Evening Times back issues from June 2009:
FURY AT RISE IN GLASGOW NURSERY CHARGES Parents' anger over increase
Jun 01, 2009; ... NURSERY fees in Glasgow are to increase by more than 300per cent. Glasgow City Council is raising fees from GBP1.34 for a half-daysession of three hours to GBP2 per hour. It means the cost of sending a ...
SOME LIKE IT HOT! City hottest place in Scotland as the sun shines
Jun 01, 2009; ... SCOTLAND basked in glorious sunshine this weekend as temperaturessoared throughout the country. And as people returned to work today, Glasgow was set to see thewarm spell continue. Bright sunshine and high temperatures brought people out in theirdroves over the ...
Susan Boyle is rushed to Priory Scots star gets police escort to rehab clinic
Jun 01, 2009; ... SINGING sensation Susan Boyle was today at the Priory Clinic inLondon after being rushed there under police escort. The Scottish star was taken to the private rehabilitation cliniclast night after staff from the TV show Britain's Got Talentcontacted police to say she was acting ...
Water boost for 30,000 people
Jun 01, 2009 ... A TOTAL of 30,000 people in East Renfrewshire will benefit fromfresher water supplies. The latest stage of Scottish Water's fouryear, GBP14milloninvestment plan in the area has seen an upgrade at Picketlaw WaterTreatment Works, which provides drinking water to people in ...
Tragic son's mum in plea over the hidden dangers of swimming abroad Woman appeals for holidaymakers to take care after drowning horror
Jun 01, 2009; ... A GRIEVING mother is launching a campaign to warn holidaymakersabout the dangers of swimming abroad after her son died in theCaribbean Sea. Julie Love today told how her continuing heartache made herdetermined to not let other parents go through a similar experience. Her ...
Paolo's pain over Paisley Singer hits out over 'housing estate' mentality
Jun 01, 2009; ... PAISLEY singing star Paolo Nutini has hit out over the state ofhis home town. Nutini, 22, who still lives with his parents in the town, hassaid planning decisions have threatened to make it no more than "ahousing estate off Glasgow". He has been reported as saying: "Paisley ...
Boy, 13, dies in tragedy at river
Jun 01, 2009 ... A TEENAGE boy has drowned after getting into difficulty whileswimming in the Borders. The 13-year-old was cooling off in the River Tweed at Kelso ataround 6.30pm last night when he disappeared from sight. Police said he was swimming close to the Junction Pool, in anarea known ...
SCOTLANDTODAY
Jun 01, 2009 ... Buses take strain after train hitch RAIL passengers in Glasgow faced disruption at the weekend afteroverhead line problems near Anniesland affected the Hyndland line. Services between Hyndland and Anniesland were affected yesterdayafternoon and a bus service operated between ...
NURSERIES IN FEES STORM Parents facing 300per cent council price hike
Jun 01, 2009; ... FEES at councilrun nurseries in Glasgow are to rise by more than300per cent. From August charges will increase from GBP1.34 for ahalf-day session of 3 hours to GBP2 per hour. It means the cost of sending a child full-time will rise fromaround GBP15 a week to GBP64 during term-time ...
Bodies of anglers are found Boating victims recovered after two months
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE bodies of two men, believed to be Glasgow anglers whodisappeared in a boating tragedy in March, have been recovered fromLoch Awe. Steven Carty, 42, and Thomas Douglas, 36, were declared deadafter the accident, but never found. The bodies were spotted by fishermen at the ...
Teenagers face court over death
Jun 01, 2009 ... TWO teenagers were due to appear in court today following thedeath of a man in Paisley. John Alford, 43, died following an incident in the town'sLochinver Crescent, last Thursday. A 17-year-old and a 19-year-old have been arrested and wereexpected to appear at Paisley Sheriff ...
THE CASE FOR OUR MUSEUMS Experts head for Stirling to fight for fairer funding deal RIPPED OFF GLASGOW EVENING TIMES INVESTIGATION
Jun 01, 2009; ... THE special status of Glasgow's museums and their importance tothe rest of Scotland will be outlined to the Culture Ministertomorrow. At the museums summit convened by Michael Russell, Liz Cameronchairwoman of Culture and Sport Glasgow will make the city's casefor national ...
Brides-to-be left in lurch as wedding shop closes its doors
Jun 01, 2009 ... DOZENS of brides-to-be have been left in anguish amid confusionover the future of a luxury wedding firm. Emotions ran high after customers arrived at the Capri Skies boutique in Glasgow on Saturday to find the store closed and clearedof most of its stock. A notice on the door ...
