The Latest Breaking News from Jacqueline McLaren

Boston Mayor takes part in Scottish traffic cone tradition during World Cup takeover

Boston's mayor has admitted she placed a traffic cone on a statue amid the Tartan Army’s antics during their World Cup takeover

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18

Scottish activists mark 80 years since atomic bombings with new 'peace garden'

Activists in Glasgow have marked the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings at the opening of a new garden

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

Teacups made from Glasgow pollution used to highlight toxic dust in air we breathe

The 'Smogware' tea sets use dirt particles to visualise the toll of air pollution - with the Lord Provost among those taking afternoon tea from the cups to mark Clean Air Day.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

Labour accuses Lord Provost of losing control after rammy at Glasgow City Council

The Labour group of councillors in Glasgow accused an SNP member of making threats during a heated meeting at the City Chambers.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

SNP councillor tells Labour rival to meet him 'outside' during heated council spat

A HEATED council meeting descended into a spat – with an SNP councillor accused of telling his opponents to address concerns with him…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2023

Lidl opens doors in Anniesland as store boasts opening weekend middle aisle deals

The store has officially opened on Crow Road at Anniesland Cross, with customers being encouraged to get down this weekend with the budget retailer boasting a range of middle aisle deals.

Glasgow Live · Feb 24, 2023

Glasgow Lord Provost 'outraged' after offensive vandalism of Tory group's door

The Lord Provost, Jacqueline McLaren, urged councillors to be respectful as she condemned the vandalism in the city chambers.

Glasgow Live · Dec 14, 2022

Glasgow Lord Provost appeals for public help to find out more about war hero grandfather

Councillor Jacqueline McLaren is desperate to find out if any photographs exist of her maternal grandfather Private Allan Hannah McIlvennie who served with the Cameron Highlanders during the First World War.

Glasgow Live · Nov 12, 2022

Plans unveiled for Glasgow memorial to South-Asian war heroes

PLANS have been unveiled for a permanent memorial in Glasgow to commemorate four million South-Asian soldiers who fought alongside British troops in…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2022

Glasgow mourns the Queen as floral tributes laid at City Chambers

Glaswegian civic leaders sign Book of Condolence at the City Chambers.

Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022