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Glasgow Times
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Vote for photos of Glasgow taken by homeless artists
The images are the result of the 'My Glasgow' project by Simon Community Scotland, which provides support to people who are homeless. Participants were given disposable cameras and asked to capture the city as they see it within one week. (Image: Supplied) They had the rare sunny week in Glasgow to take their photos. Lorraine McGrath, chief executive officer of Simon Community Scotland, said: "People we support continue to amaze us every day. "They have done it again, the images the public have to choose from showcase talent and love for Glasgow and all its quirks." Read more: Ex-Rangers star John Lundstram could be on the move again - with one caveat The charity is now inviting the public to help choose 12 final images to feature in the first 'My Glasgow Calendar', which will go on sale in October. All finalists have received a cash prize, and the final 12 will receive a further prize for being part of the calendar. (Image: Supplied) Funds raised from the sale of the calendars will go directly to helping people experiencing homelessness. To view the My Glasgow finalists and vote, go to Emma McBride, project co-ordinator for My Glasgow, said: "I've been blown away by the creativity of everyone involved. "These photos capture the raw vibrancy and beauty of Glasgow from a truly unique perspective. "I'd encourage everyone to come down to The Merchant City Festival, visit The Metropolitan Bar, and cast their vote – either by QR code or online. "It would mean the world to our finalists." The final 24 photographs were on [[pub]]lic display in the windows of the Metropolitan Bar as part of the Merchant City Festival last weekend. The images are also available to view on Simon Community Scotland's website and social media channels.
Glasgow Times
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Performers take to Glasgow for Merchant City Festival
Running during Fair Fortnight, from July 18 to 20, the festival transforms the area into a vibrant cultural hotspot, offering a dynamic mix of entertainment and attractions for all ages. From energetic street theatre and live music to art installations and family fun, the festival brings together a rich tapestry of performances and experiences. (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) READ MORE: Why this 'breathtaking' and 'otherworldly' beach is named the best in Scotland Merchant Square plays host to a variety of activities including market stalls, speciality food tastings, and interactive events perfect for families. Adding a theatrical flair to the streets, Surge Festival's street theatre features surprising and immersive performances that are sure to delight passers-by. Family-friendly programming, developed in partnership with Imaginate, takes place within Merchant Square, while the Social Hub Stage will showcase a curated music line-up by Surge and 432 Presents. (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) READ MORE: Boost for holidaymakers as Glasgow Airport strikes set for next week 'suspended' (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) Foodies can indulge in street food delights served by Dockyard Social, while the festival market offers a treasure trove of artisan stalls to explore. For those in search of a calmer pace, the Ambient Arcade and Quiet Space at Impact Arts on the Boardwalk provide a soothing sanctuary amid the bustle. Whether you're dancing in the streets, sampling gourmet bites, or enjoying a moment of tranquillity, the Merchant City Festival offers something for everyone.
