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It was a 'wickedly' good day in Baillieston as children from the east end of Glasgow joined the annual Halloween parade on Saturday, 25th October. Costumes weren’t just for the kids - adults and even dogs got i

Have you ever wondered why or how streets are given certain names? They can be derived from many sources, including land ownership, military battles, civic figures, watercourses, companies, and more. Here are some examples:

Dravet’s Syndrome is a severe neurological disorder, with seizures often starting in the first year of life. These seizures are difficult to control and resistant to medication, making daily care a constant challenge for families. Treatment options are limited, and the impact on both the individual and

Summer has gone, Autumn is here, and the store is already preparing for the man in the big red suit! At this time of year, requests for donations increase significantly, with most asking for selection boxes. Along with Easter eggs, these are items we don’t donate, simply due to the volume of requests. However, I’m always happy to arrange a raffle prize for fundraising event

Community Transport Glasgow offers friendly, reliable transport for day trips around Scotland. Whether you want to explore picturesque towns, bustling cities, or hidden gems, you can travel in comfort wit

Glasgow East Juniors RFC are feeling the support from their community, thanks to a donation of 50 water bottles from local insurance broker Howden Shettleston. Now, it’s not just the passes that are flowing, as

Caboodle Eyecare is delighted to be taking part in a recycling scheme for your old glasses. And it’s all for a good cause. These specs can’t be processed in the usual way and, according to Zero Waste Scotland,shouldn’t be included in the household’s waste units or at local council recycling centres.

Looking for somewhere new to enjoy a meal in Glasgow’s east end? From bold Spanish tapas to Mediterranean grills and classic American favourites, our local eateries offer something for every taste and occasion. Here’s a round-up of five favourites worth checking out.

This month, the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital put out a call for knitted hats for newborns. The Knit and Natter group at St Andrew’s Church kindly donated three big bags of hats and jackets for the babies, which I delivered on their behalf. I also handed over donations of tea bags and biscuits for the hard-working staff - hopefully they were enjoyed!

The east end’s own Alana Jackson is set to make waves this summer as she brings her debut comedy show to the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A rising star in the comedy scene, Alana shot to prominence after winning So You Think You’re Funny? in 2024 – one of the UK’s most pre

A Men’s Mental Health Group meets every Tuesday evening at Easterhouse Sports Centre on Auchinlea Road. Running from 6pm to 9pm, the drop-in session offers a safe, judgment-free space where m

We love seeing new community initiatives making a real difference, and Right There’s latest project is just that. The homelessness prevention charity has launched Furnish Forward - a brilliant scheme based in Royston b

Rugby offers children far more than just physical activity - it builds strong bodies and strong minds. Physically, it improves cardiovascular health, strength, endurance, flexibility, a

Hello everyone - can you believe the year is more than halfway over? I’m sure many of you are also looking forward to the kids going back to school (woohoo!). What have we been up to? We had a very successful display for FareShare. I made up bags of items that customers picked up, paid for at the till, and donated in our permanent donation basket. This time, I

Back in June, we held an Alzheimer’s Awareness Week and raised £663 for this amazing charity. I would like to thank Sandra, Jane, and Hugh, our kind volunteers, for all their help!

The East End of Glasgow was an industrial powerhouse and home to many long-established companies. Here are a few: Tennent’s Brewery on Duke Street can trace its roots back to 1556, when Robert Tennent began brewing on the banks of the Molendinar Burn. The business grew steadily, and by 1860, it was the world’s largest exporter of beer, including Pale Ale for the British Army in India. Descendant of the

Since April, Garrowhill Community Council has been running free first aid classes – and they’re already making a big impact. Led by paramedic Andy McKinlay, the sessions have taught over 50 local residents how to p

Eileen Hannah has lived in Baillieston for over 30 years and is a proud member of Baillieston Bowling Club. Having lost many friends and family members to brain tumours, Eileen has been dedicated to fu

We recently visited the Maggie’s Centre to donate tea bags and cream eggs, which were used in their knitted chicks sold before Easter to raise funds for this amazing charity. Since we couldn’t donate Easter eggs directly, we set up a donation station in the staff canteen. Thank

Hello everyone — can you believe we’re nearly halfway through the year already? Time is flying, and it’s been busy in-store and in the community! We had a fantastic Easter weekend event with biscuit decorating and colouring activities. Everyone left with a goody bag filled with chocolate, crayons, crisps, s

It can’t be denied that the east end has a fascinating history. However, it also has a lesser-known past — its paranormal activity. Staff and visitors to Barrowland Ballroom on Gallowgate have reported feeling something touching their necks in a corridor on the first floor. Two different night watchmen at the venue — both of whom had large Alsatians — couldn’t persuade their dogs to ent

At the end of January, Morrison’s Community Champions were invited to Robin House in Balloch for an afternoon tea as a thank-you for the mon

Hello everyone, and hope all is well! The clocks have gone forward and we can look forward to better weather and lighter evenings. I was del

At number 100 Duke Street stands the imposing six-storey high former Great Eastern Hotel, which was built in 1849 as a cotton mill for R. F.