The Latest Breaking News from Castlemilk

There are nine candidates standing in the Linn ward, which covers areas such as Castlemilk and Croftfoot as well as parts of Cathcart and the village of Carmunnock.

Mother-of-four Chinyere Ogudoro, who lived in Castlemilk, suffered fatal injuries during a horrific incident when she returned to her native Nigeria to visit family.

The volunteer action days have been successful

Helen Simmons was last seen at her home in Castlemilk on Wednesday afternoon.

UPDATE: Helen Simmons has been traced safe and well.

Mum-of-four Chinyere Ogudoro died from her injuries along with her brother after travelling from her home in Castlemilk to her native Nigeria to visit family last week.

Joseph Kelly, of Castlemilk, was found guilty of sending the message following a trial at Lanark Sheriff Court in January and returned to the court for sentencing on Wednesday.

Residents in Hoddam Avenue, Castlemilk, say they are having to keep their kids inside as the insufferable smell continues to get worse the warmer the weather gets.

Drumchapel, Easterhouse, Govan and Castlemilk are among the areas that could get more green space dedicated to wildlife

Jordan Owens has been given a life sentence for the murder of Jamie Lee in Castlemilk in 2017. The pair had been involved in a "low-level" feud before the tragic killing.

Jordan Owens, 27, escaped to Europe after the murder of 23-year-old Jamie Lee and featured on the Crimewatch 'Most Wanted' list. He was captured in Portugal and today found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow.