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Terror Trial Begins

THE trial of two men accused of crashing a burning vehicle into barriers at Glasgow Airport was due to begin today. The doctors charged with the terror attack, which happened in June last year, were due to appear at Woolwich Crown Court in London, for a trial which could last up to 12 weeks.

Man Shot Sitting in Car On East End Street Crime

A MAN was shot in the face and stomach as he sat in a car in the East End of Glasgow. Three others in the car dived for cover as a hooded man and two accomplices attacked with a sawn-off shotgun.

Teenagers Held Over Blaze Death Boys Aged 13 and 15 Arrested

THREE teenagers were arrested today following the death of a mum- of-five in a house fi re. Angela Brown, 31, died trying to rescue two of her children from their burning home in Ayrshire early on Sunday morning.

Labour Want to Up Council Pay Deal Plan for 3.5-Per Cent Wage Increase for Staff Causes Divisions

TWO Labour-led councils have sparked a rift because they want to up the pay offer to striking staff. Glasgow and North Lanarkshire councils are pushing for a settlement of 3-per cent to 3.5-per cent in a bid to avert a repeat of the two 24-hour walkouts by 150,000 staff that have already caused widespread disruption.

Two Doctors On Trial Over Airport Terrorist Attack Court Case in London Likely to Last 12 Weeks

TWO NHS doctors accused of plotting the terrorist attack on Glasgow Airport are expected to go on trial today. Jordanian national Mohammed Jamil Asha, 28, and Iraqi Bilal Abdullah, 29, are accused of crashing a flaming Jeep Cherokee, loaded with gas canisters and petrol, into security barriers at the airport's main terminal.

First Attack On Scottish Soil

IT WAS the day that terror came to Scotland. More than 35,000 passengers were due to fly out of Glasgow Airport on June 30, 2007 .

'Get Tough' On Booze Sales to Kids

SHOP owners or licensees who sell alcohol to under-18s should be named and shamed, a Glasgow MSP said today. Paul Martin wants details of rogue traders put on the internet.

New End-of-Life Care Plan for Terminally Ill

TERMINALLY ill patients will be given the right to die at home under the fi rst comprehensive plan for end-of-life care in Scotland. The plan unveiled by Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon today, promises round-the-clock community support so people do not have to spend their final days in hospital.

Yob Jailed for Having Loaded Gun in Street

A SERIAL criminal who was caught with a loaded gun has been jailed for five years. Paul Farrell, 30, admitted having a Russian manufactured pistol, a silencer and a live bullet in his possession at a flat in Killearn Street, Glasgow, on November 11 last year.

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'Armed ' taxi yobs cause traffic woe A STOLEN taxi caught up in an armed incident caused chaos for commuters this morning.

Full of Laughs Comedian Entertains Crowd at Eid Event

AS an Asian schoolboy in London's East End 30 years ago, Jeff Mirza might not have been an obvious fan of Billy Connolly's madcap Glasgow humour. But the Bend it Like Beck - ham star's family couldn't get enough of the Big Yin on TV.

Boxing Tycoon Fined Gbp5k Hughes Also Told to Pay Cash to Charity Over Knife Conviction

BOXING tycoon Barry Hughes has been forced to pay out GBP10,000 for carrying a knife. Hughes was fined GBP5000 and ordered to donate a further GBP5000 to young offenders charity Apex Scotland.

Free School Meals for All Children in Primaries 1-3

FREE school meals are to be offered to all children in Primary 1 to 3, it was announced today. Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop said she was going ahead with the scheme after a successful pilot scheme in five areas, including Glasgow.

Panto Rivals Line Up for Battle of Oz Duo Go Head to Head in Glasgow Festive Shows

GET ready for a battle of the Ruby slippers. Two actresses are going head to head in Glasgow theatres this Christmas as they prepare to take on the lead role of Dorothy in different productions of The Wizard Of Oz.

120,000 Join Coffee Events

MORE than 120,000 Scots took part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. Around 3250 coffee mornings were held around the country last Friday in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Event at Psychiatric Unit

GLASGOW's newest psychiatric hospital opens its doors to the public tonight in an event to help boost understanding of mental health issues. Earlier this year, Gartnavel Royal Hospital moved to a purpose- built GBP19million home yards from the former Victorian asylum it replaces in the West End.

Free Offer Is Music to Kids' Ears Young Urged to Enjoy Classical Experience

YOUNGSTERS are being encouraged to get hooked on classical music - and being offering free concert tickets, gifts and the chance to be a critic. Passport to Music is a loyalty scheme for people under the age of 16, who will be able to attend concerts by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra without paying a penny.

Man's Job Fight Over Long Hair

A SECURITY officer has claimed he was a victim of sex discrimination because he has long hair. Michael Klein, 39, told a Glasgow employment tribunal he was asked to have his blond hair cut and to wear it in a bun when on duty at the Hilton Hotel.

Drink Event Set to Boost City Food Festival

AN EVENT celebrating the best alcoholic drinks is set to cause a stir at the BBC Good Food Show Scotland. Whether you like yours shaken or stirred, tall or short, dry or sweet, straight or on the rocks, there will be something new for you to try at Drinks, the Fine Wine, Beer and Spirits Show at 9 am on 31 October at the SECC, Glasgow.

Hottest Night of the Year Hits Glasgow

GET set Glasgow - tonight's predicted to be the Hottest Night of the Year . But before you get shorts and t-shirts on, the Hottest Night of the Year is actually an annual celebration of the worlds of showbiz, sport, politics and business.