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Scotland’s First Female First Minister

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Nicola Sturgeon has been confirmed as the only candidate to replace departing First Minister Alex Salmon as leader of the Scottish National Party. She will formally take over at the Party’s conference in Perth next month, when Mr Salmond steps down, before MSPs and the Queen formally approve her appointment as First Minister - making her Scotland’s first female First Minister since Holyrood was set up in 1999. SNP’s National Secretary Patrick Grady announced that the 44-year-old was the only candidate to replace Mr Salmond as party leader after nominations closed on Wednesday morning. .

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I believe Scotland will become an independent country

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Ms Sturgeon promised to govern for all Scots, rather than just the 44.7 per cent who voted for independence in last month’s referendum, and did not repeat Mr Salmond’s claims they had been “tricked” into voting No. But the Deputy First Minister refused to repeat his prereferendum promise that a vote could only be held once a generation and predicted Scotland would become independent easily within her lifetime. Ms Sturgeon said “I believe Scotland will become an independent country. I believe that’s the direction of travel.” Continued on page 8

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Virgin Atlantic announce new Transatlantic route

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Virgin Atlantic this week announced that they would be “significantly” increasing their presence at Airport, Glasgow by introducing a new direct route to Las Vegas. As well the introduc tion of the new Vegas route, they will be increasing their twice weekly flights to Orlando, Florida, to three. From Thursday 15th September Virgin will make a weekly (Thursday) direct flight to the playground for adult’s that is Vegas. The increase of flights to Orlando and additional new route will see Virgin Atlantic now depart Glasgow, States-bound, four times a week on their prestigious Boeing 747-400.

This is tremendous news for Scottish travellers not just looking to go Vegas or Florida, but with Virgin’s American

partner Delta Airlines, they have the option of onward connections to other U.S cities such as Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Nashville, New Orleans and more – with bags checked all the way through from their departure in Glasgow.

Virgin Atlantic chief executive Craig Kreeger said: “I am delighted we are able to offer customers in Scotland the opportunity to travel on Virgin Atlantic direct to Las Vegas next summer. “It’s incredibly important to us to offer customers from all across the United Kingdom to our long haul network and now even more people can enjoy the Virgin Atlantic renowned customer experience as they travel on their holidays direct from Glasgow Airport.”

Crozer Runs Deep at National Poker Event

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A LEADING Glasgow Businessman and amateur poker player “Nick Crozer” (51) returned this week from competing in the UK and Ireland poker tour in London’s Grand Connaught Rooms. Nick is a well-known face at the Alea Casino in Glasgow where he can regularly be seen playing the poker tables.

A field of over one thousand players assembled in the capital to play for a guaranteed prize pool of £500,000.00 The event which ran over 4 days attracted the best players from across the UK and Europe.

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Speaking exclusively to the Glasgow News Crozer said “the big thing for me is to be seen to be flying the flag for people playing poker primarily for fun, people like myself and my friends from the Alea who have other jobs in the real world. I’m proof to the underdog that they too have a fighting chance of winning big money in these major tournaments”

The Best Worst Ad ever Shona Thorne, manager of Scottish firm Thorne Travel has had to cancel travel plans, her own, after the response to her firms ‘cheesy online advert’ which was uploaded to Youtube. In the one week that it has been online it has attracted almost one million views!

"It's a bit of a laugh,' she adds 'It's supposed to be tongue in cheek." The ad, which was just a budget ad, used up the company’s whole marketing allowance for the year. Thorne Travel says that it couldn’t have used the funds any better. In fact, since the ad went viral, the company has appeared on “The Robin Galloway Breakfast Show” and “Good Morning Britain.” These are TV spots that it wouldn’t have been able to get any other way. Shona says that her company never could afford such TV time.

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Last season Scottish pro Robbie Bull won the UKIPT Main event, outlasting the entire field of 747 entrants and taking home £113,405. We get the feeling it won’t be too long before we report a BIG win for Nick Crozer.

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Alarming child poverty figures revealed Suspect in Alice Muslim leaders Cross’ disappearance call for IS has murder conviction hostage release

