Evening Times

Jodi Cops Seek Help From the Fbi

Senior detectives investigating the Jodi Jones murder have called in the FBI to help in the hunt to trap the schoolgirl's killer. Two officers from Lothian and Borders Police have flown to the United States to learn from FBI special agents.

Rugby

lGLASGOW coach Hugh Campbell insists his side will be going all out for glory in the Parker Pen Challenge Cup clash with Zurich Premiership giants Saracens on Sunday. Campbell has picked a strong side for the second round match at Vicarage Road and will field four current Scotland internationalists, writes Matthew Lindsay.

Corrigan Cool On Mccall Cap Call

MARTYN CORRIGAN has laughed off calls for Berti Vogts to introduce him to the Scotland set-up. The Motherwell defender has been outstanding this season at the heart of Terry Butcher's defence.

Estate Agents for Sale Asbosses Fail to Agree; Jobs Pledge After Top City Property and Law Firm Is Put On Market

A TOP Glasgow law firm and estate agency has been put up for sale after its two founders had "a difference of opinion". Pacitti Jones has attracted interest from dozens of potential buyers since it was put on the market yesterday.

Estate Agents for Sale Asbosses Fail to Agree; Jobs Pledge After Top City Property and Law Firm Is Put On Market

A TOP Glasgow law firm and estate agency has been put up for sale after its two founders had "a difference of opinion". Pacitti Jones has attracted interest from dozens of potential buyers since it was put on the market yesterday.

Chrysler Concept Is Light Years Ahead

Chrysler has given motor fans a treat by taking the wraps off its latest concept car - the eye-popping, crowd-stopping ME Four Twelve. Unveiled this week at the Detroit Motor Show, this mid-range supercar has the kind of sleek looks that would have Batman looking for a trade-in.

Short Cuts

Joy over Kiwi order Here's a bit of trivia: who makes the Pinzgauer? Never heard of it? The maker is British company Automotive Technik, and the Pinzgauer is a light operational military vehicle. Good news for the firm is that New Zealand has just ordered 200 six- wheel drive versions, and more orders for the all-terrain motor may follow.

Teenager for Court On Ear Attack Charge

DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in which a 21-year- old man lost part of his ear have arrested a teen-ager. The 18-year-old was arrested last night following a week-long investigation.

'Danger' Biker Fined

A MAN who drove a motorbike with a four-year-old perched on the fuel tank has been fined a total of (pounds) 300. James Boyle, of Ardholm Street, Shettleston, Glasgow, was also banned from driving and ordered to re-sit his test after he was convicted of dangerous driving at Paisley Sheriff Court.

U.S. Report Backs Case for Unique Hospital Link

PREMATURE babies are nearly twice as likely to die if they are born at a hospital without the kind of care offered by the Queen Mum's. In a devastating blow for health board officials planning to shut the Glasgow maternity hospital, new research from the US has underlined exactly why it should stay open.

Safety First

BOLD plans to equip city centre police officers with metal detectors will be roundly welcomed. It is already clear to thousands of people - from those who enjoy the pub and club scene to the casualty doctors who deal with the bloody consequences - that knives play too large a part in city life after-dark.

Parking Charges Shock

By Stewart Paterson GLASGOW motorists could be hammered by huge increases in parking fines and charges as the city council bids to keep council tax bills down.

Cops Get Metal Detectors in City Knife Crime Blitz; Exclusive: Police Step Up War On Weapons

ALL police officers on patrol in Glasgow city centre are to carry metal detectors as part of a blitz on knife crime. The area's top cop, Chief Superintendent Louis Munn, today vowed to get tough on thugs after a Christmas Day killing.

Fire Guts Mp's Warehouse

MORE than 80 firefighters tackled a massive blaze which ripped through a Glasgow cash and carry warehouse run by the son of MP Mohammad Sarwar. The Springburn fire burned all through the night, and caused damage estimated at hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Fat's Life On Diet Treadmill

victoria's big fat documentary BBC1, 8.30pm Victoria Wood is a national treasure. Her comedy has helped make her a star and won her a whole heap of fans across the country.

Star Profile: Victoria Beckham

Image: Fashion icon. Best Known For: Being David's wife.

Perfect Time to Grab a Bargain; Great Deals to Be Found On Forecourts

THE year may only just be under way, but already there's a rash of great deals to be found for those who fancy treating themselves to a new car. So if you have managed to avoid the bank balance shrinking too much while the waistline expanded in the past month, this is the perfect time to grab a bargain.

Floods Cause Road and Rail Chaos

TORRENTIAL rain has brought misery to road and rail travellers across Scotland. Glasgow saw almost an inch of rain fall over the past 36 hours and there have been problems throughout Scotland with roads and railway lines being closed.

Hunt for Bogus Roofer

POLICE are hunting a bogus roofer who conned a 74-year-old man out of more than (pounds) 1000. The conman duped the pensioner out of his savings after claiming his roof needed repaired.

Man Is Killed by Lorry

A YOUNG man has died after being hit by a lorry while he was walking home. Police said the 24-year-old man was seriously injured following the accident early today and later died in Wishaw General Hospital.