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• From Belladrum to Delta Goodrem duet: Cammy Barnes on his mad weekend

  05-08-2026 23:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barnes ended up playing the Belladrum festival twice after a last-minute call - and helped to close the Commonwealth Games.
  
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• Uganda team manager has 'no idea' why boxers have disappeared

  05-08-2026 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.
  
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• Derelict landmark Kintyre hotel could be re-opened

  05-08-2026 12:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former five-storey Keil Hotel will be expanded, gaining a garden store, office, laundry and accommodation units.
  
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• Japanese winger Yokota joins Rangers from Hannover

  05-08-2026 11:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota hopes to make "special memories" after joining Rangers from Hannover.
  
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• Man arrested over car murder bid on group of bikers

  04-08-2026 19:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police Scotland said the group were hit by a vehicle on Greenock Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, on Sunday 11 July.
  
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• Which area has the best grades? Key takeaways from Scotland's exam results

  04-08-2026 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 130,000 Scottish students have found out how they did in their exams.
  
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• Glasgow misses new affordable homes target as construction costs rise

  04-08-2026 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The city's affordable housing supply programme saw 448 homes recorded as complete, against a target of 633.
  
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• Fire-ravaged Cumbernauld church to be rebuilt

  04-08-2026 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The St Mungo's Church building was left in ruins after a blaze broke out on 2 August 2025.
  
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• Bays of Harris estate buyout secures land fund award

  04-08-2026 11:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The scheme is one of six community projects to be given Scottish government support.
  
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• Glasgow residential drug service to close over rent and repairs dispute

  04-08-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The charity Turning Point Scotland says the service will shut down and a nearby drug crisis centre will move to the site.
  
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• Three officers injured after eggs and bricks thrown at police

  03-08-2026 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police were called to reports of a group protesting outside a house on Priesthill Road about 18:55 on Sunday.
  
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• Glasgow hailed for saving Games as baton passes to Amdavad

  03-08-2026 11:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The head of Glasgow 2026 believes the legacy of the scaled-back Games will shape the future of the event.
  
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• Biker, 63, seriously injured in motorway attack by gang in four cars

  03-08-2026 10:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say the "targeted" attack on the M74 near Lesmahagow was carried out by people who had been in four cars.
  
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• I have six hours to turn the Hydro from netball court into concert venue

  02-08-2026 10:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The compressed nature of the Commonwealth Games has resulted in the Hydro hosting opening and closing ceremonies, as well as netball fixtures.
  
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• William and Kate bring children to second last day of Commonwealth Games

  01-08-2026 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spectators at Glasgow's OVO Hydro were treated to exhilarating performances during New Zealand's 61-54 win over England.
  
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• Should Scotland's biggest city have an elected mayor?

  01-08-2026 12:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The question of whether or not Scottish cities like Glasgow should have mayors has become something of a live debate in recent weeks.
  
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• Commonwealth Games boxing official suspended over headbutt probe

  01-08-2026 10:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boxing Scotland has suspended Jon-Paul Hynd while it investigates a number of allegations over his conduct.
  
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• Fugitive gangster is drink-drive killer who hit man in 91mph crash

  31-07-2026 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Callum Fox was hunted by police after they discovered £800,000 of drugs at a flat in Paisley in 2022.
  
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• TikToker faces police probe over secret filming using 'smart glasses'

  31-07-2026 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "content maker" published videos of encounters with young women and a female Sikh shop worker where he talked of a plot to "breed out the white race".
  
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• Fugitive jailed over 'top-tier' drugs and dirty money operation

  31-07-2026 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors said he was at the top-tier level of supplying unadulterated cocaine, cannabis and diamorphine around Glasgow.
  
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• Glasgow gets starring role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day film

  31-07-2026 10:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland's largest city doubles as New York in the latest installment of Marvel cinematic universe.
  
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• Crime boss Steven Lyons appears in Spanish court

  31-07-2026 09:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The head of the Lyons gang was extradited to Spain last month on charges related to organised crime.
  
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• MPs Joani Reid and Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension

  31-07-2026 08:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".
  
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• Mark Knopfler to be honoured at this year's Hoolie in the Hydro

  31-07-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The singer and guitarist will be formally inducted into Hands Up For Trad's Traditional Music Hall of Fame.
  
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• 'You take on a different persona volunteering at the Commonwealth Games'

  31-07-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Games volunteer Alice McNaugher says leading chants and high fiving people from around the world has built her confidence.
  
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• Proud Keith claims bronze in front of 100-year-old grandad

  31-07-2026 00:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Megan Keith claims a memorable Commonwealth Games bronze for Scotland in the 5,000m in front of her 100-year-old grandad at Scotstoun Stadium.
  