members of our society and that is figures reveal just how widely and East Lothian 19% why we are investing £81m in the deeply child poverty reaches into next financial year to help mitigate the our communities, even those areas effects of these changes. generally regarded as well off. Far too many children whose parents The campaign to ‘End Child “In the Scottish government’s Poverty’ this week published are struggling to make a living are submission to the Smith Commission, a ‘Child poverty map of the suffering as a result and missing out we set out the need for Scotland to A Latvian man who has been missing He added that childhood he was not wanted in British Muslim leaders have called for the release of British hostage Alan on the essentials of a decent have full responsibility over welfare U.K’. Unsurprisingly, London since September 3rd is wanted inthat all young Latvia,people he hadshould servedbehis time and had Henning who is the latest hostage of the Islamic State to be threatened with featured prominently in the top entitled to. We can and must do better and employment powers. connection with the disappearance of not been on police records in the UK. execution by extremists in Syria. 20 constituencies in the U.K, for our children. “Only full powers over welfare, teenager Alice Cross, who was last Mr Mehta stressed that police had no and social In anpolicy open will letter, leading Muslim leaders from across the UK described the Islamic but alarmingly Glasgow was employment seen on August 28th, in west London. “Poverty ruins childhoods and evidence suggesting Alice had come to States conduct featured as the worst affected in help us to tackle child poverty and as un-Islamic fanaticism and called for the extremists holding Mr reduces life chances. Failing to The suspect Arnis Zalkalns was harm. Henninga to show mercy. Scotland. allow Scotland to become fairer invest properly in children is a false country.” revealed to have been convicted for already ischild a costs sense Mr Henning captured in December of 2013 when he crossed The Campaign to End Child Poverty economy: poverty "This not murder inquiry in the was as part into Syria murder in that his home country by Latvian estimated at least 220,000 the country £29bn each year that we don't haveand anyinevidence or of a humanitarian aid convoy which was attacked by Islamic State militants. authorities after it was announced children in Scotland live in poverty, he the long run taxpayers to will 18% Scottish Borders Moray information sayfoot thatanAlice Child is not poverty alive," percentages in 18% wasequates being to sought Metropolitan In the letter, Islamic State as Scottish local authorities that one in by fivethe of the child even higher bill for correcting the militants are described "Not acting as Muslims" and that East North Ayrshire 27% Police, Zalkalns seven yearsdamage. in such actions "could not be justified Islam and population. Statisticsserved compiled by The Renfrewshire by any teachings 15% of or the Koran" that prisonfor before emigrating the UK. taking partEdinburgh in humanitarian aid should be "heldNorth highest esteem". Centre Research in SocialtoPolicy, Aberdeen City anyone18% 21% in the Lanarkshire 25% “We are calling on politicians of all showed that one in three children in parties to urgently set out a clear 14% Aberdeenshire The Met have said that he was also The letter also cited verses of the Koran which prohibit killing and appealed for Mr 24% South Ayrshire 14% Orkney Glasgow are living in poverty. roadmap towards ending child arrested in 2009 for indecently Henning, a father of two's Siar immediate release. 19% Angus 20% Eilean Perth and Kinross 17% Glasgow was not alone in old thesegirl but poverty which includes the additional assaulting another 14-year of the that the British Muslim community would frightening Five other actions needed and the measures by Argyll and Bute The closing 19% paragraph letter insisted 21% Falkirk 21% Renfrewshire no charges statistics. were pressed. do "everything in it's power" to prevent young British Muslims from being influenced Scottish council areas also which progress will be tracked.” 26% State's Clackmannanshire Fife"poisonous Shetland Islands 10% appeared. It old waswas suggested that on the The 41-year seen cycling by the Islamic ideology".24% A Scottish government spokeswoman more than a quarter of the children same route that Alice disappeared said: “It is totally unacceptable that Dumfries 23% South Lanarkshire and Galloway Glasgow A fellow humanitarian and personal friend of33% Mr Henning, Majid Freeman, who 20% was Clackmannanshire, East believed there are children living in poverty in minutes before theDundee, teenager is Dundee City 28% 19% Highland 17% Stirling with Mr Henning when he was captured has also issued a plea to the Islamic State to Ayrshire, Inverclyde and NorthCarl to have disappeared. Det Supt a country as wealthy as Scotland. release his friend saying: "He not only wanted to help the Syrian people, he wanted Ayrshire were also growing up in 26% 26% East Ayrshire Inverclyde West Dunbartonshire 25% Mehta, from the Scotland Yard's to get “We know that the UK government’s to help anyone in whatever way he could" families who were struggling Homicide and Major Crime Command, East 13% 21% 21% West Lothian by financially.Chair of End Child Dunbartonshire Midlothian benefit reforms are unfairly impacting said Mr Zalkalns may pose a risk to the The foreign office has said that rescue options are "limited" as it is unclear where Mr most vulnerable Poverty David Holmes said: “These on some of the Source: Centre for research in socialpolicy By Alexandra Spence. public. Henning is being held.

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East Ayrshire Council to provide free school meals for children Molly Smith

East Ayrshire Council to provide free school meals for children. As of January 2015 all children in primaries 1 to 3 in East Ayrshire schools will have access to a daily free school meal. The UK Government’s announcement of funding for the introduction of free school meals in England for the first three years of school resulted in funding being made available through an increased block grant to the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government then announced in January this year that free school meals for primaries 1 to 3

would be implemented from January 2015. East Ayrshire Council was previously involved in the Scottish Government pilot of free school meals in 2007 and 2008 and this experience puts the Council in a strong position for the January start date. The results of the pilot scheme found that there was a greater uptake of school meals, a positive impact on children’s attitudes to food and improved behaviours at meal times. The positive outcomes were more strongly noticed within deprived families. There are currently 1918 P1 to P3 pupils taking school meals and of these, 726 are entitled to free meals, therefore 1192 children currently

paying for their meal will get it free from January. It is also expected that there will be an overall increase in the uptake of meals across P1 to P3 of between 75 – 85%. Councillor Stephanie Primrose, Spokesperson for Promoting Lifelong Learning, said: “East Ayrshire Council has had an enduring commitment to the improvement of diet and health and recognises the important role that school meals play in this. “Overall we aim to provide a total experience for children in relation to lifestyle by providing healthy, high quality food and drinks, teaching pupils about health and diet as part of the curriculum, and by creating a positive ethos for healthy eating in our schools.”

Toys R Us arrives at the Forge Toys R Us are the latest new retailer to open at the Forge Shopping Centre. The new 10,000 sq. ft. unit opened on Tuesday 30th September.

Paul Wishart, Centre Manager said ‘It is great to have Toys R Us as part of the retail offer at the Forge and perfect timing with Christmas only 12 weeks away. West Coast Fashion retailer opened last week and we have a number of other retailers waiting to open in the Centre.

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Continued from page 1 Ms Sturgeon added ‘circumstances and public opinion’ would decide when another Scottish independence referendum would take place. ‘It’s the people who will decide if and when there’s another independence referendum, not politician, but circumstances and public opinion will determine whether people want to have another opportunity to choose independence in a referendum.’ She said for there to be another referendum the SNP ‘would have to offer that in a manifesto and be elected with a majority’

Ms Sturgeon went on to say “It is a privilege to have been chosen by the SNP to succeed Alex Salmond

MSP Derek Mackay said of Ms Sturgeon’s impending appointment “I am delighted, she will be a fantastic new leader of both the party and our country. She will build on the substantial legacy and extraordinary achievements of Alex Salmond as the longest serving First Minister, and make her own mark as she leads Scotland forward. Mr Mackay added “Where there was deep disappointment at not winning the referendum, there is now a real focus on ensuring that Westminster delivers on its vow to deliver extensive new powers for Scotland, so that we can build a fairer and more prosperous country.” However, in contrasting opinion, Conservative MSP Alex Johnstone came out and said that Ms Sturgeon would become SNP leader “completely unopposed, without so much as a peep from anyone else”. Mr Johnstone added “For all Sturgeon’s claims about relishing a fight for the leadership, there

was never much danger of that”.

