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The Latest Breaking News from Pollokshields

Two padel courts in Scottish city gain approval despite unusual noise objections

PLANS to build padel courts in Pollokshields and Hillhead are recommended for approval despite community concerns over “gunshot-like” noise

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

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

Scots amputee electrocuted on train tracks hails charity for turning life around

Paul Johnson, 29, was forced to crawl with his legs on fire to reach a phone after the freak accident near his home in Pollokshields.

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

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Scots female Muslim boxer hopes to 'smash the glass ceiling' after prestigious title wins

Farah, from Pollokshields, started training around a decade ago and found she had a knack for it.

Daily Record · May 8, 2023

New Glasgow bin hubs to be monitored by CCTV as Pollokshields residents prepare for launch

Food waste will be collected from flats as part of the bin transformation

Glasgow Live · Apr 26, 2023

Glasgow thief nicked stunt cycle star Danny Macaskill's £8,500 bike in Pollokshields flat raid

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard today that thief Frances Stevenson stole almost £12,000 worth of property from professional stunt cyclist Danny Macaskill's Pollokshields home.

Glasgow Live · Apr 12, 2023

Residents in fear as fire rips through Scots building in early morning blaze

Emergency services were called to Forth Street in Glasgow's Pollokshields at around 4.30am on Friday January 20.

Daily Record · Jan 21, 2023

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Fire rips through Pollokshields building in early morning blaze as road remains closed

Emergency services have closed a street in Pollokshields following a large building fire that took hold during the night. Fire crews were called to Forth Street around 4am on Friday.

Glasgow Live · Jan 20, 2023

Glasgow blocked and overflowing drains causing problems in Pollokshields

A councillor described the drainage issues as a serious problem.

Glasgow Live · Nov 22, 2022

Glasgow man who torched flat to get a move jailed after neighbour dies and families made homeless

Junaid Saddiqui was sentenced to 10 years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh today after he admitted causing the fire at his former Pollokshields home that claimed the life of Rahul Thakur.

Glasgow Live · Nov 8, 2022

Van ploughs into wall after two car crash in Glasgow as man charged

Mercy crews sped to Albert Road in Pollokshields yesterday morning following the accident.

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

Pollokshields home with grand reception hallway and huge garden hits the market

A converted three-bedroom home in Pollokshields has joined the market, offering a private and extensive rear garden as well as boasting stunning period features.

Glasgow Live · Oct 20, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon condemns 'vile' racist abuse aimed at Glasgow primary school pupils

Teachers at a school in Pollokshields were forced to call in police due to the volume of hatred shared online.

Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022

Glasgow children targeted by racist trolls after Nicola Sturgeon visit

A social media post celebrating the success of Climate Action Week activities at St Albert's Primary in Pollokshields was targeted with a torrent of abuse, some of which was aimed directly at young pupils.

Glasgow Live · Oct 2, 2022

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Daily Record · Oct 1, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon slams 'vile racists' after Glasgow school targeted by vicious trolls

St Albert's Primary School in Pollokshields posted photos of the FM with youngsters on Friday morning, which sparked an onslaught of appalling abuse.

Glasgow Live · Sep 23, 2022

Glasgow lawyer and Alba candidate 'stabbed' at south side office

Muhammah Shoiab, who ran as an Alba party candidate in the Pollokshields ward in the local council elections earlier this year, was rushed to the QEUH for treatment.

Glasgow Live · Aug 26, 2022

Glasgow mansion complete with gym and sauna goes on market for over £2 million

Embodying a mix of modern and traditional features, the Victorian Baronial mansion is nestled in Pollokshields, stretches over three floors and is complete with a gym and sauna.

Glasgow Live · Jun 22, 2022

Glasgow councillor angry over lack of clarity on Queen's Park play area closure

The council has said the play area was closed due to safety concerns but community representatives want more information on why the facility remains closed.

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Glasgow Live · Jun 7, 2022

Glasgow police hunt teen sex pest who approached woman on Pollokshields street

Officers are appealing for information after a teenage boy approached a lone female in the street and made sexualised comments towards her in Glasgow's south side.

Glasgow Live · Jun 6, 2022

Glasgow Kenmure Street protesters facing court launch campaign to have charges dropped

Three people arrested during the mass demonstration in Pollokshields last year face trial in August and have a petition calling on the charges to be dropped completely, as well as appealing for any evidence that could help their defence.

Glasgow Live · May 13, 2022

One year on from the Glasgow Kenmure Street protest that saw an eight-hour stand off with police

A year ago today an immigration enforcement van entered a Pollokshields street on a routine operation known as a 'dawn raid'. Eight hours later, the operation ended with the van surrounded by hundreds of protesters.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

SNP declared largest party in Glasgow City Council with 37 seats

The SNP’s council leader came second to the Greens in Langside, but the party pulled through to take the largest number of seats.

Glasgow Live · Apr 28, 2022

Glasgow Election 2022: Pollokshields recovery to be one consideration for voters

Ten candidates are standing for election in the ward, which is one of the most diverse in the city, including all four of the councillors elected in the 2017 vote.

Glasgow Live · Apr 27, 2022

Vandals trash Glasgow community hub leaving staff 'devastated'

The vandals destroyed property at the Bowling Green in Pollokshields, taking a knife to armchairs, leaving empty bottles of alcohol strewn around and damaging the contents of the kitchen.

Glasgow Live · Apr 6, 2022

Glasgow nursery which served 'raw meat' to children forced to close

Little Einsteins Nursery in Pollokshields can no longer operate after an inspection in August 2021 raised serious concerns about food safety.

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