It comes after Scotland's first tourist tax was approved in Edinburgh, with the 5% levy commencing from July 2026. The Glasgow consultation will be open to residents and the accommodation industry. Some businesses are concerned the process is being rushed.

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Most people who are using Glasgow's new safe drug consumption room are using cocaine, according to health bosses. The Thistle - where drug users can take illegal drugs in a clean, safe environment and under medical supervision - opened just over two weeks ago.

Police are investigating the unexplained "sudden death" of a woman in an incident in Glasgow. Emergency services were called to Eccles Street in the city's Springburn area at about 08:25. A large cordon was put in place near a block of highrise flats with police and ambulance vehicles at the scene.

Residents left ‘sick to their stomach’ after paedophile ring exposed in case which ‘plunges to the depths of human depravity’, Amy-Clare-Martin reports

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Motorists in Glasgow now face a £100 fine for parking on pavements as a ban comes into force. The new rules are designed to protect pedestrians, especially people in wheelchairs and those pushing buggies, who could be forced onto the road by vehicles on the pavement.

Glasgow must listen to accommodation businesses like hotels and B&Bs if it is to avoid rolling out a tourist tax which does “more harm than good”, trade bodies have said. City treasurer Ricky Bell, SNP, will present councillors on Thursday with plans for a 5% visitor levy on accommodation spending in the city.

Copita Mezcal and Tequila Festival is bringing “a celebration of exceptional spirit” back to the Briggait on May 10 with over 80 different agave-based spirits from Mexico’s top producers.

The 15-year-old came close to losing his life on May 24, 2024, when 20-year-old Christopher Rye opened fire in their McKenna Street neighborhood, hitting Matthew in the abdomen and hand.

Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts is set to reopen after securing muli-year funding from Creative Scotland. The arts venue has said it would be fully open on April 1 after having to close in December last year. It previously said the pandemic and fires at the Glasgow School of Art had affected the business.

Ashton Lane opened it's doors in spring last year with the aim of bringing the modern taste of Ireland to Glasgow's west end and quickly became known for its viral spice bags.