Evening Times back issues from November 2008:
BANG OUT OF ORDER Demands grow for ban to end fireworks blitz
Nov 08, 2008 ... FIREWORKS should be banned apart from at organised displays. That's the view of hundreds of Evening Times readers who ventedtheir ...
Conference trade gives GBP26 M boost CITY BOOM
Nov 08, 2008 ... INTERNATIONAL conferences have boosted Glasgow's economy byGBP26million in recent months. Delegates from around the world came to the city for ...
Frankie's son in gangs bid PROJECT VISIT
Nov 08, 2008 ... THE son of Sixties star Frankie Vaughan has won over a newgeneration of youngsters . David Sye has visited the Easterhouse ...
Cameron warns on spending splurge
Nov 08, 2008; ... CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron told members of Glasgow Chamberof Commerce the Government could not go on a "spending splurge" toget out of the current recession. He accused Labour of adopting an "irresponsible" approach to itseconomic policy by borrowing too much when the ...
90-per cent back ban on sale of fireworks
Nov 08, 2008; ... A BAN on the sale of fireworks has been proposed by Evening Timesreaders. More than 90-per cent of voters on our online poll sent a clearmessage that they've had enough of the chaos surrounding Bonfirenight. And politicians, front-line firefighters and council chiefsjoined ...
Tommy earns Masters
Nov 08, 2008 ... GLASGOW politician Tommy Sheridan took a step closer to becominga lawyer after he picked up a masters degree at StrathclydeUniversity. The Solidarity coconvener celebrated with wife Gail and daughterGabrielle at a ceremony it the university's Barony Hall. The 43-year-old ...
Terror trial told of blast videos on laptop
Nov 08, 2008 ... VIDEOS of exploding gas cylinders were viewed on a laptop foundin a car bomb driven into Glasgow Airport, a jury was told. Experts found evidence of two internet clips which were watchedon the badlyburned machine, Woolwich Crown Court heard. A police forensic computer examiner ...
Stage is set for star talent City plays host to Scottish Bafta awards ceremony
Nov 08, 2008; ... IT'S Scottish Bafta time where the nation's top acting talentlines up for the nation's top prize. Tomorrow at the City Halls in Glasgow's Merchant City stars suchas Brian Cox, Robert Carlyle and Ashley Jensen, will battle for themain awards. The most competitive category is ...
PETS SUFFER IN KENNEL CRISIS Dogs get put down as home is so full
Nov 08, 2008; ... HEARTBROKEN dog home staff say they are having to turn away petsbecause their kennels are so overcrowded. The Dogs' Trust at Uddingston is full to bursting point withunwanted animals, many of them elderly or in poor health. No more kennel space is available so staff are having ...
City station to close at Christmas Works will shut Glasgow Central for four days
Nov 08, 2008; ... RAIL passengers in Glasgow are facing holiday chaos over thefestive season as major works are set to disrupt services. No train services will operate from Central Station for four daysbetween Christmas and New Year. It means that people travelling to and from the south and ...
Shoppers face M-way delays
Nov 08, 2008; ... SHOPPERS could face traffic disruption this weekend when headingto and from Silverburn Shopping Centre in Glasgow. The fast lanes of the M77 in both directions near the South Sideretail hub were closed off last night to let workmen install a crashbarrier along 500metres of the ...
SCOTLANDTODAY
Nov 08, 2008 ... Fireworks night perv sparks hunt POLICE are hunting a pervert whorepeatedly exposed himself in front of children at Glasgow Green'sfi reworks display. Horrified parents alerted officers after the suspect, agreyhaired man in his mid50s, was seen loitering around the ...
Wardens to hit litter louts with penalties Council bosses to start street war on grime
Nov 08, 2008; ... LITTER bosses at a Scots council have launched a new weapon inthe fight against grime. Teams of wardens will hit the streets to tackle dog fouling,littering, flytipping and graffiti in the second phase of the CleanRenfrewshire campaign. The 46 Renfrewshire Wardens have had ...
Bebo sword pic nets GBP200 fine
Nov 08, 2008 ... AN Ayrshire man seen posing with a sword on social networkingsite Bebo has been fined GBP200. Charles Bowman, 19, pleaded guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court topossession of a sword in a public place. Bowman's case was reported to the procurator fiscal in Kilmarnockas part of ...
