Two teenagers ‘imitate Great Train Robbery by trying to rob Royal Mail train on West Coast Main Line in copycat heist 60 years later’ Police are called to train near Lockerbie in southern Scotland at about 1.40am Duo aged 17 and 18 were found and arrested after parcels were ‘interfered …
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The owner of a pizza chain has revealed he started his business by selling his trainer collection as he prepares to open his first Glasgow outlet. Civerinos will open up shop in Finnieston this September after expanding to four premises in Edinburgh. Michele Civiera financed his first venue in 2016 …
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A Cambuslang trade unionist has launched his campaign ahead of a potential Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election. The Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) steering committee has agreed that Chris Sermanni, a leading trade unionist and a Cambuslang resident, will stand if there is a Rutherglen and Hamilton West …
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Do you have any information about the walkout in Glasgow? Help break through the company-union censorship about the brutal revisions and bullying being enforced. Information can be submitted on the form at the bottom of the page and will be anonymised to protect against victimisation. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) …
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A sleazy postman who hounded four women during his rounds has avoided a jail sentence. Irfan William delivered letters in Glasgow’s southside, where he took advantage to harass his victims with unwanted advances. The 49-year-old was reported to the Royal Mail twice – but it was only after he forced …
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Scots who are waiting for Christmas deliveries may be have to wait longer as Yodel is the latest courier to confirm issues with parcels just days after DPD announced delays. Amid the busiest time of year for deliveries, the company announced that depots were behind schedule, impacting a long list …
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Travis thanked The Office – for winning the band a new generation of young fans. The band’s hit Sing was the soundtrack to a famous scene in the US version of the sitcom, a montage of clips showing main characters Pam and Jim falling in love over several series. And …
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Despite the written warnings by the worker’s Unions, the airlines have decided to operate their flights entirely during the holiday season. The travellers coming into the UK have been warned that they might face disruptions. The advice is that they quickly cross the borders during that period and also travel …
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Strike action by workers across sectors in Perth in Kinross are set to hit the county in the coming days. No trains will run in the region once more on Saturday (October 29) due to another round of 24-hour walkouts over an ongoing pay and working conditions dispute. It means …
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Formerly homeless tour guides are giving visitors a unique perspective on the city streets they once called home. Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become tour guides of the places they often know better than anyone else. Edinburgh Live reports that the …
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