Glasgow
Coverage of Glasgow in the Nexus archive.
- Diamond League: Kayinsola Ajayi equals national record again in London
Kayinsola Ajayi equaled Nigeria's national record again at the Diamond League event in London. The achievement is timely for Team Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- Police warn against protest misinformation amid Glasgow disorder
Police Scotland warned against online misinformation linked to recent Glasgow protests, which were caused by false claims and mistaken identity. Disturbances in the city were attributed to individuals not from Glasgow who orchestrated the disorder.
- As China narrows maths gap with US, Hong Kong bids to host 2030 global event
Hong Kong is competing with Glasgow and Tokyo to host the 2030 International Congress of Mathematicians. The bid is led by Shing-Tung Yau, a 1982 Fields Medallist and Tsinghua University professor. An inspection delegation from the International Mathematical Union is evaluating the bids.
- UK patient tested for possible Ebola as cases rise in Africa
A UK patient is being tested for Ebola at a Glasgow hospital as central Africa experiences an outbreak. Public Health Scotland confirms no confirmed cases in the country, stating the public risk remains low.
- John Lewis injects £20m into Glasgow city centre store in wider branch reboot
John Lewis is investing £20m to revamp its Glasgow store in Buchanan Galleries as part of a £50m annual spending plan to refresh department stores. The broader strategy includes upgrades in Reading, Cambridge, Leicester, and Liverpool, with a total £800m allocated by 2029 to revive department store appeal.
- Far-right and anti-racist protesters clash in UK cities after Belfast riots
Far-right and anti-racist protesters clashed in UK cities including Brighton, Liverpool, Sheffield, and Glasgow, resulting in police arrests. The confrontations followed recent riots in Belfast and Southampton.
- Thousands rally in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioting that followed stabbing
Thousands in Belfast protested against anti-immigrant riots that followed a stabbing attributed to an asylum seeker, with demonstrators condemning violence and racism. The riots, which included arson and attacks on police, left over two dozen homeless and injured 12 officers, were linked to far-right agitation across the UK.
- Thousands rally in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioting that followed stabbing
Thousands in Belfast gathered to condemn anti-immigrant rioting following a stabbing attributed to an asylum seeker. Violent protests saw homes and a bus set on fire, but a peaceful rally emphasized unity against racism. Similar anti-racism demonstrations occurred in Glasgow amid far-right tensions.
- Commentary: Ghosts of Housing Past (and Present)
The author resides in Saint Marie, Montana, a declining town once linked to a decommissioned military base, and highlights a new bipartisan bill to expand farm credit institution lending in rural areas. The article critiques the rural housing crisis, noting that post-pandemic remote work has driven up home prices, displacing longtime residents.
- Worshippers locked in mosque as people attacked 'because of the colour of their skin' during Glasgow unrest
Worshippers were locked inside a mosque in Glasgow during unrest, with individuals attacked 'because of the colour of their skin'. The incident highlights racial tensions and violence in the city.
- Striking differences in benefit entitlements across UK countries, study finds
Scottish families on low incomes receive £15,000 more annually in benefits than identical households in England, according to a study. A typical out-of-work couple with four children would receive £22,000 in York, £32,000 in Belfast, and £37,000 in Glasgow, highlighting welfare disparities due to devolved policies.