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River Fall Hoax Costs Taxpayers Pounds-20,000 Clyde Drama

A RIVER drama hoax which sparked a huge rescue operation has run up a pounds-20,000 taxpayers' bill. Emergency services were put on full alert after reports someone had fallen into the River Clyde in Glasgow early today.

Shock Decision Stuns Wes T End Pro Tes Ters Tesco Town Go - Ahead

Exclusive Tesco Town Can Go Ahead

TESCO has won its battle to build a huge development in Glasgow's West End. Campaigners have been left stunned by the news the supermarket giant's Tesco Town plans have been approved.

River Fall Hoax Costs Pounds-20,000 Clyde Drama Exclusive

A RIVER drama hoax which sparked a huge rescue operation has run up a pounds-20,000 taxpayers' bill. Emergency services were put on full alert after reports someone had fallen into the River Clyde in Glasgow early today.

Husband Stabbed Woman 86 Times Killed by Evil Liar and Cheat

A FORMER accountant who stabbed his wife 86 times in a frenzied knife attack was today found guilty of murder. David Lilburn was fuelled by rage after 43-year-old Ann vowed to leave him over his affair with another woman.

Green Light for Tesco Town Plan Campaigners Stunned As Huge West End Build Is Given Planning Go Ahead

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has won its controversial fight for planning permission for a huge supermarket and hundreds of flats in Partick. Earlier this year, a two week public inquiry was held in Glasgow into two sets of plans by the company for a site near the bottom of Byres Road.

1000 Festival Briefs Disappear

MORE than pounds-60,000 of tickets for a music festival have vanished on their way to a distribution centre. Police are probing the disappearance of 1000 briefs for Live at Loch Lomond, which the Sex Pistols will headline next month.

Nelson, Have a Happy 90 T H ! City Set to Mark Mandela Birthday

TODAY Glasgow joins cities around the world in celebrating the 90th birthday of statesman Nelson Mandela. And for the city, the anniversary of one of the world's most remarkable men brings back some special memories.

Books Go to South Africa

A MASSIVE 50,000 children's books have left Glasgow for South Africa to mark Nelson Mandela's birthday. Lord Provost Bob Winter joined Brian Filling, chairman of Action for South Africa - formerly the Anti-Apartheid Movement - in George Square to send the delivery on its way.

Students Learn From World Firms

SIX Glasgow University students are to spend eight weeks working for some of the world's top international companies. They are among 28 students from across Scotland who have secured places on the Saltire Foundation's International Undergraduate Internship Programme.

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Manhunt for three escaped prisoners POLICE have launched a manhunt for three prisoners who fled from open jails. John Cartledge, 41, and Denis Smyth, 39, escaped after being on home visits from Castle Huntly prison, near Dundee.

Museum Is Awarded Uk Honour

GLASGOW'S religious museum has been recognised with a prestigious UK prize. St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Art in Castle Street, near Glasgow Cathedral, has been given the Shap Award.

Sports Agency On Carpet for Big Move

THE former carpet factory at Glasgow Green is to become the temporary home of sportscotland - until its permanent base in the city's East End is built. The agency, which has 145 staff, is due to move to the planned pounds-70million National Indoor Sports Arena and Velodrome in Dalmarnock - as previously reported in the Evening Times - but the arena is not due to be ready until 2011.

Thanks for All Your Messages Widow's Tribute to Times Readers

A GRIEVING widow has thanked Evening Times readers after messages of support poured in following her husband's death. Lindsay Irvine, whose husband John died last week from the autoimmune disease Wegener's Granulo matosis, has been touched by the comments from across Glasgow and the world.

Ta Marks 100 Years

THE centenary of the Territorial Army will be celebrated in a service at Glasgow Cathedral on Sunday. It starts at 11am and will include a colour party, with dignitaries paying respect to the contribution of TA volunteers.

Snow Joke - Stereo Mcs to Play at Xscape

HIP-HOP band The Stereo MCs are set to face a chilly reception when they play a free gig at Braehead. The Mercury Music Prize winners plan to play on top of Xscape's real snow slope next month.

Sun, Sea, Sand and Mickey As Glasgow Heads Off On Holiday

THE great summer getaway was in full swing today as tens of thousands of holidaymakers jetted off for a Glasgow Fair fortnight in the sun. The traditional holiday break is expected to see around 163,000 people use Glasgow Airport between yesterday and Monday as Millport loses out to Malaga and Blackpool is bettered by Barcelona.

Clean-Up Project Starts

A SUMMER campaign to clean up the streets has been launched. Inverclyde Council is handing out reminders about recycling and keeping safe at public meetings throughout the area, as well as distributing leaflets.

Thug Jailed for Knife Attack On Three Strangers Drunk Gets More Than 5 Years for Stabbing at Club

A MAN who stabbed three strangers after being thrown out of a nightclub has been jailed for five-and-a -half years. A court heard Derek Taylor's knife frenzy lasted only minutes but left a 20-year-old woman with a scar to her chest, almost killed a 23-year-old man and wounded a teenager.

Faces in the News

Betty leaves NHS job of 34 years BETTY DUNDAS has vowed to make the most of her free time as she retires after 34 years with NHS Lanarkshire. The Wishaw nursing assistant worked permanent nightshift at the Airbles Road Centre in Motherwell, which provides day care services for the elderly.