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Glasgow Catholic midwives’ fight to avoid abortions goes to Supreme Court …ultimately a balance needs to be struck between that exercise of conscience and women’s access to legal services.
SOUTHERN GENERAL: Doogan and Wood were employed as labour ward co-ordinators at the Glasgow Hospital
RULLING: Mary Doogan and Connie Wood, who are conscientious objectors to abortion, were successful at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in April last year
The case of two midwives, from Glasgow’s Southern General Hospital, fighting for the legal right to avoid any involvement in abortion procedures reaches the UK’s highest court. THE UK’S highest court is being urged to overturn a ruling in favour of two Catholic midwives who object to any involvement in abortion procedures. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde appealed to the Supreme Court after Mary Doogan and Connie Wood, who are conscientious objectors to abortion, were successful at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in April last year.
Ms Doogan, from Garrowhill in Glasgow, and Mrs Wood, from Clarkston in East Renfrewshire, were employed as labour ward co-ordinators at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow. The challenge before five justices centres on the scope of the right to conscientious objection under the Abortion Act 1967, which provides that “no person shall be under any duty ... to participate in any treatment authorised by this Act to which he has a conscientious objection”.
The issue to be decided by Lady Hale, Lord Wilson, Lord Reed, Lord Hughes and Lord Hodge is whether the women’s entitlement to conscientious objection includes the entitlement to refuse to supervise staff in the provision of care to patients undergoing terminations.
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continued from front page They will rule on whether the relevant section of the Abortion Act entitles a labour ward co-ordinator “to refuse to delegate to, supervise and/or support midwives providing care to patients undergoing termination procedures”. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas) have warned of the implications for services if the Court of Session decision is allowed to stand. Ann Furedi, bpas chief executive, said: “bpas supports the right of healthcare professionals to conscientious objection, not least because women deserve better than being treated with contempt by those who think they are sinners. But ultimately a balance needs to be struck between that exercise of conscience and women’s access to legal services. “There may be a small number of healthcare workers who have a conscientious objection to providing abortion care. There are far more who have a conscientious commitment to helping women who need to end a pregnancy.
HIGHEST COURT: The Supreme Court is being urged to overturn the ruling in favour of two Catholic midwives who object to any involvement in abortion procedures
always been and will remain that we support women’s choice within the law. “We also want to ensure that women undergoing this procedure, for whatever reason, get the best possible care, which we feel could be compromised if the current laws are changed.
“It would be grossly unjust if an interpretation of conscientious objection was allowed to stand which would disrupt services to the point that those committed to helping women were unable to do so.”
“Whilst recognising the rights of healthcare professionals to conscientious objection as described in the 1967 Abortion Act, we will be encouraging our members to continue to provide professional care to women who require this type of treatment.”
Gillian Smith, RCM director for Scotland, said: “We absolutely support midwives’ rights to conscientious objection. The RCM position has
Last April’s appeal victory for the two women followed a ruling against them in 2012 in their action against NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
As conscientious objectors, the women have had no direct role in pregnancy terminations. But the senior midwifery sisters, who are in their 50s, claim they should also be entitled to refuse to delegate, supervise and support staff involved in the procedures or providing care to patients during the process. The health board argues that conscientious objection is a right only to refuse to take part in activities that directly bring about the termination of a pregnancy. In the original ruling against them, the judge, Lady Smith, found that the women were sufficiently removed from involvement in pregnancy terminations to afford them appropriate respect for their beliefs.
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IT was a night that Glasgow won’t soon forget, when the MTV EMA’s rolled into town last Sunday.
Featuring dazzling lighting shows and pyrotechnics, the event was predicted to generate at least £10 million for the city’s economy, providing another boost to Glasgow’s global profile just a few months after the Commonwealth Games.
He is described as being 6’1” tall, slim build with short blond hair and is believed to be wearing black and white trainers, a grey hoodie-type top (possibly with Slazenger branding) and a black waterproof jacket.
The suspect is described as a male around 6ft tall and of medium build. Detective Sergeant David Reilly, at Wishaw Police Office stated:
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Inspector David Plunkett at Motherwell Police Office said, “Mark’s family is very concerned about him and say his behaviour is completely out of character. I would ask members of the public who may know anything about his whereabouts or who may have seen anyone matching this description to contact the police as soon as possible.” Members of the public should contact Police Scotland on 101 or their local police office.
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Police appeal after sexual assault in Motherwell At around 3am, the woman entered a white four door saloon vehicle on Airbles Street, Motherwell – believing it to be a private hire taxi. The driver then travelled to a carpark area at Anderson Street, Motherwell where the female was sexually assaulted.
The 20th annual event – “MTV’s global celebration of the hottest stars in music” – was shown across its global network to a combined audience of almost 700 million.
By Chloe McGhee
Mark Gallagher was last seen at his home in Benhar Road, Shotts around midnight on Tuesday 11 November 2014 by family members.
Police are appealing for information following the sexual assault of an 18 year-old woman in Motherwell in the early hours of Sunday morning.
One Direction landed three of the most coveted honours at the MTV Europe Music Awards, which brought a host of the world’s biggest stars to the stage of the new Hydro arena for the “time travel” themed show.
Superstar Nicki Minaj hosted the awards, appearing in a blizzard of fireworks at the start of the show.
POLICE are appealing to the public for help in tracing a 16-year-old who is missing from his home in Shotts.
“We are carrying out significant enquiries into this incident and we would like to speak to anyone who
was in this area of Airbles Sreet or Anderson Street at the time of the attack or may have some information which can help us identify the suspect.” “Incidents of this nature are rare in the area. I would like to reassure those living in the community that we are doing all we can to trace the man responsible. We have carried out local enquiries, including accessing all available CCTV to assist in identifying and apprehending this suspect.” “Anyone with information is asked to contact Wishaw Criminal Investigation Department on 101. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed in confidence.”
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Concerns over hygiene Gaelic worth at Hairmyres Hospital up to £148.5m a year to economy
By Ian Lesley
THE use of Gaelic by businesses and organisations has the potential to generate up to £148.5m a year for the economy, according to new research. It suggests the use of the language in branding and advertising can make a business more attractive to customers.
HYGIENE CONCERNS: Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride
SCOTLAND’S chief hospital inspector has reported NHS Lanarkshire to ministers over repeated failures to meet hygiene standards at Hairmyres Hospital.
equipment contaminated with blood or body fluids.
had been made and to assess progress with the improvement action plan”.
NHS Lanarkshire said it was “sorry” and had acted to address concerns after the Scottish government was informed.
Susan Brimelow said she was “extremely disappointed” by levels of cleanliness at the hospital in East Kilbride.
The chief inspector said her team also asked NHS Lanarkshire “to produce an improvement action plan to show how these issues would be rectified”.
“Although we saw some areas of improvement, issues with the cleanliness of patient equipment and the environment remained,” she said.
The Healthcare Environment Inspectorate (HEI) found pieces of
She said her team returned unannounced in October “to ensure improvements
“Due to the serious nature of our findings, I escalated my concerns to Scottish government.”
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Firms in the Hebrides, Highlands, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Argyll and Bute have the greatest appreciation of Gaelic, the study said. The research has been published in a new report Ar Storas Gaidhlig - Our Gaelic Resource in English. It suggests Gaelic and English bilingual branding, advertising and signage add value to what businesses and organisations offer. The researchers said Gaelic could
enhance the distinctiveness of products and services and customers’ perceptions of their “authenticity and provenance”. Researchers calculated that the potential economic value of Gaelic as an asset to the wider Scottish economy could be from £81.6m to £148.5m a year. According to the 2011 census, there are 57,375 Gaelic speakers in Scotland and 87,000 people who claim to have some knowledge of the language. Scotland’s two largest cities and surrounding areas have also experienced an influx of Gaelic speakers. There are an estimated 10,000 in and around Glasgow and almost 6,000 in and around Edinburgh.
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Mike Ashley ups loan Scottish unemployment rate falls to Rangers by £1m
By Chloe McGhee
SCOTLAND’S jobless total fell by 10,000 over the summer to stand at 164,000, according to official figures.
The Scottish unemployment rate now sits at 5.9%, which is just below the UK figure of 6%. UK unemployment fell by 115,000 between July and September to just under two million. LOAN INCREASE: Mike Ashley will increase his loan to the club by £1m
MIKE Ashley will provide another loan to Rangers as the club continues to struggle financially. The Newcastle owner, who owns about 9% of the Ibrox club, will increase an initial loan of £2m to £3m. But the club says it will need more cash before the end of the year due to lower than expected match attendances. It has also been announced that Ashley has given up the naming rights to Ibrox, which he bought for £1 as part of a retail deal two years ago. A statement to the Stock Exchange read: “The Board of Rangers announces that MASH Holdings Limited has agreed to increase the
£2m credit facility (the Facility) announced on 27 October with The Rangers Football Club Limited. “MASH shall make available the additional sum of £1m for drawdown by the company on 26 November 2014. All other terms remain the same. “During the autumn, the club has suffered from lower than expected match attendance which has exacerbated the financial condition of the business. “The directors have begun a cost cutting exercise, but further working capital in addition to the Facility will be needed before the end of the year”
By Joe Mackay
The number of people in work in Scotland now stands at 2,605,000. The number of those claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) fell by 1,200 between September and October to stand at 89,900. The figure is 28,800 lower than a year ago.
Police appeal after fatal crash in East Kilbride POLICE are appealing for information after a man was killed following a road crash in East Kilbride. The crash happened on Sunday 9th November at around 2.30am, when the Nissan Qashqai the 38-year-old was driving on Stroud Road left the carriageway - colliding with trees at
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Emergency services attended the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Constable Gregg Dick of the Road Policing Unit in Motherwell is appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash to contact officers via the non-emergency number, 101.
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Charity protests
STAFF from The Glasgow Association of Mental Health and service users gathered outside the city chambers on Wednesday in a bid to stop the cuts and save the organisation from closure. The Association, which helps more than 1000 people a week, could be forced to close after it emerged that nearly half its funding is in jeopardy.
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TWO light shows took place in George Square to mark the experiences of Glaswegians during the First World War. Film, images and audio were projected onto Glasgow City Chambers during a 27-minute narrative. Simultaneously, the names of every Glaswegian who fell during the conflict were beamed on to the Cenotaph.
Parenting scheme ‘a failure’
ACADEMICS have called for the withdrawal of funding for a free parenting programme in Glasgow after concluding it had minimal impact. The “Triple P” system - Positive Parenting Programme - is backed by the city council and health board. The Glasgow University study said more than half of families dropped out and there were no measurable benefits.