BRIDES AND GLOOM Customers' anger as city wedding shop stays shut
Jun 01, 2009; ... ANGRY brides-tobe and their families today descended on a Glasgowwedding dress shop that suddenly closed over the weekend. Around 60 people converged on the Capri Skies boutique in BathStreet looking for their dresses after a notice had appeared in thewindow saying it was closed ...
500 council staff sign new deals to avoid being sacked But workers still being balloted on industrial action EXCLUSIVE
Jun 01, 2009; ... HUNDREDS of Glasgow council staff have signed up to new terms andconditions rather than face the sack. Last month around 1200 roads and parks workers and streetsweepers were told they would have to work four days on and fouroff. They all received letters from land services ...
Schoolkids' fury as greenhouse is wrecked
Jun 01, 2009; ... HEARTBROKEN school pupils were devastated after vandals trashedan eco-greenhouse which they spent months creating. Pupils from Carmyle Primary, in Glasgow's East End, painstakinglybuilt the structure from plastic lemonade, Coca-Cola and Irn-Brubottles. Both teachers and ...
THE CASE FOR OUR MUSEUMS Experts head for Stirling to fight for fairer deal
Jun 01, 2009; ... THE special status of Glasgow's museums and their importance tothe rest of Scotland will be outlined to the Culture Ministertomorrow. At the museums summit convened by Michael Russell, Liz Cameronchairwoman of Culture and Sport Glasgow will make the city's casefor national ...
Fees hike will hit working parents NURSERIES - P6,7
Jun 01, 2009 ... GLASGOW City Council's ambition to extend nursery opening hoursto improve childcare is laudable Less welcome is its decision tomassively increase fees, which risks damaging the overall aim, withfewer people able to afford to use the service. There should have been greater ...
Active learning aids literacy Kids spread the word on scheme
Jun 02, 2009; ... CHILDREN taking part in a pioneering literacy scheme are helpingother schools boost standards. Pupils from Kildrum Primary in North Lanarkshire were invited toa school in South Ayrshire to share their experiences of the ActiveLiteracy programme. The scheme involves pupils ...
FACES IN THE NEWS
Jun 02, 2009 ... MP Ann praises work of college GLASGOW North MP Ann McKechin has praised Central College Glasgowin helping businesses through the recession and preparing for theupturn. On a visit to the college, the Parliamentary Under Secretary atthe Scotland Office said the work it, and ...
Talks must lead to fair deal SEE RIGHT
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE willingness of the culture minister to engage openly anddirectly with museums bosses is a welcome step. Michael Russell has shown he recognises the system is flawed andis prepared to listen to ideas of service providers. Tomorrow, at the museums summit, Glasgow's officials ...
Yorkhill to teach Maltese doctors Hospital will use video links for training
Jun 01, 2009; ... YORKHILL Sick Children's Hospital is to help train medicalstudents in Malta . . . without them having to leave their owncountry. The world-famous Glasgow hospital will use a video-conferencelink to help with the training of postgraduate students at Mater Deihospital, an acute ...
Play puts paid to hydrant vandals
Jun 01, 2009; ... THESE youngsters are getting all fi red up over a new Glasgowdrama. Pupils from St Bridget's Primary got a glimpse of KickstartTheatre's latest play - in Calton Fire Station. For the past two years the actors have been working withStrathclyde Fire & Rescue to create shows ...
41per cent rise in claims for benefits Council in bid to make life easier for claimants
Jun 01, 2009; ... THE number of people out of work and claiming benefit in Glasgowhas soared in the past year. Job Centre Plus has reported a 41per cent rise in the number ofpeople claiming Jobseeker's Allowance. And Glasgow City Council claims during the same period officersdealt with around ...
The magic of the West End is in the mix YOUR VIEW
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE HOT TOPIC READING your articles about the West End only reinforced my viewthat it's the best place in Glasgow to live. I've been in the same flat for nearly 30 years and my neighboursin the close are like an extended family. Alan Boyd, Dumbarton Road ...
FACES IN THE NEWS
Jun 01, 2009 ... DJ bids to help young musicians YOUNG Glasgow musicians are being given an insight into theindustry at an event later this month. Radio DJ Jim Gellatly will be taking part in Tuned In at HillheadLibrary, as part of the West End Festival, on June 19. The event is ...
