed down Glasgow Silverburn store READ MORE: Major retailer closing down Glasgow Silverburn store A spokesperson for New Look said: “Our store in Hamilton is set to close on July 1.
Glasgow Avanti passengers warned after train 'derailment'

1 day ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ben Waddell

Avanti West Coast are 'strongly advising customers' to check their journey(s) before travelling on Friday, June 27, following several incidents on their routes on Thursday, June 26. The travel operator said the incidents resulted in 'severe disruption' across their network. The train firm runs multiple services from Glasgow Central to London Euston daily.
Glasgow travellers 'face chaos' at popular holiday spots

1 day ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ben Waddell

Strikes have been confirmed for 180,000 hospitality workers throughout July on multiple Spanish islands. The Sun reported that hotels, restaurants, and clubs on the Balearic Islands will be hit by the walkouts, which are expected to cause chaos for thousands of British holidaymakers. The islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, and Menorca will be affected by the strike action.
Lana Del Rey spotted 'exploring' Glasgow ahead of concert

1 day ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ben Waddell

The 40-year-old Summertime Sadness singer performed at Hampden Park in the Southside on Thursday, June 26. However, before her concert, the star posted pictures on Instagram teasing that she had arrived in the city. READ MORE: Lana Del Rey's love for Glasgow from Celtic to shopping In one of the images, Lana was in the sky, flying over the area. She captioned the picture: "Glasgow, we're here.
Warning to fans heading to big event in Glasgow this weekend

2 days ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ben Waddell

Rock band Stereophonics will perform at Glasgow's Summer Sessions in Bellahouston Park on Saturday, June 28. However, before the concert, Traffic Scotland has warned supporters heading to the event to 'plan ahead'. READ MORE: Warning to fans heading to Lana Del Rey's Glasgow gig tonight The road firm said they are expecting traffic to be busier on the M77 and M8 motorways before and after the gig.
Police hunting for driver after incident in Paisley

2 days ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ben Waddell

Police hunting motorist after incident in busy area (Image: Newsquest) Police are hunting for a driver after an incident in Paisley. Officers were alerted to a report of a two-vehicle crash on McKenzie Street in the town on Wednesday, June 25. The force was called to the collison at around 7pm. Luckily, no one was injured during it. However, cops have since launched an investigation to track down one of the drivers.
Glasgow nurse jailed for murders of four patients lost appeals

2 days ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Ben Waddell

The medic, originally from Glasgow, was found guilty in 2008 of killing Doris Ludlam, Bridget Bourke, Irene Crookes, and Ethel Hall. They were inpatients on orthopaedic wards where Campbell worked in Leeds in 2002 before they died, and had developed severe, unexplained hypoglycaemia.