A 13 year old boy has been left in critical condition after being hit by a car on Balmore Road. <br /><br />He was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children by ambulance where he remains, while a police investigation is underway, and witnesses are being urged to come forward.<br /><br />Next up, data has revealed that since the Scottish Government introduced a ban on single-use plastics in June last year, making it illegal for businesses to supply the items, not a single fine has been issued. <br /><br />Despite this, environmental campaigners have said the use is still widespread, with takeaways across Glasgow used in an experiment. <br /><br />And finally, plans to build flats beside the River Kelvin at Otago Lane have been approved by the council despite over 750 objections.<br /><br />Those against the decision argued the construction would cause a significant loss of daylight to existing properties and major distribution to businesses. <br /><br />Plans include three flat blocks and a total of 49 new homes.
