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Residents Hope for Windfall From Gha Repairs Row

PRIVATE owners of former GHA homes could be in line for a tax windfall of up to GBP1000 each. It has emerged that the association, Scotland's biggest landlord, may have overpaid tax for cladding and insulation work.

Probe Call As College Finances Slammed James Watt

Cockroach in Baby's Milk Mum's Horror at Conditions in City Council- Run Hostel

420 Jobs Axed As Firm Shuts Factories

A STRUGGLING Scots firm is to shut its Ayrshire operations, with the loss of 420 jobs. Electronics manufacturer Simclar today shut its plants in Irvine and Kilwinning with immediate effect.

Bosses Are Slated On Spending After Gbp7m College Debts

COLLEGE bosses who have run up a GBP6.8million debt faced demands for a public inquiry today after a damning report accused them of squandering taxpayers' cash. Administrators at James Watt College, Greenock, have been accused of "blatant waste" and of being responsible for a "spend, spend" culture.

Killer Gets Legal Aid for Gbp50,000 Jail Lawsuit

A BRUTAL killer has been given legal aid to seek compensation after he sliced off part of his thumb in a jail workshop. Hugh Pollock, 37, from Clydebank, is claiming GBP50,000 from the Scottish Executive. He's already dropped one court action, failing in a GBP20,000 compensation claim for falling down prison stairs.

Glasgow Uni Principal Gets Gbp27,000 Pay Increase

THE principal of Glasgow University has received a GBP27,000 wage rise - in the same week the university announced funding cuts. Sir Muir Russell's pay leapt from GBP184,000 in 2004/5 to GBP211,000 last financial year -a 15-per cent rise.

Man in Fight for Life After Stabbing

A MAN is critically ill after being stabbed repeatedly in a late night attack. The 36-year-old man was set upon in Springside Place, Drumchapel.

Scots Rockers Have View From the Top

SCOTS rockers The View have charged straight to the top of the charts with their first album Hats Off To The Buskers. The Dundee band are also at number five on the singles chart with Same Jeans.

We're Boxed in by Bad Drivers Calls for More Fines As Highway Code Is Flouted

IRRESPONSIBLE drivers were today accused of turning Glasgow's streets into gridlock - by illegally sitting on yellow box junctions. Their selfish actions leave queues of traffic at a standstill during every rush hour and prevent pedestrians from crossing at traffic lights.

Drivers Get Apology Over Roadworks Chaos On M8

DRIVERS were given an apology today after two sets of works on the M8 left thousands of vehicles stuck in traffic jams. Many were football fans forced to sit in long tailbacks when driving to and from the Rangers-Hearts game because of resurfacing work near the city centre.

Msp's Fears Over Deal to Build M74 Missing Link

THE main contract to build the M74 missing link is expected to be awarded this summer. Transport Minister Tavish Scott said the work would go ahead "subject to satisfactory completion of the tendering exercise which is under way".

Restaurant Cooks Up Toddlers' Taste Tests

A RESTAURANT in Glasgow's West End is to hold taste tests for toddlers. Staff at Sisters restaurant in Kelvingrove will try to woo young ones with their mouth-watering recipes during a healthy eating event tomorrow from 11am.

30-Year-Old in Court Over Agnes Police Confirm They've Found Remains of Woman

A MAN was due in court today in connection with the disappearance and death of Glasgow gran Agnes Mechen. Police said a 30-year-old man was expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

14 Die On Roads in One Weekend Ayrshire Man and Woman Among the Victims of Carnage

TWO people from Ayrshire were among 14 people killed in a weekend of carnage on Scotland's roads. Five people, including a family of three, were killed in one crash.

Guard Held at Gunpoint in Daylight Theft

A SECURITY guard was robbed at gunpoint at a busy supermarket in broad daylight. The robber fled with thousands of pounds from the bustling Asda superstore in Kilmarnock.

Man Arrested After Death in Home

A MAN is due to appear in court today following the death of a man in his home. Gerry Green, 55, was found badly injured at his house in Thornton Road, Kirkmuirhill, Lanarkshire.

Labour Crime Vow Attacked

THE SNP says Labour is creating a "smokescreen" with promises of new police powers. Labour is pledging to bring in measures which would allow police in Scotland and England to conduct investigations across the border.

Jack's 18-Year-Old Rival

BRITAIN'S youngest ever political candidate will go head to head at the polls. . . against the First Minister. Law student Stuart Douglas, 18, is contesting Jack McConnell's Motherwell and Wishaw seat.

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