SNP 'humiliated' by Labour victory
Nov 08, 2008 ... JUBILANT Labour said its stunning Glenrothes by-election win wasa vindication of Gordon Brown and a "humiliation" for SNP FirstMinister Alex Salmond. The claim was made by Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy as he joinedvictorious candidate Lindsay Roy and Scottish Labour leader ...
Two Scots fugitives are held by cops in Spain
Nov 08, 2008 ... TWO of Scotland's most wanted fugitives have been arrested bySpanish police in Costa Blanca. Anthony Kearney, 43, and his girlfriend Donna McCafferty, 41,were detained by the paramilitary Civil Guard at the village ofBenissa, north of Alicante yesterday. The couple's arrest ...
Praise for a GBP500 Kwater boost
Nov 08, 2008 ... MORE than 600,000 people in East Dunbartonshire are benefitingfrom improved services from Scottish Water. A GBP500,000 upgrade to the Balmore water treatment works willcreate better quality drinking water, said Scottish Water regionalmanager Jim Hassan. He added: "The ...
Excellent honour for school
Nov 08, 2008; ... A SECONDARY school has been officially recognised for achievingthe status of Centre of Excellence. St Ninian's High in Kirkintilloch was among the 20 schools chosenin 2005 to launch the Scottish Government's Schools of Ambitionprogramme. Schools were given around GBP100,000 ...
Plaque is unveiled to honour top city surgeon
Nov 08, 2008 ... A TRIBUTE has been unveiled to leading plastic surgeon TomGibson. The plaque, at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, was donated by the familyof the pioneer of plastic surgery and bioengineering, who died in1993. Mr Gibson was born in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, in 1915 and hisentire ...
OFF THEIR HEADS Yoga teacher embarks on EastEnd peace mission
Nov 08, 2008; ... LEGENDARY entertainer Frankie Vaughan's yoga teacher son has wonover a new generation of Glasgow kids. David Sye went on a mission to spread peace in the East End 40years after his father helped unite rival gangs. He got in touch with community organiser Richard McShane ...
MSPs in mercy mission to Gaza
Nov 08, 2008; ... MSPS from Glasgow are defying an Israeli blockade on Gaza in amercy mission to take medical supplies to struggling hospitals. Labour's Pauline McNeill and the SNP's Sandra White are sailinginto Gaza City on the yacht Dignity to bring hope to a community cutoff by conflict in ...
Teacher in GBP4 K payout
Nov 08, 2008 ... A TEACHER injured in a road accident was praised by a judge - butmissed out on GBP137,000 damages. Sarah Smith, 59, of Prestwick, Ayrshire was awarded GBP4500 at the Court of Session in Edinburgh ...
YOUR VIEW
Nov 08, 2008 ... Bon. re night is a waste of 999 crews' time I WORK nearCowcaddens fire station and all night on Wednesday I kept hearingthe sirens. They must have been busy chasing off to out of control bonfiresetc. However this only takes resources away from 'real' emergencies.Fireworks ...
COMMENT OF THE DAY
Nov 08, 2008 ... Young folk feeling the pinch too THE Government should be doingmore to help out twentysomethings during the current credit crisis. We're working hard and paying our taxes but we're the ones whostand to lose the most. I bought my flat last year, at the market's peak just before ...
WORKING FLAT OUT Locals voice fears over scale of student flats
Nov 08, 2008; ... STUDENTS are in for a treat with new, boutique-styleaccommodation going up in Glasgow's West End. The five-storey block in Gibson Street has views of the RiverKelvin and the rooms and flats are expected to be snapped upquickly. But while students might be happy with their ...
Pamper day for women with cancer
Nov 08, 2008 ... WOMEN with cancer were treated to a day of pampering inMotherwell. The women enjoyed aromatherapy sessions, massages, manicures andVirgin Vie makeovers at the Dalziel Centre. Catherine McLauchlan, from Wishaw, who has been going to theDalziel day hospice since 2005, said: ...
GBP450,000 helps boost libraries
Nov 08, 2008 ... TEN projects aimed at improving public library services havebeen awarded GBP450,000 by the Scottish Government. The cash will help in introducing hi-tech services such aslaptop loans and increasing wireless internet access. East Dunbartonshire Council will get GBP24,340 to ...
Dad Badar is 100th job success
Nov 08, 2008 ... A DISABLED man has scored a double century after achieving 100-per cent in a customer service exam and becoming a recruitmentcentre's 100th successful jobseeker. Badar Baitfaraj, 31, above, had been out of work for more than ayear when he was referred to Remploy's recruitment ...
