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Glasgow Standard •

Calls for Glasgow City Council to scrap 'unjust' parking restrictions

A petition has been signed by over 3,000 people calling on Glasgow City Council to reverse their decision to extend parking charge hours.

Drivers in Glasgow will now have to pay to park their cars from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week, in all 24 of the city’s controlled parking areas.

Stephen Montgomery, director of Scottish Hospitality Group, said: “This is an attack on working class people whether it be hospitality, hotel or retail workers, as well as anyone who comes into Glasgow to spend the
Glasgow Standard •

This Is Rigged activists take over Glasgow in protest of soaring food costs

Protesters hit out at soaring supermarket prices and food insecurity at a protest in Glasgow on Sunday morning.

This Is Rigged campaigners marched from Garnethill Park to Sauchiehall Street donning banners and flags, before staging a five minute sit-in in Tesco and rallying outside Sainsbury’s on Buchanan Street.

This Is Rigged is calling on the Scottish Government to take action against rising food prices by rolling out community food hubs. They demand that these hubs are not means-tested and
Glasgow Standard •

Glasgow students hit out at college's decision to scrap radio course

A petition calling for City of Glasgow College to reverse their decision to cut two radio courses has hit over 1,000 signatures.

HNC and HND Broadcasting and Radio at City of Glasgow College are the only specialist radio courses in Scotland, leaving many current and former students angry that they will be scrapped by the next academic year.

The petition was launched by students Derick Williamson and William Meikle who feel like they have been “chucked into the deep end” as the decision came af
The Scottish Sun •

Warning to campers after 'disgraceful' group trash iconic beauty spot

YOBS have sparked fury after dumping litter at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

The popular tourist spot has been left in a vile state after campers left tents and litter at their backsides.

Taking to social media, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park slammed the dirty campers.

They said: "There are stunning places to camp here in the National Park - please leave them that way.

"Abandoned campsites like these are treated as flytipping and can result in a £200 Fixed Penalty
The Scottish Sun •

Tour the 'haunted' Scottish mansion of rock legend where demonic rituals were performed

STAIRWAY TO HELL Tour the ‘haunted’ Scottish mansion of Led Zeppelin legend where demonic rituals were performed

AN abandoned mansion is set to open its doors to the public, letting you dive deep into its dark history of beheadings, hauntings and black magic.

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page bought Boleskine House, on the banks of Loch Ness, in the 1970s due to his morbid fascination with an occultist who used to live there.

Aleister Crowley performed demonic rituals and black magic in the I
The Scottish Sun •

Man who spent a terrifying 24 hours TRAPPED on cliff edge sparks major rescue mission

A HILLWALKER spent a terrifying 24 hours stuck on a cliff edge in the Highlands.

The 72-year-old became trapped on rocks near Kinloch Hourn on Sunday before a heroic lifeboat crew came to his rescue the following day.

He only managed to call for help on Monday afternoon, due to poor phone signal in the remote area.

The rescue mission was a joint effort from an RNLI lifeboat crew in Kyle of Lochalsh and members of the Glenelg Mountain Rescue Team.

Their search lasted over six hours.

The 72-y
The Scottish Sun •

I found old prom dress while cleaning up - now I'm helping girls find theirs for FREE

PRICELESS PROM I found my old prom gown while cleaning up – now I’m helping other girls find their dream dresses for FREE

A WOMAN has launched a generous scheme where girls can borrow a pre-loved prom dress for free.

Jodie Ewen, 31, first had the idea for The Prom Project when she found a pile of her old fancy dresses while moving out of her parents’ house.

She thought about donating the dresses to a local charity shop but figured that young girls might want something a bit more glamorous for
Clyde 1 •

Banning vapes 'not off the table' for Humza Yousaf

Banning vapes is 'not off the table' for Humza Yousaf

A ban on disposable vapes is "not off the table", First Minister Humza Yousaf has said.

There are concerns that single-use vapes are harmful for our health and the environment, as well as a risk to children.

Speaking today at First Minister's Questions, Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government is taking the issue "very seriously" and will not shy away from banning disposable vapes.

Review will be next 'stepping stone' in vape debate

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Clyde 1 •

Glasgow named worst city in Scotland for rat infestations

Glasgow has been named the worst city in Scotland, and fifth worst in the UK, for rodent infestations.

Cases have shot up from 7,894 in 2021 to 10,323 in 2022 - an increase of 31% in one year.

READ MORE: Councils dealing with 621 rodent infestations every day

Glasgow-based firm Pest Solutions explains that the city has a few key issues which may explain the figures.

Managing Director Chris Cagienard said rat infestations have surged since the pandemic: "During lockdown, behaviours changed an
Clyde 1 •

Mum calls for better online safety laws after daughter, 13, takes own life

Mum calls for better online safety laws after daughter, 13, takes own life

A mum from Edinburgh is calling for better protection of children online after her 13-year-old daughter took her own life.

