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Alcohol and drugs ruined my band - I'm glad to have another chance
Phil Campbell still shudders when he recalls how his band the Temperance Movement came to a messy end. After years of hard graft and endless gigs at home and abroad, the blues-rock group were finally tasting regular success - but Campbell had become increasingly hooked on drink and drugs. It eventually led the Glaswegian singer to leave the band, and attempt to get his own life back on track.
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'Alcohol and drugs ruined my band - I'm glad to have another chance'
Phil Campbell still shudders when he recalls how his band the Temperance Movement came to a messy end. After years of hard graft and endless gigs at home and abroad, the blues-rock group were finally tasting regular success - but Campbell had become increasingly hooked on drink and drugs. It eventually led the Glaswegian singer to leave the band, and attempt to get his own life back on track.
What are the Great Scottish Run routes and what roads are closed?
A record number of runners are expected to hit the streets of Glasgow this weekend as Scotland's biggest running event returns. Organisers estimate about 35,000 people will take part in this year's Great Scottish Run, an increase of about 3,000 on the race's previous record. This year will also see the return of events for junior runners and toddlers, after fears over Storm Amy last year forced them to be cancelled.
Thousands of Glasgow City Council staff still do not know if their pay will be cut
Thousands of Glasgow City Council workers still do not know what their wages will be under a controversial new pay structure being implemented by the local authority. The council announced last week it intended to fire and re-hire all its non-teaching staff after talks with unions over new pay grades fell apart, only to pause the plan the following day.
Thousands of Glasgow City Council staff still do not know if their pay will be cut
Thousands of Glasgow City Council workers still do not know what their wages will be under a controversial new pay structure being implemented by the local authority. The council announced last week it intended to fire and re-hire all its non-teaching staff after talks with unions over new pay grades fell apart, only to pause the plan the following day.
'Under siege' bus service halted after four attacks in two hours
A bus company has warned it may withdraw services from part of North Lanarkshire after a spate of attacks on its vehicles. First Bus removed the 240 service from travelling through Viewpark, near Bellshill, on Friday night after four of its vehicles were pelted with missiles in a two-hour period. Councillor Helen Loughran said the service, which runs between Glasgow city centre and Overtown near Wishaw, had been "under siege" and suggested that young people were behind the attacks.
'Under siege' bus service halted after four attacks in two hours
Jonathan Geddes - Glasgow and west reporter Mon 28 September 2026 at 4:53 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. First Bus has warned it may withdraw services from an area of North Lanarkshire because of a spate of attacks [Getty Images] A bus company has warned it may withdraw services from part of North Lanarkshire after a spate of attacks on its vehicles.
'Under siege' bus service halted after four attacks in two hours
First Bus has warned it may withdraw services from an area of North Lanarkshire because of a spate of attacks A bus company has warned it may withdraw services from part of North Lanarkshire after a spate of attacks on its vehicles. First Bus removed the 240 service from travelling through Viewpark, near Bellshill, on Friday night after four of its vehicles were pelted with missiles in a two-hour period.
'Under siege' bus service halted after four attacks in two hours
A bus company has warned it may withdraw services from part of North Lanarkshire after a spate of attacks on its vehicles. First Bus removed the 240 service from travelling through Viewpark, near Bellshill, on Friday night after four of its vehicles were pelted with missiles in a two-hour period. Councillor Helen Loughran said the service, which runs between Glasgow city centre and Overtown near Wishaw, had been "under siege" and suggested that young people were behind the attacks.
'Under siege' bus service halted after four attacks in two hours
Jonathan Geddes - Glasgow and west reporter Mon, 28 September 2026 at 4:53 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. First Bus has warned it may withdraw services from an area of North Lanarkshire because of a spate of attacks [Getty Images] A bus company has warned it may withdraw services from part of North Lanarkshire after a spate of attacks on its vehicles.
Domestic abuse workers face £11k pay cut under new council scheme
Domestic abuse support workers with Glasgow City Council face wage cuts of more than £11,000 under the local authority's new pay plans. Staff at Assist, a domestic abuse advocacy service that works with high-risk cases, are essentially being moved down a pay grade after the council carried out an evaluation of jobs. Workers said the evaluation left them feeling insulted after it suggested their work only required them to pay attention for 30 minutes at a time.
