Evening Times

Ramsay to host GBP500 a head dinner DINNER DATE

TV CHEF Gordon Ramsay is to host Glasgow's most expensive charity dinner. The event, on behalf of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association, will cost diners GBP500 a head.

Fears for 500 shipyard jobs DEFENCE BLOW

HUNDREDS of jobs are at risk after a GBP1bn hike in costs to build the Royal Navy's two biggest-ever aircraft carriers on the Clyde. The GBP4bn project provides a lifeline for the BAE Systems and BVT Group consortium to build sections of the carriers, but the rising bill could see up to 500 redundancies across UK yards to control costs.

Glasgow set for new floating restaurant CLYDE BOOST

A NEW hotel that will have a bar and restaurant floating on the Clyde is planned for Glasgow city centre. The development between Stockwell Street and Saltmarket will also include a land-based hotel, floating offices and studios.

PAIR SL ASHED AS THEY SAT IN CAR Masked knifeman hunted for attack on wardens

A KNIFEMAN is being hunted after two community wardens were slashed. The men were attacked while waiting in a car for a derelict school to be secured.

Threat to jobs as bill for Clyde carriers hits GBP5 Leaked memo says cost of ships has risen by GBP1

HUNDREDS of jobs "are at risk" because the bill to build the Royal Navy's two biggest aircraft carriers on the Clyde has soared by GBP1billion, a leaked memo reveals. The GBP3.9bn project provides a lifeline for the BAE Systems and BVT Group consortium to build sections of the carriers, but the rising bill has raised the prospect of up to 500 redundancies across UK yards to control costs.

By-election won't take place until November

THE Glasgow North East by-election will not be held until November. Labour bosses ruled out staging it during the summer holidays amid fears it could clash with voters' holidays, affecting turnout.

Kasabian set to rock Glasgow

ROCKERS Kasabian have announced a Glasgow date as part of an arena tour this winter. The band, fresh from their success at Glastonbury, have said they will play at the SECC on November 12 during the 10-gig tour.

Scots miss out on best of heatwave

SHOWERS are expected to cool temperatures slightly today as the west of Scotland continues to miss out on the best of the heatwave. The Met Office said occasional showers will continue into Wednesday with a strong chance of thunderstorms on Thursday, although it could still reach 25C.

Dream is still alive for Scots ace Andy after epic struggle

MURRAY-MANIA swept Scot land today as the whole country continued to support the tennis ace. Millions stayed up last night to watch the latest ever Wimbledon match and see Andy Murray enter the history books.

Life-saving machine plan

LIFE-SAVING defibrillator machines could be installed at airports and railway stations as part of plans announced today to cut deaths from heart attacks. The Scottish Government idea is outlined in a new strategy for the NHS to encourage healthier lifestyles and improve cardiac and stroke treatment.

Hydro plans will bring power boost

PLANS have been unveiled for two largescale pumped storage hydro electric schemes that could increase Scotland's hydro capacity by over 70-per cent. Scottish and Southern Energy plans the schemes for the Great Glen, in the Highlands.

Boxer faces attack charge

CHAMPION boxer Kenny Anderson has appeared in court accused of attempted murder. The 26-year-old from Edinburgh, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist in 2006, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court accused of attacking David Togher.

Buy 1 apprentice, get 1 free

MINISTERS have announced plans to boost apprentice numbers through a "buy one get one free" deal. Employers in life science firms which take on two apprentices will have the salary of the second paid for by the Govern ment, the First Minister said.

Lorry strikes footbridge

MORNING traffic was diverted after a lorry struck a footbridge in North Lanarkshire bringing it crashing to the ground. The freak accident happened shortly before 10am in Salsburgh, near Shotts but no-one was injured.

Tragic cyclist is named

A CYCLIST who died following a collision with a car has been named. Police said John McCamley, 38, from Chapelhall, Lanarkshire, died after a crash involving a Ford Focus on the B7066 between Salsburgh and the Newhouse roundabout around 9.35am on Saturday.

LIGHTING UP TIME! Illuminating plan is a shining example

FROM the Mitchell Library to the Kelvingrove, the City Chambers to Cranhill Water Tower - Glasgow is all lit up. Glasgow Cathedral recently became the 100th city landmark to be illuminated at night by state-of-the-art fl oodlights.

Rape claim denied by footballer

A FOOTBALLER has denied attempting to rape a woman in a Glasgow city centre street. Paul Reynolds, 19, who played for Clyde and Airdrie United, is accused of struggling with the 20-year-old woman and sexually assaulting her in Midland Street on May 4, last year.

Plea over cop band

CAMPAIGNERS handed over a petition with more than 3000 signatures to Strathclyde Police Chief Constable Steve House asking him to safeguard its pipe band. A lone piper, accompanied by West of Scotland MSP Stuart McMillan and Robbie Wallace, the principal of Glasgow College of Piping, marched to the force's Pitt Street headquarters to deliver the petition yesterday amid fears funding and practice time is being cut.

Prize guy Azeem is an inspiration to pupils Multi-millionaire goes back to his old school roots

HE is used to giving speeches to heads of state and top businessmen. But multi-millionaire Glasgow entrepreneur Azeem Ibrahim has gone back to his roots to talk to pupils at Hillhead High School.

Jobs fear as Glasgow pub chain put in adminstration Another McKever firm hit and hunt starts for a buyer

A SECOND company run by Glasgow tycoon Alistair McKever gone into administration, putting another 280 jobs at risk. Dark Star Scotland Limited, one of the country's largest bar, restaurant and hotel businesses, is the latest firm to be hit.