Crime cash spin-offs
Nov 08, 2008 ... YOUNGSTERS are to benefit from GBP55,000 confi scated fromcriminals. Inverclyde Council has successfully applied for the cash from theScottish Government's Cashback for Communities ...
Panel looks for recruits
Nov 08, 2008 ... NEW members are being recruited for a social work complaintsreview panel. East Dunbartonshire Council is looking for volunteers to helpresolve disputes that haven't been sorted out through ...
style SATURDAY
Nov 08, 2008; ... Talking shop DESIGNER STYLE A GLAMOROUS combination of leading labels and sex appeal hasbecome the calling card of Brownns. The womenswear boutique first opened in Princes Square in thesummer of 2004, but has outgrown its mall location to set up anoutlet on West George ...
Murray minted his own brand of surreal comedy genius THE BIG READ. . . . THE MAGIC OF COMIC KING IS BROUGHT TO LIFE IN A NEW BOOK THE BIG READ. . . . THE MAGIC OF COMIC KING IS BROUGHT TO LIFE IN A NEW BOOK RUSSELL LEADBETTER LOOKS BACK AT THE LIFE OF COMEDY LEGEND CHIC MURRAY
Nov 08, 2008; ... THE man in the tartan bunnet has been gone for more than twodecades but the mark that Chic Murray left on Scottish comedy willnever be erased. To Billy Connolly, he remains a hero, one of the few menseemingly capable of leaving the Big Yin helpless with laughter. Writing in a ...
10 OF THE BEST OLD BOOZERS LAST orders have been called on scores of Glasgow's old pubs, writes BARRY McDONALD. Here, pub historian John Gorevan picks his favourite 10 pubs of yesteryear as we end our week of features celebrating Glasgow's great pubs. . .
Nov 08, 2008; ... WID-DOWS CARMICHAEL STREET, GOVAN AT THE corner of CarmichaelStreet and Princes Street, which later became known as Vicarfi eldStreet, a stone's throw from Ibrox stadium. When William Munro took over the Whitefield Bar in 1924 herenamed it The Wid-dows. The lounge was ...
Staff to train for housing qualification
Nov 08, 2008 ... GLASGOW Housing Association has become the first housingorganisation in Scotland to train its staff for a professionalhousing qualification. The association has been given the go ahead to deliver theChartered Institute of Housing level two ...
Room for more improvment in Lanarkshire
Nov 08, 2008 ... HEALTH in Lanarkshire is improving but the area is still one ofthe most unhealthy in Scotland, according to a new study. An annual report by NHS Lanarkshire's director of Public Health,Dr Dorothy Moir, says life expectancy is ...
Military, kids and Old Firm in Rembrance Day tributes
Nov 08, 2008; ... THOUSANDS will gather in Glasgow tomorrow to pay their respectsto the country's war dead. More than 5000 people are expected to attend the Remembrance Dayservice at the Cenotaph in George Square. A number of city councillors will also attend along with Glasgowmembers of the ...
Pupils in Armistice Day salute
Nov 08, 2008 ... DOZENS of pupils gathered with war veterans at a special serviceto commemorate Armistice Day. Scott Mitchell, of Arkleston Primary, and Anna Feeney of StJames' Primary, laid wreaths at Paisley town centre cenotaph inmemory of those who lost their lives at war. A procession ...
Do you know the old soldiers on war tape?
Nov 08, 2008; ... AMAZING voices of old soldiers from both world wars have emergedin a tape made in Glasgow nearly three decades ago. The poignant recording has them relating their experiences assoldiers and as prisoners of war. It also records them singing wartime songs, including It's aLong, ...
Bosses defend film cash
Nov 08, 2008 ... FILM bosses today defended Glasgow-based movie Stone of Destinyafter a Tory MSP said it was a "waste of taxpayer's money". The film, with Robert Carlyle, Kate Mara and Billy Boyd, wascriticised by Murdo Fraser, who blasted the GBP300,000 public cashspent on it. But film ...
SATURDAY PICK The brains behind the big laughs
Nov 08, 2008; ... COMEDY CONNECTIONS, BBC2, 9.45PM WHERE have all the really good comedy shows gone? A browse through the TV listings and all you see is endlessrepeats of Two Pints of Lager. . . which has all the appeal ofspending the evening with someone who is at least two pints aheadand ...
