Evening Times

Knife Gang Attack On Teenager in Street Murder Bid

A TEENAGER was attacked by a knife gang in a Glasgow street. Three men jumped out of a car in Bridgeton Cross and chased the terrified youth along Main Street.

Let-Off for City's Rogue Factors

I Thought It Was a Plane Crash

A SURVIVOR of the Maryhill death blast today said he thought a plane had hit the building. David Andrews told the first day of the ICL public inquiry how he heard an "almighty crashing noise" - and the building shook.

Two Mrsa Babies Remain in Isolation Royal Alexandra Staff Continue to Monitor Children

TWO babies remained in isolation today at a Scots hospital following an MRSA scare at a specialist unit. Last week health chiefs confirmed five babies at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley had tested positive for the potentially deadly superbug.

Survivors Tell of Blast Horror at City Factory Foreman Says Site Looked As If It Had Been Hit by Plane

SURVIVORS of the ICL plastics factory tragedy in Glasgow today told of the moment when their workplace was devastated by a massive explosion. One said he thought a plane had hit the building and told of screaming and crying, while another said he was blown up to 10ft away.

Police Appeal After Woman Robbed in Street

A WOMAN has been robbed of thousands of pounds in Glasgow's South Side. Police have appealed for witnesses after the 30year-old was attacked in Bonnyholm Avenue, Crookston, on Monday night. She was approached by a man as she got out of her car around 7.45pm.

Finish Line in Sight As Clipper Aims for Top 3

GLASGOW'S Scotland with Style Clipper is set to sail into the top three of this year's Round the World Yacht Race. The boat faces close competition from rivals Hull & Humber and New York.

House Prices Slump in City K More Than Scottish Average Despite Fall

HOUSE prices in the Glasgow area have dropped by thousands of pounds in recent weeks because of a slump in the residential property market. The average cost of buying a home in the city has slumped to GBP167,182 but that's still almost GBP18,000 more than the Scottish average.

Ditch the Chips! Legend Danny's Call for Healthier Diet to Beat Killer Diabetes

CELTIC and Scotland legend Danny McGrain may be one of football's "nice guys" but he admits sometimes he is almost tempted to violence. The defender, once rated as the world's best in his position, beat diabetes to have a successful 20-year playing career and still stays fit as he trains the reserves at Parkhead.

Outcry As by-Election Set for Fair Postal Voters Are Left with Just One Week to Register

VOTERS in the Glasgow East byelection have just seven days to register for a postal vote if they are going on holiday. Next Wednesday is the last day for registering for a postal vote.

260,000 Scots Affected

BEING overweight, particularly very overweight or obese, brings the highest risks of developing diabetes in later life. Just under 200,000 people in Scotland are known to have the condition, but a further 60,000 are believed to have it without knowing. This puts them in real danger of complications because they cannot control their condition and the damage it causes.

Joy As Family Wins Reprieve

A FAMILY of Pakistani Christians who had been living in Glasgow and faced being deported from the UK won a lastminute reprieve hours before they were due to return to their homeland. Asad and Gullrukh Gul and their three children were taken from their city home to the Dungavel Detention Centre, Lanarkshire, last week.

Tired Colin Diagnosed Own Illness

WITH a decent diet and a lifetime playing sport that stretched well into his 40s, Colin Campbell could never have imagined he was one of the 60,000 Scots living with unknown diabetes. But when he started to feel symptoms that could be caused by the illness, he was not left in doubt for long - he diagnosed himself.

Tests Bid to Beat Mrsa in Wards

A PILOT project to screen patients for MRSA before they are admitted to hospital was today launched by the health secretary. All non-emergency admissions in three Scottish health board areas will be screened with a swab for the infection as part of the preadmission procedures.

Students Lose in Tax Plans

THOUSANDS of students will lose out under SNP plans for a local income tax, it emerged today The government confirmed 25-per cent of students would have to pay up compared to 3-per cent who pay council tax. It means 57,000 students with part-time jobs to support their studies will be affected by what Westminster claimed was an "unfair tax".

Stepping Out to Get Healthy

5000 Council Staff Walk Out in Pay Row

THOUSANDS of council tradesmen went on strike today in a dispute over hours and pay. Around 5000 staff including plumbers and electricians were taking part in the 24-hour walkout.

Scots On Explosive Charge

TWO Scots soldiers and a former colleague were due in a Kent court today charged with conspiracy to possess explosives for an unlawful purpose. Unemployed Andrew Quinn, 25, of Northgate Road, Glasgow - who served with the 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) - is accused with Colour Sergeant Garry Graham, 36, from Kilmarnock, and Kieran Campbell, 27, from the Strathclyde area.

Youth, 17, Killed Crossing Busy Road

A TEENAGER has died after he was struck by a car on a busy carriageway. The 17-year-old was crossing the A80 in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, when he was hit by a Renault Laguna which was travelling towards Glasgow.

Kids Asked to Create Design for Carrier Bag

IT MAY be the height of summer but the hunt is on for budding artists to help create a winter design. Morrisons stores are holding a competition for budding artists under the age of 16 to find a winter drawing to feature on its reusable bags.