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A Glasgow homeowner’s security camera captured a young fox regularly helping itself to milk bottles left on the doorstep for about a month, culminating in 2:30 a.m. footage of the theft. After initially suspecting a human and joking about a militant vegan, the resident plans to keep a protective box for deliveries and may resume milk service with added precautions.
Prince George joined his parents and siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis for a rare all‑together appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, just weeks before he starts boarding at Eton College. The outing, one of the year’s most closely watched royal moments, underscored a transition as George prepares for a new chapter while Charlotte and Louis continue at Lambrook; the wider Games also featured other royal engagements, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla presiding at the opening ceremony and Prince Edward with Sophie meeting athletes.
The Duke of Edinburgh shared a light-hearted moment with Princess Charlotte and Prince George at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, later seen handing a snack to Prince Louis, highlighting the Windsor family’s close bonds amid a summer of notable transitions.
Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, attended Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games with their three children, watching the netball semi-final between New Zealand and England at the OVO Hydro before visiting the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome to chat with Laura Kenny and Sir Chris Hoy; they also met para powerlifter Mark Swan and gymnast Reuben Ward and posed for photos with Team Scotland netball players as the Games edge toward the closing ceremony.
Britain's King Charles opened the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with a time-travel twist, stepping out of Doctor Who's TARDIS to officially inaugurate the event.
A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with the rape of a 16-year-old girl in Glasgow’s Springburn Park, with the assault occurring between 20:30 and 21:15 on Friday 26 June; he is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.
A patient at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow is being tested for suspected Ebola; testing will confirm infection, which would be the first UK case since the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak. Public Health Scotland and UKHSA are monitoring travel routes and contact tracing protocols are in place if needed; there are no confirmed cases in Scotland and the public risk remains low.
Lewis Capaldi closed TRNSMT in Glasgow and told fans he’s “firing on cylinders now” after a public mental health breakdown, thanking supporters and revealing plans to write a new album after the summer. He delivered emotive sing‑along moments with tracks like Bruises, Something In The Heavens and Someone You Loved, even dedicating a shout‑out to Susan Boyle who watched from the front as the sun shone on a sun‑soaked festival. Other headline sets came from CMAT and Amy Macdonald, with the crowd treated to a festival‑closing fireworks display.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed a letter of intent to establish Boston and Glasgow as sister cities next year, aiming to deepen a transatlantic partnership beyond this year’s World Cup. Over the coming year, city leaders will finalize joint initiatives in areas like innovation, higher education, climate, and arts, with Glasgow’s Lord Provost visiting Boston in April for “Tartan Day” to formalize the agreement.
Celtic beat Hearts 3-1 at Celtic Park to clinch a fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title, denying Hearts their first top-flight trophy in 66 years; late goals from Daizen Maeda and substitute Callum Osmand sealed the win, sparking celebrations among thousands in Glasgow as police managed crowds.
A massive fire on Union Street in Glasgow engulfed a four‑storey historic building near Glasgow Central, partially collapsing it and prompting the station’s closure along with widespread UK rail disruption; 18 fire engines and three high‑reach units battled the blaze for hours with no casualties reported. First Minister John Swinney thanked emergency crews and urged the public to stay away while damage to the 19th‑century building was assessed.
A 1930s art-deco cinema in Possilpark, Glasgow (The Vogue, originally The Mecca) was saved from demolition by a Category C listing after a community campaign, but it remains derelict with no restoration plans and its roof removed. While supporters urge stabilisation or façade preservation for a future use (potentially as a mixed-use or community hub), the building’s fate hinges on securing investment and formal approvals, leaving the site in limbo.
A man extradited from Dubai to Glasgow, Stephen Jamieson, has appeared in court on charges related to serious organized crime, including drug supply and directing offenses. This case marks the first extradition from Dubai to Scotland and he is scheduled to appear at the High Court in 2026.
Five nuns are accused of multiple historical child abuse charges at Nazareth House in Aberdeen and Midlothian between 1965 and 1982, with allegations including physical and sexual abuse, some involving severe and distressing acts. The trial is scheduled for March 2027 in Glasgow.
Felix Thrust, 36, was charged with the murder of Dean Kennedy and three other stabbing assaults in Glasgow on Christmas Day. Thrust allegedly attacked Kennedy during a fight, resulting in Kennedy's death, and also injured three others with a knife. Thrust is in custody and awaiting further court proceedings.