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A protest's been held in George Square by activists calling for a review of sexual education in Glasgow's schools.
@EduGlasgow
say children as young as eight are being exposed to what they call controversial gender ideas.
They say unscientific & unproven gender ideology is
BREAKING: Glasgow City Council has confirmed clean-up & repair costs for George Square following Rangers' title celebrations on May 15 currently stand at £58,000, & will rise further.
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🗣️"There is an anti-working class slant to this legislation."
Glasgow student,
@Gavin_F_Brewis
, has launched a petition calling for an amendment to byelaws, banning people from drinking in public places.
The petition can be found at:
A campaign's been launched to make sure Glasgow's elderly don't spend Christmas alone.
It's estimated 74,000 elderly Scots will have no company on the 25th.
@Gavin_F_Brewis
is behind a drive to bring pensioners in Pollok, Govanhill & Pollokshaws together for a festive meal.
While Glasgow's Low Emission Zone has been welcomed by health groups there are critics.
The taxi trade's one of those affected most.
@UtUCabGlasgow
warned up to 1000 drivers could be forced off road by LEZ.
Stef Shaw is one of those unsure if they'll still be behind the wheel.
🗣 "First start against England at Wembley and he's bossing it"
🎥
@_jo_hendry
talks to Billy Gilmour's Mum, Carrie and Uncle Dougie after his Scotland debut.
Watch ⬇️
@CllrTKerr
Not everyone in Glasgow will be celebrating though. Recent polling shows nearly 3/4 of Scots don't care about Charles' coronation,
Pollok councillor
@RozaSalih
is speaking at a republican rally tomorrow.
The SNP politician says it's time Scots pick their own head of state.
A spokesman for the council said: “Those responsible for trashing George Square have dumped a massive bill on Glasgow & then simply walked away.
“The complete lack of regard & respect they showed for Glasgow’s main civic space on is a source of deep dismay and disappointment.”
Today marks two years since the death of Rangers great Walter Smith.
He achieved legendary status at Ibrox, winning 21 trophies including seven of their nine-in-a-row run in the 90s.
Cancer may have claimed his life at the age of 73, but fellow Rangers icons Graeme Souness,
Activists in Maryhill have started an occupation of the Wyndford high-rise flats slated for demolition.
Wheatley Homes plan to replace 600 flats with 300 new homes.
Campaigners say they're concerned with the environmental impact of demolition instead of refit, & gentrification.
🏴 "This is your time. This is our time. Because We. Are. SCOTLAND"
This is
@gradowrestling
's message to the nation ahead of the biggest game for the men's national side in 23 years.
RT if you're EXCITED for Monday!
#GoScotland
#SCO
#EURO2020
Hossein Abedini from
@iran_policy
is leading a protest calling for the arrest of Ebrahim Raisi for alleged human rights abuses, after the Iranian President opted not to come to Glasgow for
#COP26
🥁Bagpipers have arrived in Glasgow for the first day of the world’s largest piping festival.
@GlasgowPiping
's Piping Live! Festival got underway in the West End this afternoon as 130 players marched through the streets.
This year they have teamed up with
@VersusArthritis
.
.
@gradowrestling
had a hospital appointment last week & we were all a bit worried...
Turns out he got THE BEST NEWS OF HIS WHOLE LIFE!!!
Got any
#parenting
advice for Grado?
BREAKING: A body has been found in Amsterdam in the search for the grandson of Celtic legend Billy McNeill. The family of 21-year-old Matthew McCombe say he was discovered this morning.
We caught up with
@JohnBell
to talk about his return in the new season of
@Outlander_STARZ
Expect to hear difficulties filming through COVID, training for fight scenes and being able to name every country in under a minute! ⌚
All here
@glasgowfilmfest
🎥
As pupils in Glasgow begin the summer holidays, a new initiative is aiming to help city's poorest families afford their return come August.
Social campaigner
@Gavin_F_Brewis
set up The People's School Uniform Project in response to cost of living crisis.
Glasgow's gearing up for King's coronation.
@CllrTKerr
outlines what city's doing to mark the royal day. He hopes it takes minds off cost of living crisis.
He's also hit out at Celtic fans' anti-monarchy chants that made global headlines, he says they make Glasgow look bad.
Activists from
@JustStop_Oil
have blockaded the entrance to the Nustar oil terminal in Clydebank.
It's the first time the group have taken action in Scotland. They say it's in response to the UK Government's recent energy strategy.