PUPIL POWER WINS THE DAY DETERMINED TO SUCCEED Kids find it easy to live up to the title of this schools programme
Jun 01, 2009; ... GONE are the days when the "three Rs" were the mainstay of oureducation system. These days, pupils can find themselves out of the classroom anddoing anything from organising tea parties for local pensioners tohelping design community rose gardens. These are just two of the ...
Nursery school broadcasts the Penilee Patter
Jun 01, 2009 ... TODDLERS are taking to the airwaves at a Glasgow nursery school.Youngsters at Penilee Nursery School are podcasting and making theirown radio shows as part of the Determined to Succeed programme. Their radio station, Penilee Patter at Worldwide Weans is part ofRadio Waves, an ...
Cash boost for voluntary organisations
Jun 01, 2009 ... VOLUNTARY groups in the Inverclyde area have benefited fromawards of GBP311,900. Inverclyde Council's Grants Sub-Committee received 143applications from local groups and organisations. A further GBP71,880 will be given out in the second round offunding later this ...
Store chain helps cancer fundraising
Jun 01, 2009 ... A SUPERMARKET chain used to giving out polly bags is askingpeople to bring them in. Sainsbury's stores in Glasgow have teamed up with Cancer ResearchUK to become donation stations until June 7. Each of the nine stores will collect bags of good quality itemswhich will then go ...
Do your kids want to take over TV ?
Jun 01, 2009 ... AS KIDS in Glasgow begin the count down to the school summerholidays, Virgin Media has launched a nationwide search to find a'kids TV controller' to take charge of the TV on demand service thissummer. Hosted by former Blue Peter presenter Zoe Salmon, the searchfollows a survey ...
Tippled pink by charity pub session
Jun 01, 2009 ... PUB-GOERS are being asked to ditch their regular drinks inexchange for a "pink tipple" - to raise money for a cancer charity. Drink Pink, Ember Inns' annual four-week long fundraisingcampaign for Against Breast Cancer, is taking place at The ThreeCraws in Glasgow ...
Cardonald catwalk showcase
Jun 01, 2009 ... A CATWALK show will give designers of the future from CardonaldCollege the chance to show off their creations. The Cardonald Rocks! event on Thursday at 7.30pm and Friday at8pm is for students in the college's fashion, clothing and ...
style MONDAY
Jun 01, 2009; ... Get the look BIRDS OF PARADISE THERE'S a tropical new look that's ruffling some feathers on thehigh street. Bird logos, parrot prints and colourful plumage can allcreate an exotic birds of paradise feel to our wardrobes thisseason. With temperatures rising, we pick out the ...
Financial district up for regeneration awards Broomielaw site declared one of Britain's best
Jun 01, 2009; ... THE city's business district has been named as one of Britain'sbest regeneration projects. The International Financial Services District at the Broomielawis one of a handful of areas shortlisted in this year's Regenerationand Renewal Awards - a nationwide competition which ...
Love's the only fire you can't insure against DAVID STIRLING THE FUNNIEST WAY TO START THE WEEK
Jun 01, 2009; ... MY PAL went to pick up his marriage licence at Martha Street lastweek. The clerk asked him if his previous marriage had ended indeath or divorce and my pal said he hadn't realised he had a choice.Fact is, his first wife had mysteriously vanished in a wishing well. My pal had made ...
Gaza bid sees bikers pedal for Palestine
Jun 01, 2009 ... IT WILL be an epic journey, covering 14 countries and 4000 miles -all on the saddle of a bike. Innovative Glasgow Caledonian University students are determinedto cycle all the way from George Square to Gaza to raise funds formedical aid for Palestine. The idea came when ...
My China trek tribute to mum's cancer battle Georgina walked Wall to raise cash for charity
Jun 01, 2009; ... IT was a mammoth 180km trek which took nine days, but for nurseGeorgina Caldwell it was worth it as a tribute to her mum. The 27-year-old took on the challenge to raise money for charityas a thank you to the staff who helped her mum Esther battle breastcancer. Esther was ...
Could it just be an ancient B&Q? TV PICK OF THE DAY THE SECRETS OF STONEHENGE: A TIME TEAM SPECIAL, Channel 4, 9pm
Jun 01, 2009; ... LET'S solve this mystery once and for all. Stonehenge was not aburial site, nor was it a place of worship. It wasn't even aNeolithic sports stadium. No, Stonehenge was . . . a builder 'smerchant. That's right, my theory (albeit an ill-considered drunken ideascribbled on the back ...