Man/Woman/Chainsaw, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow review - everything all at once
The excitement surrounding Man/Woman/Chainsaw is such that their current jaunt around the country has been superseded, with another tour of larger venues already announced for next year. Given that the cramped confines of King Tut’s was packed out a step up in size is unsurprising, and there was a genuine buzz when the London six-piece emerged onstage, 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” ringing out as accompaniment.
Glasgow's historic Pollok House transforms for art festival
The stately Pollok House in Glasgow's southside has seen many visitors in its 274 years - but surely none quite like this. In one room, glowing lightbulbs flash on and off while electronic music pulses alongside the lights. In another room, more than 150 bird sculptures are being moved into position, while opera music drifts along a corridor from upstairs.
Glasgow's historic Pollok House transforms for art festival
The stately Pollok House in Glasgow's southside has seen many visitors in its 274 years - but surely none quite like this. In one room, glowing lightbulbs flash on and off while electronic music pulses alongside the lights. In another room, more than 150 bird sculptures are being moved into position, while opera music drifts along a corridor from upstairs.
Glasgow City Council to fire and rehire over 23,000 employees
Glasgow City Council is to sack more than 23,000 members of staff and then rehire them to new contracts after pay talks broke down with unions. The local authority says letters will be sent to its non-teaching staff next week, with new contracts then taking effect from 1 January. Talks earlier this week between the council and the GMB, Unison and Unite unions fell apart on Wednesday when Unison said it would not ballot its members on a proposed new pay offer.
Glasgow City Council to fire and rehire over 23,000 employees
Glasgow City Council is to sack more than 23,000 members of staff and then rehire them to new contracts after pay talks broke down with unions. The local authority says letters will be sent to its non-teaching staff next week, with new contracts then taking effect from 1 January. Talks earlier this week between the council and the GMB, Unison and Unite unions fell apart on Wednesday when Unison said it would not ballot its members on a proposed new pay offer.
'I had cancer as a child, now I'm an beauty pageant queen'
When Nicole Anderson was a child her parents were told she had only a 50% chance of surviving surgery. She went through a series of operations and chemotherapy as a baby, after cancerous tumours were found on her kidneys. And she had to have further treatment for congenital hip dysplasia, when it was discovered she had been born without a right hip socket. Now 33, the healthcare worker from Cumbernauld is celebrating being crowned an international beauty pageant queen.
'I had cancer as a child, now I'm an beauty pageant queen'
Jonathan Geddes - Glasgow and west reporter Tue, September 22, 2026 at 6:10 PM EDT 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Nicole Anderson was crowned Ms Role Model earlier this year [Sheldon Smith Photography] When Nicole Anderson was a child her parents were told she had only a 50% chance of surviving surgery. She went through a series of operations and chemotherapy as a baby, after cancerous tumours were found on her kidneys.
New heritage trail remembers Glasgow's legendary nightclubs
The closure of some of Glasgow's best known nightclubs has inspired one of their regulars to delve into their history - through a new walking trail. The Lost Nightclubs tour takes in Archaos, the Arches and the Tunnel, as well as some of the city's lesser known hotspots. It was created by archivist Nella McNicol - who believes Glasgow's nightlife deserves just as much celebration as its A-listed buildings and Gothic architecture.
New heritage trail remembers Glasgow's legendary nightclubs
Many of Glasgow's most famous nightclubs, including Cleopatra's, have closed down The closure of some of Glasgow's best known nightclubs has inspired one of their regulars to delve into their history - through a new walking trail. The Lost Nightclubs tour takes in Archaos, the Arches and the Tunnel, as well as some of the city's lesser known hotspots.
New heritage trail remembers Glasgow's legendary nightclubs
Scots author wins two Bloody Scotland awards with her debut novel at the age of 64 A Scots mother has won the McIlvanney Prize for Scotland’s crime book of the year with her first ever novel at the age of 64. Frances Crawford, from …
How the Tartan Army could link Ayr with an American state
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How the Tartan Army could link Ayr with an American state
The Tartan Army took buses from Providence to Boston for the game against Morocco The past summer saw thousands of Scotland fans head to America to cheer on the national team at the World Cup. While Scotland's games were played in Boston and Miami, many Scots based themselves elsewhere - with about 5,000 staying in Providence, Rhode Island. Now one region could wind up with closer links Stateside as a result.
