Evening Times

Plea to Find Dead Man's Relatives

POLICE are calling for help to trace the family of a man who died at his home in Glasgow. Gordon Forfar, 53, of Calvay Crescent, Barlanark, died on March 11.

New Info Pack for Cancer Sufferers

THE first ever information package for patients diagnosed with one of Scotland's most common cancers has been launched in Glasgow. The Managed Clinical Network for Upper GastroIntestinal Cancers has spent months compiling a series of booklets for patients who suffer from cancer of the oesophagus, stomach and pancreas.

Artists Mark 7th Year for Galleries

EXCLUSIVE paintings by leading Scottish artists including Peter Howson, above, will be unveiled to mark the seventh birthday of Buchanan Galleries. The Style at the Galleries show in the shopping centre opens on Friday and will run until April 17.

Old Boilers Turn Off House Buyers

GREEN homes with energy saving features are what Scots buyers want, it was claimed today. The Energy Saving Trust study shows 60% would be put off if the property had a broken-down old boiler, single glazed windows and poor insulation.

Lure of Largs Tempts Those Near Retiring

THE Clydeside resort of Largs is one of the favourite places in the UK for people to spend their retirement. A study by Yours magazine, aimed at the over-50s, ranked 60 retirement destinations in Britain.

Scotland's Noisiest Museum to Close for 10 Summerlee Heritage Park to Shut Its Doors for Two Years

SCOTLAND'S noisiest museum is to fall silent for almost two years as it closes for a GBP10million revamp. Work is under way to expand Summerlee Heritage Park in Coatbridge, where the main exhibition hall displays working industrial machinery - giving the attraction its 'noisy' tag.

Raf Jet Rescues Stricken Plane Above Glasgow Mid-Air Drama As Controls Fail

AN EXECUTIVE plane sparked a dramatic rescue when most of its controls failed over Glasgow. An RAF Tornado was alerted amid security fears, but the crew soon realised the other pilot and his two passengers were in trouble.

Pensions Battle for Court After Strike Chaos Public Services Union Leaders Warn of Further Action

THOUSANDS of public sector staff involved in a massive walkout returned to work today as union leaders took their pension battle to court. More than 200,000 strikers went back to work as transport links were restored and schools across the country reopened.

Bosses Sued After Worker Knifed by Mentally-Ill Man Victim Says Faslane Firm Should Have Known Attacker Was a Threat to Others On Nuclear Base

A MAN stabbed by a mentally-ill colleague at the high-security Faslane nuclear submarine base is to sue his former employers. Michael McCue, 50, a mechanic at the base, was stabbed within a millimetre of his life by workmate Ronald Carson.

28 Complaints to Smoke Ban Hotline

A HOTLINE for the public to report smokers who light up in enclosed public places has received almost 30 complaints. There were 87 calls to the Scottish Executive's national smoking ban hotline up until midnight on Monday.

Free Care for Oaps has Cost Gbp200m

THE flagship Executive policy of free personal care for the elderly cost more than GBP200million last year. Figures published today show payments to those paying their own way in care homes totalled GBP65m, up GBP2m on the year before.

Crash Victims Mourned

A VILLAGE was in mourning today after a toddler and teenage girl were killed in a road accident. Two-year-old Zoe Hand and Gemma Kyle, 17, both from Kincardine in Fife, died after the car they were travelling in smashed into a tree. Zoe's 24-year-old mother, who was driving, is currently sedated and being treated in Stirling Royal Infirmary.

Date Set for Holyrood Vote

THE Holyrood by-election caused by the death of SNP MSP Margaret Ewing will take place on April 27. Presiding Officer George Reid said today he had set that date after consulting with the political parties and Moray's returning officer.

Dust Fall Halts Hospital Ops

OPERATIONS have had to be postponed at a Glasgow hospital because of dust. A problem with ceiling air filters at Stobhill Hospital is causing dust to fall onto operating tables and equipment.

I Want Gbp50,000 for Sub Base Stab Ordeal

KNIFE victim Michael McCue is suing his former bosses at the Faslane base for GBP50,000. The mechanic nearly died after a mentally-ill workmate stabbed him several times with a large bread knife.

Deadly Drug Alert After Man Dies

POLICE today issued a warning to drug users amid fears a deadly batch of heroin is in circulation. One man has died and three others, from the East Kilbride area, were treated following a series of heroin overdoses in the past four weeks.

Police Hunt for Gunmen

POLICE are hunting three masked men who opened fire on a family home in Glasgow's south side. No-one was injured. Police said a woman heard a loud noise at her house in Kerrylamont Avenue, Toryglen, shortly after 9pm on Monday night.

Knife Man Flees with Cash

A KNIFE-wielding robber escaped with cash after he held up a shop in the west of Glasgow. The man threatened a shop assistant at The Local convenience store in Dumbarton Road on Monday at around 9.50pm. He escaped with a three figure sum of cash.

Holyrood Demands Answers On Gbp40m Quango Cash Crisis Enterprise Bosses Summoned Before Msps

SCOTLAND'S top job creators are being summoned to explain to angry politicians overspending which could lead to dozens of workers being sacked. The move comes four days after bosses at Scottish Enterprise claimed a GBP40million overspend had been approved by the Scottish Executive.

Games Heroes Welcomed Triumphant Commonwealth Team Return Home to Cheers

SCOTLAND'S Commonwealth Games stars flew into Glasgow Airport today. . . to a heroes' welcome. Hundreds of supporters, including family and friends, gathered to welcome home the country's most successful team in the history of the Games.