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Glasgow to licence over 250 more private hire cars in bid to meet weekend demand

Driver and vehicle numbers have dropped since 2019 and licensing chairman Alex Wilson said the trade needs "a shot in the arm".

Glasgow Live

Glasgow foodbank bid for community fund help to buy 'essential items' refused

The area partnership said they did not provide funding to foodbanks for food as they received donations from the public.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow interactive mural trail to get share of £1 million funding

The project to create a series of interactive murals focussing on local people and history in Cardonald is expected to begin in May.

Glasgow Live

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Glasgow landlord warned after renting flat when licence had expired

The city's licensing committee granted a new licence, for a restricted period, but gave the landlord a 'severe warning' over his management.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow private hire driver suspended after pick-up story 'doesn't add up'

Orwa Sulaiman Ibrahim was handed a six-week ban after being videoed plying for trade, as councillors weren't convinced by his account of events.

Glasgow Live

How Club 1872 can become major players at Rangers again after failed Dave King buyout

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Glasgow private hire driver caught picking up passengers in street 'pirating'

Enforcement officers noticed the driver near The Garage nightclub and one of the passengers confirmed they had not pre-booked.

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Glasgow private hire driver with 'filthy' car gets ban for picking up passengers while suspended

Councillors decided to ban the driver from operating for four weeks after police officers caught him carrying passengers on the same night he had been suspended.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow private hire driver 'sorry' after failing to admit speeding offence

The private hire driver apologised to licensing officials and said he was going too fast because he was running "late."

Glasgow Live

Glasgow landlords get severe warnings as damp found among list of defects in homes

Glasgow's licensing committee had concerns over two HMO properties managed by the same firm as inspections identified a number of problems.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow private hire driver who 'attempted to hit man with baseball bat' refused licence

The private hire driver's solicitor said there had been "significant" provocation but a casting vote from the licensing committee chairman meant the application was turned down.

Glasgow Live

Interactive Glasgow mural to commemorate first female commercial pilot

The amazing story of Winnie Drinkwater from Cardonald, will be opened up to a whole new audience thanks to the project, which hopes to also celebrate other local heroes.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow licensing chief warns taxi and private hire rules 'no longer fit for purpose'

Councillor Alex Wilson has been backed by other local authorities in his call for the government to update Scotland’s licensing rules which he says are "no longer fit for purpose".

Glasgow Live

Giants and Commanders tie, 20-20: Here’s how Twitter reacted

The New York Giants and Washington Commanders played to a 20-20 tie in Week 13, and here's how Twitter reacted throughout the nail-biter.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow taxis facing 'a number of challenges' over Low Emission Zone

The new rules started on May 31 but enforcement won't be carried out until June 1 next year. Taxi reps have warned it could force drivers off the road.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow cab driver blames automatic car for speeding on motorway

Councillors weighed up the drivers case and decided to renew his private hire licence

Glasgow Live

Glasgow cab driver keep licence despite collision with passengers aboard

The driver received a severe warning from the council committee

Glasgow Live

Glasgow landlord refused licence after police called out 12 times

Councillors turned down the application today after hearing neighbours had complained about noise from the property, and had repeatedly called police over the smell of cannabis.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow's Armed Forces champion confirmed after brief skirmish

Councillor Alex Wilson was confirmed as expected, although the Labour party put forward an alternative candidate and raised concerns about the selection process.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow taxi driver who collided with cyclist keeps licence after warning

The 2020 incident saw the driver fined and handed five penalty points and left the cyclist with minor injuries, but despite objection from Police Scotland the council agreed to renew his licence.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's proposed new armed forces champion vows to help struggling soldiers

SNP councillor Alex Wilson is set to be appointed the new Armed Forces Champion on Thursday, and has said he will work to help combat mental health issues among veterans.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow private hire driver warned for speeding gets caught again but keeps licence

Tahir Awan was granted a renewal for a restricted period of one year and was told it would be 'third time unlucky' if he's caught speeding again.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow private hire driver warned over speeding and leaving accident

The driver had also been caught doing 75mph in a 50mph but his licence was renewed for a further three years.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow landlord who 'put lives at risk' by renting flat illegally refused licence

The landlord had his initial bid for a HMO licence rejected by the council but continued to rent the property to tenants. Licensing chiefs said his decision made his insurance 'invalid'.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow strip clubs to stay open as licences handed out for first time

GLASGOW’S three lap dancing clubs can stay open after licences were handed out for the first time — despite fears the city could become a “sex…

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