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Teenager faces murder rap

A TEENAGER is to stand trial later charged with the murder of a young cleaner in the city centre.Read

Strathclyde fire and rescue

Ferocious dock blaze burns for 12 hours

A major blaze in a Glasgow dock took firefighters more than 12 hours to put out at the weekend.Read

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East end cops link attempted robbery cases

POLICE believe two attempted robberies which took place in the East End are linked.Read

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Kara Tointon launches search for Glaswegian with most specs appeal

KARA TOINTON is eyeing up budding models in Glasgow as she launches a nationwide search for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year.Read

Emily Middlemas

Singing sensation Emily Middlemas, 12, qualifies for national final at London's O2 Academy

A TALENTED Glasgow girl and her band have made it through to the finals of a national singing competition.Read

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Lives are being put at risk by fire hydrant vandals, warn fire service chiefs

VANDALS have been warned they are putting lives at risk by setting off fire hydrants in Glasgow.Read

Glasgow gigs for star John Cleese

Comedy legend John Cleese is bringing a show to Glasgow.Read

Glasgow University's on the way up

Glasgow University have risen in the national rankings of higher education institutions in the UK.Read

Stall you want at market

Shoppers are flocking back to the old Woolworths store on Dumbarton Road after the store was taken over by the West End Market.Read

Game on for new research

A lecturer at the University of Strathclyde is leading research into the impact of the 2014 Commonwealth Games on Glasgow's health, economy and community.Read

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Search begins for Royal wedding namesakes

SILVERBURN is searching for Glasgow's very own William and Catherine.Read

Yorkhill Hospital

Yorkhill Royal Hospital for Sick Children gets a clean bill of health from inspectors

STAFF at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Sick Children got a pat on the back from health inspectors this week - for going on a cleaning spree.Read

Bargains store to create 30 jobs after moving to Crow Road

DISCOUNT retailer Home Bargains is to create 30 jobs at a new city store after ploughing £500,000 into the move.Read

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TA soldiers honoured after finishing six-month tour in Afghanistan

FOUR Glasgow soldiers have been decorated for their bravery.Read

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Man arrested following alleged fracas at Marie Curie charity ball

A MAN was arrested at a charity fundraiser after an alleged serious assault.Read

Broadband set to get even quicker thanks to Glasgow Uni boffin

BROADBAND speeds up to 100 times faster than those available today have come a step closer thanks to the work of a Glasgow University researcher.Read

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Cash confiscated from Weir Group to be used by police in fight against organised crime

MONEY confiscated from a Glasgow engineering firm is to help fight organised crime in Scotland.Read

Lee McConnell

Glasgow athlete Lee McConnell leads the way at Great Scottish Run launch

LEE McConnell laced up her trainers to launch the 2011 Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run yesterday.Read

Children's authors Julia Donaldson & Catherine MacPhail honoured in Royal Mail Awards

GLASWEGIAN authors Julia Donaldson and Catherine MacPhail have both been recognised in the 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books.Read

Robert Burns

Glasgow University awarded £1m to produce Robert Burns collection

GLASGOW UNIVERSITY will produce the first complete academic edition of the works of Robert Burns - after being handed a £1million award.Read

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