Evening Times

Anti-Louts Bill 'Fails to Tackle Causes'

HUMAN rights campaigners have described the anti-social behaviour bill as "one of the worst pieces of legislation" to come from the Scottish Executive. The Scottish Human Rights Centre claim the flagship bill fails to tackle the causes of anti-social behaviour and victimises vulnerable young people.

Student Grant Sweeps His Way to Slab Boys; Class Act: Meet Glasgow's Latest Star

COLLEGE student Grant O'Rourke has landed a key part in John Byrne's Slab Boys trilogy. The 25th anniversary of the infamous works has seen the plays revived this year having come a long way since Robbie Coltrane starred in the 1978 Edinburgh premier.

City Centre Pubs Accused of Exploiting 3am Loophole; Call for Clarity On Policy of Late Licensing for 'Hybrid' Bars That Operate As Nightclubs

CITY centre pubs have been accused of trying to exploit licensing laws so they can stay open until 3am. Several bars have recently tried to use a licensing law concerning discos and nightclubs to let them open late.

Kids Will Keep Quiet for Charity

SCHOOLCHILDREN in Glasgow will be buttoning their lips for charity this month. A sponsored silence, "The Big Hush", will be held on February 13 in benefit of Macmillan Cancer Relief.

Swap Bid to Return the Elgin Marbles

GLASGOW'S museums may be chosen to display priceless antiquities if a campaign to re-home the Elgin Marbles succeeds. The news comes ahead of a campaign to return the ancient sculptures to Greece.

Tailgating Drivers Face Month-Long Crackdown; Driving Too Close Is Major Factor in Crashes

MOTORISTS who cause road rage, accidents and deaths by tailgating are being targeted in a month-long crackdown by police. Driving too close to the car in front is a major factor in around 4000 accidents a year and is responsible for around six deaths a year in the force area.

Star of the Week: Ewan Mcgregor

Now starring in: Big Fish. Best Known For: Trainspotting and Star Wars.

Critic's Choice

SEA OF SOULS, BBC1, 9pm SCOTS actor Bill Paterson takes the lead in the BBC's highly- anticipated new supernatural drama, Sea Of Souls.

Here Comes Summer; N Innovative Glasgow Design Agency Aims to Double Its Workforce in 2004

ONE small Glasgow business has big ideas and is putting Scotland on the design map. So much so, the fledgling business has taken the unorthodox step of launching a recruitment drive which will see it almost double its workforce by the end of the year.

How Do I Become...; a Pharmacist

A pharmacist is an expert in the field of drugs and medicine and can be involved in all aspects of their use, preparation, discovery and development. Pharmacists in the NHS work in one of two areas, hospital pharmacy and community pharmacy.

It Shouldn't Take Two Years to Get Spam Off the Menu

I was heartened by the news that Bill Gates of Microsoft has announced that he will be ridding us of the insidious nuisance of electronic spam - in two years time. We might ask ourselves cynically: "Why the hurry?"

Report to Give Kids Best Start

BABIES will get the best start in life with the launch of new infant nutrition guidelines. The report is designed to ensure good professional practice and fully support the infant feeding choices of mothers and families, regardless of where in the city they access healthcare.

All Aboard Our Love Bus - Next Stop the Church

MY pal wanted a wife who was beautiful, understanding, thrifty, and a good cook. Sadly for him - mercifully for the rest of us - Scots law allows men only one spouse at a time.

Times Past; Fossil Grove, Victoria Park, 1961

Victoria Park opened in 1886, Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee year. A year later, a quite amazing discovery was made.

Mums-to-Be May Be Turned Away; Queen Mum's Campaigners Warn Nhs Chiefs City Will Not Cope with Only Two Maternity Hospitals

GLASGOW maternity hospitals may have to turn away mothers-to-be if the Queen Mum's closes, campaigners warned today. As new figures revealed the number of births in the city hit a five-year high last year, doctors and politicians said the planned closure could leave maternity services short of capacity.

There's Still Time to Add Your Support

THE Hands Off Yorkhill petition has attracted more than 120,000 signatures, but we still need more support to save the Queen Mum's and preserve the unique link between it and the Sick Kids' Hospital. There are under three weeks left of public consultation over plans to close the much-loved maternity hospital. This is your chance to influence those who hold the future of the Queen Mum's and Yorkhill in their hands.

Olympic 2 Hoping to Impress

TWO teachers from Glasgow are in line for a call-up to the UK's Olympic hockey squad. Rhona Simpson and Graham Dunlop, who are PE teachers at Hutchesons' Grammar School, have been selected for a trial run in Athens this week.

Plea for Volunteers to Join Award-Winning Carnival

VOLUNTEERS are wanted to help with Glasgow's award-winning answer to the Notting Hill Carnival. Strathclyde Police is appealing for volunteers to help with the multi-cultural festival in Sighthill, which last year attracted more than 10,000 visitors.

Death Toll Hits 13; Fire Dead Named As Experts Ask Why so Many Died in Home That Passed Every Safety Check

THE blaze that killed 13 elderly residents has prompted calls for a major overhaul of fire safety checks in care homes. The demands came as the death toll rose to 13, and the names of 11 of the victims were released.

Fears Over Selfridges' City Plans

BOSSES of top store Selfridges were today urged to come clean over their plans for Glasgow. New reports have claimed the store may be on the verge of scrapping proposals for a prestigious development in Trongate.