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“It’s also astonishing that Nicola Sturgeon is planning to celebrate her coronation with her own vanity trip around the country - no doubt hoping the streets will be paved with cheering SNP loyalists. Going on some pointless jaunt to receive empty platitudes from your supporters is hardly the conduct of a statesmanlike First Minister-in-waiting.”

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First Minister Alex Salmond has met the family of the Scot imprisoned on death row, Mohammad Asghar, in Pakistan over blasphemy allegations.

The race to become the SNP’s next deputy leader remains wide open. Three candidates have been nominated to replace Ms Sturgeon as deputy leader, the MSPs Keith Brown and Angela Constance and the MP Stewart Hosie.

He was arrested there for writing several letters claiming to be a prophet and was sentenced to death for blasphemy. Mr Asghar, who has paranoid schizophrenia, was shot by a prison guard in September.

Nicola Sturgeon’s Political history Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow May 1999 – 3 May 2007

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Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow, Govan 3 May 2007 – 5 May 2011

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Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow, Southside – (incumbent) Assumed office 6 May 2011 Deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party(incumbent) Assumed office 3 September 2004

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more than 68,000 signatures. Mr Asghar’s solicitor Aamer Anwar said their Pakistani lawyers have been denied the investigation report following Mr Asghar’s shooting. He said: “We are calling on the first minister to take all necessary action to bring back Mr Asghar to Scotland and once again request that David Cameron personally intervenes before

it is too late to do so.” Though several prison staff face criminal proceedings, Mr Anwar stated that there were no guarantees that the individuals concerned will not be reassigned to guarding Mr Asghar. Pakistani authorities have attempted to return Mr Asghar, who is from Edinburgh, from hospital to the same prison where he was attacked.

He has since been recovering in hospital. He was sectioned under the Mental Health Act in Edinburgh’s Royal Victoria Hospital shortly before his trip to Pakistan in 2010. His relatives urged Mr Salmond to do all he could to secure his Vehicle release. Mr Asghar’s family Rental will present a petition to Downing Street on Friday which has gained

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of those in employment in Scotland now stands at 2,611,000. Figures released today also show that Scottish GDP grew by 0.9% during

right direction. The biggest quarterly

records began and confirmation that Scotland’s economy has now grown

for two consecutive years is very welcome news. This year we have seen new record high levels of employment

and today marks another record high,

with more Scottish women in employment than ever before.

ever comes off eighteen consecutive months where the number has fallen and there are 30,500 less Scots claiming jobseekers allowance than one year ago. “We create more jobs and opportunities in Scotland when we work with all other parts of this United Kingdom. That is part of the reason that people in Scotland voted decisively last month to

remain part of the

UK. A shared currency and no barriers to trade with our biggest market are vital ingredients for job creation in Scotland. These latest figures are very good news. I want the UK and Scottish Governments to combine our

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Unions said they were disappointed with the way the announcement had been handled and were seeking talks to discuss any impact on jobs. Karl Koehler, chief executive of Tata Steel’s European operations, said: “We will now move into detailed due diligence and negotiations, though no assurance can be given about the outcome. We will regularly engage with our employees and other stakeholders throughout this process, and we will consult with the trade union representatives and works councils.”

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Pick a Good One A drinks entrepreneur is looking for help from gardeners and foragers in Scotland in order to preserve the provenance of a unique spirit. The drink was initially launched in a small run last year and was said to be the only gin on the market made from entirely Scottish botanicals. Jonathan Engels has recently started harvesting Scottish juniper for the latest batch of Crossbill Gin. However, instead of handpicking across several weeks he intends to harvest and process as much as possible in a shorter period to preserve the flavour profile of the drink. During the first run, he found fresher juniper gave a different flavour to that which was used in the weeks after it was picked. But according to Mr Engels, who is also behind the Pincer Vodka brand, the time it takes won’t allow him to get enough Scottish rosehip berries to continue producing Crossbill in the volumes he wants.

As a result he is asking people to pick rosehip from their gardens and local areas then get in touch with him via the Crossbill website or social media with a view to him then buying it.

Mr Engels worked with the Forestry Commission, conservation charity Plantlife Scotland and the Inshriach Estate, Aviemore, to revive the tradition of juniper harvesting.

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If the changes you wish to make are substantial it may be better to make a new will.

Why should I make a will?

What happens to my old will if I wish to make a new one?

There are many reasons why you should make a will; It allows you to be more flexible about who you wish to leave money to such as charities or friends, it allows you to leave items of sentimental value to the people who will appreciate them most, leave directions about your funeral and leave instructions for who you would wish to be a legal guardian for any children under 16.

In total 35 firefighters were in attendance at on Tuesday â&#x20AC;˘ Do you have questions about benefit entitlements or care costs? night, working throughout the night before finally extinguishing the blaze. above apply to you contact Clare Burnie of Burnie Legal on If any of the questions

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will all be required to ensure Splash remains healthy.

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Can anyone make a will?

It is always best to make sure that any old wills which are out of date are physically destroyed. There can also be a clause put in any new will that you draft to say that you â&#x20AC;&#x153;revokeâ&#x20AC;? all previous wills (they are no longer to be valid) and that they should be destroyed. This will avoid any confusion about your wishes. Do I need to go to a solicitor to make a will?

