Glasgow & Westcounty
3 outlets3h agoScottish government proposes radical shake-up of local council structure
Scotland's government has published proposals to replace the current local council structure with between six and ten regional authorities and up to 160 community bodies.
Scotland's government has published proposals to replace the current local council structure with between six and ten regional authorities and up to 160 community bodies.
The proposals represent the first major overhaul of Scottish local government in almost 30 years. Glasgow City Council and other existing councils could be scrapped under the plan, which would introduce a new two-tier system of larger regional authorities and smaller community-level bodies.
- The Herald: Up to 160 community bodies proposed in Scotland's council shake-up
- Glasgow Live: Glasgow City Council could be 'scrapped' under Government proposals
- Glasgow Times: Glasgow City Council could be axed under government shake -up plan
via Glasgow Times3h agoGreen MSP heading back to Holyrood after surgery for ‘painful’ condition
A West of Scotland MSP is returning to the Scottish Parliament after successfully undergoing brain surgery
A West of Scotland MSP is returning to the Scottish Parliament after successfully undergoing brain surgery
via Glasgow Times3h agoMum praises Glasgow hospital after son born weighing just 830g defies the odds
A mum whose son was born weighing just 830 grams has praised the work of staff at the Royal Hospital for Children, who cared for him over 78 days
A mum whose son was born weighing just 830 grams has praised the work of staff at the Royal Hospital for Children, who cared for him over 78 days
2 outlets4h agoGlasgow Voice star Roisin McCarney beats cancer for second time
Former The Voice UK contestant Roisin McCarney has beaten cancer for the second time.
Former The Voice UK contestant Roisin McCarney has beaten cancer for the second time.
Roisin McCarney, who appeared on The Voice UK in 2024, rang the bell at the Beatson hospital in Glasgow after completing treatment for cancer for the second time. She previously had skin cancer that returned two years after being given the all-clear. She has released a single called 'Don't Take My Baby' following her recovery.
- Glasgow Live: Lanarkshire The Voice Star beats cancer for the second time in powerful moment
- Glasgow Times: Glasgow singer releases deeply personal single after beating cancer for second time
via Glasgow Times4h agoGlasgow's Paisley Road West to fully close for five days this month
A busy route in Glasgow's Southside is set to fully close for five days this month
A busy route in Glasgow's Southside is set to fully close for five days this month
via Glasgow Times4h agoGlasgow Fort jobs fair to offer more than 100 roles this week
More than 100 roles will be on offer as Glasgow Fort hosts it's annual job fair this week
More than 100 roles will be on offer as Glasgow Fort hosts it's annual job fair this week
2 outlets4h agoGlasgow east end restaurant wins Just Eat Scottish takeaway award
A Glasgow east end restaurant has been named the best takeaway in Scotland by Just Eat.
A Glasgow east end restaurant has been named the best takeaway in Scotland by Just Eat.
Just Eat has announced the results of a nationwide survey in which over 100,000 votes were cast to identify the best takeaway spots across the UK. A restaurant in Glasgow's east end won the Scottish title.
- Glasgow Times: Glasgow restaurant crowned Just Eat's best takeaway spot in Scotland
- Glasgow Live: UK's best takeaways named by JustEat as Glasgow east end restaurant takes Scottish title
via Glasgow Times4h agoM&D's Scream Park makes return this October promising live action horror experiences
A Halloween themed event promising live action immersive horror experiences, it set to return to South Lanarkshire, this month
A Halloween themed event promising live action immersive horror experiences, it set to return to South Lanarkshire, this month
via Glasgow Times5h agoLIVE as motorway CLOSED as police on scene of incident
A road traffic collision has forced the closure of the M74 running southbound at around 5.40pm on Monday, September 21
A road traffic collision has forced the closure of the M74 running southbound at around 5.40pm on Monday, September 21
via The Herald5h agoGlasgow Necropolis entrance plans lodged despite fears it could 'be the end'
Plans for a £210,000 Firpark Street entrance to Glasgow Necropolis face charity backlash, as a conservation report says the heritage site will not be harmed
Plans for a £210,000 Firpark Street entrance to Glasgow Necropolis face charity backlash, as a conservation report says the heritage site will not be harmed
via The Herald5h agoBattle for golf at The Glen intensifies as campaign unveils rival vision
The campaign has published financial forecasts and governance proposals that it says members should consider before another vote on September 30
The campaign has published financial forecasts and governance proposals that it says members should consider before another vote on September 30
via Glasgow Live5h agoTerrifying dash-cam footage captures high-speed chase as fleeing Audi driver swerves traffic
Footage captures the 34-year-old making terrifying manoeuvres as he is pursued through Hamilton and Larkhall.
Footage captures the 34-year-old making terrifying manoeuvres as he is pursued through Hamilton and Larkhall.
via Glasgow Live5h agoEast Kilbride bar scores huge award win just a year after opening
Ruby's took home the Best Bar award at the event held by hospitality specialists, the Dram magazine.