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Prestwick in good position to become Spaceport FUTURE SPACEPORT? Prestwick Airport is in the running along with five other sites in Scotland
Police following ‘positive line of inquiry’ into Arcade robbery CAUGHT ON CAMERA: The gang fleeing the Arcade (Image: David McCourt)
DEPUTY First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has said Prestwick Airport is in a “very good position” to become the first spaceport in the UK. However, Sturgeon said ministers could not make the Ayrshire site their preferred bidder at this early stage in the process. Prestwick Airport bosses have already stated that they believe winning spaceport status could turn things around at the airport, which is currently running a loss. The future First Minister said the government must remain neutral at this early stage of the contest, which has six different sites across Scotland all hoping to be named the
UK’s first ever spaceport. Ms Sturgeon spoke out when she appeared before Holyrood’s Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee to answer questions on the Scottish Government’s future plans for the ageing airport. A vision document, published last month, recommended that Prestwick Airport should maintain its status as a gateway to Glasgow and work towards becoming the UK’s first spaceport. MSPs called on the Scottish Government to throw its weight behind the airport in this contest, with eight sites from across the UK being considered
By Katie Forrester
DETECTIVES hunting the armed jewellers raid gang who stole watches worth £250,000 are following a positive line of inquiry. The masked gang used weapons including a sledge hammer in the robbery at the Argyll Arcade on the 24th of September. The robbers were seen running from the shopping area behind a cloud of smoke and carrying hammers. Police confirmed that four shops, Mappin and Webb, Rox, Lewis Grant and
Laings of Glasgow were targeted during the raid. The gang only managed to enter Rox jewellers and grabbed a small quantity of items before running off. Rox confirmed that a number of watches worth around £250,000 were stolen in the raid. Detectives are closing in on the gang and are now following a positive line of inquiry in relation to the raid. A spokesman for ROX said: “We can confirm that the ROX store in the Argyll Arcade, Glasgow was
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Man accused of killing Kevin Holidays Widening access for are coming Glasgow’s young people ‘Gerbil’ Carroll in court
THE Coca-Cola truck, which announces ‘holidays are coming’, is making its way to Glasgow as part of a UK tour.
The iconic truck will be in St Enoch Square on the 1st of December, between 12 and 8pm.
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A PUBLICATION to highlight the support and initiatives in place across the city to support young people into positive destinations has been updated.
ensure every young Glaswegian has the opportunity to excel and leaves school with the qualifications, life skills and confidence to face the world of work.”
Councillor Stephen Curran said: “Our investment in education is bringing significant benefits to our young people.
However, access to higher education can still be a daunting prospect for many young people in Glasgow and so last year officers produced a special widening access document for schools to access a number of initiatives across the city tasked with improving social mobility. This has now been updated and published to reflect and include new initiatives and projects with stakeholders.
“We will continue to work hard to
By Chloe McGhee
Glasgow’s figures for young people going to higher education has risen for the 6th year in a row and at 31.4% is the highest proportion of Glasgow’s young people progressing into higher education from school ever.
THE man charged with murdering gangland figure, Kevin “Gerbil” Carroll, made his first public court appearance earlier this week. William Paterson was alleged to have been involved in gunning down Carroll outside the Asda store in Robroyston, Glasgow, on January 13 2010. The 35-year-old is also accused of fleeing the country for Spain 10 days after the shooting. Paterson faced the allegations during a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday. It is claimed, while masked and acting with others, he repeatedly discharged
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loaded handguns at 29-year-old Carroll shooting him on the head and body. Paterson is also accused of attempting to defeat the ends of justice. Paterson further faces a number of firearms charges as well as another accusation of attempting to defeat the ends of justice. He is also said to have been involved in the reset of a car or an alternative accusation of being in the vehicle knowing it had been taken without consent. Paterson’s lawyer Des Finnieston pled not guilty on his behalf and said he was not ready for a trial to be fixed. Judge Lord Burns set a further hearing due to take place next month.
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PRISONERS at Barlinne prison may be forced to quit smoking, if health chiefs can find a way to make the jail a smoke-free zone.
Despite the smoking ban in public places coming into force in 2006, prisoners are allowed to light up in their cells, due to them being classed as private residences.
Kestrel to make comeback KESTREL lager is set to make a comeback to Scottish supermarkets.
The popular drink enjoyed a cult status in the 80’s, with TV adverts starring comedians Hugh Laurie and Russ Abbot. However, drinkers lost the taste for low-strength lagers and when sales dipped, the brand was axed.
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DJ Suzie McGuire described MoD considers pulling £4bn Clyde in court as ‘terrorist’ By Ian Lesley
FORMER Radio Clyde DJ Suzie McGuire was called a “terrorist” and accused of violence against her husband in court earlier this week
Her estranged husband Derek Mitchell claimed that, after attending a wedding at Cameron House on Loch Lomond, Miss McGuire attacked him, breaking his rib, as he lay sleeping. He also said that she became angry after a local fair when he failed to
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Thousands sign up for Rucksack project OVER 7000 people on Facebook say they are attending a drive for The Rucksack Project Glasgow on December 7 to make sure people sleeping rough don’t freeze this winter.
Event organisers Lorna and Rachael McLean from Stepps have asked for sleeping bags, warm clothing, underwear and shoes to help homeless people keep warm when temperatures plummet. Lorna and Rachael are also asking for unopened toiletries such as
deodorants, shower gels, shampoo, razors, shaving foam, soaps, toothbrushes and toothpaste. The donations will be distributed among The Simon Community, Marie Trust Lodging Mission, City House Mission, Destiny Angels and more. People can also donate tinned or dried food, which should be kept separate from the rucksacks and will be distributed to food banks throughout the city and beyond if there is enough to go round. Cash donations won’t be accepted on the day because it is not a registered
charity, but anyone wishing to donate can send money to the Glasgow Simon Community using the details listed on the event’s Facebook page.
Should you be unable to attend the event, there is an opportunity to drop off donations ahead of time to Caesars, The Hall or Tir Na Nog.
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BOOST FOR ECONOMY: The Commonwealth Games led to an additional £282m worth of tourism
THE Glasgow Commonwealth Games led to an additional £282m worth of tourism, according to official research.
Leader of Glasgow City Council Gordon Matheson said the event had been “the best games ever”.
The new research found that 690,000 people travelled to the city to attend the games, with hotel occupancy in Glasgow reaching 95%.
The Games Visitor Impact Study was carried out on behalf of Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau.
Other parts of Scotland were also said to have benefited, with visitors spending an average of five days in the country.
Councillor Matheson added: “The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games was of course the greatest ever, and one of the key legacies it
leaves behind is an even higher profile for Glasgow internationally. “In the city during August, the average hotel occupancy rate was over 95 per cent, with this exceeding 99 per cent on five nights that month. “These fantastic figures reflect Glasgow’s ever-growing reputation as a visitor destination and the pulling power of the city’s events programme.”
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A man has been repeatedly stabbed by two attackers in an unprovoked street assault.
The 44-year-old victim was walking down the street in Paisley, Renfrewshire, at around 4pm on Tuesday. He was approached by two males near the old St Mirren Supporters’ Club on Knox Street in the town. Police say they then stabbed the man a number of times “for no apparent reason” before making off.
The victim made his way to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley where he received treatment for injuries to his body and hand. He was released from hospital the following day. At this time, there is no
description available of the suspects.
Detective sergeant Ross MacDonald, at Paisley CID, said: “At this time we are trying to establish exactly what occurred on Tuesday afternoon. “The victim will be re-interviewed in order to try and clarify a possible motive and descriptions of those involved.
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The Magic of Disney On Ice comes to the Hydro GET ready to enter a world of enchantment as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring the most magical moments from across the Disney kingdom to Glasgow in Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival, coming to the SEE Hydro next year.
In a new twist on fairytale fun, comical segments from everyone’s favourite Disney characters set the scene for the show stopping on-ice stories of princesses Ariel, Rapunzel and Belle.
Plus, enjoy a special appearance by Anna and Elsa from the Academy Award® winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen! Audiences will journey up the North Mountains with the hilarious snowman Olaf, rugged mountain-man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven as they help the sisters along the way in a story full of action, adventure, magic and unforgettable characters. “In our more than 30 years of
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producing Disney On Ice shows, Feld Entertainment has been waiting for a film like Frozen,” says producer Nicole Feld. “The most exciting part of bringing characters like Anna and Elsa to the ice for the first time is knowing that they have a powerful and inspiring message the resonates with audiences as the sisters discover the true meaning of love.” Produced by Feld Entertainment, Magical Ice Festival is an enchanting mix of royalty, highlighting the stories of Disney’s most beloved heroines with energetic choreography that will have audiences singing, dancing and cheering their favourite Disney characters as they each embark on their own epic journeys. Mickey
Mouse and Minnie Mouse guide fans through a winsome wonderland where they encounter Sebastian and the Daughters of Triton from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the rowdy pub thugs from Disney’s Tangled and the loyal enchanted servants from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
“By pulling together moments from classic Disney stories to the newest feature film sensation Frozen and combining them with elements of comedy and music, we developed a truly unique way to re-tell each fairytale,” says Producer Juliette Feld. Tickets are on sale now, available from www.thessehydro.com
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FOLLOWING a record sell out tour in 2013, rock legends Fleetwood Mac are set to return to the UK in 2015 with their ‘On With The Show’ Tour. Currently on the road in the US, the phenomenally successful tour is presently clocking in at almost 70 shows across the country. Performing with their five star line-up, Fleetwood Mac will be joined by returning songbird Christine McVie following a 16 year absence. During Fleetwood Mac’s 2013 tour, the four members happily welcomed Christine back on the stage during their show at London’s O2 Arena, where she performed their classic
FOR over 140 years, the Glasgow Care Foundation (formerly known as The City of Glasgow Society of Social Service) has been caring for Glasgow citizens in need and who cannot be assisted by other agencies. These include families, single parents, the vulnerable, sick, elderly and those with special needs. The Foundation offers a helping hand to hundreds of Glasgow’s families and individuals. These Glaswegians
They assist where support is not available from local authorities or other agencies by providing such essential items as bedding, floor covering, cookers, washing machines, microwave ovens, fridges and freezers. They also provide grants to support local voluntary community groups, for instance to enable families who would not otherwise be able to
“It was so comfortable being back onstage with them as if no time had passed, and then we all started talking and it feels like the time is right. I’m really happy,” she commented. “As far as we’re concerned, she’s never really left. We are overjoyed to have Christine back on stage with us,” said the other members of Fleetwood Mac in a joint statement. The tour will come to The SSE Hydro, Glasgow on 16 June 2015. Tickets will go on sale today at 9am, (Friday 14 November) priced from £61.00, available from www.thessehydro.com or 0844 395 4000.
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Glasgow Care Foundation had encountered very difficult times due to the drug or alcohol addiction of family members, the breakdown of relationships, domestic abuse, mental health issues or extreme financial hardship. The Foundation’s Welfare Officers visit every person referred and where there is a need, household items are purchased to bringing direct practical help and making their lives just a little easier.
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holiday in the U.K. At Christmas, the Glasgow Care Foundation assists families with vouchers for buying food and distribute donated toys for children. Established in 1874, the Glasgow Care Foundation was formed to establish a charitable organisation to help those most in need. The committee members comprised citizens from the YMCA, various Churches and Christian organisations along with City officials, wealthy businessmen and individuals living in the City,
with funding coming from these same sources. The objects of the Foundation have always been to assist those in the City of Glasgow, experiencing financial and emotional hardship, working with family case workers, the elderly and sick, supporting individuals and families living in poverty due to unemployment and homelessness. The Glasgow Care Foundation does not receive any funding from Government sources, but relies solely on donations and legacies.