There are some legal about requirements Anyone who has â&#x20AC;&#x153;testamentary capacityâ&#x20AC;? how a will is written and signed which can make a will. In Scotland, anyone make it valid and a solicitor can make sure 07411 324 to arrange an appointment today. All appointments take place in 414 to Police were forced close several streets in the vicinity these are met. They can also give advice on over the age of 12 is able to make a will your own home or community group and everyone will be assessed to see if they of theare blaze due to the massive clouds of smoke which how best to achieve your wishes and advise unless for some reason such as a severe entitled to help with their legal costs through The Scottish Legal Aid Board. on Inheritance Tax or Legal Aid. learning disability or an illness like blanketed the area making safe travel impossible and due Altzheimers themup understanding in two that have stops to the danger that the smoke posed to the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. seen two incidents to consider whether they could live with themselves if nights taken Can I get Legal Aid to make a will? the consequences of what are doing. was significant fire and rescue resources. The crews andtheysomeone killed. night a second derelict On Wednesday school house was Yes depending on your income and fires are appliances required to tackle needless Can I change my will once it is Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made? set ablaze, only a short distance away from Tuesday also important know to that we and work incredibly savings everyone you may be entitled Advice unavailable to respond to house fires, road traffic nights blaze. closely with our colleagues from the police Assistance from the Legal Aid Board to investigate it is possible to change collisions or any other emergency thatYes happen during that your will by fires and see that anyone setting to make a will. If you are overthem 65 andis identified and making something called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;codicilâ&#x20AC;?. time. The second incident saw a total of 40 firefighters and held to account for their reckless, criminal actions.â&#x20AC;? This is a document which is read together receiving only Pensions you can have a fair bit of capital and still qualify for assistance. with your original will and makes some three engines dispatched to combat the fire which took This obviously risks causing delays in getting help to an Anyone with information on those responsible for A solicitor can easily advise in this area. changes.to rescuing a the entire night to extinguish, with the last fire crew incident where every second is crucial

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deliberately setting fires should call police on the nonemergency number 101. Information can be given anonymously through Crimestoppers Scotland by calling 0800 555 111.

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SWAP Students; Lorraine, Clare, Yvonne, Catriona, Steven, Robert, Tracy & Alison. THE Scottish Wider Access Programme has been developed by colleges and universities in partnership to provide opportunities for adults who have few or no qualifications to progress to higher education. How can the SWAP factor help you? Here are some FAQs which may help you: Why? â&#x20AC;&#x153;To get the education I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get at schoolâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was yearning to do something different with my lifeâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To get a good job.â&#x20AC;? Changes? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think people are starting to get it now. My sister used to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;get a gripâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but now sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s telling people that her sister is going to university!â&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a painter and decorator before, now I am going to make a great nurse!â&#x20AC;?

Glad you returned to education? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Absolutely!â&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Definitelyâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without a doubt!â&#x20AC;? How? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Determination reallyâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The support by everyone at college was immense. They really pushed me.â&#x20AC;? Best bits? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Self-discoveryâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Confidenceâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making friends.â&#x20AC;? The course? SWAP West access programmes at your local college. Who? Lorraine, Clare, Yvonne, Catriona, Steven, Robert, Tracy and Alison have all now completed their University degrees.

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> WARNING! FIRE AND

ALCOHOL DON’T MIX!

Do not go near bonfires or fireworks whilst under the influence of alcohol. Some individuals may be tempted to ignore local byelaws and drink alcohol in public places. This could lead to Police issuing a fixed penalty ticket or a report being sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

> BONFIRES AND THE LAW It is an offence under Section 56 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 for any person to lay or light a fire in a public place so as to endanger any other person or give them reasonable cause for alarm or annoyance or so as to endanger any property. If you know anything about fires that have been started deliberately in your area, you can call the Crimestoppers Scotland hotline on 0800 555 111. All calls are completely anonymous and do not require names or personal details and you will not be asked to give evidence in court. Fly tipping during the Bonfire and Fireworks season is a major cause of fire and it is also a criminal offence. If you see fly tipping or know of an area where there is a build up of refuse or combustible material, contact your local authority cleansing or environmental department to arrange uplift. You can also contact the Dumb Dumpers Stop Line on 0845 2 30 40 90 or visit www.dumbdumpers.org for more information.

> BONFIRE SAFETY ADVICE

> ORGANISING A DISPLAY

Advice from the SFRS is to attend a safely organised bonfire and firework display. However if you must have a bonfire at home make sure it is well away from buildings, vehicles, trees, hedges, fences, power lines, telecommunications equipment and sheds and you must ensure that smoke does not cause a nuisance to neighbours or flying embers endanger neighbouring property.

Visit www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/fireworks/using. htm for guidance and practical advice.

• Never drink alcohol if you are tending a bonfire or setting off fireworks – remember it is an offence to consume alcohol in a public place. • To reduce the emission of harmful smoke and combustion products bonfires should comprise of untreated wood and paper based materials only. • There is a danger of explosion from pressurised containers or sealed vessels amongst bonfire material or irresponsibly thrown on burning bonfires. • Never throw fireworks on bonfires.

It is an offence :

• To throw or set off fireworks in any highway, street, thoroughfare or public place. • To sell fireworks to anyone under 18. • For anyone under 18 to possess fireworks in a public place. • For anyone other than a fireworks professional to possess display category fireworks. • To cause unnecessary suffering to any domestic or captive animals.

To book a FREE HOME FIRE SAFETY VISIT Freephone 0800 0731 999 or visit www.firescotland.gov.uk

Visit www.firescotland.gov.uk for practical fire safety advice. Or talk to your local firefighters. You’ll find contact details on the website, in your local library and in the phone book. If you would like this document in another format or language, please call 0800 0731 999.

BONFIRES & FIREWORKS

> SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY GROUPS

> FIREWORKS LEGISLATION

• To modify, tamper with or misuse fireworks.

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Be safe this year and attend an organised display.

For further information about fireworks and the Fireworks Code visit www.saferfireworks.com

• Smoke from bonfires must not pose a public nuisance, affect visibility on roads or otherwise inconvenience vehicular traffic.

Any bonfire failing to satisfy safety conditions or where people are behaving irresponsibly may be deemed dangerous and as such, subject to being either removed, extinguished or otherwise made safe.

> JOIN SCOTLAND’S FIGHT AGAINST FIRE

Watching fireworks can be great fun for children. However, figures show that, more often than not, it’s children rather than adults who are injured by fireworks. Over the past five years over 350 pre-school children, some as young as one year old, were treated in hospital for firework injuries. Be safe and always follow the fireworks code.

• To set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am (or after midnight on bonfire night).

