Evening Times

The Bulbul Run Hghgh; Tron Beats the Edinburgh Festival to Premiere of Palestine Drama

THE Tron offers a remarkable theatre exclusive to Glasgow tonight and tomorrow when it stages a 'world premiere' of the show When The Bulbul Stopped Singing, before it runs at the Edinburgh Festival. A theatre spokesman said: "We are offering Glasgow the chance for an exclusive first look at one of the most anticipated shows from this year's festival."

Deep Sea Show Should Be a Hit with the Kids; Don't Miss the Singing Kettle

INTREPID explorers The Singing Kettle make a big splash with their brand new show - Deep Sea Adventures. Set in the spectacular depths of a far-off ocean there are surprises galore for kiddies as the stars hunt for their magical coloured kettles.

Garfield Is a Purr-Fect Career Move

Fortunately Jennifer Love Hewitt is a cat person. Imagine how embarrassing it would be to work with the world's most famous cat if you weren't. Jennifer and Breckin Meyer are the human stars of Garfield, the comic strip cat's big screen debut. Jennifer is his vet while Breckin is his faithful human, Jon Arbuckle.

I Loathe Watching Myself On Screen. I Always Think I Look Like a Man...

With her striking beauty, starring roles with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and her blissful love life, it's easy to forget that actress Keira Knightley is still just a teenager. The 19-year old has already achieved the kind of success that most actresses can only dream of, despite only appearing in a handful of movies.

What's in a Name; It May Be Almost Impossible to Pronounce, but Ioan Gruffud Is a Name Destined for More Film Posters. Andy Dougan Reports

Ioan Gruffudd isn't too bothered if they might have to wonder how to spell his name when it comes to putting it up in lights. The 31-year-old Welsh actor is proud of his heritage, proud of his roots, and proud of his name. And no amount of cajoling is likely to get him to change it.

Ant Powder Tip As Insects Swarm Across Glasgow; Muggy Weather Triggers Millions of Insects Into Flight

RESIDENTS across Glasgow were today warned to arm themselves with insect powder after the city was hit by a plague of millions of flying ants. Thick black swarms of the insects in the city centre, east end, south side and west end led to more than 1000 complaints to a council call centre.

Brief Encounter with Colin Murray

RADIO 1 presenter COLIN MURRAY has taken over from Tess Daly as the new face of VisitScotland. Belfast born and bred, Murray was chosen to front a new adventure sports campaign, much to the chagrin of his Scottish co-presenter Edith Bowman.

Free Music at the Bunker

BUNKER Bar in Bath Street has been building its reputation for putting on an eclectic range of new acts and giving Glasgow bands a helping hand with their Sunday night residency slots. These evenings are free for the audiences, which is always a bonus when it comes to luring in new listeners.

All Aboard for Party Bus Tour

GLASGOW is renowned for its nightlife and now a Scottish company has taken the stress out of choosing a club and booking a taxi. Partygoers across the city are queuing up to enjoy a pub crawl with a difference on a double decker bus.

Return of the Baby Dolls... Come Out to; Part Playboy and Part Stepford Wives, This Is the Sexy Must-Have Look for a Hot Summer's Day

MARTINE McCutcheon wore hers with jeans, Kylie teamed hers with a belt, and Denise Van Outen likes the super-glam look with heels. There's simply no escaping the baby doll dress this summer.

House Gets Cash Boost

AMBITIOUS plans for a major upgrade at the historic Colzium House in Kilsyth have taken a significant step forward. Historic Scotland has given listed-building consent for the work to go ahead.

Hunt After Gang Attack On Boy, 15

DETECTIVES are hunting a gang who attacked a schoolboy and left him seriously injured. The 15-year-old suffered multiple stab wounds during the attack in Hamilton.

Sale to Help Rescue Pets

ANIMAL lovers are being urged to help raise cash for abandoned pets. Glasgow Cat and Dog Home, in Kinnell Avenue, Cardonald, will hold a fund-raising car boot sale this Saturday from 9am to 4.30pm.

Downbeat Upstarts Tell Their Tale of Two Cities

NEW Jersey: the city that gave the world Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen. Big, tub-thumping American rock icons who have sold millions of records between them. Manchester: epicentre of the baggy explosion, centred on the Hacienda nightclub. City that sliced through the UK's music scene with a serrated edge through the 70s, 80s, 90s and, to some extent, since 2000 too. Its prominence comes courtesy of Joy Division, The Smiths, Stone Roses, Oasis, Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets, 808 State, ...

Food & Drink

Phil Vickery's open to question Phil Vickery (above) is one of Britain's top chefs, famed for his real British cookery. He was born in Folkestone, Kent, and trained in the Lake District. He won Michelin and Egon Ronay stars during his nine years as head chef at the Castle Hotel, Taunton in Somerset. He's written cookery books and appears regularly on TV's Ready Steady Cook and This Morning.

Middle-Age Kicks; the Undertones Have More Fun Now Than in Their 80s Heyday

AFTER their storming sell-out gig at King Tut's last year, The Undertones are back for another show tomorrow night. And if you haven't got tickets already, then tough luck because the Derry boys' gig has been sold out for months on the strength of their previous show.

Bar Browser

Get in here for the beer IF you are looking for an unusual tipple, head down to the Beer Cafe on Candleriggs.

Haunted Inn Spirits Up a Great Dinner

The Mail Coach, Hamilton Road, Glasgow, 0141 771 1569 THE weather was a stick-on match for the Moll's mood - dark, miserable with outbreaks of thunder.

Patients Tell Their Tales of Cancer Care; Summit to Help Medics Improve Services

WHEN Glasgow solicitor Alan Liddell saw his doctor about an annoying cough the last thing he expected was to learn he had cancer. The 52-year-old was shocked when he was referred to the Beatson Oncology Centre where doctors found he had oesophageal cancer.

Pupils Score with China Trip

THREE talented school pupils from Glasgow jet off to China today to take part in an international festival. Louise Black, 14, Fiona Robertson, 11, and Liam Brolly, 13, will show off their musical talents when they perform at the Tianjin International Children's Culture and Art Festival over the next 10 days.