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Lottery scam warning A WOMAN has warned people not to fall for a lottery scam after she was sent a letter saying she had won a lump sum of £725,000.
In the letter, Elizabeth Neilson of Kirkintilloch was told her numbers had come up on the “Euromillions Fifa World Cup Super Lottery programme. The document, which featured FIFA World Cup logos, asked Elizabeth for her bank details and a variety of personal information. It told her to not make public her “win” to “avoid unwarranted abuse of the programme or fraudulent acts from criminal-minded and unauthorised persons”. Elizabeth said, in a recent interview with the Kirkintilloch Herald “I knew it was
a scam immediately because I don’t do the lottery!” “I want to put out a warning as I don’t want other people to be taken in by it. It has all the official logos on it.” The letter stated: “This is a tax-free draw and all participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 3,000,000 individuals worldwide.” It said that to claim the money, Elizabeth had to contact the foreign service manager of a financial corporation before November 28 or the cash would be returned to the UK internal revenue. People are being warned to watch out for similar scams and to report suspicious letters to Trading Standards on 0300 1234510 or e-mail trading.standards@ eastdunbarton.gov.uk.
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Annual Christmas toy appeal The Regent Centre in Kirkintilloch is launching its annual Christmas toy appeal. From Monday, the shopping centre will start collecting toys donated by the public and will continue to do so right up until December 22. The drive, which collected more than four trolleys full last year, asks the public to donate new toys which will be collected by East Dunbartonshire Council’s Social Work Department and distributed
to less fortunate children in Kirkintilloch and the surrounding villages, all in time for Christmas. All items donated will be allocated to either a boy or girl depending on the gift, and close attention will be paid to the recommended suitable age.
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A JOINT operation, led by Police Scotland officers and members of the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) has resulted in the seizure of thousands of counterfeit and DVDs in Shawlands, Glasgow.
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RESIDENTS of Leslie Road were shocked on Sunday to discover a car ‘fireball’ on the street.
On Friday 7th November, officers acting under warrant entered an industrial unit in Waverley Street, and recovered film DVDs with an estimated value in excess of £150,000.
Fire crews were called to the scene at around 11.30pm on Sunday 9th November, where the car was engulfed in flames.
Titles seized include box sets of Game of Thrones and Homeland, as well as computer equipment and mobile phones.
“This seizure will have a considerable impact on the illegal marketing of counterfeit goods. We have a close working relationship with our colleagues at FACT and by continuing to work
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Anyone wishing to make a donation can drop toys off in the Regent Centre in the special area at the top of the stairs.
Fire crews Police seize thousands of called to counterfeit DVDs in Shawlands ‘fireball’ car
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A 24 year old has been arrested and is subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with alleged offences under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act.
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together we can successfully disrupt those involved in illegal activities. Selling counterfeit goods is a crime and the assistance and information from our partners is proving invaluable, as we share information and intelligence to rid Scotland of this type of activity.” Kieron Sharp, Director General of the Federation Against Copyright Theft said:
“Following last month’s raid on Barras market which resulted in the seizure of over £400,000 worth of counterfeit DVDs, this is another great result for the combined efforts of Police Scotland and FACT in the crackdown on criminals selling fake DVDs and harming the livelihoods of hard working people in Glasgow’s local businesses.” By Ian Lesley
It was reported as a vehicle on fire and one unit attended the scene. It is understood no persons were involved in the incident.
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Man electrocuted on railway track in South Side
A MAN has been electrocuted after coming into contact with overhead lines on a railway track. Disruption was caused to rail services in the south side of Glasgow following an incident at 6.20am on Tuesday. The 21-year-old man was injured between Pollokshields East and Queens Park and services between the two stations and Glasgow central were disrupted for several hours.
He was found with serious burns and lying in a railway cutting below Nursery Street, in the Pollokshaws area of the city.
Emergency services and an ambulance crew attended and the man was taken to hospital for treatment. Officers said enquiries are ongoing to establish how he came to be on the railway and sustained his injuries.
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The Forge has Christmas wrapped up! THE Forge Shopping Centre will be getting in the mood for Christmas
this weekend, with their annual Christmas Light switch on taking place on Sunday 16th.
kids entertainment throughout the day.
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DETECTIVES from Greater Glasgow’s Rape Investigation Unit are continuing enquiries after a young woman was subject to a serious sexual assault.
On Sunday 9th November at around 2.15am, a 26 year-old woman got separated from her friends at the Sanctuary Nightclub on Dumbarton Road in the West End. As she left the club she was approached by a man, believed to be in his late 30s, who engaged her in conversation.
The first man is described as white, around 6 ft tall, bald and with a heavy build. He was wearing jeans and a t-shirt.
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As the young woman got out of the taxi one of the men followed her and a short time later seriously sexually assaulted her.
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This man offered her a lift home to Dennistoun. He was with another man and the three of them got into a car, possibly a private hire taxi.
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The second man is also white, around 6 ft tall, in his late 30s and bald. He too has a heavy build and was wearing a shirt.
Detectives are appealing to the taxi driver and to
A man called at the home of the woman in Alderman Road, Knightswood, Glasgow, at around midday on Monday. He advised her of government grants for roof repairs and convinced her that she needed her roof checked. After “inspecting” the roof with two other men who had joined him, the woman was told that her roof needed urgent repairs. She was quoted a price for the work but as she did not have money in the house, they offered to drive her to a bank. Trusting that the men were reputable workmen, the woman got into the car and was driven to three banks to withdraw money from her account. The first was a TSB on Great Western Road in Anniesland, Glasgow, where she withdrew a three-figure sum of cash. The second was the TSB in Clydebank Shopping Centre where she withdrew a fourfigure sum of money.
Finally, she was taken to a third TSB in Byres Road where a further four-figure sum was taken out. At this bank the three suspects met with a fourth man driving a small white van.
The second male suspect is described as in his 60’s, white, around 5ft 10in tall, of medium build and was wearing a dark baseball hat and dark woolly gloves.
The third man is described as aged between 30 and 40, white, 5ft 8in tall, of slim build, with dark shaved hair and was wearing dark blue jeans. The final suspect is described as being in his late 50’s, white, Glaswegian accent, wearing a hat and dirty blue jeans.
The car is described as dirty silver older style car with the letter G in the number plate.
Firpark Street will be known to local people as the area where flats have been built at the rear of the Necropolis and the Royal Infirmary. The taxi may have continued on to another destination. Detective Inspector Liz McLean said:
“This young woman thought these men were going to help her when in reality they were intent on causing her harm. She is extremely distressed by what has happened and it’s vital we trace both men. “In particular, we would like to speak to the taxi driver who collected the group as it’s possible he can provide us with further detail which will enable us to trace both these men.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact London Road Police Office on the police non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, please get in touch with Crimestoppers where you can give your information in confidence and anonymously.
£3M expansion for Glasgow Airport
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GLASGOW Airport has announced plans to invest more than £3m on extending one of its three piers.
The woman was dropped near her home in Pikeman Road, Knightswood, by the men who drove off and have not returned to do the work. The first suspect is described as male, in his 40’s, white, around 6ft in height and of stocky or heavy build. He was wearing grey fleece top.
The two men and one woman were picked up outside the Sanctuary Nightclub in Dumbarton Road around 2.30am and they were dropped off in Firpark Street area in Dennistoun.
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Elderly woman duped by bogus workmen A GANG of bogus workmen drove a 91-year-old woman round three banks after duping her into handing over thousands in savings.
both men to contact them.
The expansion to the east pier, which currently serves airlines including Ryanair and easyJet, will result in the creation of five gates and a new gate room for departing passengers. It had two sets of ladders on the roof. The small white van had the word “Electrical” on the side panelling. Officers from CID are currently gathering CCTV footage from the various routes the car could have driven.
Officers are also carrying out door-todoor enquiries in the area to gather further information and additional officers will be on patrol to reassure residents. Anyone with information is asked to contact Drumchapel Police office on 101.
By Joe Mackay
The investment is in direct response to its success in securing a growing number of new routes and services.
It brings the total amount Glasgow Airport has invested in enhancing its facilities during 2014 to £20m, following a £17m enhancement of facilities for the Commonwealth Games. The latest programme of works will involve the construction of a two-storey, 1400sqm extension of the pier, which is due for completion by spring 2015. In the past few months, Ryanair opened a new base at the airport, which is expected to bring in more than 850,000 passengers a year with 55 weekly return flights. Jet2 has also announced expansion plans, including five new routes and an additional aircraft.
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Babysitter found guilty of murdering two-year-old girl A MAN has been found guilty of murdering a two-year-old while he babysat her in her own home. Kevin Park denied killing Madison Horn at the house in Kelty, Fife on April 20. But a jury at the High Court in Glasgow found him guilty on Wednesday this week. Judge Michael O’Grady QC sentenced him to life in prison with a minimum of 22 years. The 27-year-old was left to look after the toddler while her mother, Ann Marie White, went to a friend’s birthday party. He repeatedly struck her head against a wall, with the court hearing there were
two indentations in the hallway with blonde hair caught in the cracked plaster. Madison, who died from blunt force trauma to her head and abdomen, had 65 separate injuries including a fractured skill, tears to her liver and bruises on her head and body.
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Anthrax claim closes streets in Bathgate
Park had called 999, saying the girl’s lips had turned blue and claimed she had fallen off her bed. Park claimed that in the morning a walking machine fell onto Madison’s stomach and she was injured again later on when she was jumping on the bed and it collapsed.
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CHILD MURDERER: Kevin Park was found guilty of murdering twoyear-old Madison Horn in Fife
CCTV image of missing Shaun Ritchie released
STREETS in a West Lothian town were closed earlier this week after after a man phoned emergency services believing he had anthrax.
“Significant resources have been involved in the search for Shaun with extensive searches in open areas, woodland and waterways in a bid to trace him and during the course of the enquiry, items of his clothing have been recovered.
Gideon Court, Hopetoun Street and Rainbow Nursery were all closed for about five hours. The roads were reopened later on Wednesday.
POLICE have released CCTV footage of a man missing in Aberdeen. Shaun Ritchie was last seen with friends at a remote woodland area near Strichen on the night of Friday 31 October, and into the early hours of Saturday morning. The CCTV image was captured in Fraserburgh on the afternoon of the day Mr Ritchie was last seen. It shows him wearing dark grey skinny jeans, a white t-shirt, a grey hoodie and brown trainers. Insp Alan Brown said: “The image clearly shows what Shaun was wearing on the day he went missing.
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was in the area between Strichen and the A98 Fraserburgh to Banff road.
The man was taken to hospital, but emergency services stressed nobody in the house had anthrax.
“As time passes we are increasingly concerned for Shaun’s safety, we appeal for anyone who knows the whereabouts of Shaun or has any information that could assist us with our enquiries to contact Police Scotland on 101.” More than 200 specialist search officers and 27 dogs have been involved.
