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Girl, 7, Dies in Quad Horror

A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl has died after the quad bike she was riding and a Range Rover crashed head-on. The collision happened on a public road, and police today said the female driver of the Range Rover had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs.

Bhutto Killed by Suicide Bomber Former Pakistani Premier Is Killed in Terror Attack

PAKISTAN'S opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was killed in a horrific suicide bomb attack today. She was shot in the head and neck as she got into her car after addressing a rally. The gunman then blew himself up, killing at least another 20 people.

More Rain Is On the Way

GLASGOW was battered by gales and driving rain early today - and there's more to come. Up to 1.33in will have fallen across the city by tomorrow morning, almost a third of the monthly average of 4.1in. Most of the rain was expected to fall before 7pm today.

Shoppers Rush for Sales Bargains

TOP stores in Glasgow were today hoping record numbers of shoppers would flood through their doors. The sales started today at John Lewis and Marks & Spencer and the two retail giants were confident they would attract bumper crowds of bargain hunters.

Yesterday: Boxing Day Bargain Hunters Hit Streets . . . . . . And Today Will Be Even Worse

THIS was the scene in Glasgow's top shopping street as thousands rushed to snap up Boxing Day sale bargains. And store bosses say today will be even busier.

Stormy Weather Batters Glasgow

GLASGOW was battered by gale-force winds and driving rain early today - and weathermen warn there's more to come. Up to 34mm (1.33in) will have fallen across the city by tomorrow morning, almost a third of the monthly average of 105mm (4.1in).

Girl, 7, Dies in Xmas Quad Bike Horror Biggest Day yet at the Sales

Seven Forced to Flee After Flats Hit by Blast

SEVEN people, including a young child, were evacuated from a block of Glasgow flats after an explosion. The blast happened around 11am yesterday at a tenement in Old Shettleston Road in the East End.

Two Hurt in City Centre Accidents

APEDESTRIAN was badly injured and a cyclist was hurt in separate crashes in Glasgow early today. A 35-year-old man was knocked down as he tried to cross St George's Road near Charing Cross around 4.30am.

Shoppers Scramble to Snap Up Sales Bargains Glasgow Stores Ready for Busiest Day of the Year

TOP stores in Glasgow were today hoping record numbers of shoppers would flood through their doors. The sales started today at John Lewis and Marks & Spencer and the two retail giants were confident they would attract bumper crowds of bargain hunters.

Peter Manuel : Psychopath Who Brought Terror to West 50 Years On, Notorious Killings Are Still Able to Send Shivers Down Spine

PETER MANUEL was the most notorious serial killer in west Scotland's history - and 50 years ago this festive season saw the final chapter in his reign of terror. Even today, mention of his name can send a shiver down the spine of those old enough to remember his orgy of violence.

He Was the First to Be Dubbed a 'Serial Killer'

PETER Thomas Anthony Manuel was born in the Manhattan district of New York in 1927, the son of Scottish immigrants. His parents returned to the UK when he was five and he spent his early school days in Coventry, but he showed early signs of anti- social behaviour and was classed as a juvenile delinquent.

Hunt After Second Raid On Bookies

POLICE are hunting a robber after a bookies in Glasgow's South Side was raided for the second time in two months. Staff at the Coral bookies in Pollokshaws Road were preparing to open at around 8.55am today when the man burst in and threatened workers.

Man 'Serious' After Stabbing

POLICE are hunting a knifeman after a man suffered serious stab wounds. Trouble broke out at a flat in Wallace Street, Paisley, around 3am yesterday.

Bid to Slash 999 Calls

THE Scottish Government was today urged to set up a non- emergency phone hotline as an alternative to 999. LibDem justice spokeswoman Margaret Smith said such a move would ease pressure on the emergency services.

Man's Body Found in Clyde

AN INVESTIGATION has begun after the body of a man was pulled out of the River Clyde in Glasgow by police divers. Officers were called to the riverside at the Science Centre by a member of the public around 1.20 yesterday afternoon.

Sea Dip for Charity Cash

SCORES of swimmers took the plunge in the North Sea to raise money for good causes. About 100 fundraisers, many in fancy dress, joined the Nippy Dipper event in Aberdeen.

Man Dies After Ward Blaze

AN elderly patient rescued by firefighters from a blaze in a hospital ward has died. The 72-year-old man was badly burned when his clothes caught fire in the blaze at Argyll and Bute General Hospital, Lochgilphead, on Christmas night. He died yesterday.

Floods Alert After Funding Shake-Up

FAMILIES could be left open to the risk of serious flooding after a funding shake-up, it was claimed today. Sarah Boyack, the shadow environment secretary, says Scots ministers could even be forced to "hand out sandbags" to flood-hit householders.

Historic Garage May Be Saved by a-List Status

AHISTORIC garage threatened with demolition has been upgraded to A-list status - raising hopes it will be saved. The Botanic Gardens Garage, in Glasgow's West End, had been earmarked for a four-storey building incorporating flats, cottages, shops and a restaurant.

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