.
@riannedowney_
's version of
@cascada_music
's
#Everytimewetouch
is the best thing you'll hear all week 🙌
Listen to the full version ⬇️
& RT if you can't wait to dance to this one when the clubs are back open again 💃🕺
Statues of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert require significant repair - the Queen Victoria statue has failed a topple test, meaning it is moving on the plinth & has been fenced off for safety reasons.
It's thought their restoration will run into a five figure sum apiece.
"Waiting in taxi ranks isn't safe for young women, walking about the streets isn't safe for young women."
@FairHospitality
warn axing of night bus services will hurt Glasgow's economy.
@catttt_lee
launched Get Me Home Safely after being assaulted while walking home from work.
New research shows nearly 3/4 of people in Scotland don't care about the King's coronation.
A YouGov poll also found just 46% think the UK should have a monarchy in future.
47% had a negative view of the royals in general, 44% had a positive one while the remainder didn't know.
@johnlyons1960
"I feel ashamed to be British. Both Westminster & Holyrood, they're not doing enough for the working class."
Cost of living crisis is expected to lead to rise in demand for charities but third sector warns their resources will shrink as traditional donors struggle themselves.
@Outlander_STARZ
bard
@RikRankin
caught up with Go Radio to chat about his thoughts on Season 6.
We asked him why it was important to bring the show home to Scotland and about the secret behind some of his character's best known melodies 🎼
The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader has been urged to apologise after apparently trying to take part in a Holyrood vote from the parliament's pub.
Alex Cole-Hamilton used his phone to raise a point of order last week, but his fellow MSPs reacted with mirth and derision when
A huge amount of rubbish was lifted, glass from 1000s of broken bottles removed & graffiti cleaned away.
100s of plants were also destroyed, scaffolding & traffic lights damaged, benches & security fences broken beyond repair & lighting for Sir Walter Scott column smashed up.
🎵 The Bluebells have launched a new music exhibition
@riversidemuseum
celebrating a golden era for city’s record stores, the 80s to mid 90s.
‘Spinning Around – Glasgow’s Remarkable Record Shops’ features items from the band, & others including Deacon Blue, Simple Minds & Texas.
The
@glasgowgreens
are calling for 30mph speed limit on M8 in Glasgow city centre.
They're today asking the council to request 6-month trial from ScotGov to cut noise & air pollution.
@ChristyMearns
says we should look to example of cities that removed urban motorways entirely,
The Glasgow Greens say they would back the Low Emission Zone being expanded beyond the current city centre boundaries, & for the emissions limit being lowered.
Transport spokeswoman
@ChristyMearns
says the LEZ won't just help quality of life, but the climate crisis too.
The outgoing Chief Constable is being accused of throwing Police Scotland under a bus right before he retires
Sir Iain Livingstone says the force is racist, homophobic & sexist
Former police union boss Calum Steele warns the statement will haunt the service for a generation.
.
@ginaontheradio
caught up with Stevie from
@saintphnx
& heard the emotional story behind their song
#happyplace
❤️
It's an amazing song & it's currently sitting at
#2
in the charts...
Give this a RT & give it a listen LET'S GET IT TO NUMBER ONE!!!
➡️
@JustStop_Oil
"The time to act is now. The Government's criminal inaction is the reason we are here. The right time to start this was 30 years ago."
Kenny says he's worked in oil & gas industry for 35 years. He says it brings no wealth to Scotland & only destroys the ecosystem & the future.
💙 Fans say their final farewell to Rangers and Scotland legend, Walter Smith.
The funeral cortege passed through applause from thousands of fans outside Ibrox ahead of a private funeral.
Chris Mitchell from
@GMBScotOrg
wants better pay and working conditions for cleansing workers - council bosses are set to make a decision later as workers continue to strike during
#COP26
:
🗣️"Hospitality workers are no longer going to be bullied."
Bar staff have made their demands clear this afternoon as they picket in Glasgow.
@FairHospitality
have demonstrated outside of the 13th Note centre calling for improvements to pay and work conditions.
Marsali Fraser a.k.a
@LlaurenLyle
caught up with Go Radio for some top-secret Outlander chat 👀
Our reporter,
@KieranBrand1
, managed to pull some juicy details about where her character's heading and what we can expect going into Season 6 ⁉️
"People can't afford it - they need to feed their kids."
