Evening Times

Art Therapy Project Boost

A SCHEME which helps children with drug and alcohol problems has been awarded more than GBP45,000. The boost, from a funding partnership, will enable East Dunbartonshire-based Creative Therapies to continue its Art Beat scheme for another three years.

Thieving Matron in Bid for Care Home Job

"A DISGRACED matron who stole more than GBP3000 from a pensioner now hopes to return to work at an old folks home, a hearing was told. Mary Duggan, 54, was struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council in July 2000 after she was convicted of embezzlement.

Gbp1000 Fine for Thief Who Shot Oap's Son

A MAN who stole cash from his OAP neighbour and then shot her son has been ordered to pay GBP1000 compensation. Andrew Cameron, 27, broke into Margaret Brodie's home, took her wallet and then shot her son Robert Milroy in the forehead with an airgun.

2000 Nhs Volunteers Honoured a T Gala Event Special Event Says Thanks to Unsung Heroes

TWO THOUSAND unsung heroes who give up their time to care for patients have been honoured at a gala lunch. The volunteers, who help out across the NHS in the West of Scotland, were honoured at the event in Glasgow yesterday.

Ex-Directory Error 'Puts Family at Risk' Phone Giant Ntl Blasted for Listing Woman's Number

A PHONE giant was today accused of risking public safety - by releasing ex-directory numbers. One worried customer said an error by ntl Telewest had put her family in danger and she was considering legal action.

White Water Raises Cash for Red Cross

NINE employees from a Glasgow department store have raised cash for the Red Cross - by white water rafting. The sales staff from John Lewis raced the rapids from Aberfeldy to Grandtully on the River Tay to raise GBP1600.

Rangers Tells Fans: Kick Bigots Into Touch

RANGERS today urged "true blues" to stamp out bigotry at tonight's Uefa cup match. The clash with Norway's FC Molde is the first European tie at Ibrox since the club was fined for fans' sectarian chants against Villarreal in June.

Scots Chippies Bid to Wrap Up National Title

TWO Scots chip shops are going head to head to be crowned the best in the country. The Townhead Cafe in Biggar is competing against The Anstruther Fish bar for the prestigious title and the winner will go on to challenge 10 other regional finalists for the UK award.

Laura Will Hand Over Pupils' Malawi Cash

RIVER City star Laura McMonagle will visit her former school today to congratulate pupils on their fundraising for children in Malawi. The actress, who plays Zoe, will be at Glasgow's Holyrood Secondary to present the pupils' GBP2006 cheque to the Scottish International Relief Society.

Dna Traps Pervert in Girl Sex Lie Test Proves Man, 22, Slept with 15- Year-Old

A HANDYMAN who denied having sex with a schoolgirl was caught by DNA, a court heard. Mark Reid, 22, told police he did not have sex with the 15-year- old at a house in Glasgow on October 8, last year but DNA tests taken from the victim proved that he had.

Mums Do Stretch in School

MUMS in Glasgow are being urged to go back to school to encourage their daughters to exercise. Alexandra Parade Primary in Dennistoun, Glasgow, has launched a six-week after-school programme which will have themes including hip hop, fun combat, tone and relaxation, yoga, health and beauty.

Ring of Confidence As City Schoolkids Get in Shape

A MASSIVE drive is on across Scotland just now to get schoolchildren more active. And in Glasgow there is particular interest in getting youngsters out playing traditional street games.

Too Little, Too Late, for Roads

PLANS to ease Scotland's gridlocked roads network are inadequate and years too late. Scotland's spending watchdog today published a detailed review of the Executive's transport programme.

Cops Trace Man in Hunt for Angelika

ONE of the men police in Glasgow were keen to trace in connection with the disappearance of Polish student Angelika Kluk has come forward. Officers hunting for Angelika today revealed the man known as George had contacted them, but had been unable to give them information to take the inquiry forward. He is believed to be one of the last two people to see the 23-yearold, who has been missing since Sunday.

32 Stitches in Face for Slash Victim

TWO young knife thugs left a man with serious facial injuries after attacking him in Glasgow's West End. The 25-year-old needed 32 stitches in his mouth after being slashed as he walked in Belmont Street.

Labour Urged to Support City Bid for 2014 Games Council Leader Asks Conference to Back Glasgow

THE UK Labour Party has been urged to back Glasgow's Commonwealth Games bid. City council leader Steven Purcell asked delegates at the party conference in Manchester to use their influence to bring the games to Glasgow.

Violent Psychiatric Patient Escapes for Fourth Time

ADANGEROUS mental patient was on the loose today after absconding from hospital for a fourth time. Mark Biggley, 29, broke out of Ailsa Hospital in Ayr on Tuesday evening.

Operation Blue Doo Gives Msps the Bird

A WAYWARD pigeon has caused a flap after taking up residence at the Scottish Parliament. Now officials have prepared a plan which could see wildlife experts snare the bird and drive it around 70 miles to a sanctuary in Ayrshire.

Knife Attack Horror As Man Stabbed in Face

A MAN was stabbed in the face after being attacked by two men in Glasgow's West End. The 25-year-old suffered serious injuries during the early morning incicent in Kelvinside.

Hi-Tech Kids Pick Gadgets Over Grub

NEW research shows two thirds of Glasgow children would rather give up food than their mobile phones, broadband or digital TV. A study of 1200 parents has revealed the existence of a new generation of Technically Able Noughties Kids - TANKs.