• Never leave a burning/smouldering bonfire unsupervised – make sure it is completely extinguished.

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• Never use flammable liquids to ignite bonfires - use proprietary fire lighters.

• Sparks, flying embers or burning debris must not endanger nearby property.

FOR A FREE HOME FIRE SAFETY VISIT Freephone 0800 0731 999 or visit www.firescotland.gov.uk Bonfires and fireworks produce large volumes of carbon emissions and other harmful gases. Please protect the environment and attend an organised display.

Are you a teacher, youth worker or do you run a local community group? If so, you can help the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to reduce the risk of injury to our children and young people by raising their awareness of the serious dangers associated with fireworks and bonfires. The UK Government website address www.gov. uk/government/publications/promotingfirework-safety-guide-to-working-with-localmedia provides a range of resources to support you to deliver key safety messages. For further information please contact your local Community Fire Station.

Fact. Scotland’s fire crews are up to four times busier than usual on November 5th, wasting time and resources attending unsafe bonfires.

Meet Digi Dan and learn how to stay safe online

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West of Scotland Media | 17th October - 31st October 2014

MEET DIGI DAN keeping you safe online thedanbook

Backed by radio adverts, Stay Safe Online will provide children with the information they need. “Digi Dan’s Top Tips” will be available on the website digidan.co.uk. The website includes a quiz for youngsters and there is a DigiDan’s ibook to download and keep his online safety tips.

Digi Dan Lewis shared a picture

Dan’s Friends

Police Scotland today have launched a campaign to raise awareness about online safety for children. The Stay Safe Online campaign is to help children, parents, teachers and carers improve their knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe while the are online.

Lewis said: Hey Emma 1998 called. They want their phone back! ROFL Emma said: OMG. You have my phone? I’ve been looking for that! Lewis said: Why do you have such an old rubbish phone?

The campaign targets two age groups, the younger group, from 9-12 years old will receive ten top tips from a cartoon Anything you post online can be shared, saved and character, Digi Dan, who is an internet sent around the world. explorer and knows everything about ‘High Five’ this post for staying safe online. Packs for youngsters my next tip. including leaflets, posters, mousemats and water bottles will be distributed to schools across Scotland promoting Digi Dan and his website.

Chief Inspector William Cravens said: “Police Scotland is committed to building Safer Virtual Communities for everyone. We want to help children to enjoy the benefits of the Internet by being ableto Stay Safe Online.

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“All children and young people need to understand they should only share pictures online that they are happy with friends, family and others seeing. They also need to know how to keep their personal information private and to contact an adult if they feel threatened. “Any child who feels risk or is worried should speak to a parent, guardian or teacher or can phone

DigiDan said:

Police Scotland on 101 or Childline on 0800 1111.”

Older children will also receive advice about keeping safe online including tips on password security,social media posting, sexting, how to deal with inappropriate pictures and who to contact for help.

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Kids Corner

What can your child achieve?

Christmas Pantomime

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Tickets

£16 adults £12 children Ticket price includes a 2 Course Christmas Dinner in the Coffee Shop before the performance and a special visit from Santa

Show starts 6.30pm

The Kumon Maths and English Programmes advance students beyond their school level. Gemmells Garden Centre will be holding our annual production of

Sleeping Beauty

on Wednesday the 10th and 17th December. Treat the whole family and come along for a magical Christmas night out!

Ticket price includes a 2 course Christmas Dinner in our Coffee Shop before the performance and a special visit from Santa on the night. The Big Gift Shop at Gemmells will be open for last minute Christmas shopping with a huge selection of Christmas Gifts for all the family.

Free Maths and English Assessment Event Pollokshields Study Centre 0141 384 7964 Saturday 25 October 10.00am - 1.00pm Pollokshields Community Centre, 15 Kenmure Street, Glasgow G41 2NT Call now to book your place.

Tickets are available to buy in store, but with limited availability make sure you don’t miss out! Merry Christmas from all the team at Gemmell’s Garden Centre, Trabboch Road, Stair, Ayrshire, KA5 5JD

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WHAT NOT TO MISS...

Maron - FOX UK

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The 13 episode second season of IFC’s comedy series Maron received its UK premiere on FOX UK on Thursday October 16th Maron was created by comedian Marc Maron and follows a fictionalised version Marc’s life and his successful WTF podcast. Each episode lays bare the misguided attempts of a man who is trying to grow, but often finds himself asking, “We good?”.

Growing up in Gotham City’s surrounding suburbs, James Gordon (Ben McKenzie, “Southland,” “The O.C.”) romanticized the city as a glamorous and exciting metropolis where his late father once served as a successful district attorney. Now, two weeks into his new job as a Gotham City detective and engaged to his beloved fiancée, Barbara Kean (Erin Richards, Open Grave, “Breaking In”), Gordon is living his dream – even as he hopes to restore the city back to the pure version he remembers it was as a kid. Brave, honest and ready to prove himself, the newly-minted detective is partnered with the brash, but shrewd police legend Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue, “Sons of Anarchy,” “Terriers,” “Vikings,” “Copper”), as the two stumble upon the city’s highest-profile case ever: the murder of local billionaires Thomas and Martha Wayne. At the scene of the crime, Gordon meets the sole survivor: the Waynes’ hauntingly intense 12-year-old son, Bruce (David Mazouz, “Touch”), toward whom the young detective feels an inexplicable kinship. Moved by the boy’s profound loss, Gordon vows to catch the killer. As he navigates the often-underhanded politics of Gotham’s criminal justice system, Gordon will confront imposing gang boss Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith, The Matrix films, “HawthoRNe,” Collateral), and many of the characters who will become some of fiction’s most renowned, enduring villains, including a teenaged Selina Kyle/the future Catwoman (acting newcomer Camren Bicondova) and Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor, “The Walking Dead,” Another Earth). Although the crime drama will follow Gordon’s turbulent and singular rise through the Gotham City police department, led by Police Captain Sarah Essen (Zabryna Guevara, “Burn Notice”), it also will focus on the unlikely friendship Gordon forms with the young heir to the Wayne fortune, who is being raised by his unflappable butler, Alfred (Sean Pertwee, “Camelot,” “Elementary”). It is a friendship that will last them all of their lives, playing a crucial role in helping the young boy eventually become the crusader he’s destined to be.

