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900 Scots Whisky Jobs Axed Two Plants Closed in Massive Shake-Up

DRINKS giant Diageo is to cut 900 jobs in Scotland, the firm announced today. It will close its sites in Port Dundas, Glasgow, and Kilmarnock over the next two years . Jobs will also go at the Shieldhall packaging plant in Glasgow.

900 Jobs Are Axed in Whisky Shake-Up Workers in Glasgow, Kilmarnock Rocked by Diageo Bombshell Port Dundas, Glasgow

THE whisky trade has been rocked by the news today of 900 job losses. Diageo, which owns Internationally famous brands like Johnnie Walker and J&B is closing its entire operations at Port Dundas, Glasgow as well as the packag ing plant in Kilmarnock, and instead is focusing its resources on sites in Fife and Central Scotland.

Lloyds Set to Cut 355 Scots Jobs 2100 Posts to Be Cut Across Uk by Bank Group

HUNDREDS of bank workers are to lose their jobs in Scotland after Lloyds Banking Group announced plans to cut 2100 posts across its UK operations in a move that was attacked by unions. Around 355 posts will go in Scotland as the group aims to save more than GBP1billion a year in costs following the merger of Lloyds TSB and Halifax Bank of Scotland.

Stab School Building 'Is Drinking Den' Families Tell of Fears After Attack at Derelict Primary

A DERELICT school where two community wardens were attacked has become a drinking den, according to local residents. Families are calling on action after making repeated complaints about trouble at the former St Fillan's Primary in Castlemilk.

Drivers Fume As Cities Hit by 820 Roadworks Glasgow and Edinburgh Hit by an Increase of 25per Cent

THE number of roadworks in Scotland's two biggest cities have soared more than 25per cent in eight months. Fed-up drivers are facing a summer of discontent on Scotland's roads, with more than 4300 sets of roadworks under way.

900 Scots Whisky Jobs Axed

DRINKS giant Diageo is to cut 900 jobs in Scotland, the firm announced today. It will close its sites in Port Dundas, Glasgow, and Kilmarnock over the next two years . Jobs will also go at the Shieldhall packaging plant in Glasgow through changed working practices.

Gbp18 M Cost of Council Tax Dodge City Boss Vows to Pursue Those Who Don't Pay

COUNCIL tax nonpayers in Glasgow cost the city GBP18million a year. Glasgow has the lowest collection rate of all Scotland's 32 councils with one in 10 bills going unpaid.

Clyde Yards Fear in Secret Closure Plan Leaked Memo Reveals Thousands of Jobs May Be Axed to Save Gbp165m

THOUSANDS of jobs on the Clyde could be axed after secret plans emerged to reduce warship building in the UK to a single yard. The fight for survival will be between warship builder BVT's combined Govan and Scotstoun yards on the Clyde, which employ 3500 workers, and its Portsmouth facility on the south coast.

Cities Are Hit by 820 Roadworks Drivers Delayed in Glasgow and Edinburgh

THE number of roadworks in Scotland's two biggest cities have soared more than 25per cent in eight months. Fed-up drivers are facing a summer of discontent in Scotland, with more than 4300 sets of roadworks under way.

Lloyds Set to Axe 355 Scots Jobs 2100 Posts to Be Cut Across Uk by Bank Group

HUNDREDS of bank workers are to lose their jobs in Scotland after Lloyds Banking Group announced plans to cut 2100 posts across its UK operations in a move that was attacked by unions. Around 355 posts will go in Scotland as the group aims to save more than GBP1billion a year in costs following the merger of Lloyds TSB and Halifax Bank of Scotland.

Look On the Bright Side, Brian's Here

CONTROVERSIAL film comedy Life of Brian is to be screened in Glasgow for the fi rst time. And members of the Monty Python cast and crew are to be invited to attend a special screening in the Glasgow Film Theatre.

Warden Attack at 'Drink Den' Families Tell of Complaints Over Derelict Primary

A DERELICT school where two community wardens were attacked has become a drinking den, according to local residents. Families are calling for action after making repeated complaints about trouble at the former St Fillan's Primary in Glasgow's Castlemilk.

Selfridges' Site to Be Turned Into a Car Park Retailer to Meet Public for Ideas On City Eyesore

SELFRIDGES has finally decided to develop its Glasgow site - into a car park and public space. The company bought the former Goldberg's plot in Trongate almost seven years ago, but it has been lying derelict since.

The University of West of Scotland Graduates the Following Graduated From the University of the West of Scotland

Ayrshire Lad Loves Local Dialects

PROUD students of the University of the West of Scotland will celebrate their achievements at their graduation ceremony today. The graduates, of the University's Ayr Campus, will be joined by friends and a family at Troon Concert Hall.

Superliner Cruises Up the Clyde 950 Ft Ship Brings Thousands of Overseas Tourists

THE biggest cruise liner ever to call at a Scottish port was due to sail up the Firth of Clyde to Greenock today. Thousands of passengers will disembark from the superliner Crown Princess - which at more than 950ft is three times longer than the pitch at Celtic Park.

Booze Factor in 1- in -20 de a T Hs Study Shows Toll Alcohol Takes On Lives in Scotland

ONE in 20 Scots deaths are alcohol-related, according to new government research. The report revealed the country's problem with drink is twice as bad as previously thought.

Charges Claim On Gha Repair Bills Homeowners Say 3-Per Cent Added for Work Not Done

HUNDREDS of homeowners have demanded an investigation into Glasgow Housing Association after they claim they have been overcharged for home repairs. The Glasgow Homeowners Campaign believe a 3-per cent charge for "unforseen work" has been added onto repair bills - despite not being carried out or refunded.

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