Quadrennial multi-sport event for Commonwealth nations
Glasgow will stage a slimmed-down Commonwealth Games next month after Australia withdraws from hosting in Gold Coast; Eilidh Doyle reflects on the Games' impact and Glasgow's role in saving the brand.
Unite has warned that thousands of airport workers across Scotland are being balloted for strike action over pay, raising the risk of disruption to flights during the summer peak that coincides with the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Ballots cover Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen airports with ISC/TCS staff and Menzies Aviation crews also involved.
Glasgow International Festival has opened, led by Helen Nisbet after a challenging period for the city’s art venues. The festival maintains its grassroots and inclusive ethos, offering a wide range of shows across the city and new spaces, with major installations and artist-driven programming.