Northern Irish pipe band named world champions
A pipe band from Northern Ireland have been named the World Pipe Band Champions for 2018 following the competition in Glasgow.
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New Aberdeen conference centre will ‘without question’ boost hotels hit by downturn
Aberdeen’s new £333million conference centre will “without question” boost hotels hit by the oil downturn, according to its managing director.
Thousands to take part in World Pipe Band Championships
More than 200 bands from 13 countries are taking part in this year’s World Pipe Band Championships.
This tennis ball memorial to a beloved dog is bringing joy to other pooches
Dozens of dogs in Glasgow are enjoying free tennis balls and rope toys thanks to a wonderful act of kindness from a family whose dog died.
Clutha helicopter crash inquiry to begin in April 2019
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the Clutha helicopter tragedy will begin in April next year, the Crown Office has announced.
Police investigating death of baby in Glasgow
Police are investigating the death of a baby in Glasgow. Officers made the discovery at a flat in Ark Lane, Dennistoun, at around 2.45pm on Monday. The death is being treated as unexplained and a post-mortem examination is to be carried out. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said inquiries are ongoing.
Yotel to open Glasgow city centre development next year
A Yotel is to open in Glasgow city centre with the creation of more than 100 jobs.
Asylum seeker shrugs off deportation fears to get six As in exams
A teenage asylum seeker has excelled in his exams despite fearing deportation to Pakistan.
Technical fault on flight between Glasgow and Belfast
An engine was shut down following a “technical fault” on a Flybe flight between Glasgow and Belfast, the airline said.
Peaty eager to dominate after smashing 100m breaststroke record for Euro gold
Four months after threatening to fall out of love with his sport, Adam Peaty returned to his imperious best by smashing his own 100 metres breaststroke world record at the European Championships in Glasgow.
Two arrested after Home Office protest over asylum seeker evictions
Two men have been charged after a protest outside a Home Office building against plans to evict more than 300 asylum seekers.
Two arrested after Home Office protest over asylum seeker evictions
Two men have been charged with public disorder offences after a protest outside the Home Office against plans to evict more than 300 asylum seekers.
Carers for missing woman claim she is alive, court told
Carers accused of murdering a missing woman claim she is still alive, a court has heard.
Human rights concerns over planned evictions of former asylum seekers
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has raised concerns over plans to evict more than 300 former asylum seekers from their homes in Glasgow.
House evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze at derelict school
More than 40 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a former school in Glasgow leading to one neighbouring property being evacuated.
Missing man found safe and well
A man who went missing more than a week ago has been found safe and well.
Police search for man who went missing a week ago
Police are searching for a man who has been missing for a week and may not have his daily medication with him.
Man left seriously injured after large-scale brawl
A man has been seriously injured in a brawl involving up to 10 people.
Athletics: James Hoad edges closer to senior men’s 5,000-metre record
James Hoad will compete in the Scottish East District 5,000m track championships at Glasgow’s Scotstoun stadium tomorrow evening with the aim of edging closer to the Aberdeen AAC senior men’s record for the distance.
Police release CCTV image of man after ‘serious incident’
Police investigating a “serious incident” in Glasgow have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace.
Channel 4 reveals shortlist for new national HQ location
Birmingham, Greater Manchester and Leeds are all in the running to host Channel 4’s new national headquarters, the broadcaster has announced.
Glasgow’s SEC reveals £150m expansion plan
One of the UK’s largest events hubs has revealed plans for a £150 million expansion.
More than 43,000 sign petition to save teenage brothers from deportation
More than 43,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Home Office not to deport two teenage brothers from Scotland.
Pride Glasgow apologises over ticket problems
Organisers of the Glasgow Pride event have apologised after hundreds of people who had bought tickets were denied entry and told it had reached capacity.
Nicola Sturgeon honoured to lead Scotland’s largest pride parade
Nicola Sturgeon has said leading thousands of marchers at Scotland’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) pride event was a “real honour”.
Video: Nicola Sturgeon leads Scotland’s largest pride parade
Nicola Sturgeon has led off thousands of marchers at Scotland’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) pride event.
Nicola Sturgeon to lead Glasgow Pride parade during Trump visit
Nicola Sturgeon will lead thousands of marchers at Scotland’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) pride event this weekend.
Bruno Mars forced to leave the stage in Glasgow following fire scare, fans say
Bruno Mars was forced to leave the stage following a fire scare during a concert in Glasgow, according to fans.
Art school ‘will be rebuilt’ as work begins to dismantle fire-damaged building
Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building will be rebuilt, its director has said, as work starts to dismantle parts of the fire-ravaged structure.
Work under way to dismantle fire-damaged Glasgow School of Art
Work has started to dismantle parts of Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building after it was gutted by a second devastating fire.