Jonathan Blackburn

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Reporter at Chester Chronicle

Reporter at The Sentinel (Stoke)

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'More lives at risk' in Glasgow gang war as police union warns of 'chronic' staff shortage

6 days ago | glasgowlive.co.uk | Ryan Carroll |Ruth Suter |Jonathan Blackburn

NewsMultiple firebombings have been carried out in the city this month after a turf war spread from Edinburgh, with the Scottish Police Federation saying staffing shortages are hindering the police efforts to “respond proactively and disrupt gang activity". Several firebombings have been carried out in recent weeks, including this attack in Bishopbriggs.
Former Clydebank nightclub with 'massive potential' goes under the hammer

1 week ago | glasgowlive.co.uk | Jonathan Blackburn

A former Clydebank nightclub is to be auctioned tomorrow (Thursday, April 4). The vacant site in Clydebank town centre was previously the Oasis nightclub. Once a favourite party spot, the building has been empty for years. Built 1924 and previously known as the Crow Bar, the two-storey building was sold for £500,000 in December 2003, according to auctioneers. Bidding is to start at £204,000 at tomorrow’s auction.
Glasgow M8 delays after lorry sheds load on carriageway closing two lanes

1 week ago | glasgowlive.co.uk | Jonathan Blackburn

There are delays on the M8 in Glasgow this morning (Wednesday, April 16) after a lorry shed its load. Drivers are stuck in queues around 13 minutes long on the westbound carriageway. The incident occurred before 8.48am at junction 25 for Hillington and the Braehead Shopping Centre. Traffic camera images show rubble in the inside lane of the motorway as drivers go around to avoid it.
Family claims Glasgow hospital almost overdosed toddler with cancer twice

1 week ago | glasgowlive.co.uk | Vivienne Aitken |Jonathan Blackburn

A Glasgow hospital almost overdosed a toddler with cancer twice, a family claims. The family of toddler Rio Stanulis say they endured a litany of mistakes at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children, and that understaffing is putting patients at risk. Rio’s parents say they have witnessed sub-standard care several times since Rio’s birth. 17-month-old Rio was diagnosed with neuroblastoma weeks after being told nothing was wrong, and has suffered other serious health complications.
Glasgow commuters in rush hour queues after 'multi-vehicle collision' on M80

1 week ago | glasgowlive.co.uk | Jonathan Blackburn

Glasgow commuters are facing rush hour queues this morning after a crash on the M80 near Cumbernauld. Several vehicles were involved and two lanes were blocked after a multi-vehicle collision northbound carriageway before 7.15am. The collision occurred at junction 6 for the A8011, Cumbernauld Old Inns Junction. Queues stretched back to Junction 5, Cumbernauld Low Wood Junction.
Ex-Glasgow City Council leader arrested and charged over fraud claims

1 week ago | glasgowlive.co.uk | Jonathan Blackburn

Former Glasgow City Council leader Frank McAveety has been arrested and charged in connection with fraud offences. On Tuesday night (April 15), Sky News reported the former Scottish Labour MSP had been arrested in connection with offences said to have taken place between 2022 and 2024. Mr McAveety, 62, was leader of the city council between 1997 and 1999 and again from 2015 to 2017, Mr McAveety, 62, was MSP for Glasgow Shettleston from 1999 to 2011.
Glasgow fly-tipper fined £2.6k after being spotted dumping rubbish from van

1 week ago | glasgowlive.co.uk | Jonathan Blackburn

A fly-tipper who dumped sofas and other rubbish onto a Govan street has been hit with a £2k fine. Shaun Dougela, from Glasgow, was fined £2,615.68 by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) after being spotted unloading two couches, cushions and sheets of wood from a rented van on Napier Terrace, before driving off in August 2023. Fly-tipping has been a persistent and pervasive issue in Govan, as we reported in January.
Glasgow southside Easter petting zoo cancelled over 'community concerns'

1 week ago | glasgowlive.co.uk | Jonathan Blackburn

A Glasgow southside bar and restaurant has cancelled an Easter petting zoo after concerns were raised by locals. The Church on the Hill, Shawlands, had planned the attraction as part of an Easter Monday event. The event was to feature a children’s petting zoo, including chicks, a pair of rabbits, a barn owl, a tortoise and alpacas. But it has since been pulled “following feedback from the community”, the venue close to Queens Park said. It is understood concerns were raised over animal welfare.
Explore Glasgow's 1700s graveyard home to tales of murder mysteries and grave robbing

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Jonathan Blackburn |Ambarish Awale

The cemetery, which predates the Necropolis by a century, holds the graves of merchants, Lord Provosts, and other famous figures. Tales of grave robbery and infamous murders are set to come alive this summer with a new guided tour through one of Glasgow’s oldest graveyards. ‘Talks of the Dead’ will take visitors through Ramshorn Graveyard in the Merchant City. Dating back to 1719, the hidden gem is steeped in history, Glasgow Live reports.
Ayrshire footballer who squeezed necks of boy, 7, and girl, 8, avoids prison

1 week ago | glasgowlive.co.uk | John-Paul Clark |Jonathan Blackburn

An Ayrshire footballer who compressed the necks of two children has been convicted of a string of assaults against the pair — but has avoided prison. 29-year-old Dale Anderson assaulted a seven-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl between January 1 2022 and February 28, 2023.