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Ronnie was a real 'gent' IT was nice to see so many well known faces at Lisbon Lion Ronnie Simpson's funeral last week.

It's Fun, Free and Bigger Than Ever; Day Out Special

It's time for Big In Falkirk and it looks set to be better than ever. The fun, free, street arts festival returns this weekend, with a brilliant line-up of events.

Maydaze

Fun on the Green for May Day Glasgow Green will burst into life on Sunday when the annual Maydaze fun day returns to the city. Following the traditional May Day Rally in George Square, there are free events and performances for all ages on the Green, from 12noon.

Gamezone

Counter Strike Condition Zero, Sierra, PC (pounds) 19.99 Web Site: http://www.cs-conditionzero.com Bit of a turnaround for Counter Strike which built its reputation as an online game: Condition Zero is a single-player off-line game with simulated multi-player mode.

Bring the Kids; Family-Friendly Restaurants

CAFE HULA 321 Hope Street, Glasgow Tel: 0141 353 1660 Visited by the Balfour family - twins Evan and Eilidh, 12, mum Rhona and dad Brian. What's it like?

(Pounds) 200,000 Fine? That's Ok .. I Can Afford It; Ex Bay City Rollers Boss Shrugs Off Drugs Penalty

FORMER Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton has shrugged off a record (pounds) 200,000 fine for drug offences. The 65-year-old tycoon dismissed the massive fine, saying: "It's not a lot to me - I'm happy."

Expenses Row Tory to Meet Euro President; Call for Talks Over 'Inappropriate Use of Funds' by Meps

A Tory MEP at the centre of a row over expenses has called for urgent talks with the President of the European Parliament over the matter. Struan Stevenson was spotted by a journalist claiming a (pounds) 180 daily allowance at the European Parliament in Brussels before leaving the building shortly afterwards and heading for his constituency.

Jack's Fury at Bbc Unis Claim

THE BBC has been accused by First Minister Jack McConnell of "irresponsible nonsense" after reporting Scottish universities are to be abolished. Mr McConnell was astonished by a report which claimed that Scottish universities were to disappear.

Maxton Joins House of Lords

LABOUR Party veteran John Maxton today joined the House of Lords. The retired Cathcart MP was one of 23 new Labour peers named by Tony Blair.

Buyer Snaps Up Home of Celtic Hero

THE luxury home of Celtic star Henrik Larsson, who is leaving the club this summer, has been sold. Estate agents Slater Hogg and Howison said several offers had been made for the four-bedroom detached villa in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, before the closing date of noon yesterday.

School Kids Braced for Exam Season

IT's the moment school pupils across Scotland have been waiting for - and dreading. Tuesday sees the start of the exam season in schools and colleges across the country.

Thousands Set to Drop in On Maydaze Party

FAMILIES will flock to Glasgow Green tomorrow for the annual Maydaze fun day. Thousands are expected to attend the free event despite poor weather being forecast.

City Asylum Seekers Hit by Eu Expansion; 28 Families May Be Made Homeless As Benefits and Housing End

UP TO 28 asylum-seeker families in Glasgow could be made homeless as a result of today's EU expansion. The families from central and eastern Europe, living in Glasgow as part of the Home Office's dispersal programme, had until midnight been classed as asylum seekers and were entitled to benefits and housing.

Police Pledge to Be 'Fair'

Scotland's top police officers have pledged to provide a fair and equal service for everyone. The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland have promised to investigate all hate crime fairly and without prejudice.

(Pounds) 200,000 Fine for Ex-Bay City Rollers Boss; but After Sentence for Drugs Offence He Says: 'That's Ok ... I Can Afford It'

FORMER Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton has shrugged off a record (pounds) 200,000 fine for drugs offences, saying: "It's not a lot to me." Paton was given the massive fine after he was caught holding a kilo of cannabis resin during a drug squad raid at his Edinburgh mansion.

Graeme's Up to Help Ayr Win and Get His Band to Big Time; All- Action Weekend As Striker Aims for the Top

GRAEME Brown has one of the most incredible weekends imaginable coming up - when he gets the chance to bid for footballing glory AND pop stardom. Graeme is a striker with Ayr United and today the team plays a season-saving match against high-flyers Clyde in front of an expected 1000-plus crowd.

Hospice Lotto Winners

Killer Mum Freed Again by Judges; Woman Let Out of Jail Ahead of Appeal

A KILLER mum who failed to protect her baby daughter from a murderous attack has been freed for a second time by appeal judges. Andrea Bone was allowed out of jail to join the new man in her life, a recovering heroin addict, pending a hearing of her appeal against her conviction for culpable homicide.

New Sentence Delay for Baby Deaths Woman

BABIES in bags mum Susan MacLeod has still not been sentenced - more than a year after she admitted killing her new-born son and daughter. At the High Court in Edinburgh, a judge asked social workers to put together a package of proposals on how to deal with her case.

Peter's a Reality for Pop Event

REALITY TV star Peter Andre has been added to the bill for this year's Live + Loud pop bash at Hampden Park. The Australian, who revived his pop career after appearing on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, was one of three acts to be named as the latest addition to the line-up.