Glasgow & Strathclyde

Glasgow & Strathclyde

Three frigates worth £3.7bn secure shipyard jobs for decades

The next generation of shipbuilding jobs in Scotland has been secured with the announcement of a £3.7 billion contract with BAE Systems to build three Type 26 frigates on the Clyde.

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Disruption as thousands descend on Glasgow for Orange Walk

Police have warned of widespread disuption in Glasgow city centre today as thousands of Orange Order marchers and supporters descend on the city.

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Flames rise from a jeep after the terrorist car bomb attack on Glasgow Airport in 2007. Picture: PA

Glasgow terror attack transformed flying forever

The failed terrorist attack on Glasgow Airport ten years ago was a watershed in terminal security that has permanently changed the way we fly.

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Biffy Clyro are set to headline the TRNSMT festival. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Armed police set to patrol outside Glasgow’s TRNSMT festival

Armed police will be deployed outside the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow next weekend, with officers on high alert in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks around the UK.

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Katie Ford. Picture: Supplied

TV and sport stars back Katie Ford’s world record attempt

THE ultra-marathon cyclist is to take on a mammoth challenge for epilepsy charity at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow.

Glasgow & Strathclyde
New Lanark World Heritage. Picture: contributed

Five reasons to visit the Clyde Valley and where to stay

The borders, highlands and islands are all well-visited by central belt dwellers looking for a weekend escape however there’s a hidden gem that’s worth exploring and that’s the Clyde Valley.
Those making the short journey to this part of the world will find a wealth of history and no shortage of outdoor activities.

Travel
Entrepreneurship and growth specialist John Anderson is the new chairman of iMultiply. Picture: Contributed

John Anderson named chair of recruitment firm iMultiply

Entrepreneurship specialist John Anderson has joined Edinburgh-based recruitment company iMultiply as its new chairman.

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The Scottish Government wants to cut air tax.

Green impact of lower air tax ‘grossly underestimated’

Ministers are accused of “grossly underestimating” the impact of cutting air taxes after they admitted it could cause twice the increase in aircraft emissions previously forecast.

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Sacred Paws duo Rachel Aggs and Eilidh Rodgers won the Scottish Album of the Year Award with their debut, Strike A Match.

Pop duo Sacred Paws win Scottish Album of the Year Award

Glasgow pop duo Sacred Paws have claimed the Scottish Album of the Year award.
Lifestyle
Alistair Watson, pictured on the campaign trail in May 2012. Picture: Robert Perry

Alistair Watson, Glasgow Labour council stalwart, found dead

Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has paid tribute to one of the party's local government stalwarts, Alistair Watson, who has been found dead.

Politics
Gillespie Macandrew chief executive Chris West. Picture: Contributed

Law firm Gillespie Macandrew sees profits take a dip

Law firm Gillespie Macandrew has reported a record rise in turnover although investment in staff and premises saw profits dip.

Law
Eric Trump, son of US president Donald Trump, officially opens the newest Trump Turnberry golf course in Ayrshire. Picture: SWNS

Donald Trump’s son opens King Robert the Bruce golf course

Eric Trump opened a second golf course at Turnberry yesterday as staff at the resort were asked not to display a Time Magazine cover featuring his father that was confirmed to be a fake.

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Scottish singer Paolo Nutini, 30, outside Paisley Sheriff Court.

Paolo Nutini cleared of drink-driving charge

Singer Paolo Nutini has been cleared of drink-driving in his home town earlier this year.

Glasgow & Strathclyde
Scottish singer Paolo Nutini, 30, arrives at Paisley Sheriff Court. Picture: PA

Paolo Nutini told police he drank vodka before driving home

Singer Paolo Nutini told a police officer he drank vodka in a pub with friends before driving home, a court has heard.

News
MadeBrave's Andrew Dobbie says Park Circus represents many of his favourite films. Picture: Contributed

MadeBrave boss Andrew Dobbie joins film firm Park Circus

Andrew Dobbie, founding director of digital creative agency MadeBrave, has joined the board of global film sales and distribution specialist Park Circus Group.

Media & Leisure
Forest Hills has undergone an extensive renovation. Picture: Supplied

Aberfoyle’s Forest Hills Hotel unveils £3.5m makeover

THE luxury Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa has unveiled a multi-million pound renovation

Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians
Transport Scotland rail director Bill Reeve and East Kilbride SNP MSP Linda Fabiani in a refurbished carriage. Picture: Transport Scotland

Power sockets and wi-fi added to new ScotRail train fleet

The first of a fleet of ScotRail trains to be refurbished with new seats, power sockets and wi-fi was unveiled at East Kilbride Station today.
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Alistair McDonald brings more than 30 years of whisky expertise to the Clydeside Distillery. Picture: Contributed

‘Milestone’ as Glasgow’s Clydeside Distillery appoints manager

The Clydeside Distillery, Glasgow’s newest whisky venture, has appointed Alistair McDonald as distillery manager.

Companies
Claire Kelly with daughter Tess. Picture: Supplied

Parents’ marathon effort to thank hospital for saving baby

A DEVOTED mum and dad – both hardcore marathoners – are to complete their next marathon journey side by side in honour of their baby daughter Tess and the team of medics who have brought her back from the brink of death three times.

Inverness, Highlands & Islands
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre's Hamilton facility opens its doors in September. Picture: Contributed

Stephen Good: Innovation is change that unlocks new value

The word innovation is common currency these days. It seems to feature in every organisation’s mission statement, business plan or client brief – an umbrella word for anything new, bright or shiny.

Management
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