Glasgow

Largest city in Scotland

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Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, and the third most populous city in the United Kingdom, as of the 2019 estimated city population of 611,748. Historically part of Lanarkshire, the city now forms the Glasgow City council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland; the local authority is Glasgow City Council. Glasgow is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. It is the fifth most visited city in the UK.

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Scotland housing conditions 'drive asylum seekers crazy' Aid groups have described living conditions inside hotels housing asylum seekers in the Scottish city of Glasgow as degrading and unsanitary. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:37Published 2 days ago

Glasgow attacker described as ‘quiet, polite, decent guy’ by asylum seekers The man responsible for a knife attack in a Glasgow hotel has been described as a “quiet and polite and decent guy” by asylum seekers who were residing there.Badreddin Abadlla Adam, 28, from Sudan,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 1 week ago

Glasgow stabbing attack: What we know so far Police have named the man shot by officers during an attack in Glasgow on Friday as Badreddin Abadlla Adam, 28, from Sudan. In a statement on Twitter, Police Scotland said the identity is “based on.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:03Published 2 weeks ago

Glasgow witness says friend planned attack A friend of the man thought to be responsible for Friday's knife attacks in Glasgow, has told ITV News the suspect spoke to him the night before, about wanting to carry out an attack. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 2 weeks ago

Glasgow stabbing attack: Injured police officer named Constable David Whyte has been named as the police officer seriously injured in a stabbing attack at a Glasgow hotel.Police said a male suspect was shot dead by an armed unit and that the attack was.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Police confirm Glasgow incident is not terror-related Police in Scotland have announced that a major incident in Glasgow city centre is not being treated as terror-related. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:26Published 2 weeks ago

Witness recalls hearing ‘horrifying screeches’ in Glasgow An eyewitness has described hearing “horrifying screeches” during a major incident in Glasgow this afternoon. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:16Published 2 weeks ago

Sir Keir Starmer reacts to Glasgow stabbing incident Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has thanked emergency services for their work in Glasgow after six people were left hospitalised following a stabbing in a hotel. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:24Published 2 weeks ago

Sir Keir Starmer sends his thoughts to those affected by Glasgow incident Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer gives his reaction to a major incident in Glasgow which left multiple people injured. Sir Keir says his thoughts are with those affected and thanked emergency services.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:24Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon commends bravery of police service First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has praised the bravery of the police service following a major incident in Glasgow in which a suspect was shot dead and six people injured. Report by Patelr... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:30Published 2 weeks ago

Glasgow stabbing incident not being treated as terrorism First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has said that a major incident in Glasgow in which a suspect was shot dead and six people injured, is not being treated as terrorism by police. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published 2 weeks ago

Nicola Sturgeon 'shocked and saddened' by Glasgow incident Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she is "shocked and saddened" by a major incident in Glasgow in which a suspect was shot dead and six people were injured on Friday. The matter is is.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:39Published 2 weeks ago

Chair of Scottish Police Federation on Glasgow incident Chair of the Scottish Police Federation, David Hamilton, has said that everybody is “shocked and horrified” by the circumstances that have unfolded in Glasgow city centre earlier today. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:36Published 2 weeks ago

Suspect shot dead and six people injured in Glasgow incident A suspect has been shot dead by police after six people were injured, including an officer, during a major incident at a hotel housing asylum seekers in Glasgow.Police Scotland said a male suspect was.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:45Published 2 weeks ago

Emergency services on scene after major incident in Glasgow A man has been shot dead by armed police and six other people, including an officer, are in hospital following a major incident in Glasgow city centre. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published 2 weeks ago

Police officer 'critical but stable' in hospital after deadly Glasgow incident "The situation is contained at this time and there is no danger to the general public," Scottish police said in a statement as seen by Euronews. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:05Published 2 weeks ago

Suspect shot dead and police officer stabbed in Glasgow incident An officer has been stabbed and a man shot by police during a major incident in Glasgow. Police Scotland said a male suspect was shot dead by an armed unit and that an officer is receiving treatment in.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:45Published 2 weeks ago

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Temporary ban on asylum seekers sent to Glasgow as city tries to 'ease pressures' following knife attack Glasgow City Council says move is designed to 'ease pressures' in city amid mounting concerns about living conditions for asylum seekers placed in hotels during lockdown Independent - Published 3 days ago
Glasgow stabbing: Attacker pictured as mental health warnings emerge Charities had raised concerns about policy of housing asylum-seekers in hotels during coronavirus lockdown Independent - Published 1 week ago
Glasgow stabbing: 'Targeted assault' in broad daylight sees street cordoned off No wider threat to public, police say Independent - Published 1 week ago