Locals quizzed on rundown shops Calls for action to give boost to Shawlands
Jun 01, 2009; ... PEOPLE living and working in the Shawlands area of Glasgow arebeing asked to give their views on their shopping centre. Last year, Glasgow City Council launched an action plan aftercalls by residents, businesses and Shawlands and Strathbungocommunity council. They were ...
WORKLIFE JILL RODGER, 46 Director of G lasgow Jazz festival INTERVIEW: Barry McDonald
Jun 01, 2009; ... WHEN your working week has involved clothes shopping with GeorgeBenson and being sworn at by Nina Simone, you know your job is a bitout of the ordinary. Glasgow International Jazz Festival directorJill Rodger has taken it all in her stride and is now celebratingher 20th year in the ...
Limond's title taunt at Alex for bout snub EXCLUSIVE
Jun 01, 2009; ... WILLIE LIMOND has refused to rule out an all-tartan tear-upagainst old foe Alex Arthur for his newly-acquired WBU worldlightweight title. And he taunted his Edinburgh rival by declaring he now has aworld title belt. . . and Arthur has none. Limond defeated awkward English ...
Spanish eyes are focused on Naka
Jun 01, 2009; ... CELTIC'S Shunsuke Nakamura may opt to continue his career inSpain. It looked as though he was set to return to his first teamYokohama Marinos, despite the Hoops having tabled a new deal. But the Japan international's agent Robert Takuda claims La Ligacracks Espanyol are interested ...
Hoops boss job can still lure cream of the crop to Parkhead TALKING CELTIC Former Bhoys ace Paul Elliott believes that history proves club can still attract the top names despite cash constraints EXCLUSIVE
Jun 01, 2009; ... HIS advice has been sought by, among others, the Prime Minister.He has played at the top level on both sides of the border, as wellas Italy. So, when former Celtic, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Charlton and Pisadefender Paul Elliott tells you that the chance to manage atParkhead remains ...
Lennon plea for patience as coach hunt is stepped up
Jun 01, 2009; ... NEIL LENNON has asked the Celtic fans for patience as the searchfor a new manager intensifi es. With just eight weeks until the Champions League qualifiers,there is a pressing need for the club to have a new manager at thehelm as soon as possible in order that preparations for the ...
Jeers to cheers now for Kenny
Jun 01, 2009; ... KENNY MILLER hopes he will finally be accepted by the fans havinghelped bring success back to Rangers. The striker knows he was an unpopular signing when returning toIbrox last summer for a second spell at the club, having spent ayear with Celtic. And he knew it would take ...
ONE BY ONE
Jun 01, 2009; ... ALEXANDER Comfortable Left a Neil McCann shot that hit the top ofthe bar. Other than that, did well. WHITTAKER Tidy Made a couple of interventions to prevent Falkirkfrom scoring. BOUGHERRA Outstanding Rangers best player, sometimes in attack aswell as defence. Capped a ...
RANGERS AT THE DOUBLE It's super sub Novo again as Spaniard's stunner beats the plucky Bairns No final flourish but Gers end the season on a high
Jun 01, 2009; ... WALTER Smith today praised super sub Nacho Novo for ensuring amassive title hangover did not stop Rangers from landing theHomecoming Scottish Cup. The Gers performed poorly against Falkirk at Hampden on Saturdayjust six days after they had landed the SPL trophy at ...
Smith earns time to think about future DARRELL KING IN MY OPINION
Jun 01, 2009; ... THE clue came in the celebrations. A week after a turbo-chargedRangers had blown Dundee United away to win the SPL title, theyspluttered past Falkirk to win the Homecoming Scottish Cup and thedomestic double. No jumping around and madcap antics like Tannadice six daysbefore. Just ...
Lee in plea for Barry to stay
Jun 01, 2009; ... LEE McCULLOCH hopes Rangers fans have not seen the last of BarryFerguson. The midfield duo paired up to help the Ibrox side to theirHomecoming Scottish Cup Final win over Falkirk at Hampden onSaturday. After Nacho Novo's spectacular strike seconds after the breaksecured the ...
Walt's clear blue vision inspired me to get in on double act . . . TALKING RANGERS Cup and league wins proves Davis right to sign on after success of last term loan deal EXCLUSIVE
Jun 01, 2009; ... STEVEN DAVIS reckons securing the Double proves he was right tobuy into Walter Smith's blueprint for success at the start of theseason. The Northern Ireland international was convinced his boyhoodheroes could become the top club in the country again under theleadership of one of ...