SUNDAY PICK Steve-o saddles up for a trip out West
Nov 08, 2008; ... STEPHEN FRY IN AMERICA, BBC1, 10.20PM LIKE Robert Redford recording the 'God' voiceover for the NewYork Met's planetarium, or David Attenborough on just about any showhe has ever appeared in, certain people have a natural gravitas thatmakes you want to believe everything they ...
Pretend you're playing English urges Beattie RUGBY EXCLUSIVE
Nov 08, 2008; ... FORMER Scotland player John Beattie has urged the Scots to "huntdown" the All Blacks at Murrayfield today in the opening AutumnTest. The West of Scotland coach has responded angrily to remarks madeby ex-New Zealand No.8 Zinzan Brooke, who urged the All Blacks to"kick their ...
SFLBRIEFS
Nov 08, 2008; ... Ton can ride out storm - Greacen MORTON captain Stewart Greacenhas only just returned to the Greenock side's first team, but he isadamant that Davie Irons' side can deal with the spate of injuriesthey are facing. Stuck to the foot of the table, the problems couldn't have comeat a ...
McCall wants fighting spirit for Clyde clash Jags players must show grit and determination , says boss
Nov 08, 2008; ... IAN McCALL has posted a same again request to his Partick Thistleside for this afternoon's Firhill derby with Clyde. Thistle claimed their first win in seven games last week whenthey defeated Queen of the South 2-0 at home and McCall is set toretain faith in the same starting ...
Vim and vigour key to Billy's derby outcome
Nov 08, 2008; ... BILLY GIBSON believes that Clyde have the legs to run over thetop of Partick Thistle in today's Firhill derby. And that the Jags were lucky to hold on for a 1-1 draw in thefirst meeting between the two old rivals. Now he hopes Clyde's youthful enthusiasm could hold the key ...
Accies 'must ditch silly errors'
Nov 08, 2008; ... HAMILTON ACCIES may have lost their past six games, but the SPLnew boys remain defi ant they can maintain their topflight statusthis season. Billy Reid's side made a whirlwind start to their campaign whenthey arrived from the First Division but over the past few monthstheir ...
Wy can't I score? Poor run for Den has to end Poor run for Den has to end Saints striker knows axe is hovering unless he finds net
Nov 08, 2008; ... ST MIRREN striker Dennis Wyness has admitted he is living in fearof being dropped after failing to find the net for the past THIRTEENmonths. Wyness last scored in a competitive game against Inverness Caleyover a year ago and knows he is under pressure to hit the back ofthe ...
Messi is good. . . but Maradona's simply the best player the world has EVER seen but Maradona's simply the best player the world has EVER seen TALKING SCOTLAND Argentine legend Diego bringing his squad to Hampden is a dream come true for Frank RECKONS EX -HOOPS HERO McGARVEY
Nov 08, 2008; ... CELTIC and Scotland striker Frank McGarvey believes that Scotlandfans should pack out Hampden next week to pay homage to Argentinamanager Diego Maradona. The one-time Barcelona star has taken over the reigns of hisnational side and McGarvey can't wait to get a glimpse of ...
Time for Strachan to let Sheridan off the leash . . .
Nov 08, 2008; ... FRANK McGARVEY will always watch Celtic strikers with interestand he has urged Gordon Strachan to give Cillian Sheridan a run inthe first team. McGarvey, who scored 113 goals for the Hoops, believes that theyoung Irishman could be the next promising player to emerge from ...
Loy believes he can enjoy the life of Brian after Ibrox education TALKING RANGERS Hitkid Rory reckons he can emulate hero Laudrup after Ally McCoist's finishing school
Nov 08, 2008; ... RANGERS young gun Rory Loy has revealed that the mesmeric skillsof Ibrox nine-in-a-row hero Brian Laudrup were his inspiration tosucceed. The 20-year-old - who is fast emerging as the next great Gersstrike hope - travelled as a fresh-faced kid from Stranraer to viewthe great ...
Ian was mentor
Nov 08, 2008; ... RORY LOY has thanked Rangers first team coach Ian Durrant forhanding him a dream ticket to Ibrox. It was Gers legend Durranty who helped nurture the teenage Loywhen he was featuring in the youth and reserve teams at Kilmarnock. After Durrant joined Gers coaching staff he was ...
Smith's backing No1 to be Alright
Nov 08, 2008; ... ALLAN McGREGOR will not be axed for his midweek howler againstDundee United in Tuesday night's 3-3 draw at Ibrox. The 26-year-old was dropped by Rangers boss Walter Smith after asub-standard display against Kilmarnock in September. That led to stand-in goalie Neil Alexander ...