Is it me or is there no end to the amount of shops in London who will take in unsolicited vendors to buy a whole manner of products including lemons and potatoes. The Apprentice started last night to the usual rousing crescendo of nonsense and CV lies. Tonight it was the usual opening task for our 20 contestants, a selling task designed to sort the men from the boys but only because he’d already separated the girls from the boys.

Guest stars for season two include Paul Feig, Chris Hardwick, Rachael Harris, Johnny Knoxville, Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, Rob Riggle, Ray Romano and Sarah Silverman. In the show’s second season, things appear to be looking up for Marc, yet he continues to sabotage his professional, romantic and personal relationships. His dysfunctional family is taken to new “highs” when the entire clan is forced to co-exist in the same house for the first time in decades, and Marc’s closest companionship ends when his beloved cat Boomer goes missing. The more things change in Marc’s life, the more they stay the same.

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The boys had gone with Summit as a team name because it means top. Well actually it means peak so that’s about bang on. The girls meanwhile went with Decadence which represents exactly the kind of ridiculous Hunger Games opulence that Sir Lord Alan Sugar is trying avoid. So they’ve been told to change it for next week, presumably to something more fitting the mood of the nation like poverty or food bank. Off they went, both choosing to sell T-shirts but the boys also wanted to sell hotdogs but spent so long choosing ingredients that they missed all the lunchtime trade. Meanwhile the girls, lead by the insufferably useless Sarah, were advised by the aforementioned team leader to wear short skirts and plenty of lipstick...I’ll leave that one there. She also spent an inordinate amount of time pushing the idea of selling chopped lemons then tried to sell London zoo a bucket of toilet brushes and bleach because,as the old saying goes, when Alan gives you lemons try and kill a penguin. So in the two teams went and it turns out that the girls had clinched it by just £50. This left wide boy idiot Robert, nice guy Felipe and quiet scapegoat Chiles in the firing line to battle it out. Ultimately though the burden of t-shirts, the balls up that cost them the task, fell on Chiles who joined ten others who have been gotten rid of first over the years.

Sporting events on Sky/Digital/ this month: 17-19: Rugby Union: First weekend of European club competitions

22 – 23: Champions league football

18: October Horse racing, Champions Day, Ascot

25: Rugby League Four nations

19: MotoGP: Australia GP, Phillip Island

26: Heineken Cup

20-26: Tennis: WTA Championships, Singapore

29 Capital one cup (4th Round)

21-23: Football: Champions League & Europa League group stage

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Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles (12A) Showing now Starring:Megan Fox, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Pete Ploszek, Danny Woodburn, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Whoopi Goldberg Cowabunga! The legendary reptile avengers return for this fast-paced new adventure. New York City is being terrorised by the evil Foot Clan. Ambitious TV reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox) determines to land a scoop on their criminal activities. But resourceful April instead succeeds in tracking down a heroic quartet of giant reptilian crime-fighters: Raphael (Alan Ritchson), Michelangelo (Noel Fisher), Donatello (Jeremy Howard) and Leonardo (Pete Ploszek). Unfortunately, her dismissive boss Bernadette (Whoopi Goldberg) and lovelorn, wise-cracking cameraman Vern (Will Arnett) don’t believe a word of it. Now April is in mortal danger from the Foot Clan and its sinister, scheming boss, Shredder - forcing the Turtles to come to her rescue! This action-packed superhero blockbuster is produced by Michael Bay of ‘Transformers’ fame. ‘Wrath of the Titans’ director Jonathan Liebesman is behind the camera.

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Starring: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr, Nathan Gamble, Kris Kristoffersen, Bethany Hamilton

Brad Pitt leads a tank crew on a deadly mission at the end of WWII in this gritty, action-packed war movie. April 1945. Hardened tank commander Don ‘Wardaddy’ Collier (Brad Pitt) has seen action all the way from Africa to Germany. He has always sworn to protect the crew of Fury, his Sherman tank - Boyd Swan (Shia LaBeouf), Trini Garcia (Michael Pena) and Grady Travis (Jon Bernthal). Their latest mission isa vital but positively suicidal one, striking at the heart of Nazi Germany behind enemy lines. As if being outgunned and heavily outnumbered wasn’t bad enough, Wardaddy has also been assigned wet-behind-the-ears assistant driver Norman Ellison (Logan Lerman). Brad Pitt returns to the WWII setting of ‘Inglourious Basterds’ for this muddy, brutal and gripping combat movie, which was filmed in the UK. ‘Training Day’ writer and ‘End of Watch’ director David Ayer drew on his own armed services background to ensure authenticity.

A British squaddie is lost on the hostile streets of 1971 Belfast in this harrowing, nightmarish action thriller. Seeking a better life, naive young orphan Gary Hook (Jack O’Connell) joins the British Army. His regiment is promptly dispatched to troubled Northern Ireland. When a house raid turns into a mini-riot, the soldiers flee. But Hook is left behind in the melee, barely managing to escape into Belfast’s backstreets. Injured, lost and alone in a battle-scarred urban jungle, he’s sought by his commanding officer, Lieutenant Armitage (Sam Reid), and a shadowy undercover intelligence unit led by Captain Browning (Sean Harris). Unable to distinguish friend from foe, Hook encounters both the UDF and different factions of the IRA during his long night of fear. TV veteran Yann Demange’s feature debut is scripted by Gregory Burke, the acclaimed writer of ‘Black Watch’. It’s an edge-of-seat, politically aware thriller, packed with heart-stopping chase sequences.

