Evening Times

City Declares Wa R On Slum Landlords

GLASGOW today launched a GBP2million action plan to tackle rogue landlords. A task force will lead the drive to end the slum housing misery for families in Govanhill.

City Airport Sell-Off Vow Fares Deal

PASSENGERS were today promised a better deal if Glasgow Airport is sold. A Manchester group which is poised to bid for the airport pledged to lower fares and improve waiting times and customer service.

Gbp 42m to Be Cut From City Health Budget Exclusive

HEALTH bosses in Glasgow have ordered cuts of GBP42million, it emerged today. Finance director Douglas Griffin claims the drastic measure is needed as the SNP Government's NHS funding for 2008/9 is "significantly lower" than in previous years.

Drink Drive Mum Is Sent to Jail Girl, 5, Asked Passers-by to Stop Mother

A DRUNKEN mum was today jailed for 80 days after putting her daughter through a terrifying car ordeal. The woman was caught after the five-year-old banged on the window and shouted to passers-by: "Stop mummy driving." The mother was almost five times the legal limit .

War On Slum Landlords Exclusive

GLASGOW today launched a GBP2million action plan to tackle rogue landlords. A task force will lead the drive to end the slum housing misery for families in Govanhill.

Ex-Celtic Boss Brady Rushed to Hospital Breaking News

FORMER Celtic manager Liam Brady was rushed to hospital today after falling ill. Brady, 52, was taken for treatment in Dublin in the early hours and is being kept in for observation and tests.

Health Bosses Demand Gbp42m Cuts

HEALTH bosses in Glasgow have ordered cuts of GBP42million, it emerged today. Finance director Douglas Griffin claims the drastic measure is needed as the SNP Government's NHS funding for 2008/9 is "signifi - cantly lower" than in previous years.

Murder Hunt After Body Is Found Outside School Streets Sealed Off As Neighbours Tell of Street Argument

A MURDER hunt was launched today after the body of a man was found outside a Glasgow primary school. He was discovered lying outside the gates of St Bride's Primary, in the South Side, at around 12.30am. The scene is yards from a parttime police office.

Fratellis in Tune to Aid Cancer Kids

ROCKERS The Fratellis have brought hope to teenagers with cancer. Big-hearted Glasgow trio Jon, Baz and Mince, have promised to donate the profits of their new single to a new Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Yorkhill Hospital.

Youth Who Pretended to Be Fireman Fined Gbp 375

A TEENAGER who pretended he was a firefi ghter and bluffed his way into attending a massive blaze has been fi ned GBP375. Christopher Gleeson, of Clarkston, was "infatuated" with the fire brigade and hoped to one day become a firefighter.

Lower Fares and Fewer Queues Benefits Vow As Group Eyes Hub

MANCHESTER Airport bosses today confirmed they are actively considering a bid to take over the BAA-run Glasgow Airport. And - if the move goes ahead - they have pledged to lower fares and improve waiting times and customer service.

Sale Move 'May Kill Off Prestwick'

THE sale of Glasgow Airport could "kill off Prestwick Airport overnight", an industry insider claimed today. The transport expert said: "Any new owner could offer the low- cost operators a lock, stock and barrel move by tweaking the landing charges.

City to Host Top Sports Conference

GLASGOW is to host an international sports and sport-science conference in the run up to the 2012 London Olympics. A consortium of five UK universities, supported by Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, travelled to China at the start of this month to bid for the event.

Cop 'Scared' to Intervene in Club Row Woman Feared for Safety As Pcs Had Night Out

A POLICEWOMAN told a court she was too scared to intervene in an alleged bust-up between a colleague and club bouncers. Constable Marie Connolly, 31, was giving evidence at the trial of PCs Graeme Key, 36, and Adam Kelly, 26, who had a row with door stewards at the Bamboo nightclub in Glasgow after being refused entry.

I Promise to End Misery of Slums Exclusive Shocked Council Leader Launches Task Force in City's War Against Rogue Landlords

THE leader of Glasgow City Council has given a personal pledge to make slum flats fit to live in after being shocked by conditions in some of the homes. Steven Purcell committed GBP2million of council cash to kickstart an action plan to take homes from rogue landlords.

In Our Opinion Force Rogue Landlords Out of Business

THE Scottish government must act now to use its powers to get rid of slum landlords. These people disgrace not just Glasgow but every city and town in the country.

Plug the Leaks Without Chaos

SCOTTISH Water's attempts to reduce leakage from mains running through Glasgow is welcome but overdue. The leaks add to the problems residents and businesses have to put up with because of the city's crumbling, Victorian drainage and sewerage system.

Speeding Cost Me My Arm ... Don't Let It Be You Next Time Man Who Nearly Died in Horror Smash Tells Drivers to Slow Down

A STUDENT who survived a horrific car crash today warned other young drivers to stop speeding. Brian McDade, 22, has been described by doctors as a "walking miracle" after his car spun out of control on a bend near his home.

Green Light for Gbp75m Fort Plans Backing Creates 500 More Jobs for Easterhouse

PLANS to expand The Fort shopping complex in Glasgow's Easter house and replace the rundown nearby Shandwick Square centre have been given the go-ahead. The GBP75million expansion plan, which will create around 500 jobs, will result in a Marks and Spencer store opening in the massive retail park.

M73 Work Set to Cause Road Chaos

DRIVERS face motorway mayhem when a section of the busy M73 on the edge of Glasgow is closed off for three weeks from tomorrow. The disruption is expected to be so bad roads bosses today urged motorists to consider using other forms of transport to avoid delays.