22nd October 2019 - The Glasgow Guardian



Glasgow ‘slum landlord’ fined £270 for threatening tenant and ignoring council ban

22nd October 2019

Joanne KrusDeputy News Editor Singh demanded that the tenant pay him rent and threatened to evict him, despite having banned from doing so by the council. Harpal “Harry” Singh, infamous “slum landlord”, faced Glasgow Sheriff Court on 7 October for demanding cash from a tenant despite being banned by the council. Singh was served a ...


The ethics of Google’s expansion into health

22nd October 2019

Zavara FarquharWriter Zavara Farquhar takes a look at the privacy and transparency concerns related to Google’s recent acquisition of DeepMind Health, an Artificial Intelligence team. Last month, Google Health took full control of DeepMind Health, a team which has worked with the NHS on an application that processes patient data. DeepMind Health belongs to the ...


Three children’s charities creating partnership to help vulnerable youths

22nd October 2019

Ollie RuddenDeputy News Editor Barnardo’s, Includem, and Action for Children set to team up in Glasgow to hire full time workers, if approved by the Council. Three children’s charities are exploring a new partnership in Glasgow to help young people and their families in need. Glasgow City Council has been asked to approve three one-year ...


Previously unknown midge virus discovered by Glasgow scientists

22nd October 2019

Osama Abou-zeidWriter The research can help prepare for any future emerging risks from the virus. Scientists at a University of Glasgow-partnered body have discovered a range of previously unknown viruses in Scottish biting midges. The study was carried out by the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, a Medical Research Council-funded body which brings ...