Winter the miracle dolphin faces a new challenge in this heart-warming family adventure. When young Sawyer Nelson (Nathan Gamble) rescued an injured dolphin named Winter, her prognosis seemed bleak. But Dr. Cameron McCarthy (Morgan Freeman) designed a ground-breaking prosthetic tail that saved her life. Several years on, Winter finds herself in peril once again. Panama, her elderly surrogate mother at the Clearwater Marine Hospital run by Dr. Clay Haskett (Harry Connick Jr), passes away. US Department of Agriculture regulations stipulate that, as social animals, dolphins cannot be kept alone. Now Nathan, his mum Lorraine (Ashley Judd), and the Clearwater team have just 30 days to find Winter a companion or face losing her altogether. Her best chance comes in the adorable form of a rescued baby dolphin named, appropriately enough, Hope! The entire main cast of the first film reunite for this continuation of the story that captured the hearts of the world.

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AYRSHIRE’S OWN JOHNNY PALMER Johnny was born in Ayrshire,

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he attended college studying

and Friends, Spiderman, the Hulk &

appear in various roles in Scot-

(McFly, Atomic Kitten, Will Young,

children’s

entertainment

Scotland. After leaving school

(Bob the Builder, Blytons Noddy

Drama & Media. He went on to

Power Rangers) and arena concerts

tish television’s Take the High

Road and Taggart as well as performing in the show spots

with Carnegies, Gillespie’s and Bonkers Show Bars. Deciding to broaden and diversify his

career, Johnny then trained in Fashion Design, Hairdressing, Wigs and Theatrical Make-up,

and began on his path working backstage.

Busted, Westlife, Girls Aloud, Katie Price and Peter Andre). In house

shows included work on X Factor,

ing as Wardrobe Master with Rank Leisure for three years in Ayr at Wonder West World, soon after he developed his profile further by working

in various theatres and in travelling

shows including Billy Smarts Circus, Circus of the Street and Tony Hopkins

Entertainment (all for whom Johnny still provides a consultancy service).

In 1998, Johnny made a move to Somerset where he was a Wardrobe Manager for Bourne Leisure for 10 years.

This involved covering over thirty shows a week including pantomimes,

ballets.

la, Snow White, Wizard of Oz, Jack & the Beanstalk and Alladin, as Wardrobe Master.

Joe Pasquale’s Rentaghost The Musi-

including National Theatre of Scot-

shake, Nickelodeon road shows and

of Wardrobe with various productions

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lands U.K. Tour of Peer Gynt, Any-

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Minehead for some 10 years. In 2010

he relocated back to his homeland and pantomimes and in London on the set up of Thriller Live Tour.

Extensive television work includes

filming with BBC on Scottish Soap River City, with M.T.P. Advertising

Agency on several television commercials and various documentaries for Channel 4.

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and most recently a four month tour

of Ireland with Robert C Kelly Productions and R.T.E television com-

pany in Fame the Musical starring Sheila Ferguson. Finishing off 2010

in Aberdeen at His Majesty’s with Panto, Sleeping Beauty staff Elaine C Smith.

Since then he has been working

Johnny has also been involved in theatre productions such as High School

Musical, Fame, Little Shop of Horrors, Romeo & Juliet, Dreamcoats

& Petticoats, Barry Manilow’s Can’t

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Beauty, Dick Whittington, Cinderel-

2009/10 brought a busy year as Head

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Charlies Costume Factory

Pantomimes have included Sleeping

Celebrity Pop Academy, CH5’s Milk-

working for First Family on several

His first step in his career was work-

Chitty Bang Bang, various operas and

freelance in many theatre & private

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in Ayr next to the newly reopened Gaiety Theatre.

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Tooth Decay Away A company in Perth called Reminova has been set up to commercialise a new way to take the pain out of tooth decay, with leading innovators Professor Nigel Pitts and Dr Chris Longbottom at the helm. With all of us still having memories in our head of some form that would link the dentist with pain, Pitts has developed a technique that could make drills, injections and fillings things of the past in the treatment of tooth decay. A system that will allow teeth with earlyto medium-stage damage from dental caries to repair themselves in the time it takes to do a normal filling, without the traditionally invasive techniques. The new method, called electrically accelerated and enhanced remineralisation (EAER), uses low-frequency electrical currents and is set to come to market in three years after three decades of research in the area by the men behind it. “It is often accepted as norm that you will end up with tooth decay. It is a preventable disease,” said Pitts. The technology works in two stages. First the area of the tooth is cleaned, including the inside of the three-dimensional

Winter Gain Tips FOODWeight DRINK

lesion. A tiny electric current then drives minerals into the tooth in a process called iontophoresis.

He said the treatment would fortify the tooth with a stronger form of the original mineral that would be harder to dissolve in future, although long-term research is needed to demonstrate that.

2. Exercise more Cold weather and outdoors, so it’s easy not to do any exershorter days don’t mean you have to ciseover winter. If you’re not outside as abandon much, there’s more time andThis tempta-week we'llexercise look completely. at a pairInstead, of traditional rearrangeyour schedule to fit in what tion to reach into the kitchencupboard Scottishyou favourites, Empire Biscuits and can. You don’t need formal exercise for high-calorie sweet snacks, such as Scones, read on to see how you can make to burn calories. biscuits and cakes.

“There’s good evidence that people put on weight over the winter,” says dietitian Sian Porter. “The more overweight you are, the more you tend to put on. And the most worrying aspect of this seasonal weight gain is that the pounds tend to stay on. People don’t seem to lose the extra weight.”

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The three main reasons that people put on weight in the winter are lack of physical activity, comfort eating and over-indulging at Christmas. Cold weather and shorter days make it harder to exercise

Both cost and time will be comparable to those of a conventional filling, and it was designed to be carried out without the need for a local anaesthetic.

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For the icing: 960g icing sugar Asthma -Stay indoors on very cold, windy Painful joints - Many people get a little 125ml days. If you do go out, wear a scarf over milkdepressed during the winter months and your nose and mouth. Be extra vigilant this cancherries make them perceive pain more halved glazed for decoration

Colds - If you get a cold, use disposable tissues instead of cloth handkerchiefs to avoid constantly re-infecting your own hands.

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about taking your regular medications, and keep rescue inhalers close by and in a warm place.