David Whyte: Police officer injured in Glasgow stabbing speaks out 'The swift actions of colleagues saved lives and prevented a far more serious incident,' says 42-year-old Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Glasgow stabbings: Activists warn of 'toxic environment' inside hotels used to house asylum seekers during lockdown Complaints made about suspect for 'aggressive and erratic' behaviour before knife attack Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Glasgow hotel stabbings PC David Whyte 'stable' PC David Whyte is among six people injured in a mass stabbing in Glasgow on Friday. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Glasgow stabbings: Nigel Farage accused of stirring up 'fear and hatred' after blaming attack on 'illegal immigrants' Politicians from across city accuse Brexiteer of exploiting incident and 'spewing vile racist rhetoric' Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Park Inn: What do we know about asylum hotel at centre of Glasgow attack? Campaign group says 91-room hotel was used by social care provider Mears Group Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Glasgow: Armed police shut down city centre after 'serious' incident Armed police have shut down Glasgow city centre following a "serious incident". Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
'Serious' incident shuts down Glasgow city centre There is a heavy police presence on West George Street with more than a dozen police vehicles at the scene. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Glasgow incident news – live: Man shot by armed police as city centre shut down Follow the latest updates as armed police deal with major incident Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Arrests as 'far-right' group clashes with police at rival refugee rally in Glasgow Six men arrested after protesters turn up to 'protect Cenotaph' Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Sturgeon condemns 'utterly shameful' violence after rival protesters clash in Glasgow Those caught up in Glasgow altercations 'should really take a long hard look at themselves', first minister says Independent - Published 3 weeks ago	Slave-owner's name removed from Barclays Bank development in Glasgow Scrutiny over city's ties to slave trade increases as Black Lives Matter protests continue Independent - Published on June 10, 2020
Glasgow streets 'renamed' after black people in anti-racism protest Anti-racism campaigners have placed new signs on streets in the Scottish city of Glasgow that are named after historical figures with links to the slave trade, unofficially renaming them in honour of.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	Anti-racism campaigners rename Glasgow streets linked to slave trade One sign 'renames' road as George Floyd Street Independent - Published on June 6, 2020
Coronavirus: Syrian asylum seeker dies in hotel assigned by Home Office as part of Covid-19 response Thirty-year-old's mental health had rapidly deteriorated since moving to Glasgow hotel, says friend Independent - Published on May 10, 2020	'There has to be a reckoning': Keir Starmer says NHS staff worth 'more than a clap on a Thursday' Labour leader says more money needed for health service and care sector in Zoom call with Glasgow voters Independent - Published on May 7, 2020
Coronavirus: 13 residents in care home outside Glasgow die in possible virus outbreak Two staff members are receiving treatment in hospital after testing positive for virus Independent - Published on April 4, 2020	Coronavirus forces postponement of COP26 meeting in Glasgow A key climate conference due in November is delayed due to disruption caused by the coronavirus. BBC News - Published on April 1, 2020
Riders win third WBBL trophy in row - highlights & report Leicester Riders win a third successive WBBL Trophy beating Durham Palatinates 70-66 in Glasgow. BBC News - Published on March 15, 2020	Irish men charged after migrants discovered in lorry in Belgium A 64-year-old man from Glasgow and a 30-year-old man from County Antrim were also detained. BBC News - Published on March 7, 2020
U.N. cancels some meetings ahead of climate summit due to coronavirus The United Nations has canceled some meetings in Bonn, Germany, and elsewhere planned in the run-up to a crucial U.N. climate summit to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, in November due to the coronavirus.. Reuters - Published on March 6, 2020	One in three Tory members believe human activity not responsible for climate change, survey finds Boris Johnson to chair first meeting of ministerial committee ahead of global warming summit in Glasgow Independent - Published on March 3, 2020
Campaigners urge PM Johnson to 'turbocharge' climate plans ahead of U.N. summit Prime Minister Boris Johnson should "turbocharge" policies to cut Britain's carbon emissions so the country can lead by example when it hosts a major U.N. climate summit in Glasgow in November,.. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020	Duplantis, 20, sets pole vault world record for second time in a week Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record by clearing 6.18m at the Indoor Grand Prix in Glasgow on Saturday. BBC News - Published on February 15, 2020
