The Latest Breaking News from Glasgow

Man who raped doctor in city centre doorway jailed for nine years

Mihae-Nicolae Patran was convicted following a trial at Glasgow High Court.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

Woman taken to hospital after ‘harmful substance’ thrown at her in Glasgow

The victim, a 46-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for treatment after emergency services were called.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

Glasgow hip-hop band Kai Reesu win Scottish Album of the Year Award

Their debut album blends jazz and hip-hop, psychedelia and grime.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Train derailment would have been ‘terrifying experience’, Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke after a train travelling between Glasgow and London came off the tracks on Monday morning.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Four suffer minor injuries after train derailment in Cumbria

Paramedics assessed 87 people after the Glasgow to Euston Avanti West Coast service came off the tracks near the village of Shap on Monday morning.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

“It’s become impossible to operate sustainably as a predominantly brick and mortar musical instrument retailer in the UK”: Scotland’s Kenny’s Music is the latest guitar shop chain to close its doors – despite strong sales figures

Kenny’s had a physical presence in Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Dunfermline and its closure continues a worrying trend that has seen UK gear heavyweights GAK and PMT go to the wall

Guitar World · Oct 31, 2025

Priced out of the West End? Go to Glasgow or the Globe instead

Letters: Guardian readers reflect on theatreland’s fixation with celebrity casting

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025

Widow completes ‘incredible’ 5,000-mile charity trek around British coastline

Tracey Howe, 61, set off from Glasgow on October 31 last year, and has so far raised more then £53,000 for five charities.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025

Martin Compston to host musical ‘Hoolie’ in tribute to Sir Billy Connolly

The Line Of Duty star will lead the event at the Hydro in Glasgow in December alongside musician Julie Fowlis.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Reform councillor’s Sharia law claims ‘ludicrous, absurd and divisive’ – Swinney

Audrey Dempsey made the remark at a meeting of the party’s Glasgow branch.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025