Evening Times

Man Shot in West End Taser Gun Attack Exclusive

A MAN was subjected to a terrifying Taser attack in a Glasgow street. The 22-year-old was blasted with the stun gun and repeatedly stabbed in the assault in Glasgow's West End.

Aileen Set for Hero's Welcome Gold Star

GLASGOW'S paralympic gold medallist Aileen McGlynn will be greeted by an ecstatic crowd today on her return from Beijing. Aileen, who is visually impaired, cycled her way to double gold glory in the city's velodrome.

Breaking News Gazza Is Held for Criminal Damage

FORMER Rangers footballer Paul Gascoigne was today arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage. The 41-year-old was held at a house in Dunston, Gateshead.

Gbp5 M to Scrap Single-Crew Ambulances

THE Scottish Ambulance Service will receive almost GBP5million to help end the single-crewing of ambulances, the Health Secretary announced . Nicola Sturgeon ordered an end to the routine staffing of ambulances with just one person in June.

Council Slams Cop's Race Vendet Ta Claim Brother of Tv Stars Is Told to 'Put Up or Shut Up' On Issues of Bias

THE policeman brother of the TV comedians Hardeep Singh Kohli and Sanjeev Kohli has been told to "put up or shut up" after he accused Glasgow City Council of waging a "racist" vendetta against his family. In a hard-hitting rebuttal of the accusations, licensing convener John McKenzie said Randeep Kohli should remind himself of incidents in a flat owned by his family's firm that left three tenants hospitalised.

Rosyth to Zeebrugge Ferry Route Is Saved

SCOTLAND'S only ferry service to Europe has been saved. First Minister Alex Salmond today announced that Norfolkline would take over the Rosyth to Zeebrugge route.

Terror Smash Oap's Lucky Escape

AN ELDERLY woman escaped with minor injuries after being involved in a three-car crash on the outskirts of Glasgow. The 80-year-old was rescued from the accident which saw one of the vehicles overturn and end up on its roof.

Golden G Irl Aileen Jets Home

SCOTLAND'S golden girl, paralympic heroine Aileen McGlynn, returns to the UK later today. Cyclist Aileen, from Glasgow, won double gold in the velodrome in Beijing, setting two world records in the process.

And More Could Follow . . .

STOCK markets across the world today warned of more chaos ahead. The next banks facing crisis appear to be the two US giants Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.

Timeline

SEPTEMBER 7: The US Government has to shore up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the financial giants which own or guarantee more than dollars-5trillion (GBP2800billion) in mortgages. SEPTEMBER 8: City traders hoping to cash in on a worldwide stock market boom triggered by the bail-out are frustrated when a computer crash paralyses the London Stock Exchange.

1695 -2008: Histor Y of Uk's Oldest Bank

THE Bank of Scotland's history is carved out in plaques outside its head office on the Mound. On the walls of its HQ, a feature of the Edinburgh skyline for more than 200 years, are portraits of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.

Salmond Fury Over 'Spivs and Speculators'

FIRST MINISTER Alex Salmond hit out at "spivs and speculators" whose actions led to one of Scotland's oldest institutions being forced into a "shotgun marriage". He called for financial authorities to stand behind healthy institutions to protect them from such activities.

Scotlandtoday

Lawyer is held in court POLICE swooped on a city court to arrest a prominent Glasgow lawyer. Solicitor Angela Mullane, 64, who runs a practice in Drumchapel, was held by officers from CID at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Scotland Today

Appeal for action plan over bigots FIRST Minister Alex Salmond was challenged today to spell out how he is going to take on sectarianism. Anniesland MSP Bill Butler wants Mr Salmond to make a statement about his plans to solve the problem as he believes the government is in danger of losing a "clear focus" of what needs to be done.

Thousands of Jobs May Go Warning of Closu Res On Every High Street Warning of Closu Res On Every High Street Banking Crisis

THERE were fears for thousands of Scottish banking jobs today following the Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS. Union leaders warned the creation of Britain's first super bank will be "catastrophic" for Scotland with predictions of branch closures on every High Street.

Savers Told Don't Fear, Cash Protected

SAVERS were today urged not to panic . Analysts stressed savings are safe as fears grew that other institutions may falter after HBOS had to be rescued by a merger with Lloyds TSB.

Mortgage Rates Could Jump Again

MORTGAGE rates could be on their way up again as a result of this week's market turmoil, experts warned today. One of the key interbank lending rates, three-month Libor, has risen from 5.7-per cent at the end of last week to 5.87-per cent today, signalling a renewed reluctance among banks to lend to each other.

Holyrood Will Debate Crisis . . . On Wednesday

THE Scottish Parliament is to debate the HBoS takeover . . . but not until next Wednesday. The decision was made at lunchtime today after parliamentary business managers rejected a plea from independent MSP Margo MacDonald for Holyrood to meet tomorrow in emergency session.

Newsbrief

70 is new 65 as juror age limit is raised THE age limit for juries is to be raised from 65 to 70, making 200,000 Scots pensioners eligible to serve on trial juries . Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is today expected to launch a consultation seeking the public's views on how to modernise Scotland's jury system, with raising the juror age limit one of the key proposals.

Dragged From Van, Shot with Ta S E R G U N and Knifed Fi V E I M E S . . . I Thought I Was Dead Blade Just Missed West End Attack Victim's Heart Exclusive

A MAN has told how he feared he would die after he was blasted with a stun gun and repeatedly stabbed in Glasgow's West End. The 22-year-old was left with multiple stab wounds and two punctured lungs after the brutal attack by two men.