The Shettleston neighbourhood was evacuated after the discovery of “potentially hazardous material” in a flat. <br /><br />Police and emergency crews visited the property on Altyre Street with a hazmat unit, and some emergency service staff are now being treated after becoming unwell. <br /><br />An estimated 60 people spent the night at an emergency rest centre at a nearby swimming pool.<br /><br />Next, Glasgow City Council has rejected a request from the UK Government to dock a barge to board asylum seekers. <br /><br />Council leader Susan Aitken said the she had refused permission in a tweet after the Home Office said it was encouraging local authorities to enact the proposal.<br /><br />And in other news, the US fried chicken giant Popeyes has announced it will be opening its first Scottish location in Glasgow. <br /><br />The restaurant will open later this year in Barrhead Retail Park, making it their 29th facility in the UK.
