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An encounter with Glasgow’s new leader – and some ideas to get him started
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (119+ words) It’s hard to believe really that Ricky Bell, the new boss of Glasgow Council, is only the second leader of the city to be appointed from the Scottish National Party because it feels like they’ve been in charge far longer…...
Scottish Labour leadership hopeful would not ‘stand in way’ of independence
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (12+ words) News.com.au...
Solidarity outnumbers hate on Glasgow Green
13+ hour, 49+ min ago (459+ words) A RALLY organised by far-right astroturf outfit the Pink Ladies was outnumbered five to one by anti-racists on Glasgow Green on Saturday. The group, who claim to stand up for women’s rights, but stand with convicted domestic abusers, online fascist…...
Six Men Sought by the Police Following Far Right Violence and Criminal Damage
13+ hour, 52+ min ago (390+ words) There is a fundamental difference between exercising the democratic right to protest and descending into intimidation, violence and public disorder. What happened in Portsmouth last weekend demonstrated that difference with disturbing clarity. Police have released images of six men they…...
Perth chosen as host of Scotland's first democracy festival
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (449+ words) Perth has been selected as the host location for the launch of the Scottish People's Meeting, a major new democracy festival inspired by the highly successful Danish Folkemødet. The Scottish People's Meeting aims to bring together politicians, businesses, public bodies,…...
Glasgow council to consider 2026-27 tax rate, zoning and outdoor advertising changes
13+ hour, 1+ min ago (277+ words) Glasgow’s 2026 city tax rate will get its first public reading Monday as the city council meets to consider a new ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year. The ordinance establishing the 2026-27 fiscal year tax rate for the City of Glasgow is…...
Glasgow council to consider 2026-27 tax rate, zoning and outdoor advertising changes | Glasgow News 1
13+ hour, 26+ min ago (277+ words) Glasgow’s 2026 city tax rate will get its first public reading Monday as the city council meets to consider a new ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year. The ordinance establishing the 2026-27 fiscal year tax rate for the City of Glasgow is…...
'A proud moment': Perth chosen as host of Scotland's first democracy festival
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (449+ words) Perth has been selected as the host location for the launch of the Scottish People's Meeting, a major new democracy festival inspired by the highly successful Danish Folkemødet. The Scottish People's Meeting aims to bring together politicians, businesses, public bodies,…...
Police appeal for information on six men over anti-migrant protest
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (448+ words) Hampshire police want to speak to six men in relation to a protest in Portsmouth Police have released images of six men they want to speak to in connection with an anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth. Hampshire police attended Eastney Marina…...
Glasgow gets £1m from former McVitie’s owners but locals say they were ignored
22+ hour, 19+ min ago (944+ words) A £1m donation from the owners of the former McVitie’s factory in Tollcross will fund projects aimed at tackling poverty — but there are concerns that community wishes have been ignored. Pladis, the global snacks foods company, announced its plan to close…...