Evening Times

2004 Awards: Our Magnificent Seven Finalists

THESE are the finalists in the 2004 Evening Times Scotswoman of the Year award... the women who have inspired you with their personal courage or tireless dedication to helping others. This year's winner will be announced at the glittering awards dinner tonight in Glasgow City Chambers, where the winner will be presented with a specially-commissioned bronze trophy and (pounds) 5000 for the charity of her choice.

Still Mad About Harry; Movies

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (PG) ... wizardest adventure so far Starring: Daniel Radcliffe and Gary Oldman Director: Alfonso Cuaron Running time: 141 mins The third time certainly seems to be the charm for the Harry Potter franchise with this one being by a long way the best film of the series. Like its young stars Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has left behind its childhood and is making tentative steps to becoming a grown-up.

Sacked Gha Activists Set to Take Legal Action

TWO sacked tenant representatives are ready to take Glasgow Housing Association to court. GHA last month threw elected activists Colin Deans and Billy McAllister off its management committee, claiming they breached its code of conduct.

Airport Is so Healthy

GLASGOW Airport has won a gold award for providing workers and visitors with a safe and healthy environment. It has received the accolade - from Scotland's Health at Work organisation - for its commitment to promoting health awareness among staff and passengers.

Cabbie: I Saw Pair Kill Man

A TAXI driver told a murder trial he saw a man kicked and stabbed to death outside his cab. Gordon Smith, 45, said he heard shouts of "Get the blades out" before Andrew Connor, 29, and Harry Michie, 23, launched an attack on Paisley man Paul Hunter, 28, in the town's Rowan Street.

Prince's Sympathy for Blast Victims' Families; Charles has Private Meeting with Relatives and Praises Work of Emergency Crews

PRINCE Charles has offered his sympathies to the families of the Maryhill factory blast victims during a poignant private meeting in Glasgow. The Prince of Wales met 32 relatives, representing eight of the nine victims who died in the explosion at Stockline Plastics, and spoke to key emergency service workers at the City Chambers.

Camilla Gets Vip Tour of City's Art Treasures; Prince Charles' Companion Shown Around Open Museum On Cultural Visit to Glasgow

PRINCE CHARLES' partner Camilla Parker Bowles today viewed Glasgow's art treasures during a visit to the city's (pounds) 7million Open Museum. Mrs Parker Bowles was given a VIP tour of the facility in Nitshill, which stores more than 200,000 artefacts.

We'd Love to Thank All the Women Who Inspired Us...; Scotswoman of the Year Guests Karen Dunbar and Dorothy Paul Reveal Some of the People They've Got to Thank for Their Success

TONIGHT, the Evening Times hosts the 42nd annual Scotswoman of the Year Awards. It's a celebration of the outstanding achievements of Scottish women, many of whom unselfishly devote a large part of their lives to helping others. Among our special guests at the awards dinner are two of Scotland's funniest women - Dorothy Paul and Karen Dunbar - who met when working in the theatre in 1998 and became close friends. Both are terrific examples of strong, caring women who have carved out a special ...

Make Litter Bugs Sweep Up

When are we going to see real action taken against those who drop litter? Walking through George Square this morning at 8am as usual it was strewn with litter, yet there are plenty of litter bins provided.

'X' Marks Spot Where Voters Can Make Point

BY rights they should be the cream of Scottish politics. The top 71 candidates bidding to take their place among the European elite who, for the next five years, will represent a reborn Scotland in a confederation of nations whose combined resources make it the second most powerful force on the planet.

Times Past; Central Station, 1972

FASHIONS may come and go but the frustrations of commuting don't seem to change much. You can either whip yourself into a lather about being late, or be philosophical. In today's picture, a bored would-be passenger takes the low stress approach.

Glasgow Loses Crown As Uk's Curry Capital

GLASGOW has narrowly lost its crown as Curry Capital of Britain after a fierce battle with six rival cities. The city's four-restaurant team of Ashoka Ashton Lane, Ashoka at the Mill, Ashoka Southside and Panjea was pipped by curry houses in Bradford.

Brief Encounter; with Tony Hatch

TONY Hatch - songwriter, record producer and notorious hatchet man of 70s TV show New Faces - was in Glasgow recently to perform on the Tall Ship in a charity premiere of his new cabaret. Hatch, 65, has had memorable hits including Downtown, Sugar and Spice, Look for a Star, Call Me, My Love and I Couldn't Live Without Your Love.

Computer Firms' Awards Bid

COMPUTER firms will be recognised at an awards ceremony to honour innovation and achievement in the software industry. Around 70 companies have been nominated for Scottish Software Awards, which are sponsored by Scottish Enterprise.

Dealer to Face Long Jail Term

A DRUG dealer faces a lengthy jail term after a sheriff sent him to the High Court for sentence. Brian Gillooly, 44, of Parklea, Caldercruix, Airdrie, admitted supplying drugs.

Sports Star Jill Realises Dreams

A SCH00LGIRL who was told by doctors she would never excel at sport because she had a bone disease has been selected for the Scotland Under-18 basketball squad. Jill Allen, 16, spent a year in a wheelchair after being diagnosed with a bone-crumbling disease at age six.

Lap-Dancing Clubs Oppose New Venues; Operators Unite to Keep Out Two Competitors

PLANS for more lap-dancing clubs in Glasgow are being opposed. . . by fellow operators. Owners of Glasgow's four lap-dancing bars have united in a bid to stop two more venues opening in the city.

Absent Workers Cost City (Pounds) 117m

WORKERS who take time off sick are costing Glasgow firms around (pounds) 117million a year. Around 2.5m working days are lost every year in the city through staff phoning in sick.

City's Ethnic Staff Blow

FEWER than 1.5% of Glasgow City Council's workforce are from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. The actual number rose to 532 but the percentage is slightly down on last year, at 1.45% from 1.46%.

Grounded; Tens of Thousands Delayed As Flights Chaos Hits Airports

TENS of thousands of passengers were grounded today when an air traffic computer failure brought chaos to flights across Britain. Travellers from Glasgow and the other Scots airports faced massive delays in domestic and international flights.