“The last known sighting of Shaun
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Two other men and a woman who were inside the property have also been checked for the disease and cleared. Ambulance staff have dismantled CCTV: Police have released footage of Shaun, who has been missing for 12 days
Police killer Harry Club Patrons quit Roberts released over rapist Evans KILLER Harry Roberts has been released from prison after spending 48 years behind bars.
The 78-year-old, who was jailed for life for his involvement in the shooting dead of three unarmed officers in 1966, was released from Littlehey prison in Cambridgeshire on Monday night. Detective Sergeant Christopher Head, 30, Detective Constable David Wombwell, 25, and PC Geoffrey Fox, 41, were shot dead without warning while questioning three suspects in a van on 12 August that year. Roberts pulled the trigger to kill two of the officers. An accomplice shot the third policeman but Roberts was sentenced to three life sentences. He pleaded guilty to murdering Det Sgt Head and Det Con Wombwell but was found guilty by a jury of the murder of PC Fox. By Mark Baker
The 32-year-old man raised the alarm from his home in Gideon Court, Bathgate, just before 7am on Wednesday.
THREE Sheffield United patrons have quit after the club revealed it was allowing convicted rapist Ched Evans to train at the club.
Sixties’ pop star Dave Berry and health expert Lindsay Graham followed TV presenter Charlie Webster in stepping down in protest at the football club allowing former United player Evans to return to training. Ms Webster, who appeared on Sky Sports and Channel 4, said she did not want to remain in the role if Evans returned to the club.
Evans was jailed for five years in April 2012 for raping a woman in a hotel room in Rhyl, North Wales. He was recently released after spending two and a half years in prison. Sheffield United says it will allow the 25-year-old, who has continued to protest his innocence, to regain his fitness but has not made a decision to re-hire him. By Joe Mackay
what appeared to be some kind of decontamination equipment. A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in West Lothian, along with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Scottish Ambulance Service, responded to an address in Gideon Court, Bathgate, following a report of concern for a male’s health. “Upon entry to the property, three occupants were found inside and have now been checked over by ambulance staff. There are no concerns for these individuals’ health. “Enquiries are ongoing to trace another male who was believed to have been at the address. He is asked to get in touch immediately so that his health can be assessed.”
By Joe Mackay
Police probe dentist patient death POLICE are investigating the death of a woman who died shortly after being treated by a dentist, currently under review for poor infection control practices. Desmond D’Mello, formerly of the Daybrook practice, has been suspended by the General Dental Council. NHS England said the Nottinghamshire dentist did not wash his hands or sterilise equipment between patients. Up to 22,000 former patients may have to be tested for blood-borne viruses. Experts said the risk of infection was believed to be low but thousands of people who used the practice in the Nottingham suburb are to be recalled
and offered tests. The 23-year-old woman died in August 2013, the same month she received treatment. A second woman, aged 29, died the same month after a procedure at the surgery but police said there was no link between her treatment and her death. According to the General Dental Council one of these two women died as a result of a viral infection but police refused to confirm who.
By Chloe McGhee
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Russian troops Ebola Doctor released from enter Ukraine New York hospital THE first and only person to be diagnosed with Ebola in New York has been released from hospital following his recovery.
MOVEMENT OF TROOPS: Russian military equipment and personnel were reported to have been seen entering Ukraine earlier this week
REPORTS from Nato say it has seen Russian military equipment and Russian combat troops entering Ukraine this week. “Russian tanks, Russian artillery, Russian air defence systems and Russian combat troops” were sighted, US Gen Philip Breedlove said in Bulgaria. Russia has consistently denied sending troops into eastern Ukraine to bolster pro-Russian separatist rebels there. However, the rebels have admitted being helped by “volunteers” from Russia. Heavy artillery fire rocked the east Ukrainian city of Donetsk, the industrial hub held by pro-Russian separatist rebels, on Wednesday morning.
It was unclear whether the fire came from besieging government forces or the rebels themselves or both. There were also reports of fighting near the rebel-held city of Luhansk. One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another injured north of Luhansk, when rebels fired on government positions near the village of Schastya, Ukrainian security forces said. More than 4,000 people have died since government forces moved in April to put down an armed insurrection by the rebels in the two regions, which border Russia. A fragile ceasefire was agreed in Minsk on 5 September, although hundreds of people have been killed since then.
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Banks fined £2bn over forex failings FIVE banks, including Royal Bank of Scotland, have been fined more than £2bn by authorities after failing to stop their employees rigging the currency markets at the expense of customers.
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), HSBC, UBS, JPMorgan and Citigroup were all fined hundreds of millions of pounds on Wednesday following lengthy investigations into the $5.3 trillion (£3.3 trillion)-a-day foreign exchange markets. The scandal has seen scores of traders dismissed or suspended for colluding to manipulate foreign exchange rates in order to manufacture profits, and has even embroiled the Bank of England. On Wednesday, the Bank said it had dismissed its chief currency dealer
Craig Spencer, a 33-year-old doctor, smiled as he appeared outside Manhattan’s Bellevue Hospital, declaring: “I’m healthy and no longer infectious.”
He said he is a living example for how medical protocols can work to stop disease from spreading, and said volunteers who work in Ebola-stricken countries need to be supported.
Dr Spencer tested positive for the
By Chloe McGhee
US and China ‘Botched’ mass sterilisation Sign ‘historic’ By Katie Forrester kills 11 women District Collector Siddharth emissions deal THE death toll following a Bilaspur K. Pardesi confirmed the death figure PRESIDENT Obama and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have signed an “historic” agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The deal was welcomed by climate scientists, but denounced as “unrealistic” by US Republicans who said it would put jobs at risk. The agreement came ahead of international talks on climate change in Paris next year. The US and China - who account for 45% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions - will now aim to dramatically reduce them over the next 20 years
By Katie Forrester
Car bombs leave at least five dead in Libya CAR bombs have been detonated in two eastern Libyan cities, leaving at least five people dead and many more injured, reports say.
following its own investigation into the foreign exchange market, which found that he had failed to report serious concerns to superiors. The five banks were all fined by the US and UK authorities, while only UBS was fined by Finma. Barclays was included in the investigation but did not settle with the authorities, saying it preferred a joint settlement with other bodies investigating the bank.
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virus on 23 October, just days after returning from treating patients in Guinea with the humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders.
The first attack on a busy road in Tobruk is thought to have killed at least one person, possibly a bomber. Another four died when a car blew up outside an air base in Al Bayda. Libya has been in a state of flux since Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in 2011, with disparate tribes, militias and factions fighting for power. It is not clear whether either blast was a suicide attack or an improvised explosive device.
By Mark Baker
‘botched’ mass sterilisation rose to 11 on Tuesday, with over 50 women still remaining critical in Bilaspur, the home district of Chhattisgarh Health Minister Amar Agrawal.
has risen to 11.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked for a “thorough investigation and action” on the “unfortunate tragedy,” his office posted on Twitter.
Skeleton from Alexander’s time found in Greece ARCHAEOLOGISTS in northern Greece have found a skeleton inside a tomb from the time of Alexander the Great, during a dig that has enthralled the public. The burial site at Amphipolis is the largest ever discovered in Greece. The tomb dates from the late 4th Century BC when Amphipolis was
a major city of the Macedonian Kingdom. The site is located 100km (62 miles) east of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city. Earlier stages of the excavation brought to light a magnificent carved stone lion, two sphinxes, two caryatids and a floor mosaic depicting the abduction of Persephone by Hades.
By Chloe McGhee
Arctic blast hits Canada and US By Mark Baker PARTS of Canada and the US have been getting their first blast of winter, sending temperatures plummeting by as much as 22C (40F) in days.
The sharply cooler temperatures are a result of frigid air pushed in by a powerful storm that hit Alaska with hurricane-force winds. There have been more than two feet of snow in parts of Michigan, and more
than 150 flights were cancelled at the Minneapolis airport. The chill is now spreading into the Pacific Northwest. In Minnesota, state police said at least two people were killed in accidents on icy roads. Snowy roads were blamed for a Wisconsin school bus crash that sent two adults to hospital, according to a local broadcaster.
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Hamilton’s Amy Meisak hoping to win big for UK in Fiji The 21-year-old Scottish beauty on pageants, following your dreams and putting Scotland on the map HAMILTON born beauty, Amy Meisak (21), is getting ready to jet off to Fiji to represent UK in the world finals of Miss World Supermodel later this month, after winning Miss World Supermodel United Kingdom. Having always dreamed of being an actress when she was little, Amy attended stage school from a young age. She pulled out when she had to concentrate on her studies at school, and somewhere along the line, the dream of acting grew more and more into the dream of being on television. Her interest in TV and radio grew,
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and after finishing school, Amy chose to study media. “I’m quite a bubbly person and people would tell me I have a great personality for TV or Radio. The more I thought about it, the more I realised that I wanted to be involved in the media industry as a presenter!” she says. Miesak decided to turn to pageants as a way of teaching herself how to market herself, think creatively while under pressure, as well as deal with her nerves and build her confidence in front of a crowd. She explains “I had never ever thought I would be involved in pageants.
“It always seemed to me as if it wasn’t a common thing and you needed some sort of experience to even enter. “ Amy decided to enter her first pageant in August 2014 - Miss Earth, which is one of the top three most prestigious beauty pageants in the world. She had little hope of getting far in the competition however believed it would be a great learning experience in order to further develop her career. “When I entered, I really had no clue that I would become a grand finalist and get the chance to represent my country in the worldwide beauty pageant.
