Evening Times

I Knew I Had Cancer After Reading Paper; Evening Times Helped Harry Beat Disease Now He Wants to Help Others

A GLASGOW grandad who found he had bowel cancer after reading the Evening Times has warned fellow Scots not to die of embarrassment. Harry Rooney, 62, first discovered he could have the killer disease after reading an article listing the symptoms.

Warning Over a&E Staffing Crisis

HOSPITAL casualty units across the west of Scotland are facing a massive staffing crisis, it was claimed today. A British Medical Association conference in Edinburgh heard A&E departments are left under-staffed due to doctors leaving to pursue GP work.

Gang Stabs Two Men and a Teenager

A GANG of youths armed with knives wounded two men and a teenager in a morning attack. The victims - aged 15, 32 and 50 - were targeted by thugs at around 2am yesterday in Fulbar Street, near Renfrew town centre.

Sort Out the Kamikaze Defending Fast Celtic; Premier Analysis: Rearguard Problems Must Be Solved If Shakhtar Are Not to Punish the Hoops

They got there in the end, but the new tradition of making life as difficult as possible continues to prevail among Celtic's back line. In their last four outings Martin O'Neill's side have leaked 10 goals, a fair percentage of which have been given away cheaply.

Tv Film Charts Rise of Franz Ferdinand

SCOTS rock stars Franz Ferdinand are the subject of a new BBC Scotland film. Artworks Scotland follows the boys from their old Glasgow haunts to triumph at the Mercury Awards this autumn and on to New York, where they continue their quest to break America.

[ Republic Lined Up for Jackie ]

REPUBLIC LINED UP FOR JACKIE THE Republic of Ireland national team is being lined up to provide the opposition for Jackie McNamara's testimonial.

Five Is Just Fine for Gers Ahead of Testing Times; Premier Analysis: Ibrox Fans Start to Look Forward to Old Firm Double-Header As Aberdeen Threat Fails to Materialise

THE northern lights of new Aberdeen were well and truly dimmed at Ibrox yesterday as Rangers romped to their biggest domestic win of the season. And, on the evidence of this one, even acknowledging the Dons' 3- 2 win over Celtic at Parkhead last midweek, there is not a hope of the Pittodrie side making it a three-way battle at the top of the SPL as some had suggested.

Poverty Breeds Violence

TWO STORIES in Friday's paper, although five pages apart, should have been run side by side. Frank McAveety's call to the Scottish Parliament to cut knife crime in Glasgow is linked to the shocking fact that half of those of working age in the east end of our city are on benefits.

Times Past

Rod stewart, Glasgow Apollo, November 1980 ALTHOUGH born in London, Rod Stewart has always been an honorary Scot. Here we see the ageing lothario thrilling fans with what was to be his last appearance at the famous Apollo Theatre in Renfield Street.

Dozy Kitten Left in a Spin After Catnap

Curiosity nearly killed the cat after a kitten climbed into a washing machine that was then switched on. Eight-week-old Milo went for a nap in the machine but Ginny Troth, who was looking for him, switched it on.

Parents Get Warning After Brain Bug Deaths

PARENTS have been warned to be on the lookout for potentially lethal meningitis, following the deaths of two Scots teenagers. In September, the disease claimed the life of Jordan McLaughlin, 18, from Uddingston, a customer services agent with Scottish Gas.

Midwife in Running for a Model Career

A SCOTS midwife today spoke of her excitement at making the glitzy final of a top modelling competition. Vickie Selvey, 23, from Coatbridge, is one of six finalists in the Pantene Pro-V Spirit of Beauty Contest held today in London.

Top Staff Honoured at Awards

THE cream of East Dunbartonshire council staff have been honoured at the authority's first employee awards. The title employee of the year went to Jackie MacPherson, depute headteacher at Campsie View school in Lenzie which deals with children who need additional support.

Pensioners Get Home Safety Tips

PENSIONERS were warned to be wary of doorstep callers during a series of special roadshows. The Safer Seniors Roadshows held in Airdrie, Cumbernauld, Bellshill, Shotts and Motherwell were organised by the police and North Lanarkshire home safety department with funding from North Lanarkshire's Community Partnership.

Firms Fight It Out for Top Award

WEST of Scotland firms have taken four of the six places in a prestige competition to find Scotland's best new business. They are all in the running for the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust/Royal Bank of Scotland Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Years for Driver Who Killed Child

A hit-and-run driver who killed a six-year-old girl on Christmas Day was jailed for nearly four years today. His tiny victim, who was clutching a present from her mother, never stood a chance as he pulled into a bus lane to overtake traffic on the inside and ploughed into her.

Comics Go Ape in New York; Dance Monkey Boy Dance Are Glasgow's Hottest Funnymen - Now They Want to Conquer Broadway Too

ON a rain-sodden Monday night in Glasgow, with the soaps on the box, around 70 people have chosen instead to witness a phenomenon in the making. They've paid (pounds) 4 to get into The Stand comedy club in Woodlands Road and, drink in hand, settle down to watch one of the funniest, most exciting live comedy collectives to emerge from Scotland in the last decade.

Art Launch for Kids

A GROUP of youngsters from the Possilpark area of Glasgow have been invited to attend the launch of a photographic exhibition at their local library. The nine pupils, who are aged between six and 11, took part in an arts programme organised by the Children's Inclusion Partnership during their summer holidays.

Bar Ships in Top Russian Beer

OWNERS of a new Glasgow bar have drafted in an award-winning Russian beer to help lure thirsty customers. Pints of Baltika No.7 - winner of the Best Lager award at this year's Moscow Beer Festival - have been shipped in to the new Stavka bar in Sauchiehall Street.

Boost for Crime Victims As New Laws Launched; From Today, Families Will Be Told If Attackers Are Let Out of Jail - Even On Day Release

VICTIMS of serious crimes can be informed from today if their attacker is allowed out of jail on day or weekend release as new laws come into force. And anyone who signs up to the Victim Notification Scheme can also find out if the prisoner is transferred outwith Scotland, dies, escapes or absconds.