2nd February 2020 - The Glasgow Guardian



Cost of COP26: Climate summit in Glasgow estimated to cost over £200 million

2nd February 2020

Jemima Huston Writer Security for the climate summit in Glasgow this year may cost more than £200 million, according to Police Scotland. A report was presented to the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) board at the end of last week, which highlighted that security at the event could be expected to cost several hundred million pounds.  ...


Review: The Irishman

2nd February 2020

Madeline Pritchard Science & Tech Editor The Irishman follows Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a mobster and teamster who — according to the much-disputed story he told to Charles Brandt on his deathbed — was instrumental in the disappearance of union boss Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino) in 1975. It doesn’t particularly matter how true the ...


Musicians of Glasgow Uni: Altinak

2nd February 2020

Chloe Waterhouse Music Editor Music Editor Chloe Waterhouse is back to highlight the rich musical talent gracing our lecture halls, featuring quick-fire profiles of up-and-coming UofG musicians. She will offer a fleeting insight into their music, interests and how they’re finding life as students at UofG. This month she reached out to Mary Nichol (vocals, ...


A dangerous gamble on football broadcasting

2nd February 2020

Dylan Tuck Sports Editor For a long time now, gambling and sporting events have gone hand in hand. Placing a “cheeky” bet on your football team, laying down an accumulator on a host of matches, or chucking a tenner on the next horse to win a race – it’s never been easier to gamble. Football in ...