Ruby's took home the Best Bar award at the event held by hospitality specialists, the Dram magazine.
via The Herald6h agoRevenue reset sends Craneware tumbling despite stronger profits
Investors overlook higher profits and strong cash generation after Craneware warns of stalled growth in key US market
Investors overlook higher profits and strong cash generation after Craneware warns of stalled growth in key US market
via The Herald6h agoDesign groups warn university closures will 'devastate' Scotland's craft sector
Last week, The Herald revealed that Edinburgh University plans to ‘teach out’ 90 courses in its College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS).
Last week, The Herald revealed that Edinburgh University plans to ‘teach out’ 90 courses in its College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS).
via Glasgow Live6h agoOasis Live Glasgow tickets are going on sale later this week - here is everything fans need to know
Oasis Live '27 will see the band perform across the UK, Europe and the US, including five nights at Celtic Park in May.
Oasis Live '27 will see the band perform across the UK, Europe and the US, including five nights at Celtic Park in May.
via Glasgow Times6h agoMajor manhunt underway after masked thieves target multiple homes
A manhunt is under way after a string of break-in attempts across East Renfrewshire.
A manhunt is under way after a string of break-in attempts across East Renfrewshire.
via The Herald6h agoPylons, wind farms and protest: Is Scotland ready for the green energy revolution?
Why Scotland needs a bigger power grid as renewable energy expands, electricity demand rises and billions are invested in new infrastructure.
Why Scotland needs a bigger power grid as renewable energy expands, electricity demand rises and billions are invested in new infrastructure.
via The Herald6h agoWho can replace John Swinney? The SNP has no convincing answer
The SNP's succession problem is becoming harder to ignore as Stephen Flynn and Mairi McAllan struggle to prove they are ready for the top job.
The SNP's succession problem is becoming harder to ignore as Stephen Flynn and Mairi McAllan struggle to prove they are ready for the top job.
via Glasgow Live6h agoGlasgow street parking war as paramedics 'targeted by aggressive neighbours'
One paramedic told Glasgow Live that staff have been receiving "angry" phone calls and emails from neighbours "telling us not to park on the street".
One paramedic told Glasgow Live that staff have been receiving "angry" phone calls and emails from neighbours "telling us not to park on the street".
2 outlets6h agoGlasgow couple fears missing Las Vegas wedding after flight cancellation
A bride-to-be's Las Vegas wedding is at risk after her flight from Glasgow was cancelled.
A bride-to-be's Las Vegas wedding is at risk after her flight from Glasgow was cancelled.
A group from the Glasgow area were due to fly from Glasgow to Heathrow with British Airways on Monday, with a connection to Las Vegas. The Glasgow flight cancellation means they may miss their onward flight and the wedding.
- Glasgow Live: Glasgow bride-to-be fears missing Las Vegas wedding after flights cancelled
- Glasgow Times: Bride-to-be fears Las Vegas wedding delay amid Glasgow air traffic control problems
via Glasgow Live6h agoFleeing driver discovered hiding in Lanarkshire cop's cupboard jailed
The off-duty police officer was putting his child to bed when he went downstairs and opened a cupboard under the stairs only to find the fugitive.
The off-duty police officer was putting his child to bed when he went downstairs and opened a cupboard under the stairs only to find the fugitive.
via Glasgow Times6h agoWATCH as cops pursue 'reckless' 90mph driver before he flees and hides in cops house
Footage of an intense police chase in South Lanarkshire show the moments before the 'outrageous' driver bails from his car and runs into the home of an off-duty cop
Footage of an intense police chase in South Lanarkshire show the moments before the 'outrageous' driver bails from his car and runs into the home of an off-duty cop
via The Herald6h agoThe £40bn case for maths: Why AI makes teachers more important than ever
Evidence shows that maths remains crucial to society, and leading experts stress that public perception is critical in an AI-dominated future.
Evidence shows that maths remains crucial to society, and leading experts stress that public perception is critical in an AI-dominated future.
via Glasgow Live7h agoBlantyre decorators on DIY SOS this week as they help deserving local family
The episode follows Raymond and his children, Kai and Nell, following the loss of wife and mum Gill.
The episode follows Raymond and his children, Kai and Nell, following the loss of wife and mum Gill.
via The Herald7h agoScotland’s AI revolution: 18 key people shaping its future and defining its backlash
Scotland’s AI revolution is reshaping everything from the smartphones in our hands to the data centres, renewable-energy projects and grid infrastructure which are set to transform our landscape.
Scotland’s AI revolution is reshaping everything from the smartphones in our hands to the data centres, renewable-energy projects and grid infrastructure which are set to transform our landscape.
via Glasgow Times7h agoMan donates over £100k after lifesaving heart transplant at Golden Jubilee
He donated over £100k after a heart transplant to fund lifesaving equipment at the Golden Jubilee. He hopes his story will encourage organ donation.
