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Duck Bay Hotel apologises to family of terminally ill baby after staff refused help
The Loch Lomond hotel has issued a public apology after the family of three-month-old Charlie complained that staff had refused to plug in his vital medical equipment.

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Two in hospital after BMW crashes into three parked cars in Glasgow's east end
Two people were taken to hospital after a BMW allegedly collided with three parked cars in Glasgow's east end. The driver, a 41-year-old woman, was charged with drink driving.


Police chase car through Glasgow streets after driver 'crashes into two pedestrians'
The Nissan driver is accused of hitting two members of the public before driving through a road closure, causing police to pursue. He later made off on foot and was arrested in nearby woodland.

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Jury return not proven verdict on Motherwell woman's knife assault charge
Pamela Morris, from Motherwell, was accused of assault to severe injury and permeant disfigurement. However, the jury at Hamilton Sheriff Court returned a majority not proven verdict.


Glasgow mum whose daughter fractured skull at nursery she worked at agrees payout
Kiera Young had left her daughter Lexie Hurles in the care of Dennistoun's Primrose City Nursery where she had worked for two years. However, during the girl's third session at the nursery, which lasted around two hours, she suffered a skull fracture and brain injury.


Port Glasgow railway worker rushed to hospital after crane collapses onto line
The Network Rail worker was rushed to hospital after being injured when a crane crashed onto the line near Port Glasgow. Network Rail is undertaking a full investigation.


Man fighting for life after West Dunbartonshire crash closes road for 10 hours
A 39-year-old man is in a life-threatening condition following a single-car crash in Jamestown, West Dunbartonshire, when a silver Vauxhall Astra left the road and struck a tree.


90 fans denied Old Firm entry after 'refusing to be searched' by police
Police Scotland has reported 90 fans who allegedly refused to be searched during a kettling operation by officers ahead of the Old Firm derby match on Sunday, March 16.


Famous Still Game cafe in Glasgow's Maryhill goes on the market
The famous Still Game cafe in Glasgow's Maryhill has gone up for sale, after the owners decided to retire. Robyn's Nest was a well-used filming location for the BBC comedy.


Celtic supporters 'refused entry' to Rangers clash as police 'kettle' Old Firm fans
A group of Celtic fans were reportedly refused entry into Celtic Park before the crunch derby against Rangers after police enforced their stop and search powers.


Humble schoolboy who shrugs off heart defect to help Glasgow sick kids nominated for a Child of Courage Award
Dayn Montgomery has been nominated for a Pride of Scotland award after overcoming his heart defect to help other kids and their families receiving treatment in hospital.


Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland opens new pop-up shop in Clydebank
The charity, which is the largest in Scotland, is now open to the public and accepting new donations after opening its doors at the Clyde Shopping Centre in Clydebank.


Erskine man rushed to hospital after being bitten by dog during serious assault
Emergency services were called to the Inverbervie area of Erskine at around 10.25pm on Saturday, March 15, following reports of an incident. Officers say that a 28-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.


Paisley paramedic allegedly 'sent porn and exposed himself' to female trainees
Gavin Boa, a paramedic in Paisley, is alleged to have sent one woman up to 30 lewd messages a day and demanded to see her breasts before allowing them to leave a call-out to a sick patient.


Glaswegians call for airport terror attack hero to be honoured following death
Stephen Clarkson, who had been picking up relatives from their holiday, was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for his courage in stopping Kafeel Ahmed from opening a Jeep’s boot crammed with gas cylinders and petrol cans which had crashed into an airport terminal.


Ariana Grande brands Glaswegians 'awesome' as star says she can't wait to return and try local 'delicacy'
The Break Up with Your Girlfriend singer has also revealed that on her last stay in Glasgow, she was forced to evacuate her hotel room in the middle of the night when the fire alarm went off.


Glasgow hospital where patients died from water issues 'still unsafe', say lawyers
Solicitors at the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry have stated that they believe that the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) has a ventilation system which remains unsafe and defective to this day.


Glasgow doctor to trade operating theatre for London Marathon in battle against rare cancer
Dr Quinn, who is a consultant at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, is running to raising funds for Sarcoma UK, a type of cancer that she believes doesn't get enough attention


Meet the transplant football team changing the lives of organ recipients set for Euros tournament
The mix-gender team currently consists of 28 players who are all the recipient of organ donation, ages ranging from 26 to 63 years-old, and train twice a month at Ravenscraig Sports Centre in Motherwell.


Glasgow's very own Jamie Genevieve in Beauty Rich List with £15m fortune
Jamie Genevieve, who created her vegan and cruelty free make-up brand VIEVE in 2020, came joint 25th on the list after racking up an estimated value of £15 million.
