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Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, the third-most populous city in the United Kingdom, and the 27th-most populous city in Europe. In 2022, it had an estimated population as a defined locality of
632,350 and anchored an urban settlement of
1,028,220. Glasgow became a county in 1893, the city having previously been in the historic county of Lanarkshire, and later growing to also include settlements that were once part of Renfrewshire and Dunbartonshire. It now forms the Glasgow City Council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and is administered by Glasgow City Council.
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Ancient shrimp named 'weegie' in honour of Glasgow originsA type of shrimp that died out hundreds of millions of years ago has been declared a new species and given a Glasgow name in tribute to its roots.Sky News - Published | |
Singer who replaced Olly Murs at Take That concert thought offer was a 'joke'A Scottish singer plucked from obscurity at the last minute to replace Olly Murs as the opening act for Take That in Glasgow has told Sky News he thought the life-changing opportunity was a "joke".Sky News - Published | |
Flight nightmare forces Olly Murs to cancel gig with Take ThatOlly Murs has apologised for cancelling a performance in Glasgow at the last minute.Sky News - Published | |
Speed limit on almost 4,000 city streets to be cut to 20mphAlmost 4,000 streets across Glasgow are set to have the speed limit lowered from 30mph to 20mph.Sky News - Published | |
What to watch for in a potentially pivotal night of SWPLSWPL leaders Celtic host reigning champions Glasgow City while title hopefuls Rangers seek revenge against Heart of Midlothian live on BBC Alba on Wednesday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wonka-inspired chocolate experience in LA that mimics Glasgow event attracts dozensA Willy Wonka-inspired experience in Glasgow that reduced children to tears and prompted calls to the police has inspired a similar event in Los Angeles, drawing dozens of curious fans.Sky News - Published | |
Glasgow top of URC after comfortable win over ZebreGlasgow Warriors move top of the United Rugby Championship with a comfortable bonus-point win over Zebre in Parma.BBC Sport - Published | |
Scotland's first minister to cancel event as he fights for his futureScotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf is to cancel a speech he was due to deliver on independence in Glasgow this lunchtime, Sky News understands.Sky News - Published | |
Artist who covered a car with a giant doily nominated for Turner PrizeA Glasgow-born artist who covered a red sports car with a giant ornamental doily mat is among the nominees for the 2024 Turner Prize.Sky News - Published | |
Scottish teams need to 'get it done' in big gamesGlasgow's George Horne says Scottish teams “are not getting it done” in the biggest games but believes winning a trophy could be key to unlocking more success.BBC Sport - Published | |
Glasgow beat Sharks to stay in URC play-off huntGlasgow Warriors keep their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes on track with victory over the Sharks at Scotstoun.BBC Sport - Published | |
Boy, 15, appears in court charged with culpable homicide after death of pensionerA 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with culpable homicide following the death of a pensioner in Glasgow.Sky News - Published | |
Leaders Rangers beat champions Glasgow City in SWPLCeltic keep pressure on Rangers with resounding 5-0 win over Partick Thistle.BBC Sport - Published | Boy, 15, charged over death of 70-year-old manA 15-year-old boy has been charged over the death of a 70-year-old man in Glasgow.Sky News - Published |
Could Glasgow step up to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026?Scotland's Commonwealth Games body has developed a "cost-effective" way to host the troubled 2026 event in Glasgow amid continued uncertainty over its long-term future.Sky News - Published | Glasgow offer back up for 2026 Commonwealth GamesGlasgow is ready to step in with a scaled-down offering should no other host be found for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.BBC Sport - Published |
Breakout star of Willy Wonka-inspired event scares visitors at famous London attractionThe breakout star of the infamous Willy Wonka-inspired event in Glasgow has had a whale of a time "scaring the pants off the guests" at a top London visitor attraction.Sky News - Published | Harlequins recover to beat Glasgow in thrillerHooker Sam Riley scores a late try as Harlequins defeat Glasgow Warriors in a thriller to book their spot in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published |
Quins change two as Tuipulotu returns for GlasgowHarlequins make two changes, while Sione Tuipulotu will make his first Glasgow appearance since January in the Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie.BBC Sport - Published | Rangers one point clear as Celtic beat Glasgow CityRangers remain a point clear at the top of the SWPL after their 2-1 comeback win over Hibernian was followed by Celtic holding off Glasgow City to win 2-1 at Petershill.BBC Sport - Published |
Glasgow brush past Scarlets with Rowe hat-trickWarriors move up to second in the United Rugby Championship after putting seven tries past Scarlets in Llanelli.BBC Sport - Published | Man charged and dog seized in connection with fatal chihuahua attackA man has been charged after a chihuahua was killed in a dog attack in Glasgow.Sky News - Published |
Glasgow stage second-half comeback to beat CardiffGlasgow Warriors rally from 13-0 down at half-time to secure victory over Cardiff and move up to second in the United Rugby Championship table.BBC Sport - Published | Inquiry to be held into death of baby at hospitalA fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a baby girl at a Glasgow hospital.Sky News - Published |
Chihuahua killed and woman injured in attack by two XL bully-type dogsA chihuahua has been killed and a woman was injured by two XL bully-type dogs in Glasgow.Sky News - Published | 'Heartbreaking for the children': Vandals torch playground causing £25,000 worth of damageVandals have caused more than ÂŁ25,000 worth of damage after torching a children's playground in Glasgow.Sky News - Published |
Meet the Scot swapping sprinting for NFL shotBorn in Nigeria. Bred in Glasgow. Bound for the NFL? Praise Olatoke has swapped the running track for the football field as he looks to fly the flag for Scotland stateside.BBC Sport - Published | |
