Evening Times

Msp in Appeal On Smoke Ban Views

THOUSANDS of Glasgow residents have been invited to public meetings to discuss moves to ban smoking in public places. Two meetings will be held this month in Maryhill which has one of the worst health records in Scotland.

Beat Those Break-Ins and Keep Holiday Fears at Bay

ON holidays, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your house back home is safe. Unfortunately, some of us return relaxed and tanned from a sunshine break only to find the remains of a break-in.

East, West? South's Best; at Home With...; Neil Hutchison, Shawlands

IS life in the east of Scotland better than the west? It is more than likely that Neil Hutchison will know the answer. Over the years the 33-year-old has lived in a series of flats and houses across Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Timespast: Winnie Ewing, Westminster, 1967

Glasgow-born Winnie Ewing was one of the central figures in the political rise of the Scottish National Party in the 1960s. She is seen here arriving at Westminster to take her seat in Parliament following her sensational 1967 by-election win in Hamilton, a victory commonly hailed as a turning point in Scottish politics.

Docs Set to Use Cold Sore Virus On Cancer; Glasgow Scientists Take First Step in Bid to Trial Radical New Treatment

doctors in Glasgow have won the first seal of approval to trial a radical cancer treatment that sees patients injected with the cold sore virus. Scientists at the Institute of Neurological Science in the Southern General Hospital have proved a genetically- modified herpes virus injected into tumours kills cancer cells without harming the brain around them.

Mosaic to Celebrate Diversity

A TEAM of photographers is in Glasgow today to launch an Executive initiative to create a national mosaic for Scotland. Scotland's Faces is part of the One Scotland, Many Cultures campaign - a drive to tackle racism and celebrate cultural diversity.

(Pounds) 500,000 Scheme to Ease Plight of Addicts

VICTIMS of drug and alcohol abuse in Glasgow will receive more help to rebuild their lives as part of a (pounds) 500,000 training programme for counsellors. Thousands of social workers and health staff are to be given extra training to help addicts.

Waitresses Serve Up Tasty Treat at Festival

WAITRESSES toast the start of the second annual Gourmet Glasgow Food & Drink Festival at Cafe Ostra in the city's John Street. Alice Morgan, 24, and Jenna Cairney, 19, look after customers in just one of more than 50 restaurants and bars taking part in the gourmet festival that runs from now until August 31.

Scots Snub for Lifelong Learning

TWO thirds of Scots are snubbing lifelong learning despite a high- profile campaign by the Executive. A shock survey out today shows 42% of Scots have not taken part in any post-school education since leaving school, and 64% have no plans to do so.

Super Camera to Put Brakes On Speeders

A NEW breed of speed camera that can monitor up to six lanes of traffic at once and catch motorcyclists could be introduced on Britain's roads. Experts are working on the super-cam that can potentially measure the speeds of vehicles on both sides of a motorway as well as clocking the speeds of motorbikes for the first time.

Top Expert Quits Scotland

A CANCER expert is leaving Scotland for the Far East sparking fears other leading scientists will quit the country. Professor Sir David Lane, who discovered a crucial cancer gene, plans to leave Dundee University for a post in Singapore, it emerged today.

Maryhill Blast Victims to Get (Pounds) 32,000 Payout; Relatives Back Cash Decision

A FURTHER (pounds) 32,000 is to be paid out to help victims of the Maryhill factory disaster. The Grovepark Fund was set up following the explosion at the ICL/ Stockline Plastics Factory in May which left nine people dead and more than 40 injured.

We've Got Six Places to Give Away for Kids to Learn Football and Life Skills; Old Firm Unite to Create the Scottish Stars of Tomorrow

IT'S every young Rangers and Celtic fan's dream to play alongside their heroes and now they can, thanks to a unique scheme run by the Old Firm. Kids aged from five to 14 can learn the tricks of the beautiful game from their heroes and some could even go on to become Old Firm heroes themselves.

City Chain in Bid to Open 3 New Bars; Scots Venues to Be Launched in (Pounds) 40m Plan

A GLASGOW entertainment chain is planning to launch three new venues in the west of Scotland as part of an ambitious (pounds) 40million expansion. Three new Bar Buddas are planned, including one in Glasgow's west end and others in Dumbarton and Kilmarnock.

I Was Man Enough to Shed 6 Stone

Roly-poly Bill Rutherford nearly died of embarrassment when he turned up for his first slimming class and found himself the only man among a throng of women. But today he gratefully admits that they helped save his life.

Travel Diary Call to Commuters

THOUSANDS of commuters in the west of Scotland were today urged to start keeping travel diaries. The (pounds) 1million Stepchange pilot project aims to convince people to ditch their cars for a hassle-free trip to work by bus, train, bike or on foot.

D-Day for Visitor Centre Plan

A PROPOSAL to bring a new visitor centre to a town is expected be approved today. The Old Eagle Inn project is part of the (pounds) 56million Kirkintilloch Initiative aimed at revitalising the town.

Four Are Plucked to Safety After Boat Hits Whale

WE'RE ALIVE! FOUR men - one a world-record breaking sailor - were winched to safety in a dramatic rescue early today.

Pay Your Gas Bill On Your Mobile

GAS bosses today unveiled plans to let customers pay their energy bills by mobile phone. British Gas, which supplies gas and electricity, also hopes to start sending text messages asking customers for an up-to-date meter reading.

New Fire Strike Threat As Talks Collapse

LEADERS of the fire brigade union in Scotland have accused the Government of wrecking the UK-wide pay agreement. Union bosses said employers in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales all voted to settle the dispute but councillors in London were drafted in to vote against it.