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Exact temperatures as Glasgow set for weekend of sunshine after glorious week
The city has basked in glorious sunshine and warm temperatures all week, and the fine weather is set to continue throughout the weekend and next week, despite a cooler Saturday.

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'Exceptional' Glasgow woman celebrates 100th birthday at Royal Infirmary
Harriet McKenzie, described as "exceptional" and "very, very strong-willed" by her family, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.


Glasgow rail disruption as trains cancelled and line closed after derailment
Rail services between Glasgow Queen Street, Oban and Mallaig are cancelled this evening following a 'low-speed' derailment north of Loch Lomond, with the line not expected to reopen today.

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East Kilbride Expressway closed after multi-vehicle crash and emergency services on scene
The major road is closed following a crash in Blantyre that occurred shortly before 6.12pm Thursday evening (April 3) with several vehicles involved and heavy traffic on approach.


Rise in Glasgow rape and domestic abuse figures push council to take action
Councillors have agreed to enhance units working with the police to tackle violence against women and girls as there are growing concerns about women's safety in the city.


Glasgow urged to reject 'racist rhetoric' after graffiti scrawled on care home
Racist language was recently graffitied on a former care home, sparking calls for councillors to call out 'divisive' tactics.


Six casualties in Glasgow southside house fire as emergency services race to scene
Five fire engines raced to Wedderlea Drive, Cardonald, following reports of a house fire in the basement of a two-storey property. Six people were treated by paramedics and two taken to hospital.


Glasgow council will 'exhaust options' to recover funds from £1m exit packages
Council chiefs have admitted it is unlikely any of the money can be recovered, but senior officials are looking into it.


Tesla protesters leave Glasgow M8 drivers in stitches with 'honk if you hate Elon' signs
Activists around the world took part in a 'Tesla Takedown' and Glasgow protesters gathered outside the city's Kennedy Street branch as part of the demonstration against CEO Elon Musk.


Concerns raised over Glasgow enforcement of ban on single use vapes
Councillor Hutchinson asked what preparations the council is making to support the enforcement of the ban on single use vapes


Paisley businessman shocked as cannabis farm found 'hidden in plain sight' above town centre shop
Ryan Hutchins said he and staff at Lara May Sofas "were so shocked" after plain clothes police raided a cannabis farm "hidden in plain sight" above the town centre shop.


Man who drove wrong way on M6 'would have been charged' over Glasgow family's four deaths
Jaroslaw Rossa, partner Jade McEnroe, and Mr Rossa's young sons Filip and Dominic were killed in the crash along with Richard Woods, who drove 1.1 miles in the wrong direction.


Lanarkshire couple who met at 1950s Hamilton dance club treated to first look at new restaurant
Local guests were invited to take a trip down memory lane as they celebrate the opening of the new Trocadero’s – inspired by the revered 1950s dancehall in Hamilton.


Glasgow schools bid to tackle gender violence with new training for pupils
New information sessions for secondary school pupils are also being explored, after it was reported that 70% of female pupils have experienced some form of it.


Two more arrested and charged after Glasgow city centre Old Firm disorder
The arrests of two men, aged 18 and 20, come after violent clashes between Celtic and Rangers fans in Glasgow city centre ahead of the Premier Sports Cup final on December 15.


Lidl to trial click and collect service for sought-after middle aisle goodies
The supermarket is trialling a brand new Click, Reserve & Collect service, allowing Lidl Plus customers a chance to reserve products before they arrive in store.


Man charged with 'sexual assault' of teenager and woman near Glasgow school appears in court
Abdalli Abdi Hussein is accused of grabbing a 16-year-old girl and pulling her across the road before trying to kiss her on Hill Street close to St Aloysius' College in Garnethill on Monday, March 31.


Glasgow's George Square set for makeover as plans take 'significant' step forward this month
Public realm contractors will begin carrying out the main restoration works from the start of June, with the redevelopment expected to take 18 months.


Mum shares heartbreak at losing 'angel' sons in M6 crash as life will 'never be the same'
Kamila, the heartbroken mum of Filip and Dominic, described how her sons loved playing with Jade McEnroe's son Arran. She shared her heartbreak at losing her "beloved angels".


£250k Cannabis cultivation discovered in Cumbernauld as two men arrested
A cannabis cultivation of 65 plants with an estimated street value of between £200,000 and £250,000 was discovered and two men, aged 50 and 55, were arrested and charged.
