The Latest Breaking News from Pollok

Meet the 23-year-old SNP councillor hoping to defeat Anas Sarwar in 2026

ZEN Ghani has been an SNP councillor for Pollokshields since 2022, and is the youngest councillor in Glasgow, having been elected at the age of 20

The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2025

Glasgow residents 'raging' after TRNSMT day two soundcheck at 8am wakes them

Residents as far as Pollok were woken up this morning to hear Sam Fender prepping for his set at Glasgow Green later tonight, and they were not too pleased about it.

Glasgow Live · Jul 8, 2023

Fire crews rush to Pollok community hub after blaze breaks out at abandoned building

Four fire engines were sent to the scene of a blaze on Lyoncross Road in Pollok on Wednesday afternoon with crews working to bring the building fire under control.

Glasgow Live · May 24, 2023

Young gardener packed 'bomb' in rucksack before sparking emergency response

The young man sparked a major incident with properties evacuated near his home on Househillmuir Road in Pollok after emergency services were alerted to the find on Sunday.

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023

Murdered Glasgow man dumped in wheelie bin and set on fire in public park

Jude McPhie pled guilty at Glasgow High Court today to the murder of William Leiper at a house in Pollok, his badly burned body was later found inside a pin at Househill Park.

Glasgow Live · Apr 24, 2023

Killer admits murdering William Leiper whose 'burning body' was found in Scots park

Jude McPhie pleaded guilty to the death of William Leiper in Glasgow's Pollok in 2021.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023

Unexploded bomb removed from Glasgow street as residents return to homes

Househillmuir Road in Pollok was locked down by police after the alarm was raised shortly after lunchtime on Sunday.

Daily Record · Apr 23, 2023

Bomb squad race to Glasgow street as homes evacuated amid ongoing incident

Emergency services raced to Househillmuir Road in Pollok after the alarm was raised shortly after lunchtime on Sunday.

Daily Record · Apr 23, 2023

Petition launched to save 'lifeline' First Bus Glasgow services at risk of being cut

It comes as a number of services in the Pollok area have fallen victim to anti-social behaviour with First Bus saying the safety of staff and customers is their 'number one priority'

Glasgow Live · Apr 12, 2023

First Bus Glasgow threatens to axe services over 'criminal and anti-social behaviour'

First Bus has called for community leaders to help address the amount of anti-social behaviour taking place in the Pollok area of Glasgow and has threatened to axe services until action is taken.

Glasgow Live · Apr 7, 2023