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Glasgow Christmas events get green light as fun starts this weekend

Markets and fairgrounds in George Square and St Enoch Square have been handed licences by Glasgow City Council ahead of the Christmas period.

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Fear and apathy on the streets of Glasgow after Trump election win

There was fear, apathy and intrigue on the streets of the city centre this afternoon after Glaswegians woke to the news Donald Trump would be the next president of the United States.

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Glasgow cladding fire safety 'in the hands of the Scottish Government'

A city councillor has claimed the powers to ensure funding is properly checked and if necessary replaced were still with ministers, despite concerns.

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Police probe into Celtic Park incident sparks CCTV appeal for man in green snood

The incident unfolded during Celtic vs Rangers on Sunday, September 1, which saw the Hoops beat their rivals 3-0. Now, police are keen to speak with this man as part of an ongoing investigation.

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Opinion: Glasgow must ban fireworks and stop neighbourhoods being terrorised on Bonfire Night

"Yes, you can argue that not everyone misuses fireworks. But it's hardly consolation to think 'most people are using them responsibly' as a rocket approaches your face at 50mph."

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Fireworks sold to underage Glasgow kids as police raid vans across city on Bonfire Night

Officers searched a van in Drumchapel and found that a 'significant quantity' of fireworks were being sold to the general public, including underage children.

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Newton Mearns named 'happiest place to live' in Glasgow - and here's the city top five

A survey polled 5,000 people in Glasgow to find where is the happiest place to live, with East Renfrewshire town Newton Mearns coming out on top - even though it's not technically in the city!

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Pollokshields residents furious at Bonfire Night carnage as locals targeted in firework attacks

Fed-up southsiders say they have had enough of the 'organised display of anti-social behaviour' which has come to mark November 5 in the under-siege Glasgow neighbourhood.

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Rutherglen teen, 16, seriously injured after being 'struck by taxi' as man arrested

Emergency services were called to Main Street in the town at around 4.10pm on Tuesday, November 5, following reports of a collision between a black Mercedes Vito taxi and a pedestrian.

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Milton bonfire goes ahead attended by 'hundreds' after council threat to dismantle it

A local said "even the cops enjoyed it" and added: "It was spectacular firework displays which many thought was better than Glasgow City Council organised displays."

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Gangland attack on Glasgow Daniels hit man took place on day of attempted murder trial

Prosecutors claimed the hitman, who was found guilty of the murder of Michael Lyons and the shooting of his cousin, Steven Lyons, and Lyons associate Robert Pickett, attacked Gilday with a makeshift weapon.

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Glasgow to see benefits from budget increase in national minimum wage

Analysts suggested the increase could help more than 230,000 people in the region.

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Roads reopen after Coatbridge 'chemical leak' as four treated over 'potentially hazardous materials'

Specialist hazmat units raced to an incident on Tuesday involving "potentially hazardous materials" as paramedics treated four people at the scene and police closed several roads

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Glasgow fire crews attacked during 'wholly unacceptable' Bonfire Night chaos

Scottish Fire and Rescue crews came under attack three times in Clydebank and in isolated incidents in Glasgow as firefighters were called to deal with hundreds of incidents across the country.

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Bonfire Night chaos in Glasgow's Pollokshields as vehicles pelted with fireworks

Emergency services were called to Harriet Street and Albert Drive following reports from terrorised residents that dozens of fireworks were being set off near windows and cars.

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Devastated Glasgow dad pays tribute to son who collapsed at work before sudden death

Chris Murray was a talented guitar player who loved music, however, his dreams of performing were cut short after he passed away following a sudden cardiac arrest.

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Lanarkshire gran in tears after 'horrific' moment stoma bag burst open on train

Anne Inch, from Netherburn in South Lanarkshire, was out shopping in Glasgow with her pal when her bag came off "due to the force of waste being discharged" from her body.

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Lanarkshire boy, 15, rushed to hospital after being 'struck by car' in horror crash

Emergency services scrambled to Main Street, in the South Lanarkshire town at around 4.10pm on Tuesday after a crash involving a car and pedestrian. The road has since reopened.

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Police close Rutherglen road after person hit by car as motorists warned 'avoid the area'

Emergency services scrambled to Main Street in Rutherglen following reports of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Tuesday afternoon as motorists were told to "avoid the area"

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Four casualties in Coatbridge 'chemical leak' as residents evacuated

Emergency services, including specialist hazmat units and paramedics, raced to the scene on Cameron Street, close to the Northburn Industrial Estate, after an the Fire Service said involved "potentially hazardous materials".