How the Tartan Army could link Ayr with an American state
The past summer saw thousands of Scotland fans head to America to cheer on the national team at the World Cup. While Scotland's games were played in Boston and Miami, many Scots based themselves elsewhere - with about 5,000 staying in Providence, Rhode Island. Now one region could wind up with closer links Stateside as a result.
'Forget Notting Hill - we set our new romcom in the east end of Glasgow'
Film fans have had plenty of chances to spot Glasgow on the big screen in recent years, from superhero blockbusters to futuristic sci-fi thrillers. Now the city is to star in cinemas once again - but the difference is that it won't be doubling for another location. It is actually set in the city. Romantic comedy Premature is out in cinemas next Friday, despite a microscopic budget that is the fraction of Hollywood productions like Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
'Forget Notting Hill - we set our new romcom in the east end of Glasgow'
Film fans have had plenty of chances to spot Glasgow on the big screen in recent years, from superhero blockbusters to futuristic sci-fi thrillers. Now the city is to star in cinemas once again - but the difference is that it won't be doubling for another location. It is actually set in the city. Romantic comedy Premature is out in cinemas next Friday, despite a microscopic budget that is the fraction of Hollywood productions like Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
'Forget Notting Hill - we set our new romcom in the east end of Glasgow'
Film fans have had plenty of chances to spot Glasgow on the big screen in recent years, from superhero blockbusters to futuristic sci-fi thrillers. Now the city is to star in cinemas once again - but the difference is that it won't be doubling for another location. It is actually set in the city. Romantic comedy Premature is out in cinemas next Friday, despite a microscopic budget that is the fraction of Hollywood productions like Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
'Forget Notting Hill - we set our new romcom in the east end of Glasgow'
Jonathan Geddes - Glasgow and west reporter Sun, 13 September 2026 at 8:42 am UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 'Forget Notting Hill - we set our new romcom in the east end of Glasgow' Film fans have had plenty of chances to spot Glasgow on the big screen in recent years, from superhero blockbusters to futuristic sci-fi thrillers. Now the city is to star in cinemas once again - but the difference is that it won't be doubling for another location.
'Forget Notting Hill - we set our new romcom in the east end of Glasgow'
Film fans have had plenty of chances to spot Glasgow on the big screen in recent years, from superhero blockbusters to futuristic sci-fi thrillers. Now the city is to star in cinemas once again - but the difference is that it won't be doubling for another location. It is actually set in the city. Romantic comedy Premature is out in cinemas next Friday, despite a microscopic budget that is the fraction of Hollywood productions like Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Geese, Barrowland, Glasgow review - hyped-up New Yorkers deliver the goods
Geese may be the most buzz-worthy band in the world these days, but even they cannot get away with teasing a Glasgow crowd too much. After something politely described by singer Cameron Winter as a “phallic object” was lobbed onstage, the frontman larked about with it, suggesting he might mimic a sexual act. As soon as he pulled it away from his lips, boos descended in force from the always lively throng squeezed together on a sweatbox of a dancefloor.
I was in so much pain I could barely feed my cats - now I'm back as a pro wrestler
Professional wrestling storylines are often built around surprise moments, from unexpected returns to sudden plot twists. However when British star Jamie Hayter suffered two herniated discs in her back in 2023, she feared she would never get back in the ring. It left her in constant pain, barely able to feed her cats - and wondering if her career was over. But the grappler, who competes with All Elite Wrestling, told BBC News that the experience gave her a better perspective on her wrestling.
I was in so much pain I could barely feed my cats - now I'm back as a pro wrestler
I was in so much pain I could barely feed my cats - now I'm back as a pro wrestler
The Glasgow weavers helping the fight to defend Ukraine
A quiet old school building in the east end of Glasgow may seem a world away from the war-torn streets of Ukraine's cities. But in a converted classroom, a group of refugees are putting their hearts into helping their homeland – by weaving camouflage nets for the war effort. Everyone in the Weegie Weavers team has family in Ukraine, including some serving in the military. Their own lives remain "on pause" as the conflict continues.
