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Glasgow residents 'raging' after TRNSMT day two soundcheck at 8am wakes them

Residents as far as Pollok were woken up this morning to hear Sam Fender prepping for his set at Glasgow Green later tonight, and they were not too pleased about it.

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Fire crews rush to Pollok community hub after blaze breaks out at abandoned building

Four fire engines were sent to the scene of a blaze on Lyoncross Road in Pollok on Wednesday afternoon with crews working to bring the building fire under control.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow murderer jailed for life after charred body found in wheelie bin dumped in public park

Jude McPhie was sentenced at Glasgow High Court today for the murder of William Leiper, whose remains were set on fire and left in full view of houses at Househill Park, Pollok.

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Glasgow murder victim's body 'on killer's doorstep' before dog walker found burning remains in park

Glasgow High Court heard yesterday that a terrified William Leiper was heard crying out when he was attacked after turning up at killer Jude McPhie's home in Pollok and "demanding money".

Glasgow Live

Body of murdered Scot was so badly burnt experts were called in to identify him

William Leiper was killed at a flat in Glasgow's Pollok before his corpse was dumped in a wheelie bin, dragged to a nearby park and set alight.

Daily Record

Glasgow gardener carried 'bomb' home in rucksack after finding it in hedge at Pollok garden

The WW2 shell was discovered in the garden of Marc Chorley, 47, and Ruth Smith, 40, by a young lad who was cutting the grass. They later received a visit from the bomb squad.

Glasgow Live

Young gardener packed 'bomb' in rucksack before sparking emergency response

The young man sparked a major incident with properties evacuated near his home on Househillmuir Road in Pollok after emergency services were alerted to the find on Sunday.

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Murdered Glasgow man dumped in wheelie bin and set on fire in public park

Jude McPhie pled guilty at Glasgow High Court today to the murder of William Leiper at a house in Pollok, his badly burned body was later found inside a pin at Househill Park.

Glasgow Live

Killer admits murdering William Leiper whose 'burning body' was found in Scots park

Jude McPhie pleaded guilty to the death of William Leiper in Glasgow's Pollok in 2021.

Daily Record

Unexploded bomb removed from Glasgow street as residents return to homes

Househillmuir Road in Pollok was locked down by police after the alarm was raised shortly after lunchtime on Sunday.

Daily Record

Bomb squad race to Glasgow street as homes evacuated amid ongoing incident

Emergency services raced to Househillmuir Road in Pollok after the alarm was raised shortly after lunchtime on Sunday.

Daily Record

Petition launched to save 'lifeline' First Bus Glasgow services at risk of being cut

It comes as a number of services in the Pollok area have fallen victim to anti-social behaviour with First Bus saying the safety of staff and customers is their 'number one priority'

Glasgow Live

First Bus Glasgow threatens to axe services over 'criminal and anti-social behaviour'

First Bus has called for community leaders to help address the amount of anti-social behaviour taking place in the Pollok area of Glasgow and has threatened to axe services until action is taken.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Silverburn shopping centre to open bowling alley as plans lodged

There could also be pool tables and ice free curling according to planning documents

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Glasgow family facing impossible winter in damp home amid soaring fuel costs

Helen Croly lives in a damp and freezing cold three bedroom home with partner Colin and four children in the Pollok area and the upcoming fuel hikes are putting her family under extreme stress.

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Glasgow shopworker preyed on young girls online ordering them to carry out his sick demands

Cameron Stevens targeted the children online from his then home in Pollok and called himself their 'worst nightmare' before demanding they carry out indecent acts.

Glasgow Live

Terminally ill Glasgow dad running out of time to raise funds to marry partner of 22 years

Now on borrowed time, 53-year-old Peter Pender from Pollok is determined to marry his sweetheart of 22 years, Diane Sutherland, 43, on July 15 in front of loved ones.

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Glasgow community groups set to lease three council sites as talks get underway

Football pitches in Pollok and Shettleston and land around a former council parks depot could be taken over by community groups with negotiations set to start over potential deals.

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Glasgow sports pitches could be handed over to community groups

The deals for leasing the facilities are being considered under the council's People Make Glasgow Communities programme, which offers community groups the chance to run to local venues.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow election 2022: All the candidates bidding to represent Greater Pollok

There are 11 candidates hoping to get elected to the Greater Pollok ward, which covers areas including Priesthill, Darnley and Nitshill.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow MP slams ill-thought out road works causing 'traffic chaos' in Pollok

Local MP Chris Stephens has urged Glasgow City Council and Scottish Water to take action to reduce disruption for commuters over the next few weeks after a 'grid lock' situation.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow crash leaves girl, 10, and teen in hospital as emergency services rush to Pollokshaws

The incident happened at around 3pm this afternoon, with the girl and teenager both rushed to hospital following the crash. The extent of their injuries is not known at this time.

Glasgow Live

The legendary Glasgow bank complex that was like a 'wee city in the heart of Pollok'

For decades it was one of Glasgow's top employers, acting as a bridge between the worlds of education and work for generations of young adults and providing long-term career prospects for thousands of others.

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Man, 75, dies after car overturns near shopping centre

The crash took place near Silverburn Shopping Centre in Pollok.

Glasgow Live

Remembering the Birdman of Pollok and the change he inspired in Glasgow

Colin MacLeod, who became known as the Birdman of Pollok, led one of Glasgow's most powerful and promising protests - and Pollok Free Estate had long standing impacts on the city.

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