@johnlyons1960
is from Carntyne & Riddrie Credit Union. He fears the crisis will mean more Glaswegians being forced to turn to loan sharks or shoplifting.
He wants people to know they offer help without judgement.
We're being warned Glasgow's Low Emissions Zone is "terrible for the environment".
It's emerged pollution at Glasgow Central Station is actually up 12% since the LEZ was rolled out.
William Paton is director of a repair centre in Townhead - he's challenging the scheme in court.
🇵🇸Hundreds of school children across Glasgow and the West swapped the classroom for the Buchanan Street steps demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Young people gave speeches and read poems as part of a UK-wide, 'School Strike for Palestine'.
🗣️ "They don't seem to treat this economy seriously"
Glasgow nightclub boss
@DonaldCMacleod
is calling for
@scotgov
to handle a Scotrail driver shortage which will see 700 services cut from Monday.
Timetable changes mean getting home from a night out will be harder too.
⬇️
@Gavin_F_Brewis
Gavin says elderly & working class facing Christmas cold & in-need have been let down by politicians who've failed to tackle cost of living crisis.
He's angry 'warm banks' are needed in one of the world's richest nations.
You can help by donating here:
Scotland fans in Glasgow have already started gearing up for tonight's England game.
Members of the Tartan Army have been at Church on the Hill in Shawlands since six this morning.
#SCO
#Euros2020
We're hearing the hand to mouth existence of many working class people is condemning them to labour until they die.
It's as experts warn we may need to raise the state pension age to 71 - despite the most deprived 10% of Scots not living to see 70.
Currently state pension age
A Glasgow binman has become a favourite with Scotland's Twitterati thanks to his impassioned appeals for better pay & conditions.
@GMBGlasgowCC
convenor Chris Mitchell spoke to Go Radio News about becoming a meme star due to his union duties.
🔴 MISSING 🔴
Police are looking to trace 18-year-old Carrie Wild, who was last seen in the Springburn area at around 3:15 on Monday. Detectives say they’re concerned for her welfare and want anyone with information to contact 101.
🗣️"It is undoubtedly one of the most important policies of the Scottish Government."
FM Nicola Sturgeon has announced an extension of the Scottish Child Payment.
The benefit will increase from £20p/w to £25p/w and will include children up to 16 years of age.
"This is the worst black hole the council has ever seen."
@GlasgowCC
is facing a £120m funding gap, the majority due to inflation.
Glasgow Tory leader
@CllrTKerr
says if Scottish Government doesn't provide more cash, it means cuts to public services & a rise in council tax.
Drivers are being told to be careful at Glasgow Cross this morning as traffic lights have stopped working following last night's football celebrations.
Celtic fans caused disruption in the city yesterday after their Scottish Premiership win.
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The demonstration drew a counter protest from
@cabaretagainst
.
They say Parent Watch Education Glasgow's views are based on a misunderstanding of the curriculum, & that young people need more education on LGBT issues, not less.
Concern's mounting for a missing Paisley schoolboy.
Joshua Williams (12) was last seen around 2pm yesterday in the Glenburn area.
He's described as having a medium build, 5ft 6, w/ light brown hair & blue eyes. Last seen wearing a navy blue Lacoste tracksuit and black trainers.
We have
@gradowrestling
back on the breakfast show this morning after the birth of his beautiful baby girl, Perrie Maureen Stevely! 💖
Crofty & Grado are back together weekdays when you wake up 🙌🏼
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Scotland's only pro basketball team
@Cal_Gladiators
have unveiled a CGI walkthrough of its new temporary stadium.
Fans will be able visit the new 1600 seater arena at PlaySport Scotland in East Kilbride for the first time on Thursday, October 5.
It's the first stage of a £20m
“If there isn’t a concrete offer on the table, we’ll be going on strike again”
GMB organiser
@seanbaillie9
says Glasgow equal pay claimants need council assurances payments will be made.
Strike action planned for this week was suspended - a settlement was reached in 2019.
Glasgow City College employees are striking after it tried to axe 100 jobs.
Lecturer Chris Macfarlane is among those facing redundancy, after taking time off to support his partner who was battling cancer.
It was his only absence in 15 years - he's on the picket lines fighting
We're hearing Glasgow City Council are spending money on consultants to work out how to charge people to enter Kibble Palace in the Botanic Gardens.
It's as a petition is launched to stop the council from monetising the free, west-end attraction.