He donated over £100k after a heart transplant to fund lifesaving equipment at the Golden Jubilee. He hopes his story will encourage organ donation.
2 outlets7h agoGlasgow man jailed for life for partner's murder
A man was given a life sentence for murdering his partner in an attack with glass bottles.
A man was given a life sentence for murdering his partner in an attack with glass bottles.
A Glasgow man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his partner in a frenzied attack. The victim was a 23-year-old mother, leaving a young child without their parent.
- Glasgow Live: Evil face of Glasgow killer who took 23-year-old mum's life in devilish bottle attack
- The Herald: Glasgow killer jailed for life after brutally murdering young mum with glass bottles
via Glasgow Times7h agoDumbarton 'sexual predator' jailed for raping young girl dies behind bars
A beast who was convicted of raping a girl as young as 10, has died behind bars
A beast who was convicted of raping a girl as young as 10, has died behind bars
via Glasgow Times7h agoMajor update on new swimming pool after £300k funding boost
A new eight-lane swimming pool in East Renfrewshire has received a major funding boost.
A new eight-lane swimming pool in East Renfrewshire has received a major funding boost.
via Glasgow Times7h agoGlasgow housing repairs and maintenance firm secures £200,000 in new contracts
Home Team secures £200,000 in new Glasgow contracts with Cernach, Elderpark and Provanhall housing associations for repairs and grounds maintenance services.
Home Team secures £200,000 in new Glasgow contracts with Cernach, Elderpark and Provanhall housing associations for repairs and grounds maintenance services.
via Glasgow Live7h agoDumbarton rapist who 'manipulated and abused' young girls dies behind bars
Owen Hollern was branded a "sexual predator" who "ruled with an iron fist" during his trail at the High Court in Glasgow.
Owen Hollern was branded a "sexual predator" who "ruled with an iron fist" during his trail at the High Court in Glasgow.
via Glasgow Times7h agoDrunk driver on phone killed 'deeply loved' papa in fatal hit-and-run
A drunk driver who was on his mobile phone killed a 'beloved' papa in a hit-and-run.
A drunk driver who was on his mobile phone killed a 'beloved' papa in a hit-and-run.
via Glasgow Live7h agoGlasgow's newest bistro and wine bar Rondaevoo teases city centre opening
Set to take over the former 313 Detroit Pizza spot on Cochrane Street, it's another exciting launch for food and drink fans to look forward to.
Set to take over the former 313 Detroit Pizza spot on Cochrane Street, it's another exciting launch for food and drink fans to look forward to.
via The Herald7h agoFire destroys turbine at UK's largest onshore windfarm as safety cordon set up
A fire has devastated a turbine at the UK's largest onshore windfarm, and a safety exclusion zone has been set up around the stricken structure.
A fire has devastated a turbine at the UK's largest onshore windfarm, and a safety exclusion zone has been set up around the stricken structure.
via Glasgow Times7h agoGlasgow restaurant SHUT DOWN by fire service after 'failing to evacuate' during blaze
A Glasgow restaurant has been forced to close after firefighters turned up to reports of a building fire to find there was 'no alarm sounding and it wasn't evacuated'
A Glasgow restaurant has been forced to close after firefighters turned up to reports of a building fire to find there was 'no alarm sounding and it wasn't evacuated'
via The Herald7h agoAirport's £500m capital project takes flight as all eyes on continued expansion
The five-year programme is the first part of a wider “investment vision”, which will include the construction of new gates and new aircraft stands among other things.
The five-year programme is the first part of a wider “investment vision”, which will include the construction of new gates and new aircraft stands among other things.
via Glasgow Times8h agoAldi stores across Glasgow donate over 25,000 meals to charities and community groups
Aldi stores in Glasgow provided 25,047 meals to charities, foodbanks and community organisations.
Aldi stores in Glasgow provided 25,047 meals to charities, foodbanks and community organisations.
via Glasgow Times8h agoEvil Glasgow thug jailed after killing young mum in brutal bottle attack
Alexander Brennan jailed for life for murdering Brodie MacGregor in Glasgow attack on August 26 2024, with minimum 22 years imposed by High Court in Glasgow.
Alexander Brennan jailed for life for murdering Brodie MacGregor in Glasgow attack on August 26 2024, with minimum 22 years imposed by High Court in Glasgow.
via The Herald8h agoDrivers will boycott new ScotRail trains if Israel linked company wins contract
Scotland's train drivers will refuse to work on new ScotRail trains if a company which operates in the Occupied Palestinian Territories is given the contract
Scotland's train drivers will refuse to work on new ScotRail trains if a company which operates in the Occupied Palestinian Territories is given the contract