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'I love Glasgow' says Helen Flanagan as she stuns at city's newest wedding venue
Helen Flanagan was among the star-studded guest list at the opening of The Collector's Hall in Glasgow, and she opened up about her love life and desire to move to Scotland

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Little Glasgow chefs wanted for 'unforgettable' dessert workshop
Haute Dolci, a brunch and dessert venue in Kinning Park, is bringing back its Bambino Pâtissier Workshop where little ones take the lead in creating their own bespoke sweet treats.


Motherwell drug bust as '874 cannabis plants' worth £500k discovered
Officers raided a property on the town’s Merry Street at around 6.30pm on Thursday (August 28), allegedly discovering 874 cannabis plants with a total estimated street value of £522,000.

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Glasgow west end restaurant ‘honoured’ to welcome football legend Sir Alex Ferguson
A smiling Sir Alex Ferguson, 83, was pictured at La Lanterna in Glasgow's west end as the legendary football manager enjoyed a Friday night out at the highly-regarded Italian.


Two Ayrshire restaurants duped by 'dine and dash' couple in two days
A probe has been launched after the pairs are said to have conned the Kilmarnock eateries this week, two nights in a row. Online posts say the incidents took place last Wednesday and Thursday,


Lanarkshire special effects artist named finalist in UK Hair and Beauty Awards
Keri Mooney, who is from Kilsyth but lives in Falkirk, has made the final of the Nation’s Hair and Beauty Awards 2025 which is set to be hosted in Birmingham tonight (August 30).


Terrifying moment glass panel explodes at Glasgow ice hockey game as shards fly into crowd
A glass panel exploded during a friendly ice hockey match between Glasgow Clan and Spartiates De Marseille at Braehead Arena on Friday night, with the game abandoned.


Glasgow west end bakery announces sudden closure leaving fans gutted
Valaria, which launched in 2023 on Byres Road, will be closing its doors for the final time this weekend, leaving fans gutted, after its owners confirmed the news on social media.


Car bursts into flames on Glasgow southside street as fire crews tackle blaze
Emergency services were called to the blaze in Pollokshields shortly after 3am. Crews remained on the scene for nearly an hour as flames engulfed the car on Kenmure Street.


Top chef aims subtle dig at Gordon Ramsay for 'undermining industry' with fiery TV antics
Raymond Blanc, who has previously hit out at Gordon Ramsay, has once again taken aim at the Hell's Kitchen star, saying he's 'completely undermined our industry'


Glasgow furniture store 'closing the chapter' after 40 years as final sale announced
Founded by Arun and Ashoke Pasi, the family-run business grew from humble beginnings in the old Bilsland Bakery on Whitehall Street to a three-floor, 20,000 sq ft showroom.


Celtic mad Rod Stewart says he will 'get throat cut' if he goes to Ibrox for Old Firm clash
The 80-year-old rocker made the statement in a live talkSport interview on Thursday, when asked if he would be showing up to the Glasgow derby at Ibrox Stadium this weekend.


HMRC error could mean thousands of Brits owe more tax
The tax office has admitted that its online filing service was not updated in time to reflect Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget increase in capital gains tax (CGT) rates


Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes addresses rumours of 'imminent demise'
Miriam Margolyes, who is best known for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films, has addressed rumours of her 'imminent demise' as she shared her fears for the future


DVLA registration plate warning as drivers may face £1,000 fines
The DVLA is set to introduce a new number plate change next month


Exact date fashion brand UNIQLO will open its first Glasgow store
The huge Argyle Street store, which will be the second in Scotland and the first in Glasgow, is set to open its doors later this year.


Renfrewshire man who threatened to throw acid in ex-partner's face avoids jail
Out-of-control Lukasz Pacala had multiple arguments with his former partner where he made threats and even stabbed jackets so hard that he broke a kitchen knife.


Glasgow carer told resident to 'get to your f******' bed' and kicked them
Lewis Clark, who was employed as a carer by HC-One Limited in Glasgow, was found to have 'abused' vulnerable residents under his care.


Fire crews tackle large Glasgow blaze as residents warned 'keep windows closed'
Due to the heavy smoke, police have told residents to keep their windows and doors closed, especially in the areas of Murano Street, Bilsland Drive, Benview Street, Lenny Street.


Highland GP arrested over posts about son's Glasgow rape victim
Dr Andrew McFarlane is understood to have been taken into custody on Wednesday, August 27, in connection with communication offences.