It comes six months after they
A partial collapse of a listed building in Glasgow's Southside has resulted in a major road closure.
Our reporter
@LouiseDHannah
was at Bridge Street to see the impact to local services following the road being blocked off.
It's unknown how long the street will be impacted by
Protesters from
@Glasgow_LR
and
@GMBScotOrg
are unloading rubbish they've collected off Glasgow's streets as they demand a reversal of council cuts to waste services.
Some of their demands include putting more cleansing workers on the streets and clamping down on fly-tipping 🗑️
Fans have started to gather outside Ibrox to pay their respects to Rangers' legend, Walter Smith, ahead of a private funeral.
The funeral cortege is expected to pass the stadium around 3.15pm. A public memorial will take place later this month.
María Mendiola, who sang the disco anthem Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, has died aged 69.
The Spanish singer, who was one half of the pop duo Baccara, passed away in Madrid yesterday.
Their 1977 disco hit was adopted by the Tartan Army as
@ScotlandNT
progressed through Euro 2020.
MISSING: Have you seen Easterhouse schoolgirl Abigail Redmond?
The 12 Y/O vanished from Glasgow's St Andrew's Secondary yesterday at 11.30am & hasn't been in contact with anyone since.
She was wearing St Andrew’s school uniform white shirt black skirt & black PVC bubble jacket.
Glasgow charities have been hit by Low Emission Zone.
@hp_scotland
had to replace the fridge van they use for their city centre soup kitchen. They've successfully raised £15,000, but say it would have been better spent on food.
They say LEZ is just another way to make money.
Viggo Mortensen's been presented with
@glasgowfilmfest
's inaugural Cinema City Honorary Award.
The Lord of the Rings actor was at
#GFF24
for the UK premiere of his new film The Dead Don't Hurt, a western he wrote, starred in, directed, produced and composed music for.
He was
Celtic legend Bertie Auld has died at the age of 83.
The Lisbon Lion famously lifted the European Cup in 1967 and remained a fan favourite throughout his life renowned for his warmth, good humour and story-telling ability.
''When you are on the witness stand you should not be made to feel embarrassed or humiliated or undermined.”
Survivors of sexual assault are telling MSPs Scotland's justice system treats rape victims like criminals themselves.
They're giving evidence to a Holyrood committee
Police have issued a re-appeal to trace 19 y/o Jamie Cannon
Officers are urging residents in Saltcoats and Stevenston to check sheds and outbuildings.
Jamie hasn't been seen since May 20th. Anyone who might have seen him should contact 101.
The Go Sunday Session with
@AartiJ
launches THIS SUNDAY FROM 6PM with the biggest tunes from
#Scotland
and beyond.
Aarti will be joined by
@TheSnuts
live in session with an unmissable cover &
@stephen_purdon
picking his top 5 favourite songs of all time!
🗣 "Launch Go Radio"
Activists who've been occupying a former homeless shelter in Tradeston will find out this afternoon if they'll be forced to leave.
During COP26 they moved into the old Hamish Allan hostel to provide accommodation, renaming it
@BaileHoose
.
Ryan McNaughton is from the group.
MISSING: Have you seen Paisley schoolgirl Stephanie Murdoch?
The 14 Y/O was last seen at 5.30pm in Ferguslie Park yesterday.
She was wearing a grey jumper, a black body warmer, black leggings & black trainers.
Police say they're growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
@JustStop_Oil
"62% of Europe's oil comes from North Sea & Scotland doesn’t own single drop. Scots are currently suffering from fuel poverty whilst oil CEO’s get richer."
Just Stop Oil want no new oil & gas projects to help protect humanity from climate change.
20 Y/O Eilidh is taking part.
The SNP have underfunded Scotland's NHS by £17.6bn since coming to power, according to new data.
The Scottish Conservatives claim the NHS should have received billions more cash through Barnett Consequentials.
They say funds are instead being spent on "undisclosed projects".
🎶 He's the Scottish Iniesta and he's 5ft 4 🎶
2️⃣3️⃣ A delighted Gilmour family leaving Wembley last night
Bonus point for anyone who can spot 🏴's
@erincuthbert_
👀
🎥⬇️
Celtic and Rangers fans are putting Old Firm rivalry aside for a combined foodbank collection.
It's part of a wider effort by Fans Supporting Foodbanks Scotland to encourage fans to combat rising costs.
@johnlyons1960
from the Carntyne and Riddrie Foodbank will be there 👇