STV News
19-07-2025
- Climate
- STV News
Weather warning widened as Scotland to be battered by thunderstorms
Scotland is set to be battered by downpours as a yellow weather warning has been brought forward and extended to cover most of the mainland. The Met Office brought forward a yellow weather warning for rain which was scheduled to come into force at 4pm on Saturday, instead predicting downpours will occur from midday. Up to 75mm of rain could fall within the space of just a few hours – equivalent to a month's worth of rain. The area set to be affected by rainfall covers the majority of the Scottish mainland and is expected to last until midday on Sunday. The Met Office said heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to hit the country, with a small chance of power cuts and flooding affecting some areas. Train and bus services may experience delays or cancellations due to the downpours. I'm sure you'll have noticed the humid feel to the air in the last day or two, and this plume of air will bring the possibility of some torrential downpours this weekend along with a thunder risk. On Saturday, it looks like the worst of the rain will spread across central and eastern parts of the country during the afternoon and evening, with the focus around the Borders, Edinburgh, Lothians, Lanarkshire, Fife, Angus and Aberdeenshire. In these areas we can expect 20-30mm of rain to fall quite widely, but a few spots could see some heavier downpours which could take totals towards 75mm, which would be the equivalent of a month's worth of rain. Obviously this quantity of rain could cause some issues locally. It's this sort of rainfall which causes the type of flooding which sees deep puddles develop on roads, making some impassable, and underpasses to become flooded – typical of summer downpours. It looks like another spell of heavy thundery rain will move north on Sunday, with again a focus on eastern areas, but may extend a bit further west than Saturday's into the likes of Glasgow, Ayrshire and parts of Argyll. This again brings the risk of some further flooding. There are plenty of events planned across the weekend — including The Tall Ships Races in Aberdeen, the Kirriemuir Agricultural Show, Crail Fest, and the Merchant City Festival. Keep an eye on updates for these and, if you're heading out, don't forget your rain gear (and maybe a towel!). Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Circus acts and dancers in 6 snaps at Merchant City Festival
Taking place during Fair Fortnight, from July 18 to July 20, the festival promises a wide range of activities and attractions for all ages, transforming the area into a vibrant hub of culture and entertainment. The vibrant festival is bringing arts, dance, and live music as well as market stalls, tasting offerings from speciality food vendors, and taking part in family fun days hosted at Merchant Square. Our photographer Gordon Terris snapped pictures of the surprising, incredible and creative performances on the festival's debut night. 6 incredible snaps as circus acts take to the streets for Merchant City Festival (Image: GT) (Image: GT) The streets are being brought to life by Surge Festival's street theatre, offering surprising and interactive performances that are sure to delight festivalgoers. This year's programme includes a mass ceilidh carnival on Friday, held in celebration of Glasgow 850, as well as live performances from local music artists throughout the weekend. Circus acts and dancers in 6 snaps at Merchant City Festival (Image: GT) (Image: GT) Family-friendly activities are being curated in collaboration with Imaginate, taking place within Merchant Square. Meanwhile, the Social Hub Stage will feature music programmed by Surge, in partnership with 432 Presents. Food lovers can look forward to delicious street food provided by Dockyard Social, while the Ceilidh Carnival is set to capture the spirit of Glasgow through dance and celebration. (Image: GT) (Image: GT) The festival market will offer a variety of artisan stalls to browse, adding to the atmosphere of discovery. For those seeking a more tranquil experience, the Ambient Arcade and a Quiet Space will be available at Impact Arts on the Boardwalk, offering a peaceful retreat amid the festivities.
Glasgow Times
18-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow City Council in update after cybersecurity incident
On Friday, teams investigating the issue which impacted some of the local authority's services reported that they have a 'high confidence' that the incident has been contained. The attack took place last month and hit servers operated by a third-party supplier to one of the council's ICT providers, CGI. It was discovered in the early morning of Thursday, June 19, when CGI discovered malicious activity on the servers. GCC stated that it acted quickly to isolate the affected servers, protecting the council's wider network. However, the council noted that by taking them offline, it unavoidably disrupted a number of its day-to-day digital and online services. READ NEXT: How George Square's £20m makeover will change City Chambers After seeking expert advice, the local authority says it took an early decision to proceed on the basis that data was likely to have been lost, and that this may have included customer data. Subsequent independent forensic analysis is now said to have found 'no evidence' of encryption or exfiltration of council or customer data. However, GCC will continue to 'monitor the situation closely'. The council stated that work to safely recover online services is 'well advanced' and will continue into August in some cases. Despite there being evidence that attempts were made to download data, these were all denied. The investigation is said to characterise the attack on the third-party supplier as 'opportunistic'. Access is said to have been gained through the supplier's network and not a council system or user. READ NEXT: Circus acts and dancers in 6 snaps at Merchant City Festival Although the incident has disrupted council services, the loss of some web-based services is said to have been caused by the isolation of the affected servers. GCC added that, wherever possible, it has put in place alternative ways to access services temporarily. It is understood that many of the highest priority services are now back online. A recovery plan is in place to restore each of the affected services, with all but a handful of applications – said to be dependent on external support – expected back online by mid-August. The council has apologised for the 'continued inconvenience' this will cause its customers.