DOUBLE TROUBLE Triumphant Ger wary of Celtic backlash EXCLUSIVE
Jun 01, 2009; ... DOUBLE-winning Rangers captain Davie Weir expects Celtic to comeroaring back at them next season. The Ibrox men sealed a triumphant end to the season by beatingFalkirk in the Homecoming Scottish Cup Final just six days afterlanding the SPL title. Weir - who has hinted he will ...
Celtic poised for fresh bid to lure Coyle EXCLUSIVE
Jun 01, 2009; ... CELTIC are planning to make a fresh attempt to lure Owen Coyle toParkhead as their new manager. The news comes as Everton manager Davie Moyes hinted he had beenapproached about the vacant Parkhead hotseat, but has no interest incoming back to Scotland. Reports today in Wales ...
What changes must Gers make? TIMES TALKER
Jun 01, 2009; ... FINE TUNING Says THOMAS JORDAN WALTER SMITH will discover this week whether or not he will beforced to sell key players. The financial problems that threatened to blight their seasonhave not gone anywhere, but perhaps the GBP15m windfall fromqualifying for the ...
Search for best floral displays
Jun 02, 2009 ... GARDENERS in South Lanarkshire are being urged to take up asummer challenge. South Lanarkshire Council hopes that its 12th annual GardenCompetition has added two new categories this year: best councilhouse tenant's floral/ornamental garden and the best ...
Last chance to join Race for Life run Entries for 5K event on Sunday close at midnight
Jun 02, 2009 ... WANT to be part of one of the UK's biggest ever Race for Lifeevents? You only have a few hours left to sign up for the Cancer ResearchUK 5K at Glasgow Green on Sunday - so get your entry in now! Midnight tonight is the cut-off point, and organisers areexpecting a final surge ...
Classes to teach sign language
Jun 02, 2009 ... AN initiative to encourage more people to learn sign language isbeing launched in Glasgow. Deaf-Access is s tarting deaf awareness evenings in the city.They start on Tuesday, June 9, at Langside Hall in the south sideand Partick Burgh Hall in the west end. Ms Sara Phillips, ...
Council to run activity classes
Jun 02, 2009 ... A RANGE of classes for adults and children is taking place thissummer in South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire Council has organised film and animation,music, dance, drama and visual arts and crafts events across thecounty. They include Art's Cool workshops at Hamilton Town ...
Youth web channel launches
Jun 02, 2009 ... A YOUTH web channel based in Glasgow has launched. Transform TV involves teenagers not in education, training oremployment learning TV and media skills as part of a pilot project. The youths - from Barmulloch, Shettleston, Blackhill, Provanmill,Possilpark and ...
Orchestra fi nishes on a high note
Jun 02, 2009 ... CLASSICAL music lovers are in for a summer treat as the BBCScottish Symphony Orchestra covers the composing greats. The event, in the Grand Hall of Glasgow's City Halls on Thursdayat 2pm, is entitled Afternoon Performance 4: Finish ing the Unfinished. Conductor, presen ter ...
Mental health care at home
Jun 02, 2009 ... NEW community-based mental health services in Ayrshire and Arranare offering people with mental health problems an alternative tohospital . An out-of-hours crisis service was launched last month Run bythe Ayrshire Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, people areseen in ...
Three-year plan for a better life
Jun 02, 2009 ... A THREE-year plan has been launched aimed at improving thelifestyle of people in East Renfrewshire. The targets are for residents to cut down on cigarettes andalcoho l, be fitter, learn smarter, feel safer in their homes andon the streets, recycle more, use their cars less and ...
Peak performers prove Clydebuilt is best
Jun 02, 2009; ... GLASGOW hikers reached their peak to help boost the Big Buildappeal to build a modern GBP16million cancer hospice for the city. Staff from Thales UK's Govan site emerged triumphant aftertackling three peaks across the UK in aid of the appeal, backed bythe Evening Times. They ...
Paisley's Paolo stays sunny side up for store gig
Jun 02, 2009; ... SINGER Paolo Nutini raised the roof yesterday as he performed tohundreds of screaming fans, some of whom had camped out overnight toget a glimpse of their idol. The Paisley singer, who stirred upcontroversy over the weekend when he described his home town as a"housing estate off ...
Tea party thanks for volunteers
Jun 02, 2009 ... VOLUNTEERS can't be late for a very important date - a MadHatter's tea party. The Children's Hospice Association Scotland isorganising the event for Wednesday from 1. 30 pm to mark NationalVolunteers Week. Staff ...