“It was scary for me as I had never done anything like this before. I didn’t really know how it all worked and what would be expected of me but I thought, ‘Hey, its good experience’. “ Some of the other contestants had been taking part in pageants for years and had won some pretty big titles already. Amy explained, “There is a big stigma attached to beauty pageants. You almost half expect the other contestants to love themselves and look down on you and it was not that way at all. “All the girls were so nice, sharing tips and helping each other with things like hair and makeup. Also it
was not the stereotypical girls that everyone had imagined. The girls were very intelligent, graceful and beautiful in their own way.” In this pageant Amy managed to scoop third place “Miss Earth Water” and the “Darling of the Press Award” which Amy says “Being a media nerd, [that] was the best award. “It was a great coming third, although every girl wanted to win, I was just genuinely thrilled to have ever gotten that far.” After winning Miss Earth Water, Meisak received a letter inviting her to compete in the Miss World
14th November - 20th November 2014 • Glasgow City News 17 Supermodel UK final. A week later Amy and her two good friends travelled down to Cheshire where the pageant was being held. Amy attended two full days of training and rehearsals. Although she says she felt out of her depth, she had her friends for support and she thoroughly enjoyed the experience. “My friends were so supportive and gave me pep talks throughout the pageant, texting me from backstage saying I was doing brilliantly and just to remember that it’s all good experience for my career so just have fun!” When the results came in, the first award to be called was the ‘Miss Congeniality Award’ –voted for anonymously by other contestants for the friendliest contestant. This would be Amy’s first award of the event. She says “I couldn’t believe when they called my name! I was so touched that all the girls had voted me as the friendliest.” Amy’s name was then called for Best in Evening Wear and again for Best Interview. “Winning those awards was enough for me” she says, but to her surprise, the winner for Miss World Supermodel United Kingdom was called and it was Amy. “It was me! I honestly was speechless and that’s rare for me to be lost for words!” After winning the prestigious title of Miss World Supermodel UK, Amy discovered this qualified her to go to Fiji to represent the UK in the world finals. The trip to Fiji will include visiting locals schools and villages, as well as attending press events and taking part in photoshoots and activities. Amy says preparing for Fiji has been
quite difficult, as there are a lot of things to prepare before she goes, and she has had to raise the funds to be able to go. She recently held a fundraiser and was touched by how many of her friends and family showed up to support her on her travels. Amy said“…the help of friends and family has made this possible. I had a little fundraiser in my house and was so touched by the amount of people came to the event and donated to my Fiji fund to help me on my way.” Amy feels it is so important to go over and put Scotland and the UK on the map. “We get forgotten about sometimes, and [we] forget how great a country we are! “I will do my best to do the United Kingdom proud and try my best to bring back some recognition.” Amy’s advice for anyone thinking of taking on a new challenge or improving their future is to go for it. “I would say to anyone who is about to take a massive step… just to go for it. “I think we all hold back too much in life because we are scared to be out of our comfort zones. But in the end... so what?” “It’s about the experience you get and trying new things. Even if you think you’ll fail you should just go for it because you never know what it may bring you.” Having achieved so much already, Amy is determined to continue building her confidence through pageants and getting as much experience as possible for the media and broadcasting industries. She says: “A dream of mine is to be a TV presenter and I will not stop until that goal is reached.”
There is a big stigma attached to beauty pageants. You almost half expect the other contestants to love themselves and look down on you and it’s not that way at all
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GLASGOW REMEMBERS BY BRIAN ANDERSON
ge a P r u o F Picture e! v Exclusi
AS all the glamour and glitz of the MTV EMA’s landed in Glasgow on Sunday, something else extraordinarily special was taking place in the city – Remembrance Sunday. The poignant scenes at George Square were truly a mark of respect; from the young boy hoisted on his father’s shoulders holding a poppy to the children dancing in the street as the Armed Forces paraded through Glasgow.
War Veterans proudly marched side-by-side with their brothers in arms, remembering their fallen comrades who never came home. This week’s four page picture pull-out is dedicated to all those who fought, and for those who never returned home. Glasgow will never forget your sacrifice.
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REMEMBERING: An Army Officer pays lays a wreath in respect at the War Memorial in the Square
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MARK OF RESPECT: A young boy on his father’s shoulders holds his Poppy as he watched the March of Honour
BEST VIEW IN TOWN: A Veteran looks over the crowds in George Square
BEHIND THE SCENES: It’s all smiles for these female soldiers as they prepare for the parade
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FINISHING TOUCHES: A Navy Officer prepares himself for the parade
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News from Glasgow’s Kitchens
Quarriers aims for £1 million mark at 21st Noel Lunch With Mark Billington, of Glasgow’s Best Deli Billington’s of Lenzie
Did you say ‘Skinny Booze’? WITH the Christmas season fast approaching, many of us will be looking for ways to shed a few pounds. As we all know, alcohol can be highly calorific, so imagine my delight when I came across ‘SkinnyBooze’ - low calorie wine and beers - perfect for enjoying a night out or a night in without worrying about ruining your diet. Whether you’re a fan of red or white, you can enjoy a guilt free glass of wine. Here at Billington’s of Lenzie, we have sourced a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Malbrough, as well as a Merlot, both of which are amazing. ‘SkinnyBooze’ is the first and only company in the UK to specialise in the distribution of low calorie alcohol, so if you’re interested in ‘saving calories’ whilst still enjoying an alcoholic drink - then we’ve found the products for you! They provide you with a better option, where, as they put it, “the only compromise is calories”. Unlike other low calorie wines and beers, these have same alcohol percentage. A standard bottle of Merlot has around 850 calories, which is a diet-demolishing number that could ruin the best of diet days within hours. To put that into perspective, to burn off a bottle of wine you would have to run for one hour at high intensity. Billington’s stock a low calorie red wine which has just over 600 calories, which means you can enjoy a glass of low calorie wine without tipping the scales too much or, if you prefer, we have low calorie beers too. Same great taste, just less calorieguilt the morning after! For more information on Billington’s of Lenzie, visit www.billingtonsoflenzie.co.uk
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Recently reviewed: Café Andaluz,
ON a wet, dark and dreary November afternoon, myself and a friend found ourselves in the unenviable position of roaming Glasgow’s city centre, debating where to grab a bite to eat. Thankfully we were saved from pneumonia, starvation and certain squabbling, when we stumbled across Café Andaluz in Vincent Place.
QUARRIERS is hoping to celebrate its 21st Noel Lunch in style this year, with the charity lunch on track to surpass the £1 million fundraising mark.
All funds raised at the 2014 Quarriers Noel Lunch will go towards the charity’s Box of Hope campaign, which aims to spread a little festive joy this Christmas by providing young homeless people with basic winter essentials. Last year, the Lunch raised a record-breaking £86,000 in aid of Quarriers’ Coaching For Life initiative which provides hundreds of vulnerable young people with support, counselling and encouragement to help them succeed in life. Speaking ahead of the event, Fred said: “It is my pleasure to be hosting the Noel Lunch once again. It’s been a few years since I last did it and the great thing is it’s getting towards Christmas and guests are always full of the Christmas spirit which is reflected in the generosity of the donations made at the event.” An ever-present on Glasgow’s Christmas social scene, Quarriers’ Noel Lunch is the Renfrewshire-based charity’s flagship annual event, raising awareness of its services and generating funds to help deliver its range of inspiring projects. The 21st Noel Lunch takes place on Friday 5 December 2014 at The Marriott Hotel in Glasgow from 12:00 noon – 4:15pm. Tables of 10 cost £500 with single places also available at £50 each. To book a table, or for more information, please contact the Quarriers events team at events@quarriers.co.uk or on 01505 616 054, or visit www.quarriers.org.uk/noel-lunch.
Billington’s of Lenzie competition winner!
CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the delicious Billington’s of Lenzie competition – R. Sey from Craigton! We hope you enjoy your meal for two and a nice glass of bubbly!
By Fiona McNicol
12-15 St Vincent Place, Glasgow
FUNNYMAN: Fred MacAulay will be hosting this year’s Quarriers Noel Lunch
Hosted by one of Scotland’s favourite funny men, Fred MacAulay, this year’s event takes place on Friday 5th December at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow and organisers are hoping this will be the year they break the million pound barrier.
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An oasis of Spanish light and warmth in the gloom, Café Andaluz turned out to be a fantastic choice, and one which we could agree wholeheartedly upon. Despite it being late afternoon, and a Saturday, we were greeted by friendly and accommodating staff who told us they could just manage to squeeze us in, although they were fully booked later in the evening (we were lucky, but booking ahead at the weekend is definitely a good idea). The décor is traditional, cosy Spanish, and we were impressed by the beautiful lighting and comfortable ambience Café Andaluz have created. My friend asked for the waitress’s recommendation for a fruity red wine and she was happy to oblige, offering him a taste before he decided on it. Then we got down to the serious business of ordering from the restaurant’s extensive and varied
tapas selection. As a vegetarian, it can often be difficult to find a decent range of options, but not so with Café Andaluz. At least a third of their menu is veggie friendly, and I was spoilt for choice, eventually deciding on Tortilla Espanola, a Spanish potato and onion omelette, grilled goat’s cheese with Seville orange and chilli marmalade, and Tostada de Champinones, mushrooms, garlic, truffle oil and smoked Tetilia cheese on croutons. All three dishes were delicious; light, flavourful and perfectly presented. My friend who opted for the Albondigas, delicious and tender lamb meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, Pollo Romesco, chicken thighs served with a tomato, chilli, red pepper and almond salsa, and a platter of sliced Serrano ham, was equally impressed. In fact, our only complaint would be that the tables were perhaps a little small for tapas, and we had to perform a bit of a balancing act to fit everything on. We finished our meals with glorious
homemade desserts, sweet and sticky caramel cheese cake, and a deliciously dark and bitter chocolate and orange mousse, which were the perfect end to a superb meal. Although Café Andaluz’s Al la Carte menu is on the pricey side, it’s worth investigating their range of set menus and pre-theatre offers. You certainly won’t be disappointed with the quality and service.
www.cafeandaluz.com, 0141 222 2255
WIN! A meal for four at Cook & Indi’s World Buffet GLASGOW City News has teamed up with Cook & Indi’s World Buffet in Darnley to give one lucky reader the chance to win a fantastic meal for four.
With a variety of dishes ranging from pizza to pastas, starters to salads, sushi to noodles and pakoras to curries, Cook & Indi’s World Buffet always offers at least seven different cuisines, including Indian, Japanese, Chinese and Mexican, with over 100 dishes. To be in with a chance of winning the prize,
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Shimmering Metallics THE party season is just around the corner, and the high street is already full of Christmas party outfits and glamour night out wear. It’s the perfect time to add a little sparkle to your wardrobe, with metallic and precious metals featuring heavily on the Autumn/Winter 2014 catwalks. Whether you want to go full head to toe in shinning silver or simply add a touch of sparkle, we’ve chosen our top five high street buys for the festive season.
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Chanel creates the perfect
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for H&M THE world went crazy for H&M’s latest collaboration with Alexander Wang last week.
THE masters of glamour and style, Chanel, have launched their new Christmas make-up collection.
The retail giant’s stores were stripped of stock as the doors opened, and the website crashed from the high demand for the Balenciaga head designer’s sporty inspired collection.
Inspired by “the luminous feathers and sparkling diamonds of Gabrielle Chanel’s original fine jewellery collection”, the Holiday 2014 colour range from the Chanel Makeup Studio illuminates the complexion with softness and grace, featuring festive silvers and reds.
Prices range from £18 to £47. Available from www.chanel.com RED CARPET: Laura Whitmore joined the likes of Nicki Minaj and superstar model Jordan Dunn at the MTV EMA’s MTV presenter Laura Whitmore worked the red carpet at Sunday night’s MTV EMA’s at Glasgow’s Hydro, wearing one of our favourite outfits from the evening. The Scot TV star braved the cold weather in a stunning black sequinned mini skirt and simple black blouse.
