Evening Times

Foodbook; Jamie's New Dinners Are Family Affair

Sitting around the table with your family to enjoy a home-cooked meal is fast becoming a thing of the past - but it will be making a comeback if Jamie Oliver has anything to do with it! "When I wrote Jamie's Dinners I really wanted to tap into cooking for the whole family, whether your definition of family is your mates, your partner, your mum and dad, the kids, or whatever," he grins.

River City Stars Save Stab Victim in Real-Life Drama; Tv Soap Actors Rush to Help Knife Attack Man Bleeding to Death On City Street

TWO River City stars helped to save the life of a stab victim as he lay bleeding to death on a busy Glasgow street. Tony Kearney and Sally Howitt - who play Scott and Scarlett in the TV soap - used kitchen paper towels as a makeshift bandage during the incident in the west end.

Only an Excuse; Nein Regrets - One More Than My Wins; Guest Spot with Berti Vogts

So, what can I say apart from guten tahg and auf wiedersen, pets to all my so-called freunds in Schottland. I tell you, there is an old saying in my country: "Ich bin ein bin liner, ein, svei, drei, auchermuchtyhausen der vin, der lossen, der humpen, muse dein, muse dein, schnitzel vunderbar gotten himmel, vorwarts, jah vul, aaaaarrrghhhh, Scooby dooby duber alles."

Our Great Escape

We left stress of the rat race behind to work for ourselves; WHO hasn't dreamt about trading in the nine-to-five to do something you love? Everyone has their moments when they imagine switching career. Making that move is a huge risk to take, especially when you've got a family to support. Linda Robertson meets three people who've gambled their financial security to answer their life's true calling - and they haven't looked back since ANNE MACFIE

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Illness forces Weller to cancel Glasgow gigs PAUL Weller has been forced to postpone his two Glasgow gigs this weekend because of illness.

Police Have Lost Control of the Streets...There Aren't Enough Cops On the Beat and the Neds Know It

PERSONAL VIEW: officer says war on crime in Strathclyde is being lost; A SPATE of violent crime in Glasgow involving knives and guns has led to demands for police action. With Chief Constable Willie Rae staying silent on the problem, one of his officers - who has asked not to be named - tells crime reporter ALEX ROBERTSON how Scotland's largest force has lost control of the streets. VIOLENT crime has hit the headlines in the past few weeks after three deaths in a Govanhill flat followed by st...

Hearts Fans Get Wish As Legend Goes Home; Tynecastle Update: Robbo Writes Off (Pounds) 20,000 to Ensure Return Ticket

JOHN ROBERTSON gave up a (pounds) 20,000 bonus to seal his dream return to Hearts. The Tynecastle legend waived his right to the cash from Inverness Caley Thistle to make up the (pounds) 150,000 compensation they demanded from the Tynecastle club for losing their manger.

Tosh Is Set to Boss Wales

JOHN TOSHACK looks favourite to take over as boss of Wales for the second time. The one-time Swansea and Real Madrid coach became the front- runner after his fellow former Liverpool striker, Ian Rush, said he was staying with Chester.

A Nod to the Wise

Millwall player-manager Dennis Wise will sign a new contract with the club today. The 37-year-old was appointed at the New Den last season and took the Lions to the FA Cup Final but lost to Manchester United.

Fury As Fireworks Are Sold From Burger Van; Glasgow Trader Ordered to Remove Danger Cargo From Mobile Fast Food Outlet

A TRADER was caught selling 50 kilos of fireworks from a burger van in Glasgow. Trading standards officers uncovered the massive haul of explosives when they swooped on the fast food outlet in the east end's Shettleston Road, during a series of raids in the run-up to Guy Fawkes' night.

Christmas Trio From Theatre Students

AN acclaimed theatre group is preparing to take centre stage with three new productions for the festive season. Students from Coatbridge College's Ian Bannen Theatre are in rehearsals for Mother Courage, Jack and the Beanstalk and Peter Pan.

Health Staff Clinch Top Nhs Award

A GROUP of mental health workers from Glasgow have won national recognition for their work. Charge Nurse Jake McGinness, of Parkhead hospital, and GP Richard Groden from Tollcross medical centre won the individual titles for their professions in the Scottish Health Awards.

Mp Slams Billionaire Backing Ibrox Casino; Commons Told Las Vegas Boss Is 'Most Vilified Man in Nevada'

PRESSURE is being put on the Government to stop a US billionaire who is backing plans for a (pounds) 90million casino at Ibrox. Concerns have been raised over the working practices of Sheldon G Adelson, owner of the Las Vegas Sands empire, after an American trade union made a string of allegations against him.

Civic Reception Honour for Italians

AROUND 650 members of Glasgow's Italian community have gathered to celebrate their contribution to the city. The event represented the largest gathering of the Scots Italian community in the city for more than a generation.

Mum in Legal Threat After Son Barred From School; Five-Year-Old Autistic Boy Pushed Classroom Assistant

A MUM is threatening legal action after her five-year-old autistic son was suspended from school for pushing a member of staff. Bobby MacMillan was excluded from the mainstream St Bartholomew's Primary in Castlemilk after his mum claims a female classroom assistant "invaded his space".

Seaplane Trials Get Under Way On Clyde

TRIALS of a commercial seaplane service which hopes to take off from the River Clyde are now under way. Bosses at Loch Lomond Seaplanes, which flies out of Helensburgh, want to run a service from Bute, Arran and Inverary which would land near the SECC and berth near the Tall Ship in Glasgow.

Chill Out for a Challenge

A LIFE-SAVING leukemia charity is looking for Glasgow people to take part in a fund-raising challenge in Iceland. The Anthony Nolan Trust needs participants for Iceland Challenge 2005, a 10-day adventure next July.

Blow in Tv Ad Role Bid

A SCOTS midwife has just missed out in her bid to win a modelling contract and star in a TV advert. Vickie Selvey, 23, formerly of Coatbridge, was one of six to reach the final of the Pantene Pro-V Spirit of Beauty Contest, in London.

Study On Brain Injury

PEOPLE treated for brain injuries at Glasgow hospitals have been quizzed in a bid to improve services. East Dunbartonshire Council researchers talked to people about how brain injuries affected their lives and families.

What an Eyesore; Businesses Call for Action After Vandals Wreak Havoc in Park at Heart of the City

VANDALS and firebugs have turned a privately-owned park in the heart of Glasgow into an embarrassment to the city, businesses claim. Now the firms overlooking historic Blythswood Square and its park want the site handed over to the council so it can be properly revamped and maintained.