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Horror As Man has Throat Cut

MAN had his throat cut in an early-morning brawl today. And another man suffered head injuries when violence erupted. Both are now in hospital after trouble fl ared around 4am. It began in a Lanarkshire flat, and spilled out onto the street.

Holiday Isle Killer Caged for 15 Years

SPANIARD who kicked a Scot to death on the first day of his sunshine holiday was today jailed for 15 years. Brian Hobbs, 52, was murdered as he slept outside a pub in the Canaries.

Spanish Thug Jailed for Scot's Hols Killing

A SPANIARD who kicked a Scots holidaymaker to death in an unprovoked attack has been jailed for 15 years. Hamed Mohamed Hamed, 33, from the Spanish enclave of Melilla in north Africa, battered Brian Hobbs, 52, on the terrace of a popular pub on the holiday island of Fuerteventura, in the Canaries, in May 2006.

Strike Threat to City Weddings

A STRIKE by around 200 staff threatens to disrupt weddings across Glasgow. Theatres, sports centres, and community complexes such as Partick Burgh and Langside Halls could all shut on Friday unless a 24-hour walk-out by janitorial staff can be averted.

Faces in the News

Mulder & Scully at UK premiere THE UK premiere of supernatural thriller The X-Files: I Want To Believe will be attended by its stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.

Final Voyage for Clipper Shock As the Glasgow Vessel's Funding Is Pulled

THE plug has been pulled on the Glasgow Clipper yacht which promoted the city to millions of people around the world. City marketing bosses today confirmed they will not fund the yacht for next year 's race.

Bbc Fined Gbp400 K for Misleading Viewers Contest Scam

THE BBC was today given a record fine for misleading audiences and faking competition winners. Watchdog Ofcom hammered the broadcaster with a GBP400,000 penalty for a "serious" breach of the broadcasting code.

Horror As Man Gets Throat Cut in Street 4am Brawl

A MAN had his throat cut in an early-morning brawl today. And another man suffered head injuries when violence erupted. Both are now in hospital after trouble flared around 4am. It began in a Lanarkshire flat, and spilled out onto the street.

Two Rushed to Hospital After 4am Brawl at Flat One Victim Had Throat Slashed

TWO men were rushed to hospital today after an early-morning brawl. One man had his throat slashed and the other suffered head injuries.

Footballer Found Dead in City House

A FORMER footballer has been found dead. The body of Paul Borland, a youth player at Celtic, was discovered in a house in Castlemilk on Monday evening.

Weather

GLASGOW: Tonight - Remaining cloudy and wet with showers or longer spells of rain, often heavy with the risk of thunder. Light winds. Min temp 14C (57F). Tomorrow - Generally rather cloudy with the chance of heavy showers, perhaps thundery at times. Moderate south-easterly winds. Max temp 20C (68F).

Scots Create Drug to Halt Alzheimer's Pill Is 'Biggest Breakthrough in 100 Years'

SCOTS scientists have developed a drug they say can halt the devastating progress of Alzheimer's disease. It could prove at least twice as effective in treating the disease as current medicines.

Abi Thrills Fans with Glasgow Kiss and Tell

ABI TITMUSS, the ex-girlfriend of former Blue Peter presenter John Leslie, has made a career of her saucy image. And yesterday she was in Glasgow for a signing session to promote her new book The Secret Diaries of Abigail Titmuss.

News Brief

New Viv store opening just days away FASHION rebel Dame Vivienne Westwood is to open her first Scottish store, in Glasgow next month.

Kid's Plea for Drink Drive Mum to Halt Car

A WOMAN was caught drink driving after her child was seen banging on the car windows, shouting "stop mummy driving". The car mounted the pavement and struck a fence and wall before it finally stopped, allowing passers-by to pull the five-year-old girl to safety.

Scotland Today

Boy, 7, survives a 50ft plunge off cliff A YOUNG boy has been seriously injured after plunging 50ft off a cliff on to jagged rocks.

Extra Day Added to 80s Festival

MUSIC fans at a popular 1980s revival festival are being given an extra night of entertainment. The organisers of Retrofest - headlined by US girl band The Bangles - have announced the event will open a day earlier this year.

Gbp16.6m Given Back by Banks

BANK customers have been reunited with GBP16.6million left in unused accounts, Halifax said today. The group said it had returned an average of GBP2326 to more than 7200 people since it launched a campaign to find the dormant account owners.

Hanging Baskets, a Murder That has Leafy Streets. . . And Left Locals Stunned Residents Shocked After City Gang Fight Horror

IT HAS all the signs of ordinary, quiet suburban life. Colourful hanging baskets, neat gardens and kids' bikes scattered along the street. Many residents in Glasgow's Carmyle have enjoyed the feeling of a close-knit community life for decades.

Prostitute Fights for Life After City Attack

A PROSTITUTE is fighting for her life after being savagely attacked early today. The 28-year-old was found covered in blood in a city centre street around 6.20am.

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