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Glasgow's Jenni Falconer launches 'grief run club' as Scots choose to jog during bereavement

The phrase 'mourning running' has been coined as a way to cope, with over a quarter in Scotland lacing up their running shoes after going through a bereavement.

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Clydebank man a 'facilitator for illegal drugs and firearms' in encrypted message schemes

Allan Hughes, 30, recorded himself with deadly firearms he was attempting to sell before being caught by the Organised Crime Partnership.

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Glasgow residents can request grit bin filling as cold snap continues

With Glasgow currently facing a cold spell, there are ways for residents to request new grit bins, and also have their local one refilled.

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Drone footage shows underground coal fire in Coatbridge still burning after six months

The fenced off site of the ongoing fire is mere metres from Coatbridge residents' back gardens, many of which contain children's toys, trampolines and garden sheds.

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Govanhill is largest dumping ground for flytippers in southside neighbourhoods

The figures covering the period between January 2024 and November 2025 will be reported to the council’s operational performance and delivery scrutiny committee next week following a question from councillor Soryia Siddique.

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Partner of Glasgow hairdresser who died abroad shares emotional appeal to bring 'rare soul' home

Steven Hewitt, owner of Ven The Salon in Shawlands, passed away while on holiday in Tenerife earlier this week. His partner Dean Rowland has made a plea for donations to bring him home to Scotland

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Glasgow southside mosque extension recommended for approval despite parking fears

Neighbours have raised concerns over parking around the mosque and the proposed extension's impact on the listed building, but around 350 people have signed a petition supporting the project.

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'Scared' kitten found in carrier on ScotRail train as Glasgow rescue team issue appeal

The Cats Protection team were alerted to the finding earlier but are "unsure" if the pet was forgotten about or abandoned.

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'Concern growing' for missing Renfrew man last seen three days ago

Bryan Wylie, 23, was last seen by a friend on the town's Ness Road at 8pm on Monday, and was reported missing on Wednesday, January 7.

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Dad who donated liver to son with rare condition thanks 'lifeline' Glasgow service

Little Archie was diagnosed with an extremely rare condition which only affects around 1 in 77,000 people.

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Glasgow bin collections 'won't be back to normal' by mid January say waste workers

The local authority is aiming to get everything back to normal by the third week in January – but cleansing teams say they're struggling to catch up because of the sheer volume and a shortage of staff.

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Man arrested in connection with 18 festive 'shoplifting' incidents in Glasgow

Officers from Partick Police Office arrested the 53-year-old male following 'extensive efforts from the Community Policing team'.

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Everything we know about the disappearance of Renfrew man Gary Shearer in Lanzarote

In March 2025, Spanish police reopened their case into Gary Shearer's disappearance after his devastated loved ones visited Lanzarote to conduct their own search.

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Doctor says metallic taste and night sweats 'not cold or flu symptoms'

You may need to book an appointment with your GP or even get to hospital as soon as possible

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Scots ambulance staff face 'completely unacceptable' daily abuse and violence

Almost 400 members of staff from the Scottish Ambulance Service were physically assaulted or verbally abused in the year 2024/2025.

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Following Martin Lewis' afternoon 'rule' boosts warmth indoors and lowers bills

As the UK experiences cold weather, Martin Lewis' curtain advice around 4pm may help save on energy bills

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Former Glasgow Lord Provost has official portrait removed after stalking ex partner

Philip Braat, who held the ceremonial role of Lord Provost between 2020 and May 2022, was banned in July from going near his ex-partner for five years after bombarding her with texts and social media messages.

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Glasgow George Square makeover passes halfway point as city centre road to close for three months

The new phase of George Square's makeover starts on Monday (January 12), which will see the installation of new granite surfaces on the road along the north side of the Square.

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Glasgow trains off or diverted this weekend as engineering works take place at Bishopbriggs

Engineering works that are due to take place on Sunday (January 11) which will cause some services to and from Glasgow Queen Street to be cancelled and rescheduled.

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Another snow and ice warning for Glasgow as city faces two weather alerts at once

The east half of the city is to see a new yellow warning from 8pm on Thursday (January 8) until 12pm on Friday (January 9), while a previous alert over the west is lifted earlier on Thursday afternoon.