Happy hour is Mark's gamble
Nov 08, 2008 ... MOTHERWELL boss Mark McGhee has urged his side to ensure they arestill in the game after an hour at Celtic Park tomorrow - as heexpects the hosts' Champions League exertions to take their toll. Injury-ravaged Celtic battled to an energy sapping 1-1 draw withManchester United on ...
I've taken on Giggs and Co. . . now give me green light to show I can cut it in the first team TALKING CELTIC Defender O'Dea desperate for return to starting line-up but he knows the competition is tough
Nov 08, 2008; ... D-DAY for Darren O'Dea is fast approaching as the Celtic defendertries to get his first-team career back on track. In midweek the 21-year-old centre-back got a rare chance toremind everyone what he can do when introduced as a sub to try andshore up the Parkhead club's defence which ...
Free church is a real gift DONATION
Nov 10, 2008 ... A GLASGOW congregation has been given the answer to its prayers -a free church. The building, near ...
GIRL 10, IN HIT AND RUN HORROR Driver waited for paramedics, then he fled Driver waited for paramedics, then he fled EXCLUSIVE
Nov 10, 2008 ... POLICE are hunting the hit and run driver who knocked down a 10-year-old Glasgow girl. Brittany Forbes was hit by a car as she returned to ...
Thug puts disabled man, 49 in hospital CRIME
Nov 10, 2008 ... A PARTIALLY-sighted man suffered serious facial injuries afterbeing attacked in a Glasgow street early today. The 49-year-old was approached by another man in Govan's PaisleyRoad West. After talking for a few moments, the attacker suddenly lashedout. The victim is now ...
SCOTS HOME IN ON TOP PRIZES
Nov 10, 2008 ... THE cream of Scotland's film and television talent gathered lastnight for the industry's most prestigious awards show. Full Monty actor Robert Carlyle, Cracker's Robbie Coltrane andbroadcaster Kirsty Wark were just some of the screen stars whograced the red carpet at the Lloyds TSB ...
No jail for 'Mad Dog'
Nov 10, 2008 ... ARCHIE "Mad Dog" McCafferty, who was deported from Australia toScotland after serving 25 years for murder, was today ordered toperform 200 hours of community service after admitting ...
Hotel QE2 to fly UK flag in Dubai
Nov 10, 2008; ... THE QE2 will be the star attraction of a Britishthemed attractionbeing created at the liner's new home in Dubai, it was revealedtoday. The world's most famous ocean-going ship, which leaves UK watersfor the last time tomorrow, will be centrepiece of a marina andgardens while the ...
SCOTLAND TODAY Boy, 15, found ill in street dies
Nov 10, 2008 ... A TEENAGER has died after he was found seriously ill in a Glasgowstreet. Lee Capuano, 15, appeared to be very sick when a passer-bystopped to help him shortly after 10am on Saturday near ShettlestonRoad. He was rushed by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary but doctorswere ...
Exhaust at full power for Bhoys bandwagon Strachan has no worries over Euro fatigue for Motherwell clash
Nov 08, 2008; ... GORDON STRACHAN has told Mark McGhee that Celtic are all ready togo again. The Fir Park boss is hoping to capitalise on any lingeringexhaustion in the Hoops camp this afternoon at Parkhead. McGhee watched the Hoops entertain Manchester United in agruelling 90 minutes on ...
CILLIAN: I CAN TAKE THE PACE Celts kid Well up for SPL
Nov 08, 2008; ... CILLIAN SHERIDAN insists he's still got enough in the tank tolead the line for Celtic against Motherwell today. The Parkhead youngster ran his heart out during the week as hisside secured a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Manchester United inthe Champions League. But with ...
NAKA IN INJURY SWEAT
Nov 08, 2008 ... SHUNSUKE NAKAMURA fears he could be set for another spell on thesidelines after injuring his knee in training. Celtic's Japanese star went for an MRI scan yesterday aftersustaining the problem in a bounce game on Thursday at Lennoxtown. He was due to meet the club's medical ...
Boogie sticking to Rangers beat
Nov 08, 2008; ... MADJID BOUGHERRA has vowed he is in for the long haul at Rangers. Speculation had surfaced in midweek that French cracks Marseillewere set to test the Ibrox side's resolve to hold onto the centre-back who arrived from Charlton Athletic last August in aGBP2.5million deal. But ...