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SCOTLAND'S new art gallery boss says he wants a better deal for Glasgow's museums. Ben Thomson, the new chairman of the National Galleries Of Scotland, wants more gems from the national collection to be on display in Glasgow.

'Delay May Risk Lives of City Tots' Exclusive

THE delay to the new children's hospital in Glasgow could put the lives of babies at risk, a top surgeon has warned. The Evening Times revealed yesterday that the hospital, due to be open by 2011 at the Southern General, will not be ready until 2014 at the earliest. Clinicians at Yorkhill and the Queen Mother's hospitals have said the interim situation poses a serious problem for the very high risk babies that Yorkhill has become internationally renowned for dealing with.

Delays 'May Put Tots' Lives at Risk' Exclusive: Leading Surgeon Fears for Babies

THE delay to the new children's hospital in Glasgow could put the lives of babies at risk, a leading surgeon has warned. The Evening Times revealed yesterday that the hospital, due to be open by 2011 at the Southern General, will not be ready until 2014 at the earliest. Clinicians at Yorkhill and the Queen Mother's hospitals have said the interim situation poses a serious problem for the very high risk babies that Yorkhill has become internationally renowned for dealing with.

Pupil Is Given All-Clear Scare As Family Feared Boy Had Deadly Illness Scare As Family Feared Boy Had Deadly Illness Swine Flu Latest: Joy in Moodiesburn After Negative Lab Test Results

A LANARKSHIRE primary pupil has been given the all-clear after being suspected of having swine fl u scare. The Moodiesburn youngster had earlier been quarantined along with his family.

City to Get Soaked Before 'Scorcher'

GLASGOW'S holiday weekend grey skies will have a silver lining . . . as weather forecasters predict a scorcher throughout summer. The Central Belt faces four days of rain until after the May Day holiday break but optimistic Met staff predict three months of warm weather are coming our way.

Cops Swoop On Security Firm Offices Pair Detained As Officers Seize Computers and Documents From Firm

ONE of Scotland's highest-profile security firms has been raided as part of a police crackdown on the industry. Two men detained following the swoop on the offices of P&B Contracts in East Dunbartonshire were company directors Paul and Barry Rodden, whose father Lewis has been a major figure in the security industry in Glasgow.

School Closure Meetings Spark New Protests Parents' Furious at 'Secret' Talks

PARENTS are planning to stage protests outside meetings between education bosses and head teachers about controversial school closures. The Glasgow Save Our Schools Campaign is demanding parents are included in meetings to discuss preparations to axe 11 primaries and 9 nurseries across the city.

Scotland Today

MP 'sorry' over Susan Boyle gaffe A LABOUR MP was forced to apologise after suggesting that Britain's Got Talent singer Susan Boyle was the cause of the swine flu outbreak.

School's Success Is a Team Effort Secondary Makes Remarkable Turnaround to Earn Top Marks Secondary Makes Remarkable Turnaround to Earn Top Marks East End East End Past , Present , Future

IN the early 1990s, St Andrew's in Carntyne was typical of many East End schools - underperforming, in a deprived area and with unmotivated pupils. Three years ago - in an incredible transformation - it became the first state secondary to be awarded "excellents" in fi ve categories by school inspectors.

College Helps to Improve Skills . . .

WHEN John Wheatley College opened in Shettleston in 1989, the principal Andrew McCallum said the aim was to "close the skills gap" that existed in the East End. Twenty years later the college - now in an impressive new building in Haghill - has become the biggest provider of vocational courses to people in some of the city's poorest areas.

Warning to City Pubs Over Old Firm Clash Police Say Match Could Fuel Rise in Domestic Abuse

POLICE have warned pub and club owners that failure to carry out their duties during next week's Old Firm football match could fuel higher than average levels of domestic abuse. Ahead of next Saturday's potential league title decider at Ibrox Stadium, Strathclyde Police has also warned "premises may be the subject of increased police activity" on the day of the match .

Fans' Boost As Trains to Run Later Sunday Opening Hours Extended

SUBWAY trains will run later than normal on Sunday to help football fans get home from Ibrox. Up to 50,000 people are expected to watch Rangers play Hearts in a vital league match.

Meet the Cops Based in St Enoch Subway Exclusive

SPECIALIST police officers Jack Mitchell and John McCrone have become familiar faces patrolling the Glasgow Subway - and now the network has opened its first police station. They have been given a permanent base at St Enoch station, one of the busiest on the 15-station network.

Lookalike Is Set to Make His Mark! Marks Drops His Eminem Look to Win Talent Show

A FORMER Eminem lookalike has won place in the finals of a national talent competition. Mark Garment of indie outfit The Digzys will battle it out with two other Glasgow acts in the Live and Unsigned 2009 Area Final in Newcastle this weekend.

75, 000 to Fly Out for Holiday Break

AROUND 75, 000 passengers are expected through Glasgow Airport this Bank Holiday weekend, with today set to be the busiest day of the weekend. And figures show people are travelling further than ever to enjoy a break that does not break the bank. In the past year, the 'non-Euro' market from Glasgow has grown 18%, with Turkey leading the market. With new flights due to take off this summer, numbers are expected sorts of Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh are also growing in popularity. Amanda McMill...

Americana Gig Dates Announced

THE full line-up for the third Glasgow Americana Festival from May 16 to 23 has been fi nalised. The re will be eight gigs at eight different venues and the organisers are pleased such a strong line-up has been tempted to come to the city again.

Wild Fun at Goose Day

FAMILIES in Glasgow's East End will this month be sent on a wild goose chase . . . with prizes up for grabs in a fun event. The Dennistoun Wild Goose Chase fun day is open to all ages, has free entry and features exciting games and challenges with arty, sporty and sideshow themes, in venues throughout the area.

Thug Left Footprint On Man's Face Youth Locked Up for 4 Years Over Vicious Attack

A YOUTH who left the imprint of his foot on the face of a man he beat unconscious has been locked up for 4 years . Craig Stewart repeatedly punched David Torrance and stamped on his head in the street assault after he "took exception" to a remark made by the victim.

Stars Are All the Fashion

LUXURY fashion chain Ralph Lauren pulled out all the stops to impress a glamorous list of guests as the company unveiled its new- look store in Glasgow's Merchant City. The shop in Ingram Street was host to some of Scotland's most famous faces, including singer Sharleen Spiteri, inset, television presenter Carol Smillie and actor Atta Yaqub, who wore Ralph Lauren for the event. Rangers' players Kenny Miller and Nacho Novo were also there.

Storm Over Ward Phone Call Charges Exclusive

PATIENTS are being charged "exorbitant" prices for telephone calls in Glasgow hospitals, according to an MSP who is demanding action to reduce charges. A private firm providing bedside phones for patients at Glasgow Royal Infi rmary charges almost 50p per minute for incoming calls from family.