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Weeks of Chaos After Cinema Fire

TRAFFIC chaos caused by a fire at a disused cinema will last for weeks. Part of Eglinton Street remains closed after the historic Coliseum building was destroyed by the blaze on Monday.

Gbp1.6 M Bill to Get Mowbray

CELTIC will have to dig deep if they want Tony Mowbray to be their new manager. It has been revealed they will have to pay his current club, West Bromwich Albion at least GBP1.6million compensation.

850 Scots Jobs Axed Hi-Tech Giant Blames Slump

HUNDREDS of jobs are to be axed at computer giant Hewlett- Packard's plant in Renfrewshire. Staff will today be given the devastating news that around 850 jobs will be axed at the Erskine site, which employs 1300 people.

850 Factory Jobs Axed Shock at Scots Computer Plant

ABOUT 850 staff are to be laid off at an Erskine computer plant. It is thought that the jobs at Hewlett-Packard's Erskine site will go to the Czech Republic.

Area Will Be Hit by Knock-On Effect

CANDY MUNRO, chief executive of Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce warned the potential job losses would affect the area badly. She said: "This would not be good for the area and it would be dreadful to see any jobs going, particularly on such a high scale.

Hp's Boss Predicted Success

IN 2002, hot on the heels of the company's takeover of rivals Compaq, 650 jobs were cut at HP's plant at Erskine. The move was part of a bid to shed 6000 employees from the California-based corporation's European operation.

We Are Living with a Cancer Timebomb . . . That 'S Why New Centre Is Vital Wife to Do Parachute Jump to Raise Cash As Family Devastated by Illness

A FAMILY living with a "cancer timebomb" are backing a bid to build a new research centre in Glasgow. Nan Martin's husband and sons face regular tests for bowel cancer after two close family members were diagnosed with the disease. Sadly, one of them died just a few weeks ago.

Fire-Hit Street Shut for Weeks Busy City Route Still Closed After Coliseum Blaze

A BUSY road closed to traffic when fire ripped through a historic Glasgow theatre is likely to be shut for weeks. On Monday an inferno destroyed the Coliseum in Eglinton Street, causing the roof to collapse and wrecking the building's interior.

Scotland Today

Call to back alerts for missing kids The Scottish Government will today face calls to back a European- wide alert system to trace missing children.

Hooked On Happiness New Housing Association Project Gives Residents Good Vibes

THE answer to the secret of a happy life could be found in Easterhouse. Wellhouse Housing Association has been working with residents on a project aimed at improving happiness and wellbeing. And by using a technique known as "positive psychology", they claim the results have been startlingly good.

Mourners Can Now Log On to Funerals Online New Webcast for Those Unable to Go to Services

MOURNERS will soon be able to be part of funeral services in Glasgow without leaving their homes. In what is claimed to be a Scottish first, friends and family living around the world will watch funeral services online.

Bid to Inspire Youngsters

A NEW scheme has been launched to inspire young people in the West End of Glasgow. It will be open to anyone aged between 16 and 20 who has moved on to further education, employment or training but is at risk of the dole.

Cops Hunt Murder Gang

POLICE are hunting a gang who beat a man to death in the wake of Sunday's SPL football deciders. Brian Costello, 36, was attacked by a group of men as he left Cambusnethan Miners' Welfare Club in Wishaw on Sunday night.

Student's Big Scoop Journalism Awards Make the Headlines

A STUDENT journalist has scooped a major honour at an awards ceremony. Marc Deanie, 23, a first year at Cardonald College in Glasgow, was last night named Evening Times Scottish Student Journalist of the Year.

Stay Safe On Canals

WITH a scorching summer being predicted British Waterways is warning visitors about the dangers of Scotland's 137-mile canal network. While canals provide an ideal location to soak up the sunshine, swimming is strictly prohibited.

Air Drama Woman Avoids Jail Bid to Open Plane Door at 32,000ft

A SUICIDAL woman who tried to open an aircraft door at 32,000ft has been sentenced to 18 months' probation. Ann Gilmour, from Glasgow, was expected to be jailed for the incident on the Air France flight carrying 100 passengers from Paris to Edinburgh.

Family Tested for Swine Flu

A 37-YEAR OLD Glasgow swine flu victim is still in a critical condition - and five members of his family are also likely to have the virus. A Scottish Government spokesman said today that it was "probable" the family members also had swine flu.

'Love Affair with Blades Must End' Scotland's Top Cop Calls for Tough Action

SCOTLAND'S top cop has demanded tougher action over knife crime. Strathclyde Police's Chief Constable Steve House has urged the country "to end its love affair with blades - once and for all".

'Everybody Involved Felt This Is Where We Belong '

GLASGOW singer-songwriter Emma Pollock shared memories of home with an award-winning refugee to launch a national campaign. The former Delgados frontwoman was one of three famous Scots invited into the homes of asylum seekers and refugees living in the city to mark the launch of Scottish Refugee Week next month.

Gaelic Club Hosts Cross Art Night

GLASGOW'S award-winning official Gaelic club will host the monthly Ceol's Craic this week. The event is a cross-art platform for professional and emerging musicians, singers and poets.

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