MOTORISTS are being advised of temporary closures starting this week on East Renfrewshire roads.

The A726 Glasgow Southern Orbital (GSO) between Belle Craig roundabout and the Redwood interchange on the eastbound carriageway will be closed between tomorrow (Friday) and Tuesday.

Workers will be in place to resurface the carriageway, and meanwhile a diversion route will be in place for drivers affected by the closure.

POLICE are hunting for two men after a security guard was robbed on Victoria Road.

The Loomis guard was delivering money to a cash machine at Lidl, in Govanhill, when the pair threatened him with a knife and a hammer around 9.30pm on Tuesday.

They then took a five-figure sum before escaping in what is thought to be a dark-coloured car.

Although the guard suffered no injuries, he was said to be badly shaken by the attack.

The first suspect is described as 6ft tall and of stocky build while the other was between 5ft 5ins and 5ft 6ins in height and of thin build.

Both wore dark-coloured clothing and dark balaclavas.

Detective inspector Joe McKerns, in charge of the case, said: “Extensive police inquiries are ongoing in the community at this time and officers are currently gathering CCTV footage in an effort to gather more information on this crime and the two men responsible.

“The area around the store is always busy with both motorists and pedestrians and I am sure that people must have witnessed this robbery take place, or noticed the two men responsible acting suspiciously”.

POLICE have made an arrest after a Pollokshaws man was found dying on a Govan street.

Gary Logue (48) was found around 4.10am on Tuesday morning lying in Elderpark Street seriously injured with stab wounds.

Mr Logue was taken to the Southern General hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Police have not named the 21-year-old man they have arrested, but he is due to appear in court later today.

POLICE have launched the second phase of their domestic abuse campaign.

The message they are promoting is that young people should remember help is available if they feel under threat of domestic abuse.

At the launch, officers from Strathclyde Police’s Domestic Abuse taskforce, along with staff from ChildLine, spoke to Glasgow fifth and sixth year pupils, giving them information on where to get help if they experience this form of abuse.

Detective inspector Craig Wilson of the taskforce said: “This phase of our campaign speaks directly to young people who are experiencing domestic abuse at home.

“Along with our main partners in the campaign, ChildLine, we are hoping to encourage the young people affected to seek help.

“They do not have to speak to a police officer — they can speak to a trusted adult such as a teacher or call ChildLine where they can receive the support they require”.

Manager of ChildLine Glasgow Susan Dobson stressed that everyone should feel safe in their own home.

She said: “Domestic abuse is wrong and you and your family do not have to put up with it.

“It can be really hard if someone in your family is violent, especially if you love them.

“You can feel confused and hurt but it can help to talk about how you feel. If you need to talk about what’s happening to your family, but don’t know who to talk to, ChildLine is here for you — day or night, every day of the year”.

DRIVERS are reminded to travel more carefully as police announce another crack down.

Police announced a new campaign aimed at targeting those who put their own lives and those of others – particularly pedestrians – at risk by ignoring speed limits and driving inappropriately for the conditions and surroundings.

The crackdown is due to take place tomorrow as a day of action across Scotland and will be co-ordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS).

Chief superintendent Derek Robertson, who is the ACPOS lead on casualty reduction, said: “This day of action on speeding and inappropriate driving sees the last in the series of national ACPOS campaigns for the 2011/2012 strategy.

“Throughout these campaigns we have focussed on various aspects of road use including uninsured vehicles, using mobile phones whilst driving, seat belt use and drink/drug driving.

“I would urge all road users to obey the speed limits and drive appropriately for for the conditions and surroundings”.