The Glasgow weavers helping the fight to defend Ukraine
A quiet old school building in the east end of Glasgow may seem a world away from the war-torn streets of Ukraine's cities. But in a converted classroom, a group of refugees are putting their hearts into helping their homeland – by weaving camouflage nets for the war effort. Everyone in the Weegie Weavers team has family in Ukraine, including some serving in the military. Their own lives remain "on pause" as the conflict continues.
The Glasgow weavers helping the fight to defend Ukraine
The Weegie Weavers all have family members living or serving back in Ukraine A quiet old school building in the east end of Glasgow may seem a world away from the war-torn streets of Ukraine's cities. But in a converted classroom, a group of refugees are putting their hearts into helping their homeland – by weaving camouflage nets for the war effort. Everyone in the Weegie Weavers team has family in Ukraine, including some serving in the military.
The Glasgow weavers helping the fight to defend Ukraine
A quiet old school building in the east end of Glasgow may seem a world away from the war-torn streets of Ukraine's cities. But in a converted classroom, a group of refugees are putting their hearts into helping their homeland – by weaving camouflage nets for the war effort. Everyone in the Weegie Weavers team has family in Ukraine, including some serving in the military. Their own lives remain "on pause" as the conflict continues.
The Glasgow weavers helping the fight to defend Ukraine
Jonathan Geddes - Glasgow and west reporter Sun 23 August 2026 at 7:19 am UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Weegie Weavers all have family members living or serving back in Ukraine [BBC] A quiet old school building in the east end of Glasgow may seem a world away from the war-torn streets of Ukraine's cities.
Why is a replica Spanish galleon in the west of Scotland?
The waters at Ayr harbour commonly host commercial cargo ships and visits from the Waverley paddle steamer. However for the past two weeks a very different sort of vessel has been berthed there - a replica of a 17th Century Spanish galleon, complete with national flag fluttering in the breeze. The tall ship Galeón Andalucía, described as a floating museum by crew members, will depart Ayrshire on Monday, heading off to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull as its tour around Europe continues.
Why is a replica Spanish galleon in the west of Scotland?
The Galeón Andalucía is visiting Ayrshire and Argyll & Bute [BBC] The waters at Ayr harbour commonly host commercial cargo ships and visits from the Waverley paddle steamer. However for the past two weeks a very different sort of vessel has been berthed there - a replica of a 17th Century Spanish galleon, complete with national flag fluttering in the breeze.
Idlewild, Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow review - a birthday bash with punch
Just over 24 hours before Idlewild stepped out at the Kelvingrove Bandstand, the much ballyhooed solar eclipse had proved a damp squib for much of Scotland, with cloudy weather obscuring any views. With inevitable irony, the following day brought clear skies and sunshine, meaning the audience for this outdoor Glasgow show were basking in brightness and warmth for the arrival of Roddy Woomble and company, a band now holding indie veteran status.
Pole position? These women are set to scale a 25ft greasy pole - to win a prize ham
When Bex Campbell bumps into people she knows in the street these days, they all say the same thing. "People keep stopping me in the street and going 'are you mad, are you actually doing the greasy pole this year?'," the 37-year-old says with a laugh. Bex is one of a five-strong all female team tackling one of Irvine's more unique challenges - scaling a 25ft (7.6m) wooden pole covered in grease, and trying to claim the prize at the top - a ham.
Amateur team to make 700-mile round trip for cup tie in Shetland
Amateur team to make 700-mile round trip for cup tie in Shetland
Amateur team to make 700-mile round trip for cup tie in Shetland
An amateur football team from Ayrshire are preparing to make a 700-mile round trip to play a Scottish Cup match in Shetland. Stewarton Annick Ladies have to catch an 11:15 flight from Glasgow to Sumburgh to get there in time for the 14:30 kick-off. The team are hoping that the match does not go to extra time and penalties as they may not make their flight back. The players and coaches said that despite the £15,000 cost of the trip they could not pass up the chance to play the match.
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