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• Kayden Moy's killer posts video from prison boasting about murder

  30-07-2026 22:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Snapchat footage shows Jay Stewart rapping about killing the teenager and claiming he will kill again once he is released.
  
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• Man charged over death of pedestrian hit by car in Glasgow

  30-07-2026 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Patrick Stoddard, 67,died in hospital more than three weeks after being struck on Carmunnock Road in the south side.
  
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• Boxer's Commonwealth Games racism claim rejected

  30-07-2026 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Claims made by boxer Aziz Abdul that racism was behind his disqualification at the Commonwealth Games are rejected.
  
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• Hostel expansion plan withdrawn after 'shouting and drinking' complaints

  30-07-2026 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owners of the Tartan Lodge in Glasgow hoped to double the number of rooms but neighbours are worried about a rise in anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Scotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway

  30-07-2026 13:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Host nation Scotland win eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of them gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23.
  
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• Batman sequel set to turn Glasgow into Gotham City again

  30-07-2026 11:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The city's Necropolis was used for the previous Batman film, which was released in 2022.
  
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• My son's not just a champion swimmer – he made me change my life

  30-07-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bert le Clos stopped smoking after his son Chad, the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, convinced him to quit.
  
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• CalMac ferry Glen Rosa leaves Ferguson shipyard for the final time

  29-07-2026 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Final fitting out and commissioning work will take place in Greenock with the ship due to be handed over by the end of the year.
  
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• Man in court charged with raping girl, 15, at Oban football pitch

  29-07-2026 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cameron Laird, 25, made no plea when he appeared at a private hearing where he was granted bail.
  
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• Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed

  29-07-2026 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison.
  
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• Third large-scale CCTV appeal over trouble at Celtic's title celebrations

  29-07-2026 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Detectives release images of a further 27 supporters they want to interview, bringing the total number to 83.
  
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• Man found dead with murdered wife had been accused of attacking her

  29-07-2026 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jim Mair, 43, was found near Corsliehill Road in Houston on Monday alongside the body of 35-year-old Stacy Mair.
  
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• Six of 'beastie house' child abuse gang to appeal life sentences

  29-07-2026 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Judge Lord Matthews has told six out of the seven gang members who subjected children to horrific abuse that their appeals will be heard in October.
  
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• I turned down Love Island and won silver at the Commonwealth Games

  29-07-2026 00:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Katie Shanahan was offered the chance to appear on the dating show last year - but decided she wanted to inspire a new generation of young swimmers.
  
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• Drug crisis centre warns of closure over 'aggressive' rent hikes

  29-07-2026 00:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland's only crisis centre for drug and alcohol addiction is in dispute with its council-owned landlord.
  
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• 'Mariah Cleggy' channels Messi to swim to gold before relay team take bronze

  29-07-2026 00:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Para-swimmer Stephen Clegg adds Commonwealth Games gold to his earlier silver to take Scotland's tally to seven.
  
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• Australian swimmer celebrated gold with 'no words - just a hug from my Scottish gran'

  28-07-2026 21:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Iona Anderson is swimming at the Games for Australia, but has been cheered on by her Scottish grandparents.
  
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• Delivery driver 'afraid to work' after protesters' racist traffic-cone attack

  28-07-2026 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Muhammad Jawad Yaqoob was attacked during a spate of violent incidents on Saturday, when police said people were targeted for the colour of their skin.
  
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• Giant Mackintosh-inspired artwork unveiled on Finnieston Crane

  26-07-2026 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Commonwealth Games organisers say the artwork - which has a diameter of 10m - will serve as a tribute to Glasgow's artistic heritage.
  
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• Police investigating attempted murder of two officers

  26-07-2026 14:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers were carrying out enquiries at a property in Larkhall when a white Renault Traffic van was driven at them.
  
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• 'Cherished' mother and grandmother killed in crash

  26-07-2026 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Elaine McCulloch, 63, died following a crash involving a grey Ford Focus and a black Mercedes GLA near Shotts, North Lanarkshire.
  
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• Glasgow 2014 doctor on the legacy of Commonwealth Games

  26-07-2026 11:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prof Gordon Mackay says young athletes and children should not be "hothoused" into just one sport.
  
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• Archive on 4: The People's Pool

  25-07-2026 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One Glasgow swimming pool reveals the story of public baths and wash houses in Britain.
  
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• Opening ceremony garden to find permanent home in Scotland after Games

  25-07-2026 11:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The giant natural garden which dominated the opening ceremony at the Hydro is initially being moved to Scotstoun.
  
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