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Former Glasgow MP Jimmy Wray dies at 78

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:50:52 GMT

Former MP Jimmy Wray has died following a long illness, Labour has announced.

Tiger attack: Scottish zoo worker mauled to death

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:12:17 GMT

A Scottish zoo worker who was injured in a tiger attack at an animal park in Dalton-in-Furness has died, Cumbria Police said today.

Sharkey fire trial: Man denies ‘bailing out’ friend

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:46:27 GMT

A FORMER marina manager failed to inform police that a murder accused had made disparaging remarks about a man who died in a fire, until the fourth time he was interviewed several months later, a court heard yesterday.

Concern over Scottish coal mine clear up cost

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:55:41 GMT

DEMANDS are growing for a public inquiry into failures to clean up coal mines across Scotland, after a new report revealed a potential £60 million shortfall in funds in one region alone.

Rab the corn snake drops in for breakfast

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:57:42 GMT

A stray snake found by a man while he was drinking his morning tea could have been living in his wall for 18 months.

Brad Pitt’s World War Z gets early Glasgow showing

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:32:29 GMT

THE FIRST showing of Brad Pitt’s zombie movie World War Z is to be at a Glasgow cinema - two days before its released anywhere else.

Extra Rod Stewart Hydro dates after high demand

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:15:48 GMT

Extra dates have been added to Rod Stewart’s opening concert at The Hydro due to “phenomenal” demand for tickets.

Glasgow 2014: Virgin Media in Commonwealth deal

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:18:30 GMT

Virgin Media has been announced as the latest partner of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Sharkey fire trial: Accused ‘had victim run-ins’

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:52:10 GMT

A man accused of murder told a friend that a father who died in a house fire with his two children had “got what he deserved”, a court has heard.

New scheme to help adult survivors of child abuse

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:08:20 GMT

A NEW training scheme for staff helping adult survivors of child abuse was launched today following “significantly increased” reporting of cases since the Jimmy Savile investigation was launched.

Campbeltown cinema celebrates 100 years of films

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:10 GMT

FROM whisky moguls enchanted by the burgeoning era of silent film to modern families eager to see the latest Hollywood blockbusters, it is a vital resource which has long spared cineastes on the Kintyre peninsula an arduous 180 mile round trip for popcorn and thrills.

Ducklings saved minutes before being hit by train

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:28:14 GMT

A GROUP of 11 newly-hatched ducklings have been saved by ScotRail staff after being spotted wandering along tracks at Queen Street station in Glasgow.

Duff & Phelps cleared of misconduct over Rangers

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:19 GMT

THE administrators of Rangers, Duff & Phelps, have been cleared of misconduct charges and a conflict of interest in their involvement in the club before its slide into liquidation.

Boy saved after being trapped in chimney

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:07:47 GMT

FIREFIGHTERS dismantled a 20-foot tall chimney after a teenage boy got stuck in it.

Thyroid cancer patient ‘not given reasonable support’

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:42:52 GMT

A PATIENT who claimed doctors had delayed diagnosing and treating her thyroid cancer was not given reasonable information, advice or support by the NHS, the Scottish Public Service Ombudsman (SPSO) Jim Martin found yesterday.

Ugandan rapist who claimed to be gay deported

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:23:24 GMT

A UGANDAN rapist who was jailed after admitting on Facebook that he attacked a woman has been deported after immigration officials dismissed his claim that he would face persecution because he was gay.

Colin Norris murder conviction faces challenge

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:58:26 GMT

Campaigners fighting to prove the innocence of a nurse found guilty of murdering four patients claim new evidence has emerged that challenges his conviction.

Natasha Paton inquiry: Bus crash ‘driver’s fault’

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:42:17 GMT

A SHERIFF has found a coach driver was at fault for a school bus crash which claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl.

Glasgow 2014: 1000 youth volunteer roles revealed

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:02:34 GMT

ONE thousand training and volunteering places are to be made available to young jobless Scots as part of a Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy scheme, Alex Salmond announced today.

High blood pressure is linked to cold wet weather

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:43:34 GMT

A LINK between cold, rainy weather and increased blood pressure has been found by Scottish researchers.