Tag: Glasgow

Jun 2021. Covid Restrictions in Scotland

Millions of people in Scotland have moved into lower restriction levels, allowing them to meet in larger groups indoors and outside. In Glasgow people are allowed to meet in each other’s homes for the first time in nine months, and to drink alcohol in pub and restaurants. Other areas of the mainland are seeing soft… Continue reading Jun 2021. Covid Restrictions in Scotland

Alex Cairnie – Govanhill Grooming Gangs Part 2

It is lunchtime in Neeson’s, a tiny pub in the heart of Govanhill. A dozen or so regulars, perched on a semi-circle of high stools, fall silent as Margaret Reilly, the manager, finishes polishing a glass, leans on the bar and clears her throat. “How many of you have been propositioned by Roma children?” she… Continue reading Alex Cairnie – Govanhill Grooming Gangs Part 2

Alex Cairnie – Govanhill Grooming Gangs Part 1

Police Scotland say they are not investigating allegations of child abuse and exploitation in Govanhill on the basis of the accusations having “no substance”. This announcement comes weeks after the release of a series of videos filmed by Alex Cairnie, a Glasgow local, that were circulated on social media supposedly revealing child abuse and sexual… Continue reading Alex Cairnie – Govanhill Grooming Gangs Part 1

Feb 2021. Covid in Glasgow

The South Glasgow University Hospital

Glasgow will be the Scottish city hardest hit by the economic fallout of Covid, a new report suggests.The Demos-PwC ‘Good Growth for Cities’ report says Scotland’s biggest city will have seen its economy shrink by 10.4% in 2020.In contrast, Edinburgh is expected to see its economy contract by 9.1%, a less severe impact than in… Continue reading Feb 2021. Covid in Glasgow

Jun 2020. The Multiple Stabbings in Glasgow

June 2020. A man has been shot dead by police after a stabbing attack at a hotel in Glasgow city centre. Six people are being treated in hospital for their injuries, including a 42-year-old police officer who was said to be “critical but stable”. Sources had suggested two other people died at the hotel, which… Continue reading Jun 2020. The Multiple Stabbings in Glasgow