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Laura Whitmore rocks the red carpet at the MTV EMA’s
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Pieces from the collection have already started appearing on eBay
£59.99 Alexander Wang for H&M www.hm.com
End of day review: Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm Reviewed by Glasgow Beauty Bloggers
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Promising to give skin radiance, stop moisture loss and fight the signs of ageing, Elemis’s Pro-Radiance Balm is marketed more towards age concerns that general skincare or cosmetic needs. The great thing is, it does all of the above, and creates a great base for makeup. For those with blemish free skin, you could use it as a highlighter and even to make dark bags look lighter, but for those who can’t do without foundation, it’s the best not-actually-a-primer-primer I’ve ever used. It’s light, and while it creates a smooth base, covering scars, marks and blemishes, it doesn’t feel like it’s clogging your pores in the process. It makes your foundation go miles further than usual and whilst it’s doing all of that, it’s also sorting out those fine lines at the same time! What’s not to love? BEAUTY POINTS: 9/10 (seriously) PACKAGING: Clean, stylish with a touch of silver Elemis class. EASY TO APPLY: It goes on beautifully, smooth and easy to apply with your fingers. DOES WHAT IT SAYS ON THE TIN: It claimed to fight the signs of ageing and we’ve noticed a definite improvement…plus, it creates smooth, glowing skin and a great base for your makeup. VALUE FOR MONEY: At £32.00 it’s not cheap…we’re already crying inside for the day that the tube runs out. AT THE END OF THE DAY: We love it! An instant end of the day beauty hero…you really should splurge on this one. WHERE TO BUY: www.timetospa.co.uk
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Review: Atholl Palace Hotel and Spa massages, included in our one night spa break package. Reluctant to move from the spa’s chill out room, we eventually worked up enough motivation to make full use of the pool, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room, which pays heed to the Atholl Palace’s origins as a hydropathic hotel.
Pitlochry, Perthshire
and woodland walks, we passed the time until dinner taking in the hotel’s expansive lobby and lounge. Here guests can laze by an open fire whilst enjoying a drink from the bar, surrounded by period artwork and interest pieces, including two charming baby grand pianos.
We were warmly greeted at reception with a welcome ‘wee dram’ for the non-drivers, and directed to our rooms, where, to our surprise, a complimentary upgrade saw one of us spending the night in a rather impressive castle turret. After a restful half hour in the newly converted Stags Head Bar, its décor strongly influenced by the hotel’s highland roots, we headed to the Lavender Spa. Here we were treated to incredibly relaxing full body
views of the hotel’s immaculately maintained grounds and the magnificent Tummel Valley beyond. The Atholl Palace’s menu focuses on local produce with beef, fish and game, as well as vegetarian options, providing plentiful choice. Our meals were cooked to perfection, with all three courses living up to the Palace’s ever growing reputation for quality cuisine. After a sound night’s sleep in pleasant and well equipped rooms, we enjoyed an enormous array of cooked and continental breakfast options. Reluctant to leave, we visited the hotel’s basement museum, which details the building’s fascinating past, adding to the overall sense of staying in a hotel steeped in Scottish history. It is this air of tradition and history, combined with excellent service and facilities, which makes a stay at the Atholl Palace Hotel a truly unique experience.
GRAND ESTATE: The Atholl Palace Hotel in Perthshire
SITUATED in a grand woodland estate, the Atholl Palace Hotel, near Pitlochry, in the heart of Highland Perthshire, is well deserving of its four star status. Driving up the long winding entrance, guests’ first glimpse of the baronial palace brings to mind Monarch of the Glen and Downton Abbey, as gothic architecture meets luxurious opulence.
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Although the hotel provides extensive facilities for outdoor activities including pitch ‘n’ putt, tennis courts,
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Dinner is served in the beautiful Verandah Restaurant with floor to ceiling windows offering unsurpassed
One night spa breaks from £135 per person. www.athollpalace.com
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By David Boyle Glasgow City News
The Unofficial Parent’s Guide to.. Teenage Relationships
MOST parents worry about the day their child will start dating. It is the big sign that they’re growing up and are entering adulthood. But it’s important to remember that they do still need you now and this is a normal development phase of the teen years. There are also things you can do to make dating easier for both of you. Talk to your teen about what a good relationship is. While you may think your teen already knows how to date, they probably don’t. Most of their information comes from media that’s meant to be entertaining, not realistic. Make sure your child understands what it means to be in a loving and supporting relationship. Once you’re done talking, set a good example in your relationship with your significant other. Once your child starts dating, don’t stop talking to them about
relationships. Dating doesn’t always go as you expect; your child may need someone to come to if they have a problem. You need to keep the lines of communication open and also reiterate to them how they should treat people and expect to be treated in a relationship.
When it comes time to meet your teen’s date, be kind and respectful. While you may want to give a lecture on the rules; their date is not the one you should be talking to. It is your teen’s responsibility to know your rules and follow them. Also, while you may not like the person your child is dating, be supportive. If you have taught them about a proper relationship, then you should trust them to make their own decisions. Only intervene if you think the relationship is dangerous for your child. It may be hard to see your child growing up and finding new people to get close to, but if you take the
right steps and teach them how relationships are supposed to be, they’re much more likely to make the right choices.
By Chloe McGhee
RELATIONSHIP ADVICE: It’s not always easy to think of your teen dating, but talking about what makes a good relationship will help them make the right choices
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Best on the Box!
Watched this weekend
Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2014 Saturday 8th, 9.10pm, BBC1
HUW Edwards presented moving coverage of the annual event from the Royal Albert Hall in the presence of the Queen and other members of the royal family. Joss Stone, the cast of War Horse and D-Day veteran Jim Radford performed alongside the Massed Bands of the Household Division, and the bands of HM Royal Marines and the Queen’s Colour Squadron. Together, they paid tribute to the victims of conflict, from the First World War to the present day, in a festival that also included the traditional two-minute silence as thousands of poppy petals fall from the venue’s ceiling.
War Horse
Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy
Sunday 16th November, 8pm, BBC1
Friday 14th November, 9pm, Channel 5
TV PREMIERE of the 2011 war drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. A farmer’s son forms a close bond with a horse he trains, but is forced to give the animal up when it is sold to the British army during the First World War. The horse passes through various owners on both sides as he travels across the battlefields of France, while the boy refuses to give up on being reunited. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s book, starring Jeremy Irvine, Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Dispatches: How the Rich Get Richer Monday 17th November, 8pm, Channel 4 IN the final leg of her journey, the hotelier heads to the south, a region she knows little about. In Puglia, she marvels at the local beehive-shaped dry stone huts and samples a wine with a difference, before heading to the Monte Pollino national park. Alex concludes her adventure in the city of Matera, where she attends the annual Festa della Madonna Bruna, a week-long carnival culminating in a pagan-style rite of destruction and a firework display.
SPECTATOR Editor Fraser Nelson exposes a growing inequality in British society, exploring new gulfs in earnings, education, prospects and life expectancy.
X-Men: First Class
Tuesday 18th November, 9pm, Film4 X-MEN: First Class brings together the epic scale and action of a classic blockbuster with a character driven story that unveils the beginning of the X-Men saga and a secret history of the Cold War and our world at the brink of nuclear Armageddon. As the first class discovers, harnesses and comes to terms with their formidable powers, alliances are formed that will shape the eternal war between the heroes and villains of the X-Men universe. Starring James McAvoy (Wanted), Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds), Nicholas Hoult (A Single Man) and Jason Flemying (Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels).
Atlantis
Saturday 15th November, 8.30pm, BBC1 FIRST in the new series of the popular fantasy drama. Much has changed in the year since the death of King Minos. His daughter Ariadne is on the throne and at war with her former stepmother Pasiphae in a bloody and brutal battle for power. As the kingdom stands on the brink of collapse, there is only one person the young queen dare turn to for help - Jason. The time has come for the warrior to fulfil his destiny.
Liberty of London
Drifters
THE new series going behind the scenes at fashion giant Liberty continues, with an episode focusing on the business of fashion, from New York Fashion Week and endeavours to boost sales to ‘hero’ pieces.
FIRST in the brand new series. Meg finds herself organising a hen do. Unfortunately, it clashes with a romantic date she simply can’t get out of. Meanwhile, Bunny and Laura have troubles of their own.
Wed 19th November, 9pm, Channel 4
Thursday 20th November, 9pm, E4
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Films showing November 14th - 21st Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG) Family Comedy Starring Steve Carrell, Jennifer Garner and Bella Thorne. Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair, and things just get worse as his day progresses.
Dilli 1984 (15)
Bollywood – In Punjabi with English subtitles Starring Preet Bal, Gugu Gill and Gurdeep Mehndi A lady, who has been living in Delhi from her marriage in 1972 to the present day, is afflicted by a massacre.
The Imitation Game (12A) Drama Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightly, & Charles Dance. The film centres on the English mathematician and cryptographer who helped crack the Nazi’s Enigma code during World War II.
Nativity 3: Dude, Where’s My Donkey? (U) Family Comedy Starring Catherine Tate, Adam Garcia & Celia Imrie This Christmas the pupils of St Bernadette’s and their muchloved, madcap teacher Mr Poppy are back for their biggest adventure yet.
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ODEON Plus
Give all your passions the big-screen treatment See your Sporting heroes larger than life. Catch front-row seats for every concert. Enjoy a night at the opera or the ballet. ODEON Plus brings that unique cinema experience to everything you love. Now you can enjoy sport, music and theatre on the big screen, often beamed in by satellite and always using the latest state-of-the-art sound and digital projection technology.
Now that’s entertainment! ODEON Plus performances are available at selected cinemas. We aim to screen these as widely as possibly but please double check the listings to identify which cinemas will be showing the individual performances.
Now booking ODEON Glasgow Quay for November
26th November Royal Opera House – L’elisir D’amore 2014 (live) Donizetti’s romantic comedy of rural life shines brilliantly in Laurent Pelly’s hilarious staging, which matches the piece’s perfect blend of sentiment and tomfoolery. Italian conductor and former Jette Parker Young Artist Daniele Rustioni conducts a starry cast. Lucy Crowe takes the dazzling soprano lead as Adina, the most sophisticated woman in the village, loved from afar by Vittorio Grigolo’s handsome but shy Nemorino. Nemorino meets a worrying rival in Levente Molnár’s braggart Sergeant Belcore, until the love potion sold to him by Bryn Terfel’s largerthan-life travelling quack, Dr Dulcamara, gives him a powerful dose of courage - with both comic and touching results.
30th November Royal Opera House – L’elisir D’amore 2014 (encore)
The Drop (15) Drama Starring Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace & James Gandolfini ‘The Drop’ centres on Bob, a barman whose pub doubles as a ‘drop point’ for local gangsters exchanging money, but when armed robbers hit up the bar he works in and steal some dirty money, things go awry.
The Equalizer (15) Action thriller Starring Denzel Washington and Chloe Grace Moretz A former black ops commando who faked his death for a quiet life in Boston comes out of his retirement to rescue a young girl.
The Maze Runner (12A) Set in a post-apocalyptic world, young Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they’re all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow “runners” for a shot at escape.
The Hunger Games/The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Double Bill Superticket (12A) Be one of the first to see the latest film in The Hunger Games series with the ODEON Superticket. The Superticket gives you access to a double bill showing the Hunger Games films so far, plus admission to an exclusive preview screening of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 on 19th November 2014, a day before general release. You’ll also get an exclusive ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1’ poster plus a Hunger Games phone accessory to commemorate the release.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (12A) Things are heating up in ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1’ as Katniss Everdeen gets swept up in the revolution against the Capitol. Led by the maniacal President Snow, the autocratic Capitol is churning out political propaganda in an effort to quell the bubbling rebellion in the districts. Meanwhile, Katniss is holed up in the mysterious District 13, where she has become a symbol of the revolution.
