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A getaway car used in the shooting of a Glasgow gangland figure is undergoing forensic tests. The blue Volkwagen, seen during the murder in Asda Robroyston, was found in Airdrie bearing false licence plates.

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A TOP fashion brand is expected to move into the former Borders shop in Glasgow. AllSaints, which has celebrity fans such as Robbie Williams and Emma Watson, is poised to take over the prime site for a rent of up £1.5million a year.

Pets Spark Ice Peril in Big Thaw

DOG owners are being urged to keep their animals on leads during the thaw after a woman risked her life by wading into a loch after her pet. Two dogs have died in thawing loch waters recently and, with heavy rain and slightly higher temperatures forecast over the next few days, any remaining ice is expected to vanish quickly.

Allsaints Eyes a Borders Raid

A TRENDY fashion chain is poised to take over the former Borders store in Glasgow’s top shopping street. Celebrity-favoured brand AllSaints is expected to move into the prime site in Buchanan Street, a property which comes with an annual rental of £1.5million.

Dexter Star in Cancer Battle

ACTOR Michael C Hall, who plays a serial killer in the TV series Dexter, has revealed he has been battling cancer. The 38-year-old actor said he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a treatable cancer of the lymphatic system.

Tests On Car From Asda Hit

FORENSIC tests are being carried out on a getaway car used in the shooting of a Glasgow gangland figure. Detectives hunting the killers of Kevin “the Gerbil” Carroll have found the vehicle involved in the daylight hit.

* Teenager Hurt in Smash

* Man Robbed of His Laptop

A MAN was robbed of cash, a laptop and his mobile phone by three teenagers in Glasgow. The 29-year-old was targeted around 8.30am on Wednesday at the rear of Govan Cross Shopping Centre.

Yard Story a Riveting Yarn

AN appeal has been launched for memorabilia and stories of life at work in John Brown’s shipyard in Clydebank. Regeneration agency Clydebank Re-built has a mobile exhibition which will tour schools and community groups telling the story of the yard and its Titan Crane – now a heritage centre – which helped build the biggest ships in the 20th century.

Church âSplitâ by Plan for Pope Trip

THE Catholic Church in Scotland is said to be divided over the planned visit by Pope Benedict XVI later this year, with claims that some bishops do not want it to go ahead. A number of top clergy are said to be “apathetic” about the historic event, while some have been accused of preferring it not to take place at all.

300,000 Saw the Pontiff On Last Visit to Glasgow

l Pope John Paul II visited Glasgow in June 1982 during a six-day tour of Scotland, England and Wales. l He was the first Pope to visit Scotland and more than 300,000 people crammed into Bellahouston Park to listen as the Pontiff held a National Mass for Scotland.

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GERRY BRAIDEN THE Papal visit to Scotland later this year has been hit by claims that senior Catholic figures north of the border are “apathetic” about the historic event, with some accused of preferring it was not even happening at all.

Dog Walk Aims to Help Yorkhill Kids

DOG walkers are being urged to take part in a sponsored walk to help raise funds for Yorkhill Children’s Foundation. Professional dog walker Lisa McCabe, of Robroyston, Glasgow, wants to raise money for the hospital that saved her brother’s life.

Warning On Tax Rebate Scam Calls

HOUSEHOLDERS in Renfrewshire have been warned to beware of a bogus council tax scam. They are being targeted by callers trying to dupe them into revealing bank details by pretending they are due cash refunds.

£750k Euro Cash to Help in Jobs Hunt

ALMOST £750,000 of European funding has been awarded to a community planning partnership. Inverclyde Alliance will use the cash to expand services and help up to 1,000 long-term unemployed to access training and jobs.

Key Move in a World of Computers

Culture and Sport Glasgow has set up a dedicated learning team to provide a range of tutor-led computer classes. The classes are based in Glasgow libraries and are a fun and informal way to learn about computers.

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LUCKY LOCALS CAN WIN A WEDDING AT HAMILTON PARK FAYRE

Top Netball Side On Way

netball’s world champions are set to play in Glasgow and East Kilbride next month. The Australian national team will play Scotland in a two-match series, jointly sponsored by Culture and Sport Glasgow and South Lanarkshire Leisure.

Cheerleadersâ U.S. Dreams Shattered by Funding Crisis

IBROX based cheerleaders Gold Star are facing a financial crisis which has left them unable to compete in the biggest competition in the world. After 10 successful years at regional, national and international competitions and the past three years competing in the World Championships in Florida, the team cannot find the remaining £20,000 after raising £5,000, to return to the States this year.

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