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Politics and news reporter for the Glasgow Times.

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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
How much?https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24801078.glasgow-tenants-can-expect-inflation-rent-rises/
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Tenants in Glasgow can expect above inflation rent rise for four years
Tenants can expect to see above-inflation rent rises for the next four years.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2479088...
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Update on proposal to rename the new Govan to Partick Bridge
There are no plans to rename the new Govan to Partick bridge after a person, living or dead.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2479116...
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Glasgow's faulty CCTV system is out of date and needs uprgrading
Almost 100 CCTV cameras in Glasgow are not working and the network is years out of date.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2479073...
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Asylum crisis leads to huge overspend in Glasgow's homelessness budget
A housing emergency made worse by the asylum system has led to Glasgow City Council overspending its homelessness budget.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2478859...
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John Swinney said community food project is 'manna from heaven'
John Swinney said a community project is “manna from heaven” for tackling poverty in a Glasgow community.
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Glasgow Times @glasgowtimes.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Thread from our editor 👇
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2478172...
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Glasgow needs powers other UK and European regions enjoy says Susan Aitken
GLASGOW needs the same powers as other UK and European regions to realise its full potential the leader of the council has said.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2478261...
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Survey finds migrant group suffer poor housing in Glasgow area
Roma people in an area of Glasgow are being denied adequate housing according to findings of new research.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2477830...
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Cash for homeless funding could be the key to SNP budget deal
A DEAL to end the homeless hotel shame could be key to the Scottish Government getting its budget though.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2477267...
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Budget: No need for big council tax rise next year says Shona Robison
Shona Robison said there is no need for big council tax rises next year as she announced a “record” funding deal for local authorities.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2476896...
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Glasgow by-election bungle 'councillor' no longer employed by council
The councillor at the centre of the Glasgow by-election bungle is no longer working for the council.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
What a mess. www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2476847...
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Susan Aitken and Anas Sarwar in row over Glasgow by election blunder
A row has broken out between Susan Aitken and Anas Sarwar over the blunder that means a council by-election must be re-run.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2476517...
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Glasgow based firm taking on almost 200 apprentices next year
A PRESTIGIOUS apprenticeship programme is open with nearly 200 roles in Glasgow up for grabs.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2476369...
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Council by election winner disqualified after post election blunder
A council by election winner in Glasgow has been disqualified after a failing to follow the rules after the victory.
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The Glasgow Wrap @theglasgowwrap.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
☔ Good Morning Glasgow. It’s payday weekend! The Met Office forecasts heavy rain. Here’s Friday’s Wrap... ↳ theglasgowwrap.substack.com/p/the-glasgo... #glasgow #glasgowlife #peoplemakeglasgow #glasgownews #visitscotland
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Glasgow Times @glasgowtimes.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Almost 1000 people have reported rough sleeping on the streets of Glasgow this year. www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2475273...
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Number of rough sleeper in Glasgow this year rockets to almost 1000
Almost 1000 people have reported rough sleeping in Glasgow this year.
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Glasgow Times @glasgowtimes.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
City cops are cracking down and getting tough on shoplifters in Glasgow ahead of the festive period.
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Glasgow cops crack down on shoplifting - this store is targeted the most
More than a dozen cops patrolled Glasgow city centre on Tuesday, in an attempt to clamp down on retail crime.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Work starts on HMS Sheffield www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2475832...
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Apprentice cuts first steel on the latest frigate at Glasgow shipyard
WORK on the fifth of eight new frigates for the Royal Navy started in Glasgow.
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Glasgow Times @glasgowtimes.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Did you go to the show?
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I saw Nile Rodgers and CHIC at Glasgow's Barrowland - my verdict
It’s not often an artist starts their set by declaring how much they love Scotland - before even one note has been sung.
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Glasgow Times @glasgowtimes.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
“I think the residents have the right to continue to live in their houses in peace.”
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Ex-Rangers star Scott Arfield loses Ibrox pub appeal
Ex-Rangers star Scott Arfield has lost his appeal against a council decision to reject his plans for a pub near Ibrox.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
More shocking evidence of the homelessness crisis in Glasgow www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2475152...
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Glasgow has twice the rate of homeless deaths than Scotland new figures show
Glasgow has twice the rate of homeless deaths than the Scottish average, figures reveal.
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PatersonGT @patersonht.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
The MP said the safeguards are flawed www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2474925...
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The vote is this Friday
A Glasgow MP has raised concerns about the assisted dying Bill.
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