A 31-year-old man is in hospital with serious face and head injuries following a brutal attack in Glasgow Central station. British Transport Police and paramedics raced to the station just before 5am on Monday. Officers set up a cordon in the station to clean up a pool of blood on the concourse.
Why is Glasgow Central Station closed?
The closure is to allow Network Rail to carry out £32m of improvements, repairing and replacing tracks, tunnels, and bridges on the line through Glasgow city centre, and is designed to improve punctuality and reliability on the route for years to come.
What happened in Gordon Street Glasgow?
Cops arrested a 24-year-old and a 33-year-old. A 20-year-old man was rushed to hospital as a result of the incident. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2am on Thursday, August 18, 2022, officers were called to a report of two men having been assaulted on Gordon Street, Glasgow.
What happened in Argyle Street Glasgow?
Police are investigating after the entrance to a bank in Glasgow’s city centre was smashed open on Friday morning. The glass door to Barclays on Argyle Street was completely destroyed. Murphy’s is serving up pakora and pints for customers again today, a couple of decades after shutting down.
Are trains running today from Glasgow Central?
There are currently no Line Updates reported. 18:48 Glasgow Central to East Kilbride due 19:21 will be cancelled.
What is the male life expectancy in Glasgow?
76.8 years for
In Scotland in 2018-2020, life expectancy at birth was 76.8 years for males and 81.0 years for females.
Why are trains in Scotland being Cancelled?
It comes amid a pay dispute between ScotRail bosses and railway unions, where drivers have declined to work overtime or on rest days. ScotRail does not have enough drivers to run normal services, so without drivers working overtime, trains have been cut across the country.
What were the slums of Glasgow called?
The Gorbals is an area in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, on the south bank of the River Clyde. By the late 19th century, it had become densely populated; rural migrants and immigrants were attracted by the new industries and employment opportunities of Glasgow.
What happened at Tesco Rutherglen?
A 34-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in a supermarket in South Lanarkshire. Emergency services were called to Tesco in Dalmarnock Road, Rutherglen, on Saturday following reports a 25-year-old woman had been attacked.
Where did Anthony Bourdain go in Glasgow?
University Cafe
In his many travels, there are only a few places Anthony Bourdain visited more than once – and one of those places is in Glasgow. University Cafe isn’t fancy or even particularly good food, but it’s delicious and distinctly Glaswegian.
What happened in Todd Street Glasgow?
The multi-vehicle car crash happened in the Todd Street area of Glasgow on Sunday night. Two people are fighting for their lives following a multi-car crash in Glasgow.
Is Glasgow overrun with rats?
Nearly 7000 rat sightings were reported in Glasgow in 2021 amid fears of a waste crisis in the city.
What happened in Uddingston Main street?
The 44-year-old man was inside a premises on Main Street around 2pm when he was attacked by the pair wearing balaclavas and high-vis vets. The suspects made off in a dark grey/blue Volvo and the victim was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he was treated for serious head injuries.
Are the trains Cancelled in Glasgow?
There are currently no Train Cancellations reported.
Is Central Station Glasgow Open?
Monday to Saturday 06:00 – 23:25. Sunday 07:00 – 23:05.
Is Glasgow underground closed?
Opening hours. The Subway is open 06:30 to 23:40 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 18:12 on Sundays.
What is Glasgow famous for?
The city is famous for its contributions to architectural styles, with the Glasgow School of Art being the most notable example. The wealth of the city’s merchants in the 18th century saw a shift towards neoclassical architecture with simple lines and grand imposing stately buildings.
Which UK city has the lowest life expectancy?
Both men and women in Blackpool have the lowest life expectancy from birth of any local authority in England.
Which UK city has the highest life expectancy?
London
Generally, the areas with the highest life expectancy at birth tend to be in London, the South of England and mid-Wales. The local authority with the lowest female healthy life expectancy at birth is Blackpool (55.3 years), followed by Nottingham (55.6 years) and North Ayrshire (56.3 years).
What is wrong with ScotRail?
The pay dispute explained
ScotRail is currently involved in a pay dispute with trade union Aslef which has seen drivers decline to work overtime or on rest days; the rail operator said it relies on this to run a normal timetable.
What date is the rail strike 2022?
26 November 2022
Forthcoming strike action:
Industrial action dates affecting the network nationally have been announced: Saturday 26 November 2022 – action by ASLEF union. The impact that this will have is still being assessed but is likely to affect 12 train companies and have a substantial impact on their services.