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Man Is Cleared of Taxi Driver Killing Nine-Year Jail Term Quashed

A GLASGOW man jailed for nine years for the "savage" killing of a taxi driver had his conviction quashed today. Appeal judges ruled that Thomas Rooney, 44, had suffered a miscarriage of justice.

Chaos On Trains for Rush-Hour Travellers Transport

COMMUTERS faced chaos on the trains early today. Queen Street Station's lower-level services were hit by widespread disruption and some services were suspended.

Teachers' Gbp2 Bn Deal 'a Failure' Schools

Chaos for Subway Users As Man Is Struck by Train Victim Seriously Hurt in St Enoch Horror Incident

PASSENGERS on the Glasgow Subway suffered travel chaos after a man was struck by a train. The entire network was forced to shut down as firefighters battled to free the man trapped under a train in the city centre.

Thousands Are Hit by E-Mail Virus Computers

A COMPUTER virus has crippled thousands of e-mail accounts in the west of Scotland. The 'Happy Holidays!' message was sent out by a Glasgow kids' charity to its newsletter subscribers.

Happy New Year . . . But You're Fired 100 Staff at Shoe Plant Get Shock After Holidays

WORKERS at an Ayrshire shoe warehouse came back from their festive holidays to be told they were getting the sack. Around 100 staff at the distribution centre of the Original Shoe Company in the jobs blackspot of Cumnock have been give a month's notice, triggering an angry backlash.

Rock Radio Roars On to Glasgow's Airwaves

FOR those about to rock, Scotland's latest radio station roared on to the airwaves last night with a riotous party at its Glasgow HQ. The first classic rock station to launch in Scotland, 96.3 Rock Radio went on air with the first words being spoken by Rod Stewart, in a pre-recorded message, with The Beatles Revolution the first track.

Funnyman Ricky Finds Fame Easy Review Ricky Gervais Royal Concert Hall

HEARD the one about the country's most successful stand-up act who isn't even a 'proper' stand-up comedian? To the probable annoyance of every touring comic, Ricky Gervais has become the country's most successful stand-up act . . . without earning his stripes in smoke-filled, back room comedy clubs.

A Bright New Dawn That's Clyde-Built Rebirth of the Clyde Part 2: It Built World's Most Famous Ships and Was Bombed by the Germans, Now Clydebank Is Back

THE list of the vessels launched from the John Brown shipyard at Clydebank reads like a nautical who's who. The Lusitania and the Aquitania, the Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Elizabeth ll, the Empress of Britain and the Royal Yacht Britannia were all launched at what was arguably the world's most famous shipyard.

2006 Is Record Year for Airport

GLASGOW Airport bosses today said 2006 was a record year as international passenger numbers continued to grow. New figures from airport operator BAA Scotland show 8.83million passengers flew from Glasgow last year, a rise of 0.6-per cent on 2005.

Brankin Takes Over From Rebel Chisholm

RHONA BRANKIN was today named as the new Communities Minister after the resignation of Labour rebel Malcolm Chisholm. Ms Brankin, 56, is currently deputy environment minister.

Teaching has 'Not Improved' Despite Gbp2 Bn Extra Cash Report Questions Deal's Impact On Pupils' Learning

A GBP2 BILLION deal to modernise Scotland's teaching profession has yet to show any significant improvement in pupils' education, a report claims. The deal included a 23-per cent pay rise for teachers over three years and the hiring of thousands more administrative and support staff to give them more time to teach.

Cops' Dawn Raids Nab Fine Dodgers

POLICE in Renfrewshire launched dawn raids today in a bid to catch people dodging court fines. Raids were carried out in Paisley, Johnstone and Linwood as officers swooped on offenders with outstanding fines.

Airgun Terror for Train Oap

AN AIRGUN thug who shot at a deaf woman on a Glasgow-bound train is being hunted by police. The 61-year-old victim, who also has a speech impediment, was hit in the chest while travelling on the Aberdeen to Glasgow service.

Power Box Explodes in City

COMMUTERS faced travel problems after an electricity box exploded in Glasgow city centre. Water seeping from guttering close to the Waterloo Bar in Wellington Street and its junction with Argyle Street meant the road was closed yesterday afternoon and diversions were in place.

Missing Tourist Is Found

A HOLIDAYMAKER missing overnight in the Highlands has been found safe and well. A hunt was launched for the 62-year-old when she failed to return from taking her dog for a walk in the Glenlivet area yesterday afternoon.

Burst Main Hits Motorists

MOTORISTS were today facing delays on Glasgow's South Side because of a burst water main. The burst, on Paisley Road under the Kingston Bridge, forced the closure of an eastbound lane.

Tourist Chiefs Shut London Office Visitscotland Say Centre Must Close After Bookings Fall

TOURISM chiefs are to close their only public office in London following a big drop in visitors. The VisitScotland information centre will shut at the end of March after it was decided the office wasn't economically viable.

Shopping the Dealer Campaign to Expand

A CAMPAIGN urging people to shop drug dealers is being expanded. The 'Drug Dealers Don't Care' campaign, which is running in Glasgow, is now being extended to South Lanarkshire, Dundee and Aberdeen.

Ageing Scotland 'No Crisis'

SCOTLAND'S ageing population does not represent a crisis, according to a Holyrood think tank. A year-long study by the Parliament's Futures Forum says the nation can afford to grow old.

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