Glasgow News and Weather: Celebrations for Scotland fans and morning disruption for commuters

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It was a historic night for Steve Clarke’s Scotland side last night at Hampden as they defeated Spain 2-0 thanks to goals from Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.

A sold out crowd of 52,000 descended on the national stadium in the southside to take in the memorable win which gives the team a maximum of six points from the first two qualifying games for Euro 2024.

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Scotland won’t return to international duty until June when they shall face Norway and Georgia.

Scotland duo Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney celebrate the second goal in the 2-0 win over Spain. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Scotland duo Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney celebrate the second goal in the 2-0 win over Spain. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Scotland duo Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney celebrate the second goal in the 2-0 win over Spain. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Commuters using Glasgow’s subway service had their travel disrupted this morning as the outer circle was left suspended after a train broke down at Hillhead station just before 7am.

A shuttle service was then put on between Partick and Govan to get travellers across the clyde between both stations.

111 by Modou received a glowing endorsement from restaurant critic Jay Rayner who praised the cooking and the story behind the west end restaurant.

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The Burrell Collection will today celebrate one year since their reopening after major refurbishment to the museum situated in Pollok Park.

Almost three-quarters of visitors have been new to the museum which has been a huge boost to the city.

Weather wise in Glasgow, you can expect highs of 12° and lows of 9° but an overcast day which will change to heavy rain by lunchtime.

Today:

A cloudy day with some drier weather at first then outbreaks of rain extending northwards later this morning and during afternoon. Mild with fresh southerly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

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Patchy rain at first soon dying out. Most places will be dry overnight with clear periods developing along with mist patches. Mild overnight with winds becoming light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Thursday:

It will be a brighter day with sunny spells. Mainly dry in the morning then a few sharp showers breaking out in the afternoon. Very mild with light southerly winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Mainly dry and rather cloudy on Friday and Saturday with a few light showers and an easterly breeze. Dry on Sunday with sunny spells and light winds.

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