Evening Times

Dawn of a Brave New World Dramatic Change As Developers Look East Dramatic Change As Developers Look East River of Life Day 9: The Gorbals and Glasgow Green

THE sun rises over the upper reaches of the River Clyde in Glasgow . . . a potent symbol of a new dawn for the Gorbals. Our stunning picture, taken yesterday morning, shows the morning sun over the illuminated tidal weir with the chimney of the Adelphi distillery in the background.

River Comes Alive Again

FOR the past three summers the Glasgow River Festival has seen the Clyde buzz with activity for a weekend to celebrate its maritime heritage. The centrepiece of the festival has been the tall ship Glenlee, built in 1896 at Port Glasgow and until recently berthed near the SECC.

Computer Plan Is Investment in City's Future

PROPOSALS to spend up to GBP15million on installing 7400 computers in Glasgow schools are both bold and ambitious. Until recently city pupils spent their days in dilapidated, underresourced classrooms.

Clarity Needed On Child Protection

RULES to protect our children are a laughing stock. When parents are told to fork out GBP20 for a Disclosure Scotland check before being allowed to help their kids on a school bus there is clearly something amiss. Whether this is a result of too strict an interpretation on the rules or not is immaterial.

Going Green Is the New Black for Eco-Friendly Consumers

MARKS & SPENCER has put the environmentally -friendly consumer market firmly back into the spotlight. The High Street giant's 'eco-plan' will involve making polyester suits from recycled plastic bottles, powering its stores with food waste, and cutting back on packaging.

It's No Joke - Michelle Wins Gbp1000 with One Call

THE January blues were swept away for one Evening Times reader last night, as she scooped GBP1000 on the return of our great competition. Mum-of-two Michelle McDonald celebrated with daughter Courtney when we told her she'd won a grand in Ring To Win.

City Chiefs Want Chirnsyde Buses Taken Off the Road Club at Centre of Turf War Fears in New Controversy

TWO minibuses owned by a controversial youth centre must be taken off the road insist city council chiefs. Chirnsyde Community Initiative in Milton was shut down last month amid fears children could be caught in the crossfire of a turf war.

Why No Hola or Bonjour at Kelvingrove? Letters

I RECENTLY took a Spanish friend on a visit to the revamped Kelvingrove Museum. While it looked fabulous after its makeover, there seems to be one glaring omission - all the information signs in the gallery and explanatory signs on the exhibits are written only in English.

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City Pupils Get Gbp16 M Computers

A GBP16MILLION plan could transform computer facilities at all Glasgow primary and nursery schools. Councillors are set to approve a five-year deal to bring in thousands of networked PCs and laptops across the city's 300 primaries and nurseries.

Glasgow Designer Shop Ram Raider Guilty

A RAM RAIDER today admitted trashing a designer clothing store when he reversed a stolen car through its main entrance. Ryan Haldane and his gang got away with GBP10,000 worth of clothing and handbags from the upmarket Cruise shop in Glasgow's trendy Merchant City.

Man, 22, for Court After Death in Flat

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the death of a 48- year-old who was found bleeding to death in a flat. The 22-year-old man is in police custody following the death of Andrew Healey in Chapelhall, near Airdrie.

Appeal Heard Over School Religion Row

AN APPEAL in the case of an atheist teacher turned down for promoted job at a Catholic school was being heard today. Maths teacher David McNab, 54, was awarded GBP2000 by an employment tribunal last March after claiming religious discrimination. The row began when he applied for a pastoral care post at St Paul's Roman Catholic High School in Glasgow.

Police Step Up Hunt for Gbp100,000 Bank Raider

POLICE today stepped up their hunt for a masked raider who fled with more than GBP100,000. A security guard was attacked during the late night robbery which saw the raider flee with four grey boxes laden with cash, as reported in later editions of last night's Evening Times.

Drama Teacher Dies in Front of Class

A POPULAR teacher has died after suffering a heart attack in front of his pupils and colleagues. Drama teacher Peter Rafferty 54, collapsed at Our Lady's High School, Cumbernauld. Staff and pupils who saw him fall raised the alarm.

A Brit of All Right As Stars Get Award Nod

GLASGOW was to the fore when the nominations for next month's Brit awards were revealed at a star-studded party in London last night. City band The Fratellis, who performed at the bash at Hammersmith Palais, are up for British Breakthrough Act, while Glasgow-based band Snow Patrol took home three nominations for British Album, British Group and British single for their hit Chasing Cars.

His Smile Lit Up Our Lives Mum Pays Tribute to Leukemia Victim Ian

WITH mischief in his eyes, and a smile that could light up a room - that's how Kay Forrest will remember her beloved son Ian. The 18-year-old from Strathaven has just lost his four-year battle against leukemia, but his dazzling legacy lives on, said his mum.

New Laws to Hit Kerb Crawlers Legislation Is Toughened After Protests by Msps

PROPOSED legislation to reform Scots law on prostitution is to be strengthened after criticism from MSPs. The Scottish Executive today said it would be extended to cover kerb crawlers and the Executive may use powers from Westminster so those caught can be disqualified from driving.

Lover Killed by Cousin of Tragic Lena Relative of Tragic Singer Stabs Dad of One of Her Kids

A COUSIN of tragic singing star Lena Zavaroni stabbed her lover to death during a row, a court heard. The High Court in Glasgow was told that as Allan Osbourne lay bleeding to death Darleen Zavaroni tried to staunch the blood flow as she listened to phone instructions from a 999 operator.

City Pupils Question World Leaders

TWO Glasgow students have been told by world leaders that global warming is the greatest threat to mankind. Annabelle Njenga, 17, a pupil at Bellahouston Academy and Sean Watson, also 17, from All Saints Secondary quizzed ex-US vice president Al Gore and former UN chief weapons inspector Hans Blix at a VIP event in Glasgow's Hilton Hotel.