Ruth Moss, whose daughter Sophie Parkinson died in 2014, says changes must be made to the Online Safety Bill before it is given the green light by the UK Government.

Ruth’s daughter took her own life after viewing harmful content on the internet.

The grieving mum wants a ‘Child Safety Advocate’ to
Brig Newspaper •

‘Heating your home versus feeding your family’: Protesters gather in Glasgow against the rising cost of living

Hundreds gathered in a dreary George Square yesterday as part of nationwide protests against the rising cost of living in the UK.

The protest was not dampened by the rain – however – as trade unionists, politicians and workers stood together in the fight against the emerging cost of living crisis. Organised by People’s Assembly Scotland with support from The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), the protest began at 1pm and heard from over a dozen speakers.

The nationwide protests were called
Brig Newspaper •

Stirling Students Union set to only serve plant-based food

Stirling Students’ Union have committed to making all of their food plant-based by 2025.

Studio, Venue and Underground Coffee Shop are set to transition to 100 per cent plant-based catering. It is understood that Stirling Students’ Union is the first in the UK to make such a move.

This comes after a motion was put forward by the Plant-based Universities campaign group at Stirling, who have been pushing for “just and sustainable” plant-based catering on campus.

The motion was passed by the Stu
Brig Newspaper •

Wallace Monument targeted in 'a deplorable act of vandalism' by climate protesters

Two climate activists have been arrested after smashing the case of William Wallace’s sword in the Wallace Monument on Thursday March 2.

The protesters have been identified as Kat Chan and Xander Cloudsey, both members of campaign group ‘This is Rigged’.

‘This is Rigged’ are calling on the Scottish Government to oppose all new fossil fuel projects in Scotland, stating that they will “continue in civil resistance” until their demands are met.

The pair were filmed spray painting and smashing ro
Brig Newspaper •

Date night hotspot An Dárna hits Stirling

This Valentine’s Day, I treated myself (and my boyfriend who was more than happy to comply) to a meal at the newly-opened An Dárna on Friars Street.

The restaurant specialises in small plates as part of a five-course ‘tasting menu’ for £35 per person. We also opted for the ‘drinks pairing’ at an additional £25 each, which might sound steep, but for ten large glasses of wine among two lightweights, we were more than happy – and a tad hungover the next morning.

The wine is recommended to you bas
Brig Newspaper •

Stirling businesses bear the brunt of rising energy costs

Stirling restaurant ‘Tutti Pizza’ has announced they will be reducing their opening hours, following a soar in UK energy prices.

The pizza restaurant will now be open only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

This is in attempt to “remain profitable”, after their usual £1000 monthly energy bill rose to “a crippling £4000” in November.

Tutti Pizza opened shop on Dumbarton Road in February last year, specialising in authentic Neapolitan pizza for a student-friendly price.

Tutti Pizza regulars
Brig Newspaper •

Stirling students struggle to find housing for upcoming semester

Students at the University of Stirling have reported a lack of private rental properties in the city centre, with many students on the hunt for accommodation all summer to no avail.

As the university returns to on-campus learning this semester, many students have flocked back to Stirling for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. This has resulted in students battling for flats in a very sparse and competitive private rental market.

The housing pool in Stirling has been further narrowed b
Brig Newspaper •

'Warm Banks' open in Stirling to tackle rising energy costs this winter

Struggling families in Stirling will be able to use warm banks this winter, as temperatures fall and energy bills continue to rise.

Warm banks, similar to food banks but for those who can’t afford to heat their homes, offer free hot drinks, food and a place to keep warm – free of charge.

Warm banks have popped up in community centres, libraries and churches across the city. Some are funded by Stirling Council and most are ran by volunteers.

This comes after a soar in UK energy prices this yea
Brig Newspaper •

Stirling supermarkets hit by food shortages

Stirling supermarkets are experiencing ‘poor stock’ of fresh fruit and vegetables, amid national shortages.

Major retailers have began rationing produce like tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.

Tesco in Stirling has limited tomatoes to three packs per customer, in an effort to prevent bulk-buying and to ensure that “everyone can get what they need.”

Sainsbury’s in Stirling is also experiencing supply challenges on their fresh and vegetables, with several shelves laying bare of stock. They have a
Brig Newspaper •

Stirling MSP shuts down 'ultra-nationalist' allegations after being photographed with extremist flag

Stirling MSP Evelyn Tweed has come under fire after being photographed holding the flag of ultra-nationalist group Siol nan Gaidheal.

After attending a Battle of Bannockburn commemoration event at the weekend, the SNP MSP posted a group photograph to her social media in which she can be seen holding the Siol nan Gaidheal flag.

The photograph received immense backlash and many were quick to point out the significance of the flag, allegedly unknown to Tweed.

Tweed deleted the social media post