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CCTV released of man following 'assault and robbery' in Glasgow city centre
Officers were called to Clyde Street at around 10.45pm on Wednesday, February 19, last year, following reports of the incident. They have now released CCTV images of a man who they believe can assist their enquiries into the alleged assault and robbery.

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Filming for new Channel 4 thriller Maya kicks off in Glasgow suburb
The six-part drama, written and created by BAFTA and International Emmy-nominated Daisy Haggard, follows the story of mother and daughter as they are forced into witness protection to escape a dangerous threat.


New Christmas plans will see Glasgow Green event and 'lighting trail' in city centre
Glasgow Life is leading on a winter lighting experience while a contract has been approved for two hubs to replace the usual markets.

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Glasgow council to buy empty homes to give to homeless people or families
Councillors agreed to pursue compulsory purchase orders for a flat in Cardonald and two in Dennistoun.


Glasgow family charity hit with £20,000 'shock' rent bill from council's City Property
The charity supports 9,000 people a year and its founder and chair say they believed they had an agreement for a 'peppercorn' rent and had never been invoiced since 2018


Deal to pave way for new Drumchapel community hub agreed as library to relocate
The council is planning to provide a new community hub in Garscadden House.


Scots woman relocates to Greece and shares major downside of new life
Jess, 29, departed her native Scotland for a new life in the Mediterranean has shared a list of pros and cons for others considering making a similar move


Nigella Lawson 'feels freer' as she makes 'relaxing' move away from UK
TV chef Nigella Lawson has not presented a show on UK television since Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat in 2020 but has been appearing in television shows across the globe


New Faifley campus worth £35 million to open next month to pupils and teachers
It will provide a new home to St Joseph’s and Edinbarnet Primary Schools as well as Auchnacraig and Lennox Early Learning and Childcare Centres.


Tributes to 'lovely' Rangers fan as friends 'heartbroken' after remains found at Loch Lomond
Graham Wright, 38, was reported missing on Monday, August 25, after last being seen at around noon on Wednesday, August 20 on Cumberland Street.


Killers jailed over Renfrew murder after 'gentle giant' found injured near flats
James Cook and Brian Reilly have been jailed over the murder of Alastair Campbell who died shortly after being found seriously injured in the common close of flats on Renfield Street.


Forensics scour Airdrie street after death tragedy as another injured in 'disturbance'
Emergency services were called to a 'disturbance' on Hamilton Drive shortly after midnight on Thursday, September 18. The nature of the incident has not yet been disclosed, but it is understood that a 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.


Neighbours carve tiny door into garden fence so 'best pal' sausage dogs can play together
Eve Chalmers' dachshund Olive loves playing with next door's dog Gatsby


Brits told to look for three 50p coins worth more than £2,000
These coins could "make you rich", an expert said


Runners make history at Glasgow Airport in night-time runway race
Fifty participants descended to the tarmac at 3am on Thursday as part of Run the Runway with those who took part running around 4.5km during a break from the airport's busy operations.


Man dies in Airdrie 'disturbance' and another injured as police remain on scene
Officers were called to the incident on Hamilton Drive shortly after midnight on Thursday, September 18. A 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and another man is in hospital.


HMRC to hire 6,000 new staff to target tax dodgers and recover billions
The Treasury is looking to pursue tax dodgers


Exact time heavy rain forecast for Glasgow as cold snap to batter city this weekend
According to the Met Office, there is "a small chance that heavy rainfall may cause some transport disruption and flooding" this week in Glasgow and its surrounding areas.


Hundreds of refugees throughout the UK declaring themselves homeless in Glasgow
So far this year, Glasgow City Council has received 1,050 homelessness applications from refugees outside the city from the likes of London, Belfast and Manchester.


Sleazy Glasgow chef's sentence 'isn't enough' says pestered takeaway worker
The victim, 19, found out 45-year-old Ladi Haderi had been taking photos of her when she wasn't looking. She lost her job after being told "if I couldn't work with [him] I'd have to leave".