Your chance to win! Two pairs of tickets to ODEON at the Quay. Fancy seeing the latest films for free? Then we’ve got the perfect competition for you!
ODEON at the Quay has teamed up with Glasgow City News to bring you this fantastic prize – the chance to win a pair of cinema tickets. All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is answer the following simple question:
Benedict Cumberbatch, star of “The Imitation Game”, portrays which famous detective on BBC television? Send your answers on a postcard with your name, address and contact telephone number to:
Glasgow City News ODEON Competition, Caledonia Publications, 70 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 2QZ. Competition closes at midnight on 19.11.14. Winner will be picked at random. Terms and Conditions apply.
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Read this... The Assassination of Margaret
Thatcher and Other Stories by Hilary Mantel TWICE Man Booker Prize winning author Hilary Mantel has established a firm fan base thanks to her best-selling Thomas Cromwell trilogy. With the third and final instalment in this series set for release in 2015, Mantel has gifted fans with a new collection of contemporary short stories to tide them over until the New Year. With a title guaranteed to intrigue and grab attention, The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher and Other Stories includes a number of previously released short stories, as well as the newly published title tale itself. Throughout the collection, Mantel expertly explores the themes of loneliness, cruelty, and inner struggle,
making use of dark and, at times, otherworldly settings and compelling, yet often brutal and flawed characters. The collection begins with Sorry to Disturb, an autobiographical account of Mantel’s time spent in Saudi Arabia. In these bleak and cloying passages, Mantel expertly portrays her sense of isolation and unhappiness, trapped in a country rife with problems and restrictions for both women and non-native citizens. The final tale, and the most eagerly anticipated, The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, describes Mantel’s fantasised and fictionalised murder of the Prime Minister in 1983, by an IRA shooter, from the window
of the protagonist’s flat. Mantel makes her own political views clear in her character’s compliance with this assassin, who goes so far as to help him plan his escape route. Although much of the hype surrounding this publication has been based on this particular story, the true beauty of the collection lies with Mantel’s uncanny ability to describe human struggle and internal conflict.
By Katie Forrester Published September 2014, £14.99
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I Forget Where We Were - Ben Howard
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BEN Howard’s recently released second album I Forget Where We Were firmly cements the singersongwriter’s deserved place atop the indie-folk music scene. With expectations high after the success of the English artist’s debut album Every Kingdom, which sold over a million copies, and resulted in a Mercury Music Prize Nomination and two Brit Awards in 2012-2013, Howard delivers yet again.
Glasgow Barrowlands, 4th November 2014 By Katrina McNicol
Title track and first single release I Forgot Where We Were is an instant classic, combining hugely topical lyrics ‘I was watching Syria blinded by the sunshine strip’ with melancholy harmonies, evoking memories of
GLASGOW electronic, synth-pop band Chvrches meteoric rise to fame shows just what three people can achieve with talented song writing, synthesisers and a truly outstanding lead vocal. Their success has, this year, culminated in a massive sold out tour, which saw the band add an additional night to their home town venue The Barras at the start of the month. Chvrches are always a pleasure to see live and, thanks to a hectic year of touring, the Glaswegian trio have well and truly honed their art, sounding more polished and slick than ever before. Opening track We Sink set the mood for what would be a high energy, high impact set. Accompanied by a dazzling laser light show, and the band’s signature booming electronic bass lines, singer Lauren Mayberry’s exceptional and distinctive vocals shone through. Powering through fan favourites Gun, Lies and Recover in flawless style, the trio then mixed things up, with Martin Doherty taking the mike for Under the Tide, sending the already feverish atmosphere to another level entirely. Saving hit record The Mother We Share until last left fans crying out for an encore and Chvrches delivered, showcasing their second new track of the evening, Dead Air, written for the new Hunger Games movie soundtrack, and perfectly exemplifying just how far this band have come from their humble beginnings.
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summers and love now passed. In contrast, She Treats Me Well is upbeat and utilises a strong percussionist baseline, as well as Howard’s signature guitar picking style. At over seven minutes long, End of The Affair is a slow burner, gradually building to a furious climax of both synthesised vocals and guitar. Howard has produced an original record that sounds entirely fresh and innovative. Yet, thanks to his unique, and instantly recognisable, vocal style and musicality, I Forget Where We Were manages to remain, simultaneously, comfortingly familiar. Released 17th October 2014, £8.99
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FEATURING an all-star cast, including James McAvoy and Hugh Jackman, X-Men: Days of Future Past, released on DVD this week, sees the X-Men series return to its classic best. With characters from the original X-Men trilogy joining forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class, Days of Future Past bridges the time continuum as the X-Men fight a deadly battle to change the past and
save the planet from its greatest threat thus far.
With stellar performances from McAvoy and Patrick Stewart as past and present Professor Charles Xavier, and Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen, as his lethal counterpart Magneto, Days of Future Past sees Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, travel back in time to 1973 in a desperate attempt to save the future of mankind.
In a plot strewn with twists and turns, Days of Future Past makes full use of its Hollywood blockbuster budget, and is visually impressive and enthralling. Although the seventh instalment in the lengthy X-Men chain, this is a film which stands out, with cast, effects and plot superbly combining to prove there’s still plenty of mileage left in this series. Released 10th November 2014, £9.99
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Real Love - Tom Odell (Single) AFTER the success of previous hits such as “Another Love” and “I Know” Tom Odell has returned with a cover of The Beatles track “Real Love”. This is a truly beautiful love song, which is sure to be a massive hit, especially over the festive period. The song is featured in the John Lewis Christmas advert with Monty the penguin, so we will probably be hearing a lot more of it over the coming weeks. The arrangement of this cover is totally different from the original, the track starts with a stunning piece on the piano and then
the unmistakable Odell vocals join in. There are also some lovely string sections creating a really beautiful orchestral build up towards the end of the song. Some people don’t agree with covers as it is not creating something fresh and new however, one thing that can be said for covers is it allows different generations to celebrate great songs. This song was a great song when The Beatles released it and this version of the song is stunning and so fitting for this time of year.
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HOUSE builders and property investors have warned John Swinney’s replacement for Stamp Duty places too much burden on middle-class families and calls for its 10 per cent rate to be cut.
The multi-million-pound investment, which follows a £20m makeover in 2010, has included opening a previously unused fifth floor and the unveiling of 46 new bedrooms and suites, increasing the hotel’s offering to 230 bedrooms. Interior design team Goddard Littlefair was appointed to create a ‘home-from-home’ environment, including marble bathrooms, rainfall showers, wall mirrors and ceramic roll-top baths.
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The expansion has also created 25 new part-time and full-time positions at the hotel.
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They warned the levy, which will replace Stamp Duty next April, risks creating a “logjam” in the housing market by deterring families from
moving to a larger home and predicted Edinburgh, Aberdeen and East Renfrewshire will be particularly “badly affected”. In separate submissions to Holyrood’s finance committee, trade groups representing the sectors criticised as “too steep” the increase in the LBTT rate from two per cent to 10 per cent when the purchase price reaches £250,001.
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Glasgow Housing ‘Shameful’ overcrowding issue in association benefits social rented homes from affordable housing guarantee
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ALMOST a quarter of families with children who stay in council or housing association homes live in overcrowded circumstances, according to new figures.
TWENTY five housing associations, including two in Scotland, have benefitted from more than £1 billion which has been unlocked from the market to build new affordable homes.
UK housing minister Brandon Lewis said the UK Government’s affordable housing guarantee will lead to nearly 9,300 homes being provided across the country. The system of guarantees allows housing associations to borrow money for new affordable housing at very competitive rates, underpinned by the government as a debt guarantor. The total fund is worth £3.5bn UK-wide. New Gorbals Housing Association has borrowed £6.7 million to build 118 homes in Glasgow while Home Scotland will build 147 homes across the country with its only guaranteed sum of £12.0m. The
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Analysis of 2011 census data revealed that families in 23 per cent (33,000) of social rented accommodation do not have enough space.
The figure falls to 17 per cent (13,000) for families with children living in private rented accommodation. Across all of Scotland’s 2.4 million homes, overcrowding was an issue in 9 per cent of homes, or 214,000 properties.
Lack of space was found in 5 per cent of owner-occupied property, 16 per cent of social rented accommodation and 17 per cent of private rented homes. Overcrowding soared in student properties, homes with more than two generations of a family living together and households of unrelated adults.
In private rented accommodation, just over a third (35 per cent) of these properties were overcrowded, increasing to 43 per cent in social-rented homes. The census also reveals that 5 per cent of overcrowded households had no central heating in 2011.
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The figure falls to 17 per cent (13,000) for families with children living in private rented accommodation. Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, said the “shameful situation” is yet another consequence of the housing crisis in Scotland today.
He added: “Families with children in particular are hit hard by overcrowding through a lack of privacy, space to develop, play or do homework. It also impacts schooling and the health and wellbeing of children. “We also know that more than 4,000 children will wake up without a permanent home this Christmas and
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SCOTTISH drivers will be warned not to drink at all, the night before getting behind the wheel of a car.
The warning comes ahead of Scotland’s new drink-driving laws, which are to be brought in on the 5th of December.
Scotland’s blood alcohol limit will be reduced from 80mg in every 100 ml of blood, to 50 mg in every 100 ml of blood, bringing Scotland into line with most other European countries. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said:
“I have said before that I am determined we do everything we can to make our roads safer and save lives. Drink driving shatters families and communities and we must take action to reduce the risk on our roads.
“This new limit will bring Scotland into line with most of Europe and send a clear message to drivers who continue to ignore the warnings that there is never an excuse to drink and drive. “Getting behind the wheel after drinking can have fatal consequences, the advice is simple; if you have had any alcoholic drink whatsoever, don’t drive. No one should be drinking and driving and the new lower limit only reinforces what should already be the case with drivers taking full responsibility and not putting lives at risk.
“Lowering the drink drive limit will help make Scotland’s roads safer, it is the right thing to do, and most importantly, it will save lives meaning that fewer families have to go through the heartache of a loved one lost”.
Around 10,000 police officers have been tasked with carrying out spot-checks to enforce the new limit. Uniformed police officers will be ordered to stop more vehicles for road checks and breath-test drivers they suspect of having had a drink. Drivers will be warned that breaking it could mean a driving ban, criminal record for 20 years and even jail.
