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Police nab flash 4X4 to fight back against the crooks

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A top-of-the-range £40,000 4x4 used by city crooks has been suped up to help cops fight crime.

West enders urge locals to share a cuppa for Amnesty International

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:57:00 GMT

A GROUP of Glaswegians are urging tea lovers to sup a cuppa and raise money for Amnesty International later this month.

Rent freeze for Glasgow Housing Association tenants

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GLASGOW Housing Association have announced a rent freeze for their 60,000 tenants.

Four in a row for Glasgow City Marketing Bureau

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GLASGOW City Marketing Bureau has scooped a top award for organising business conventions for the fourth year in a row.

Renowned Red Road flats are the centre piece of towering display

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AN EXHIBITION that captures residents' memories of the Red Road flats has taken centre stage in the Gallery of Modern Art this week.

Young dance troupe 'The Box' have big plans after TV talent show appearance

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:53:00 GMT

GOT To Dance finalists The Box have vowed to get bigger and better despite losing the TV show.

Weekend bin collections set to start in Glasgow

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BINMEN are to work weekends for the first time in a bid to save council cash.

Housing transfer boost as deal paves way for over 16,000 homes to move into new ownership

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE latest stage in transferring the city's public housing stock to local housing associations took place this week.

The Corinthian bar Casino

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A casino is set to be part of the multi-million facelift of The Corinthian bar.

Lights, camera and... award!

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Glasgow Film Festival has announced an award for Fimmakers.

Smokers' time travel nightmare

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Smokers in Glasgow are being shown shocking pictures of what they will look like in 20 years .

Taking off to Ireland

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Two Irish airlines have joined forces to offer flights to the Emerald Isle from Glasgow Airport.

We are potty about roads

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cyclists in Glasgow are giving up their bikes because potholes have made the roads too dangerous.

Mary's winning way...

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Glasgow sales assistant has proved she knows how to keep her customers happy by winning a trio of awards.

Hotel's cash boost for Bobath

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A therapy centre for kids with cerebral palsy has been given life-changing sensory equipment from a generous city hotel chain.

Big Brother auditions roll into Glasgow

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GLASWEGIANS hoping to make a name for themselves in the final series of Big Brother later this year are being invited to auditions at the SECC next week.

Airport chiefs defer decision on body scanners

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GLASGOW AIRPORT bosses are awaiting guidance before introducing controversial body scanners.

Pigs on bikes raise £3250 for local charities

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A TEAM of police officers dubbed the "Pigs on Bikes" have raised thousands of pounds for charity by completing a cycling challenge.

Back to the Future car to feature in Glasgow artist's latest film

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GLASGOW artist Duncan Campbell opens his first major solo exhibition in Scotland next week celebrating one of film's most iconic cars.

Big-hearted businessman helps out Beatson Appeal

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:15:00 GMT

ONE of Glasgow's most prominent businessmen has handed over £2000 to a cancer charity, the Beatson Pebble Appeal.