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Top Orchestra Cancels Date at Concert Hall

HUNDREDS of classical music fans have been left disappointed after one of the world's top orchestras cancelled its only Scottish performance. Milan's La Scala orchestra was due to play at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall on May 26.

Youth Faces Trial Over Pub Blaze

A YOUTH has been sent for trial charged with starting a blaze at an Ayrshire pub. David Martin, 17, is accused of wilful fire-raising at the Vernon Inn in Vernon Street, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, on April 8.

Charges Shock for Owners in Gha Homes Maintenance of Back Courts to Leap by 79%

THOUSANDS of homeowners in former Glasgow Housing Association properties are being hit with steep rises in charges for communal services. The GHA says escalating costs in providing the services for the city's 25,000 owner occupiers has forced the increases.

He Captured the Beauty of Sri Lanka . . . Then the Tsunami Struck Photos to Aid Disaster Zone

IAN McMILLAN was keen to capture his dream holiday to Sri Lanka on camera. Little did he know many of the places pictured in his snaps would be completely destroyed by the Boxing Day tsunami.

Sky's Limit for Latest Craze Air Raising Parkour Enthusiasts Take a Running Jump As They Get a Buzz and Keep Fit by Beating the Challenge of Life On the Streets

OUTSIDE one of the newer buildings at Glasgow University on a chilly, overcast morning, something strange and visually spectacular is happening. A group of 40 students are learning how to vault over walls, jump between bollards and run across concrete structures as gracefully as they can.

Trio Murdered Man in Brutal Drugs Feud Dealers Guilty

THREE Glasgow drug dealers have been convicted of murdering a man during a feud between rival dealers. Robert O'Hara, 27, Robert Murray, 25, and Colin McKay, 25, who ran a major drugs operation in Possilpark, killed 25-year-old Paul McDowall with knives and baseball bats.

I Am the Girl Who Came Back From the Dead Nine-Year-Old's Heart Stopped for 20 Minutes During Pioneering Op

A NINE-YEAR-OLD Glasgow girl was brought back to life after she died during heart surgery. Nicole Adam's heart stopped beating for 20 minutes and surgeons battled to resuscitate her.

125,000 Head for Fun in Parks Festivals

400 Events Atwestend Festival

THIS year's Glasgow West End Festival will have more than 400 events over 16 days and organisers promised more concerts, plays and comedy shows than before. From music and dance to comedy and theatre, the area will come alive from Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 26.

Man Remanded Over Death

Sturgeon's Blast at Libdem Con Artists' Snp On Attack As Kennedy Visits Marginal Scots Seat

THE LibDems were branded "a bunch of con artists" as their leader Charles Kennedy visited the marginal East Dunbartonshire seat. Although the fight for the constituency is between the LibDems and Labour, the broadside was fired by SNP Holyrood leader Nicola Sturgeon.

Man in Court Over Attack

A MAN has appeared in court charged with a serious sex attack on a woman in her home. Brian McFarlane, 41, is accused of attacking and injuring his 52- year-old alleged victim before indecently assaulting her at a house in Ardrossan, Ayrshire, on April 4.

Alert On Missing Drugs

POTENTIALLY fatal prescription drugs have been lost in Glasgow. Police issued an alert after a woman lost a batch of 13 over-the- counter drugs in Hillington.

Hospice Lottery Winners

THIS week's pounds-500 winner in the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice lottery is number 76591 and the ticket was bought in Glasgow. The five other pounds-20 winners are: 06739, Glasgow; 12640, Glasgow; 43893, Glasgow;

Fury at Plan for Forth Road Bridge No2

PLANS for a second road bridge over the River Forth drew a step closer today to the fury of environmental groups. The Forth Estuary Transport Authority, the regional transport body which operates the existing bridge, is to go ahead with planning a new crossing costing up to pounds-700million.

Gangster's Son in Killing Over Radio

THE son of a feared gangland killer has been convicted of killing a workmate in a row over a pounds-30 car stereo. David Donnell, 23, formerly of Paisley, was found guilty of culpable homicide in the same court where his dad, also David, was jailed for life two years ago.

Union Fear for Health Jobs

A HEALTH union has claimed rumours over the future of NHS Argyll and Clyde health board have left staff fearing for their jobs. It has been reported Scottish Health Minister Andy Kerr could shut the board because of a pounds-100million black hole in its budget and the area then be managed by Glasgow and Highland boards.

Locked-Up Family of Refugees Return to Glasgow Angolan Mum Tells of Joy at Reprieve From Deportation

A MOTHER and her four young children who fled from wartorn Angola today celebrated their return to Glasgow after being held in a detention centre for 41 days. But their future in the city still hangs in the balance as they await the outcome of a judicial review.

Celebration in a Million

MORE than 1200 bingo fans are gearing up for the party of their lives after scooping a massive jackpot. The players won pounds-1million between them in a national game at the Mecca Hall in the Forge, Parkhead, last Saturday - and tonight they pick up their winnings.

Cops Target Buses and Trains in Knife Blitz Crackdown Bid to Make Streets Safer for Revellers

POLICE are to swoop on knife thugs in a new citywide crackdown. A60-strong team of officers will be out in force tonight, targeting buses and trains in the city centre and beyond.

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