London venue lined up as possible host for climate change summit after rows over Glasgow preparations Talks have opened with the capital's ExCeL centre in London - but a government source insisted it is only 'contingency planning' Independent - Published on February 12, 2020	Scotland Women v England Women: Simon Middleton names new front row for the Red Roses' trip to Glasgow England head coach Simon Middleton names a new front row in his starting XV as the Red Roses continue their Grand Slam defence in Scotland. BBC News - Published on February 7, 2020
Britain to bring forward ban on new petrol and diesel cars Britain will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, five years earlier than planned, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will say on Tuesday as he announces details of a U.N. climate summit due.. Reuters - Published on February 4, 2020	Boris Johnson pledges to ban new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 after claims his climate plans are in 'chaos' Launch of strategy for crucial 'COP26' summit in Glasgow in November - but independent climate advisers called for ban by 2030 Independent - Published on February 4, 2020
Climate change: Sacked climate chief 'may sue government' Claire O’Neill, an ex-minister, had been due to preside over the UN climate meeting in Glasgow. BBC News - Published on February 3, 2020	Brexit: Arrests in London and Glasgow as crowds gather to mark departure from EU Police detain six men for various offences Independent - Published on February 1, 2020
Britain replaces O'Neill as president of U.N. climate summit British politician Claire O'Neill will no longer serve as president of a major U.N. climate summit taking place in Glasgow in November and her replacement will be confirmed shortly, the UK government.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020	Climate change: UK has 'one shot' at success at Glasgow COP26 If the Glasgow meeting fails, it will raise tough questions about the UN climate talks process, says the woman in charge. BBC News - Published on January 27, 2020
'It's just not going to happen': Boris Johnson accused of making impossible pledge for climate crisis summit Exclusive: Prime minister's boast that Glasgow talks can deliver 'enforceable limits' on CO2 emissions prompts astonishment and criticism of a lack of understanding Independent - Published on January 19, 2020	Bank of England's Carney to serve as UK government climate adviser Outgoing Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will advise Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the run-up to a major United Nations climate conference taking place in Glasgow this November, Britain's.. Reuters - Published on January 16, 2020
Thousands march to demand Scottish independence Wind and rain no deterrent as supporters parade through Glasgow Independent - Published on January 11, 2020	Carlisle 'career beggars' from Glasgow removed by police Cumbria Police says they target Carlisle because in Scotland they can be moved on more quickly. BBC News - Published on January 11, 2020
Rod Stewart sent message by Celtic fans after he congratulated Boris Johnson on election win Supporters of Glasgow-based club unveil banner telling veteran singer to 'f*k off during match on Sunday Independent - Published on December 16, 2019	Scottish Open: Mark Selby beats Jack Lisowski 9-6 to secure title Mark Selby beats fellow Englishman Jack Lisowski 9-6 to win his first Scottish Open title in Glasgow. BBC News - Published on December 15, 2019
Scottish Open: Mark Selby knocks out Ronnie O'Sullivan in Glasgow Mark Selby covers Ronnie O'Sullivan's fist bump in rock paper scissors style before knocking the former world champion out of the Scottish Open. BBC News - Published on December 13, 2019	Glasgow fire: Dozens of firefighters tackling blaze at block of flats in city centre At least 12 appliances are tackling the fire on the second floor of the building Independent - Published on December 9, 2019
European Short Course Championships: Freya Anderson wins gold Britain's Freya Anderson wins her first senior international title with gold in the 100m freestyle at the European Short Course Championships in Glasgow. BBC News - Published on December 6, 2019	Australia appoint Glasgow's Rennie as new coach to replace Cheika Glasgow coach Dave Rennie will take charge of Australia next summer - with Scotland forwards coach Danny Wilson replacing him at Warriors. BBC News - Published on November 19, 2019
Scotland fight back to beat Kazakhstan and clinch third Scotland's bleak Euro 2020 qualifying campaign was brought to a close with a laboured victory over Kazakhstan in Glasgow. BBC News - Published on November 19, 2019	'The East German in Glasgow's East End' - Thom on the Berlin Wall, the Stasi and scoring at Ibrox Razor wire, the Stasi, and scoring at Ibrox - the little-known story of Celtic hero Andreas Thom and the fall of the Berlin Wall. BBC News - Published on November 9, 2019
Women's Champions League: Arsenal to face PSG, as Glasgow take on Wolfsburg Arsenal face Paris St-Germain while Glasgow draw two-time Women's Champions League winners Wolfsburg in this year's quarter-finals. BBC News - Published on November 8, 2019	Sam Norris: Injured speedway rider visits crash track Rider Sam Norris, 15, also meets Glasgow medical staff who cared for him while he was in a coma. BBC News - Published on October 21, 2019

Glasgow

Largest city in Scotland

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