Evening Times

Mps Failed to Deliver On Po Closures

THE news that three Post Offices in the Glasgow area are to be saved from closure is welcome news indeed. Not so welcome is the decision to forge ahead with plans to shut another 19.

License All Sunbed Salons

THE Scottish Parliament must back Eastwood MSP Ken Macintosh's proposals to license sunbed parlours. There are two strong reasons for doing so - health and law and order.

Hands Up Who Prefers the Godfather Part Ii?

MOVIE fans can expect to catch up with lots of old friends at their local multiplex this year. Harry Potter, Indiana Jones and James Bond - not to mention the kids from the Narnia film - are heading our way. In the year just ended we met up again with Harry P, plus Shrek, Jason Bourne, Spider-Man and those Caribbean pirates.

We Should Get Tickets Discount

IT'S a shambles, but comes as no surprise. I paid GBP73 for my monthly train pass two weeks ago and since then my journey time to and from work has taken between 20 and 60 minutes longer than it usually would.

Tunnel Best Option for Trunk Route Comment of the Day

ELIZA Jane is the name given to the rock boring machine which has just completed the five-mile tunnel of the Glendoe hydro-electric scheme in the Highlands. Instead of spending GBP4.2billion on a new Forth road bridge, why not just send her there and start cutting a tunnel under the water?

Double Deal Delight for Building Firm

A PAISLEY building firm has begun the new year with a double boost. Clark Contracts has snapped up two major contracts from the public sector, which will help protect its 270-strong workforce.

Song Festival Is Blowin' in the Wind

A FESTIVAL aimed at encouraging the art of songwriting kicks off in Glasgow this month. The second Glasgow Festival of Songwriting runs for three weeks and features the work of Edith Piaf, Glasgow's Matt McGinn, Bob Dylan, above, Tom Paxton and Billie Holiday among others.

Open Day Offers College Courses

IFYOUR new year 's resolution is to learn a new skill, an open day will show you how. James Watt College will hold an open day tomorrow from 2pm to 8pm, offering information on full-time fast-track courses and evening classes this month.

Tips for Beauty Angels Maureen Ellis - with a Little Help From the Experts - Reveals the Seven Beauty Sins to Avoid in 2008 Maureen Ellis - with a Little Help From the Experts - Reveals the Seven Beauty Sins to Avoid in 2008 Style Wednesday

THE fake tan has turned patchy, the nails are longneglected and the only extra moisturising skin has experienced since the festive period is an unexpected downpour. If this sounds too much like beauty reality for you in the wake of the fraught Christmas period, then perhaps it's time to break bad beauty habits in 2008.

Silverburn Bosses in Charity Bid

BOSSES of the GBP350million Silverburn shopping centre have launched a charity foundation to provide funding and expertise to local and national organisations. Silverburn Cares will act as a catalyst for self help, improvement and growth and make its first donation to needy causes by the end of March.

Council Set to Hold Tesco Town Talks

TESCO is to hold talks with Glasgow City Council in a bid to reach a deal over controversial plans to build a huge superstore in the West End. It's hoped the two sides can identify some common ground ahead of a public inquiry into the development in Partick, dubbed Tesco Town, which is expected to last at least a fortnight.

College to Host Fashion Competition

FASHION students from across Britain will arrive in Glasgow this weekend to compete in the UK leg of a Europe-wide contest. Cardonald College will host 10 teams competing in the fashion production and development section of the Euroskills competition.

Relief As Rebeka Escapes Brother's Killer Disease Couple's Prayers Are Answered As Medics Give Baby All-Clear

ACOUPLE today told of their relief at learning their baby girl has not inherited the same condition as their terminally-ill son. Paul and Claire Moir have spent the past two months anxiously waiting to discover if seven-month-old Rebeka suffers from Late Infantile Batten Disease, a degenerative condition which affects the nerves leading to the brain, causing the muscles to break down.

Star's Girlfriend Isworried About His Latest Love 5 Minutes With. . .Hari Dhillon

HARI was born in San Francisco and, after leaving drama school, joined the cast of Holby City as Dr Sunil Gupta. He also starred in Trial And Retribution IV, Charmed, Medium and Without A Trace. He lives in London, and has returned to Holby City as surgeon Michael Spence. IF YOU HAD TO BE STUCK IN A LIFT WITH SOMEONE, WHO WOULD IT BE?

In the Eye of the Storm Chaos As 90 Mph Winds Hit the West

SCOTLAND was in a state of chaos today after being battered by 90mph winds and floods. Roads were closed, buildings damaged, bridges shut and train lines affected after a night of atrocious weather that saw widespread flooding, flying debris closing streets and people evacuated.

Wildcat Strike Hits Rubbish Pick-Ups Workers Refuse to Cross Picket Line in Pay Review Row

RUBBISH collections in part of Glasgow were hit when drivers took unofficial strike action. Nine mechanics on the backshift at the Polmadie refuse depot are in dispute over the city council's controversial review of staff 's pay and conditions.

Glasgow to Miss Out On Scots Sport Hq

THE government is set to ditch plans to relocate Scotland's national sports agency to Glasgow. Sports Minister Stewart Maxwell is to reprieve sportscotland and amalgamate it with the Institute of Sport which deals with top athletes.

Three Post Offices Saved but 19 Still Face the Axe Anger and Joy As Fight to Keep Branches Open has Mixed Success

CAMPAIGNERS were today celebrating the news that three post offices in the Glasgow area have been saved from the axe. But there was an angry backlash over the loss of 19 offices in the region as part of Royal Mail's controversial cost cutting blueprint.

Chaos On the Move Nightmare for Travellers As Storms Hit Scots Roads, Trains, Flights and Ferries

THE stormy weather caused transport chaos throughout the West of Scotland today. Trains, buses, ferries and flights were all disrupted as winds gusted up to 90mph.

Woman and Two Kids Die in Smash

AWOMAN and two children were killed in a road crash today. The two-car smash happened on the A92 in Aberdeenshire at around 8.40am.