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Merger Plans 'Are a Safety Risk to Pupils'

A SENIOR council boss fears plans to merge primary schools in Glasgow could end up with pupils crossing railway lines and motorways to get to class. Land Services director Robert Booth expressed concerns over eight of the 21 proposals which were expected to be given the go-ahead by councillors today.

More Police Cover Plea As Robbers Target City Priests Archbishop's Call After Spate of Raids

CATHOLIC leaders in Glasgow say the city's priests need better police protection after a spate of assaults and church raids. Glasgow's Archbishop Mario Conti is to write to Strathclyde Chief Constable Willie Rae asking what can be done to help ensure the safety of clergy.

Health Guide for Students

AN online healthy living guide for Scots students has been launched. Higher education body Hero has put together a list of websites to encourage young people to get active and eat well.

If My Dad Had Got His Way I'd Be a Plumber Not a Tv Cop Taggart He's Acted with Clint Eastwood and Harrison Ford but Alex Norton Loves His Glasgow Beat

Blocked drains were never an option after Dr Finlay's Casebook, Alex Norton tells BRIAN BEACOM in the final part of our Prime Time Glasgow series DCI MATT BURKE

Pupils Learn to Save with School Bank

PUPILS at a Glasgow secondary school are saving their cash after students set up a school bank. The facility is open to all children at Abercorn School, which caters for pupils with special physical, mental and educational needs.

Residents Lose Fight to Close Homeless Hostel New Licence Despite Claims of Drug Abuse and Intimidation

MORE than 100 neighbours have lost their battle to have a homeless hostel shut down following claims of drug abuse, sexual harassment and intimidation. Despite 114 letters of objection, Parkview Hotel in Glasgow has had its licence renewed - and the number of residents upped by eight.

Plea to Find Dead Man's Relatives

POLICE are appealing for help to trace the relatives of a dead man. Raymond Cullen, 60, of Petershill Drive, Glasgow, died on Tuesday, January 24.

Underwater Fun for Kids

CHILDREN are to explore the world underwater at an activity day. Kids will be kitted out with nets and magnifiers at the ranger led event at Calderglen Park, East Kilbride.

Briefencounter

With AMY ALLISON Musician THE distinctive vocals and melancholic blend of indie pop, folk and country have helped Amy garner a cult following in the UK and America.

Pipe Project Ends Early

A GBP120,000 project to renew gas pipelines has been completed 19 days early. Work at the Bearsden Cross junction - replacing metallic main with polyethlene pipes - was scheduled to take six weeks but was completed by Scottish Gas Networks in just over half that time.

Mum Sues for Gbp5m Over Birth of Disabled Son Woman with Brain- Damaged Boy Blames Hospital Negligence

A MOTHER is suing a Glasgow hospital for GBP5million after her son suffered brain damage at birth. Audrey Lowe told a court she "knew something was going wrong" during her labour.

Work Deal for Jobless Young People

UNEMPLOYED youngsters are being offered the chance to pursue a career in the social care industry. The Prince's Trust has teamed up with children's charity Quarriers to launch a new course designed to offer a gateway into the industry.

Pair Who Beat Up 999 Crew Back in Court Judges to Review 'Lenient' Sentence for Thugs Who Attacked Paramedics

TWO thugs spared jail for attacking an ambulance crew are to be hauled back to court for judges to review the controversial sentence. Ambulance officers Stephen Rutherford and Scott McLeod were left badly injured after being attacked while tending to a young man who had collapsed.

Owners Put Bouzy Rouge Restaurant On the Market

ONE of Glasgow's best known restaurants has been put up for sale. Bouzy Rouge - run for the last decade by husband-and-wife team Alan and Audrey Brown - is on offer to bidders prepared to pay over GBP195,000.

Top Uk Award Win for Brave Mum and Son Family Honoured for Helping Others

A MOTHER and son battling an incurable disease have won a UK award for their courage and campaigning work. Carol Dobbins and Stephen, 8, suffer from Nail Patella Syndrome - a rare genetic disorder that usually results in nail and bone deformities - but can lead to kidney failure.

100mph Killer Biker Loses Appeal to Cut His Jail Term

A BIKER who mowed down a pedestrian while tearing through city streets at 100mph has failed in an attempt to cut his prison sentence. Accountancy graduate David Burns, 29, of Bearsden, died after being hit by Mark Craig's 900cc Honda Fireblade in Crow Road, Glasgow, in July 2004.

Drivers Face Traffic Delays

MOTORISTS have been warned to expect traffic delays next week as resurfacing work gets under way. Essential work at Stoneymollan Roundabout, Balloch, on the A82 is required in order to upgrade the existing road surface.

Man's Euro Battle for Right-to-Buy Discount

A MAN who has been asked to pay an extra GBP22,000 to buy his council flat due to law changes is mounting a court challenge to 'right-to-buy' legislation. Andrew Doak is angry he is being denied the 70-per cent discount to buy his home as he moved after a law change in 2002.

Tenant Mounts Legal Bid to Win Back His Right-to-Buy Discount Man Forced to Move After He Was Attacked by Thugs Seeks Judicial Review

A MAN who has been askedtopayanextra GBP22,000 to buy his council flat due to law changes is mounting a court challenge to 'right-to- buy' legislation. Andrew Doak is angry he is being denied the full discount to buy his home because he moved after the law changed in 2002.

Pupils See Gbp100m School Proposals

SECONDARY pupils got a glimpse of what their schools could look like after a GBP100million revamp. Youngsters from seven East Dunbartonshire schools got their say on plans by two bidding companies, Axiom and InspirED.

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