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ALL-WHEEL F-TYPE R: The new all-wheel-drive Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupé ensured the Bloodhound SSC World Land Speed Record programme passed a significant high-speed testing milestone
JAGUAR announced last week that it is to expand the F-type range to feature a total of 14 different variants, one of which will be an F-type R Coupé equipped with four-wheel drive. The new car will offer a 0-60mph time of 3.9 seconds, and a top speed electronically limited to 186mph. Jaguar revealed the AWD F-Type as part of a partnership with the Bloodhound SSC world record team (which hopes to break the 1000mph barrier in 2015) with the new F-Type R AWD taking part in a communications test with the Bloodhound team in South Africa. Ian Hoban, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar said: “Our target with engineering the all-wheel drive F-TYPE was to maintain the engaging rear-drive character that’s so important to Jaguar sports cars, yet offer even greater dynamic capability. The result is a controllable, exploitable and blisteringly fast performance car in all weather and road conditions.” The AWD F-TYPE R Coupé was driven flatout by Bloodhound Project Director and former World Land Speed Record holder, Richard
Noble who said: “We are absolutely delighted to announce Jaguar as a Main Partner to the Bloodhound Project. This is a very fine match - Jaguar is very strong on innovation and with its huge drive in advanced technology, education and motorsport track record, we have the perfect partner. Together we have developed outstanding inter-team synergy and this is a very special relationship. We are proud to carry the Jaguar branding on Bloodhound SSC.” Fitted with the same radio equipment as the jet and rocket powered Bloodhound SSC, the F-TYPE was driven head-to-head at top speed with a similarly equipped jet flown at 500mph and just 50 feet above the ground. The combined closing speed of almost 700mph enabled the successful test of the system that will allow communications between the ground crew and Andy Green in Bloodhound SSC, which will run for the first time on the Hakskeen desert just twelve months from now. The addition of all-wheel-drive is one of a number of performance enhancements to the award-winning Jaguar F-TYPE range, with the full range will debut at the LA Auto Show on 19 November.
Preparing for winter: Do you have an emergency kit? AHEAD of the winter weather setting in, Traffic Scotland has released information via their website on how to stay safe and be prepared on the roads. If you are a regular commuter and spend a number of hours in your car each week, the Scottish Government advise that you prepare an emergency kit to have in case of a crisis. It is recommended that you have a first aid kit, jump leads, torch, batteries, map, blanket and a reflective warning sign. During the winter, you should also add an ice scraper, de-icer, snow shovel, cat litter or a piece of carpet for grip
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City defeat Swiss to march Warriors to the fore for into quarter-finals Scotland in win over Pumas GLASGOW Warriors players were heavily involved in Scotland’s five-try win over Argentina at BT Murrayfield on Saturday.
Women’s Champions League Glasgow City 4-2 Zurich (5-4)
GLASGOW City scored two late goals to reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time. When Joanne Love hammered in a shot on 81 minutes, City led Zurich 3-2 on the night but were going out on away goals, having lost the first leg 2-1. But Suzanne Lappin powered in a header to seal a dramatic comeback victory. Cinzia Zehnder slotted the Swiss side ahead, with Abbi Grant and Leanne Ross replying before Fabienne Humm appeared to tip the match in Zurich’s favour. The players on the City bench raced on to the pitch to celebrate Lappin’s goal, including goalkeeper Lee Alexander, who was withdrawn at half-time with a suspected broken collarbone but refused to go to hospital. Just a short time earlier, the faces on the sidelines were glum as Humm levelled less than two minutes after Ross had slammed in a penalty. But City were rewarded for their fantastic spirit and for dominating long spells of the match at Airdrie’s Excelsior Stadium. Using the width of the pitch well, the home team had the Swiss penned back for most of the first half but could not find a killer pass in the final third. Zurich were a threat on the break, with Alexander’s injury coming after a brave one-on-one save before Zehnder finished coolly when City failed to clear from a corner in first-half stoppage-time. A fumble from the visiting keeper allowed Grant
There were 10 Warriors in the starting lineup and four on the bench, with Mark Bennett making his Scotland debut and Adam Ashe and Finn Russell playing for their country at BT Murrayfield for the first time.
The only disappointment for the Scots was that they conceded three tries in the final quarter and there will be plenty of food for thought ahead of the visit of New Zealand on Saturday evening. Jonny Gray, Sean Maitland, Stuart Hogg and Tommy Seymour were all on the scoresheet, with former Glasgow favourite and brother of Jonny - Ritchie Gray - also touching down as the Scots ran out 41-31 winners.
CELEBRATIONS: Glasgow City beat Zurich to reach the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League for the first time ever.
to chip home a clever equaliser 10 minutes into the second half and soon after the game was level on aggregate. Denise O’Sullivan was tripped following an enterprising run and Ross converted the penalty in style. However, another defensive lapse allowed Zurich to draw level on the night, with Humm finishing from close range. The Swiss side looked comfortable, packing players in their own half, while City lost their way temporarily. Love then breathed new life into the hosts when the Scotland midfielder cracked home a sweet shot from the edge of the penalty box. And Lappin completed a remarkable turnaround when she rose to nod in an excellent delivery from Ross.
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SPORT ROUND – UP Keane calls police to hotel THE Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane called police to the team’s hotel following an incident with a member of the public, the Football Association of Ireland has said.
ROAD TO VICTORY: JaJuan led a fantastic team effort against the Flyers
A BLISTERING opening ten minutes set the Rocks firmly on the road to victory after they caught fire early and poured in a massive 32 points to take a 13-point lead at the end of the first period. Perhaps feeling the effects of their pulsating and intense win over Sharks the night before, the Flyers struggled to keep pace and Rocks doubled their score as player-coach Sterling Davis made it 38-19. With the hosts rampant, the visitors did then rally to cut the gap to eleven at the break, but the Rocks piled on the agony when the action resumed. With some smart three-point shooting, JaJuan
Smith pulling the strings in the backcourt and the power and athleticism inside of Tayo Ogedengbe, the home side had too much for Flyers to handle. Consequently they were able to put their foot back on the gas in the third quarter and by the time the last period tipped off, they were back out of sight at 81-61. Ogedengbe and Danny Huffor combined for 46 points for Rocks, as did McLaughlin-Williams and Herring for Flyers. But, it was Smith and his 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists which stood out most.
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An ambulance also attended the Portmarnock Hotel, near Dublin. Keane was allegedly involved in an altercation with a fan in the hotel’s reception area. The Republic of Ireland team are staying at the hotel ahead of Friday’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland at Celtic Park. “We wish to clarify that Roy Keane called the Gardai following the incident,” read an FAI statement. It added: “The manager, Martin O’Neill, and the FAI are fully aware of the circumstances surrounding this event, and the assistant manager
has their full support.” They added no arrest was made and no complaint was received.
Motherwell community group continues negotiations for club A MOTHERWELL community group says it is continuing negotiations despite being told it will now take more than £800,000 to keep alive its dream of fan ownership at Fir Park. The Well Society is hoping to buy the club from owner John Boyle.
Boyle has handed his 70% shareholding to the club to be held in a trust fund in the hope that
the Well Society, a community-based group advocating fan ownership, can raise the funds to buy them. The Well Society said at the beginning of November that it had raised £500,000 and was targeting a further £1m in loans. But there have been reports of rival groups expressing an interest in the shares - and the club, who are also looking for a new team manager after the resignation of Stuart McCall.
Aberdeen close to debt free ABERDEEN have agreed an investment deal that will wipe out the club’s debts. As the Dons released their annual accounts, it was revealed their net debt of £14.49m will be cleared if the restructuring plans are approved.
Willie Donald and his wife Elaine, who own the Stonehaven-based engineering company WM
Donald, will become shareholders in the club.
The Pittodrie outfit hope to see the plans given the go-ahead at next month’s AGM. In the annual club accounts, Aberdeen revealed turnover rose from £7.85m to £11.158m last season with wages increasing from £5.256m to £6.084m. The club say the wages increase is a result of higher bonus payments.
Kingman named Horse of the Year at Cartier Racing Awards KINGMAN has been named 2014 Horse of the Year at the Cartier Racing Awards.
The three-year-old miler, trained by John Gosden for owner Prince Khalid Abdullah, won four Group One races including the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Kingman claimed the honour ahead of fellow shortlisted contenders Australia, Treve and Noble Mission. On a winning night for Abdullah, his Champion Stakes winner Noble Mission took the award for best older horse. Nobel Mission, the younger brother of Frankel, was trained to three top-level triumphs by Lady
Cecil, while Australia won the English and Irish Derbies and Treve secured a second Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Kingman, whose only defeat of the season came against Richard Hannon’s Night Of Thunder in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket, was retired to stud in September. The horse also claimed the prize for top threeyear-old colt, with the filly award going to stablemate Taghrooda. Taghrooda won the Oaks and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes for owner Sheikh Hamdan al Maktoum, who received the order of merit.
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Tonight’s Euro 2016 Qualifier sees Scotland without Hutton and Bardsley, whilst Ireland’s McCarthy and Whelan are both ruled out due to injury THE Republic of Ireland have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Scotland, as James McCarthy and Glenn Whelan have both been ruled out by injury. Everton midfielder McCarthy is to return to his club for treatment on a hamstring injury after undergoing a scan on Wednesday evening. Whelan had been a surprise late addition to Martin O’Neill’s squad, but has not yet fully recovered from a fractured leg suffered against Germany. The Stoke City midfielder trained on Wednesday after making a surprisingly quick return from the injury sustained in the 1-1 draw in Gelsenkirchen on 14 October, but returned to his club for
treatment on Thursday. With Marc Wilson ruled out by injury, Derby’s Richard Keogh is among the candidates to be drafted into the centre of the Republic’s defence. Scotland are without injured Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton, while Phil Bardsley is also unavailable. Full-back Bardsley was injured early in Stoke’s 2-1 win at Tottenham on Sunday and has been replaced in the squad by uncapped Hearts defender Callum Paterson. Those injuries make it likely that Steven Whittaker will start at rightback for the hosts, who are also missing long-term absentee Robert Snodgrass. O’Neill would not confirm that
former Celtic player Robbie Keane will definitely start on Friday night although it would be a surprise if the Republic’s record goal scorer is left out. Captain Keane, who has 65 goals in his 135 internationals, has started each of the three qualifiers for which O’Neill has been at the helm although he was replaced by midfielder Darron Gibson midway through the second half in Gelsenkirchen. Shane Long advanced his claims for a starting role by scoring twice in Southampton’s win over Leicester City last weekend. The Championship qualifier has been confirmed as a sell-out. The buildup to the Celtic Park fixture has been overshadowed by complaints from the Football Association of Ireland’s
chief executive, John Delaney, about an allocation of around 3,000 tickets for the travelling support. Delaney openly lambasted his association’s Scottish counterparts despite the allocation being consistent with competition rules.
Celtic Park on 18th November, in an international friendly.
Scottish fans had earlier been riled by pricing for the entire qualifying campaign, prompting a low initial take-up for Friday’s match and Irish fans taking the opportunity to purchase home end tickets.
It will also be England’s first visit to Scotland since 1999, when two goals from Paul Scholes gave Kevin Keegan’s side a 2-0 victory at Hampden Park in a Euro 2000 qualifying play-off.
A Scottish FA spokesperson confirmed on Thursday that no tickets remain for the fixture. Around 11,000 tickets offering various levels of restricted view at the 60,000-capacity venue were the last to be sold, and were so by lunchtime on Wednesday. Scotland will then play England at
The game will be England’s last senior fixture of 2014 and comes three days after a Euro 2016 qualifier away to Slovenia.
Scotland won the second leg 1-0 at Wembley, Don Hutchison’s goal giving them their most recent win over England, but it was not enough to see them into the tournament.
By Mark Baker