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Inmates sharing single cells at overcrowded jail
Inspectors found single beds were replaced by bunks at HMP Low Moss, one of Scotland's newest jails.
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Inmates sharing single cells at overcrowded jail
Inspectors found single beds were replaced by bunks at HMP Low Moss, one of Scotland's newest jails.

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I'm blind, but when I run I feel like I'm flying
Ruth Forrest is doing the Great North Run after discovering she could train with a partner.

Guns N' Roses cancel Glasgow concert after illness
The US rockers said they have axed the Glasgow Green gig due to illness and medical advice.

Glasgow Airport evacuated over unattended bag
Police Scotland said the action was "a precaution" after the item was found on Monday evening.

No trains home from Lewis Capaldi at TRNSMT
ScotRail said no trains would run out of Glasgow after the music festival ends on Sunday night.

Rowing crew rescued for second time in a week
The five-strong crew is airlifted after facing dangerous conditions near the Mull of Kintyre.

Glasgow council's Rolls-Royce sold at auction
The Rolls-Royce Ghost donated to Glasgow City Council in 2018 has been sold for £105,000.
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Inmates sharing single cells at overcrowded jail
Inspectors found single beds were replaced by bunks at HMP Low Moss, one of Scotland's newest jails.

Video 2 minutes 26 seconds
I'm blind, but when I run I feel like I'm flying
Ruth Forrest is doing the Great North Run after discovering she could train with a partner.

Guns N' Roses cancel Glasgow concert after illness
The US rockers said they have axed the Glasgow Green gig due to illness and medical advice.

Glasgow Airport evacuated over unattended bag
Police Scotland said the action was "a precaution" after the item was found on Monday evening.

No trains home from Lewis Capaldi at TRNSMT
ScotRail said no trains would run out of Glasgow after the music festival ends on Sunday night.

Rowing crew rescued for second time in a week
The five-strong crew is airlifted after facing dangerous conditions near the Mull of Kintyre.

Glasgow council's Rolls-Royce sold at auction
The Rolls-Royce Ghost donated to Glasgow City Council in 2018 has been sold for £105,000.

Video 2 minutes 26 seconds
I'm blind, but when I run I feel like I'm flying
Ruth Forrest is doing the Great North Run after discovering she could train with a partner.

Guns N' Roses cancel Glasgow concert after illness
The US rockers said they have axed the Glasgow Green gig due to illness and medical advice.

Glasgow Airport evacuated over unattended bag
Police Scotland said the action was "a precaution" after the item was found on Monday evening.
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