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Motherwell road taped off by police amid ongoing emergency incident
Police have taped off Hamilton Road, between West Hamilton Street and Airbles Road, in Motherwell following a crash that was reported on Wednesday evening.

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Glasgow Queen Street trains disrupted due to signalling fault
Rail going through Glasgow Queen Street Low Level Station are facing disruption due to a signalling fault in the city's east end. Replacement buses are being arranged.


Glasgow union says 'rats enough' as residents urged to report vermin sightings
The GMB has created a new banner with “Rats Enough” printed across it which members of the public can borrow as a sign of support and solidarity.

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M74 crash near Glasgow sees massive cues and delays of 40 minutes
Drivers on the M74 near Glasgow are facing delays of at least 40 minutes due to a crash which closed two lanes of traffic at Junction 5, Bothwell, on Wednesday evening.


Tesco shoppers gobsmacked at 'new security measure' for alcohol in 'theft hotspots'
Tesco customers have been left divided over a 'major new security measure' which the supermarket has recently introduced in certain stores in order to try and deter thieves


Glasgow bins 'not collected in a month' as city centre residents deal with 'putrid' smell
Ross Murray, a resident on Saltmarket, says the communal bins outside his flat have not been collected by Glasgow City Council in a month, with residents forced to put up with a "putrid" smell.


Loch Lomond Shores scraps free parking as charges approved by national park
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park's planning department has approved plans for Loch Lomond Shores to introduce parking charges at the shopping centre near Balloch.


Woman who turned to drink after tragic death of son says community link staff saved her life
Louise Downie turned to alcohol when she lost her six month old son to cot death ten years ago, and has spoken out about the help she received in turning her life around as the service faces severe cuts.


Pilot that flew on Concorde shares biggest misconception people have
Steve Varsano, a former private jet broker and pilot, has shared his experiences of travelling on the Concorde - and many might be surprised by his take


Glasgow east end caravan park plan lodged for travelling showpeople
The proposals were rejected last year but are back before councillors again.


East Renfrewshire roads to be resurfaced and lights replaced as extra investment approved
Cabinet members in East Renfrewshire have signed off plans to resurface roads, replace street lights and upgrade footpaths across the area.


Vladimir Putin accused of putting spies on Glasgow company's tankers
The US-based billionaire behind controversial Scots shipping company Seapeak Maritime as campaigners say it could be bankrolling Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine


When rain will return as Glasgow basks in sun for 9 days straight
Glasgow is set for more glorious weather, with further dry days, wall-to-wall sunshine and plenty of warm spells forecast before showers arrive in over a week's time.


Minimum Wage workers could see pay rise by £2,500 - check you are being paid enough
There is help available if your employer is not paying you the full amount.


East Kilbride dad killed in Rome B&B explosion 'died from septic shock'
54-year-old Grant Paterson suffered burns to 75 per cent of his body after a suspected gas explosion brought down the three-storey building where he had been staying on March 22.


'Most magical' Scottish village tourists say is like 'stepping back in time'
A small village just 40 minutes outside of Glasgow has been hailed as the 'most magical' place in the UK - as tourists say it's like 'stepping back in time


Two police officers taken to Glasgow hospital after Dennistoun 'assault'
Police attended a property on Craigpark Drive, Dennistoun, around 9.10am on April 1, before two police officers were allegedly assaulted and taken to hospital as a man was arrested.


Urgent recall as air fryer sold by Argos and Sainsbury's could pose fire risk
Argos and Sainsbury's have issued an urgent recall warning on air fryers sold in their stores - with customers told to stop using and return them immediately


Violent Hamilton businessman who choked 'loving' mother to death jailed for life
The 'loving' mother-of-one, Darrel Odhiambo, suffered serious injuries, including significant compression of her neck, during a ‘deliberate’ assault at the property in Hamilton by husband Walter Buchanan.


Glasgow MSP Patrick Harvie to step-down as Green Co-leader this summer
Glasgow MSP Patrick Harvie has announced he will not stand in the Party’s upcoming leadership election, taking place this summer.
