National demonstration calling for Gaza ceasefire to take place in Edinburgh A NATIONAL demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza will take place in Edinburgh on Saturday. The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2023
“I’m not interested in my own angst. I like a good story. Violence. A bit of sex, a bit of drinking, a bit of drugs, y’knoworramean?” A tribute to Shane MacGowan, the genius lyricist who thought the music was more important than the words As the music of the 80s became more polished, synthesised and over-produced, The Pogues took it back to its rudiments. And at the heart of it was Shane MacGowan and his lyrics: funny, romantic, full of characters and stories Louder · Dec 1, 2023
Girls Aloud add 14 extra dates to reunion tour after shows sell out Pop group have already sold out a number of venues ahead of their anticipated reunion next year The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
Upset as John Byrne's iconic Billy Connolly mural to be covered AN iconic mural of Sir Billy Connolly in Glasgow is set to be covered up after proposals to develop student accommodation were given the green… The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2023
Glasgow formally declares housing emergency amid increase in homelessness Scotland’s biggest city has declared a housing emergency as the council expects an increase in homelessness cases. The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023
Scottish hospitality workers urged to join boycott against Israeli 'apartheid' WORKERS across Glasgow’s hospitality sector are being encouraged to boycott produce from companies complicit in Israeli “apartheid” against… The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023
Believe in Scotland plans rallies in Edinburgh and Glasgow in 2024 BELIEVE in Scotland has submitted applications to host two national rallies in 2024. The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023
Number of homeless refugees in Glasgow doubles amid asylum backlog Camps also springing up in London and other cities as Liverpool council warns of housing emergency The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Glasgow set to declare a 'housing emergency' amid growing homeless crisis Homelessness in Glasgow has reached a point where it must be declared an emergency, according to the councillor in charge of the services. The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023
Residents evacuated after fire breaks out in Glasgow flats Residents have been evacuated after a fire broke out in Glasgow. The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023
Eyewitness recalls ‘terrifying’ scene as helicopter hit Clutha pub 10 years ago Gordon Smart was on the roof of a nearby car park and saw the crash happen. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Glasgow’s Grand Ole Opry votes to ban use of Confederate flag Country music venue will not display flag due to ‘toxic’ associations with slavery and white supremacy The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
How to get tickets for Nickelback's Get Rollin' gig at Glasgow's OVO Hydro Here is when and how to get tickets for Nickelback's Get Rollin' World Tour gig in Glasgow's OVO Hydro ahead of presale. The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023
Man caught in handover of drugs worth half a million in Aldi car park Man caught in £500k drug handover at Glasgow Aldi store. The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023 easyJet announces expansion at Scottish airport ahead of new routes launching EASYJET has announced it is expanding its operations at a Scottish Airport as it plans to base an additional aircraft there from next summer.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023 Glasgow's Clutha bar owner reveals multi-million-pound development plans THE owner of the Clutha bar in Glasgow has revealed plans to re-develop the historic pub and build a multi-million pound arts complex.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023 Scottish workers must aid efforts to deplete the Israeli war machine MASSIVE Glasgow and London demonstrations in February 2003 against the invasion of Iraq are being replicated many times over by those against…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023 The Charlatans review – 90s faves feel the love in spiritual second home Tim Burgess plays to a devoted crowd with a high-spirited set that includes fan-favourite album Between 10th and 11th
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023 Hope for Christmas travel as public transport boosted for 25 and 26 December Exclusive: Coach firms run record Christmas Day links while train operator restores dozens of Boxing Day trains
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023 Girl review – sensitively drawn study of social anxiety A troubled mother’s close bond with her daughter is threatened by a school friendship in Adura Onashile’s quietly powerful Glasgow-set debut
The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2023 Why Scottish socialist campaigner John Maclean is relevant as ever THIS month marks 100 years since the passing of one of Scotland’s greatest socialist campaigners, John Maclean (1879-1923).
The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2023 In pictures: Crowds gather in Glasgow for STUC and pro-Palestine rallies CROWDS gathered in Glasgow today for both the STUC’s annual St Andrew’s Day rally and a pro-Palestine demonstration.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2023 Renowned Scots composer revisits Love Actually score 20 years on WHEN Craig Armstrong sat down in his Glasgow studio to compose the cues for a romantic comedy 20 years ago, he had no idea the film would become one…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023 Protesters disrupt conference in Glasgow as arms manufacturer joins panel Protesters disrupted an economy conference in Glasgow over the war in Gaza.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023 Activists stage sit-in at Glasgow art gallery with call for permanent Gaza ceasefire ACTIVISTS have staged a protest at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMa) in Glasgow calling for a “permanent ceasefire” in Palestine between Israel…