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THOUSANDS of cheering children and shipyard workers today turned out for the Royal launch of the new pride of the Clyde. Upto 11,000 flag-waving spectators packed BAE System's Scotstoun Yard to see the Countess of Wessex perform the traditional champagne ceremony to christen HMS Daring, the most technologically advanced warship in the world.

Let's Do Launch and Get a Pizza the Action

DINERS at a Pizza Hut on the banks of the Clyde had the best seat in the house for today's launch of HMS Daring. Tables in the restaurant at Braehead, which overlooks the Scotstoun shipyard, had been booked weeks in advance by diners desperate to watch today's big send-off.

Digital Photo Revolution Hits 1400 Staff

MORE than 100 Scots jobs have been lost as a result of the digital photo revolution. Around 200 Klick Photopoint branches have been forced to close after their Glasgow parent company returned a GBP13million loss.

'Worst' Council's New Boss

A COUNCIL which was branded the worst in Scotland has appointed a new boss. John Mundell, formerly at East Dunbartonshire Council, was appointed as Inverclyde Council's new chief executive.

Gbp20 to Object Over Airport Rail Link

CAMPAIGNERS will have to pay GBP20 to lodge objections to the Glasgow Airport rail link. Protesters have 60 days to formally object to the plans after a Bill for the GBP160m project was introduced at Holyrood, as reported in last night's Evening Times.

Scot Sharon Goes for Oscars Glory with the Help of a Grumpy Badger

A FILMMAKER from the banks of Loch Lomond will battle it out with one of Hollywood's biggest studios for an Oscar. Sharon Colman, who studied illustration at Glasgow School of Art, has been nominated for Best Animated Short Film for her hand-drawn creation Badgered, which tells the story of a grumpy badger.

Mcconnell Facing Flak Over Drugs Girl, 11 Msp's Funding Challenge After Heroin Shock

FIRST Minister Jack McConnell is being challenged over the level of resources given to Glasgow to combat the city's drugs problem. Following the tragic case of the 11-year-old girl who collapsed in a classroom after taking heroin, Shettleston MSP Frank McAveety intends raising an emergency question at First Minister's Questions at Holyrood tomorrow.

City Schools Top League for Exclusion of Pupils

MORE pupils are excluded from Glasgow secondary schools than anywhere else in Scotland. Latest figures show the numbers of youngsters being excluded from lessons has risen across the country, but the rate in the city is the highest in Scotland, with 21 suspensions for every 100 pupils.

How Spark of Genius Changed Scott's Life

SCOTT LENNOX cannot remember how many times he was excluded from school - but his life was turned around after being sent to an independent school, called Spark of Genius, that caters for children expelled from mainstream schools. For several months he said he would turn up and start causing trouble and be given detention on a Wednesday. When he failed to show he was excluded for two days and told to return on the Monday and the cycle continued.

Track Faults Hit Subway

RUSH-HOUR commuters suffered disruption after the city's Subway system ground to a halt. Trains were suspended on both the inner and outer circles around 5pm last night - peak travelling time for commuters. Glasgow Subway bosses said trains were suspended for about an hour after a track circuit failure due to problems with the electricity supply.

Man, 23, Dies in Car Crash

A MOTORIST has died after he lost control of his car and collided with a pillar. The 23-year-old was killed following the crash in Humbie Road between Eaglesham and Newton Mearns around 5pm last night.

'Worst' Council's New Boss

A COUNCIL which was branded the worst in Scotland has appointed a new boss. John Mundell, formerly at East Dunbartonshire Council, was appointed as Inverclyde Council's new chief executive.

Thief Grabs Defrosting Car

POLICE and motoring organisations today issued warnings to drivers after a woman's car was stolen as she scraped ice from its windows. The woman was defrosting her GBP14,000, eight-week-old black Mini yesterday morning when a hooded man jumped into it and drove it away.

Bid to Demolish 500 Homes Put On Hold Councillor Calls Move 'Madness and Vandalism'

PLANS to demolish hundreds of houses near Glasgow city centre have been described as "madness and an act of vandalism". Councillors had been expected to give the goahead to a masterplan which would have resulted in the demolition of almost 500 homes in the Anderston area.

Retrial for Man in Child Sex Case

A MAN convicted of sexually abusing a fouryear-old girl is facing a new trial. It follows a legal row over the number of women called to serve on the jury in the case.

Vigils Mark Death of 100th Soldier in Iraq Ceremonies Across Nation As Parents Join Anti-War Protest

VIGILS will take place tonight across Scotland to mark the death of the 100th British soldier serving in Iraq. They will be part of a wider protest against the conflict in towns and cities throughout the UK.

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