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Ally in Plea for Charity Runners

TV SPORTS personality Ally McCoist has appealed for Glasgow people to sign up for this year's Loch Ness Marathon. The 26.2mile event takes place on October 2 and Leonard Cheshire, a charity helping disabled people, is still looking for runners to take part.

New Thrill for Sports Fans

ADRENALINE addicts are invited to a new sports centre. Ayrshire's first mountainboard centre is about to open its doors at the Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex.

Glasgow's Museums Are Top Tourist Spots

MUSEUMS are driving Glasgow's tourism boom, it was revealed today. Kelvingrove, GOMA and the Burrell are a major hit with visitors and locals alike.

Food Hygiene Award Served Up by Hotel

THE Hilton Glasgow hotel has become one of the first in Scotland to receive an Eat Safe Award. The scheme is run by the Food Standards Agency Scotland (FSAS) to promote excellence in food hygiene and food safety management.

River Fest Set to Make a Splash

THE River Clyde is gearing up to host its second annual river festival. Organisers have unveiled exciting plans for the two-day festival in July.

I'm in Love with My Leggy Blonde Pal but She Thinks I'm Gay Got a Problem? Shereen has the Answers

TODAY we start a brand new column with radio's queen of the lonely hearts, Shereen Tulloch. Every week we will highlight a reader's dilemma - and you can help solve the problem.

Fire-Raiser, 18, Sent to Carstairs Bed Was Set Alight As Uncle Lay Sleeping

A SERIAL fire-raiser who laughed as a woman fought to put out a fire he had started at her home has been ordered to be detained in a psychiatric hospital. Police arrived at Michelle Skinner's home in Cumnock, Ayrshire, after a hoax bomb call, only to discover that she had already extinguished a blaze.

Outcry Over Plans to Scrap Lollipop Crossing Guards Parents Fears Kids Will Be Hurt On Busy Road

FRANTIC parents are fighting council plans to scrap two lollipop people near a Glasgow primary school. Council chiefs have told the crossing patrollers - who work on Nitshill Road in Pollok - they are moving to other locations and insist traffic lights on the road are enough to help children cross safely.

Scots Drownings Spark Concern

ALARMING new figures have shown Scotland has one of the worst records in Europe for drownings. Research shows around 165 people drown in the country every year - accounting for 15-per cent of all UK drownings.

Get the Facts On Welfare Benefits

NINE free factsheets on welfare benefits, tax credits, childcare, housing and legal issues are now available to lone parents. It includes information on help available to lone parents who want to work, information on legal rights and news of changes in the tax credit system.

Paul Is Wrapped Up in His Artwork

A GLASGOW art student has scooped a prestigious award by wrapping up objects with coloured sticky tape. Paul MacInnes, 32, of Kelvindale, a student of Glasgow School of Art, received the Scottish International Education Trust Visual Art award for his unusual sculptures.

Plans to Build Holiday Chalets and Hotel at Strathclyde Park Developers Propose Overhaul of Beauty Spot in Bid to Boost Tourism

ANEW luxury hotel and holiday chalets are on the cards for a Scottish country park. Developers are being encouraged to submit proposals to redevelop part of Strathclyde Country Park in a bid to boost tourism.

My Life

VICKI HUNT, 35, Pharmacist Where do you live? The house in Newton Mearns with all the garden swings.

Cops' Fears Over Missing Man

POLICE are becoming increasingly worried over the disappearance of a man who has not been seen for more than a week. William Morgan, 40, of Tormusk Road, Castlemilk, was last seen about 7.30am on Monday, May 16.

Beetles Are Star of Motor Show

HUNDREDS of cars will be on display at a motor show this weekend. The Scottish Volkswagen Owners Festival will take place tomorrow and Sunday in Biggar, South Lanarkshire.

Broaden Your Horizons This Summer Style Friday Vibrant Colours Meet Bold Prints

THERE'S something so frustrating about seeing the shops fill up with sizzling summer clothing. . . and not having the weather to wear them. The recent wet spell has only increased our appetite for a long, hot summer so let's hope the rains dry up.

Festival Chance for City Bands

RISING Glasgow bands are being given the chance to showcase their talent. The Performing Right Society is offering bands a slot in front of crowds at this year 's Edinburgh Festival.

New Fears for Stobhill Over Planned Unit Msp to Challenge Kerr On Bid for Youngsters' Psychiatric Ward

PLANS for a psychiatric unit for young people at Stobhill have sparked new fears for the hospital. NHS Greater Glasgow is asking the Scottish Executive to approve the unit in the city's north.

Parents Invited to School Talks

APUBLIC meeting has been called to inform parents of plans for a new primary school. A new non-denominational school is planned for Balornock as part of the council's pre-12 strategy.

Singer John's Now a Wonder Down Under Showbiz Special Maryhill Musician Hits Big Time in Oz

GLASGOW singer-songwriter John Harley has hit the big time . . . Down Under. John, originally from Maryhill, has been voted Australia's top songwriter.

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