Sore throat - One quick and easy remedy for a sore throat is to gargle with warm salty water. It won’t heal the infection, but properties it has anti-inflammatory and can have a soothing effect. Dissolve one teaspoon of salt in a glass of part-cooled boiled water.

Norovirus - When people are ill with vomiting and diarrhoea, it’s important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Young children and the elderly are especially at risk. By drinking oral rehydration fluids (available from pharmacies), you can reduce the risks of dehydration.

acutely. Everything feels worse, including medical conditions. Daily exercise can boost a person’s mental and physical state. Swimming is ideal as it’s easy on the joints.

Cold sores - Every day, do things that make you feel less stressed, such as having a hot bath, going for a walk in the park or watching one of your favourite films.

Preheat your oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4. Line baking trays with baking paper to prevent your biscuits from sticking and make things easier later in the process. Mix butter and sugar until fluffy and light. Gradually stir in the flour until well blended. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 10mm thickness. Cut into circles using a pastry/cookie cutter. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow biscuits to cool on baking trays for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Sandwich one teaspoon of jam between two biscuits. Repeat with remaining biscuits.

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“Instead of having the injection, instead of having the hole cut in your tooth, instead of having a plastic or a metal material put in, you have actually had the tooth dealt with, the demineralisation taken away, natural mineral put back in and the tooth restored to health.”

Dr Stuart Lutton of Ivy Dental with Rob Leggett of the Scottish Denture Clinic.

Winter weight gain isn’t just an urban myth. Research has shown that most of us could gain around a pound (half a kilo) during the winter months. That may not sound like much, but over the course of a decade, it can add up.

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Still in its early stages, it is envisaged that the process will take some 15 minutes using a “healing hand piece” the size of a highlighter pen. This will have small reservoirs of the materials needed to carry out the painless process in an area like a “very small tea bag”.

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In a medium bowl, mix together icing sugar and milk to form a spreadable icing. Spread on Cold hands - Try not to smoke or drink Flu Top tip - Find out if you’re at risk thesymptoms) biscuit sandwiches. top caffeine (they can bothof worsen of getting flu by Top askingeach your GPbiscuit or and always wearwith warm gloves, and whilst read our article on who shouldwet. have half asocks cherry the icing is still shoes when going out in cold weather.

Dry skin - Have warm rather than hot showers. Water that is too hot makes skin feel more dry and itchy. Hot water will also make your hair look dull and dry.

the flu jab. If you’re in a high-risk group, see your GP to get the vaccination.

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GINA MCKIE REVEALS ALL Queen of the Airwaves and Clyde 2 Drive-time presenter Gina Mckie chats to David from the Glasgow News about what’s been happening, what’s in store and as usual – Fashion! Well Gina, what have you been up to since we last spoke? I’ve been busy hosting various Luxe Wedding shows and writing my book on confidence. I hosted a lovely event for Day-Today last week. They have shops everywhere. I wasn’t familiar with the brand & now I spot them everywhere! And what’s on the agenda for the next few months? November is hectic. I’m flat out hosting various Xmas Lights events. From Motherwell to my home town Milngavie. I’m hosting a ladies day in Dunoon, a ball for Hansel Village and an awards ceremony for the NHS.

Mile. I popped in during the festival. I’ve been in the Xmas mood for a few months....ha ha. I host various Christmas events and they always get me in the mood. I’m hosting party nights for a big football club too. Very excited! What is the first song that comes to mind when you think of Christmas? Wizzard & I Wish It Could Be Xmas Every day ! What’s your 5 favourite songs at the moment? Magic! Rude. George Ezra, Blame It On Me. Calvin Harris, Blame. Script, Superheroes. Saint Motel, My Type. You’re a fan of the flicks, what has been the best movie you have seen recently?

Oxjam Glasgow Takeover Festival returns for 2014

recent purchase? Swarovski jewellery. I’m a magpie....love anything that sparkles. Any Winter fashion tips? Uggs all the way! Ha ha. People say you should always invest in a good belt, watch & shoes. In winter I say boots, hat & gloves! And what about beauty tips for the cold weather coming in?

With 20 plus bands across multiple venues on Sauchiehall Street, at the heart of Glasgow’s music scene, in association with international footwear brand TOMS.

My friend Joan Robertson has launched her own beauty skincare products, JL Formulations. I’m so proud of her. I’ve suffered from skin problems all my life and Joan has really helped me. The lotions and potions are amazing and full of healing products.

On October 18th, one low cost wristband will get you access to an entire day of the best in new and unsigned music, championing local talent, whilst raising vital funds for Oxfam. Every penny raised from the Takeover will go direct to Oxfam to help fight poverty and social inequality both here in the UK, and throughout the world.

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With just over 60 of sleeps until Christmas, are you getting in the spirit already, or are you waitinguntil December?

What (so far) has been your most memorable moment of 2014? I live in the moment & right now I’m in Tenerife, enjoying the sound of the sea & chilled out music ina wee cocktail bar. Big highlight for me this year was a surprise trip from my hubby to Germany to see Andre Rieu!

I love Christmas. There is a lovely shop in Edinburgh on the Royal

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This year’s Takeover Festival in Glasgow follows a series of warm up gigs and shows that have taken place throughout the summer, including a sell out launch party at Nice N Sleazy, a glitzy music-meets-fashion event at the Corinthian and an old school pop punk extravaganza at Walkabout.

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ing that every penny raised on the 18th will go direct to Oxfam.” Scott Crawford, lead singer of The Cut Throat Razors, who headlined Oxjam’s launch party and who are playing again at Takeover said : “We’ve loved being part of this year’s Oxjam. Everyone involved, from the bands, the audience, the organisers, the venues... they’re all there through their love of music and in typical Glasgow fashion, know how to have a good time. It’s really rewarding to know that we’re part of a movement that makes a difference to people living in poverty, and good exposure for the bands involved too.” Last year over quarter of a million pounds was raised from 60 plus regional Takeovers throughout the UK and this year the target is £400,000. Since 2006, Oxjam has raised more than £2.3 million for Oxfam. Proceeds from the events go to Oxfam to help fight poverty and improve lives throughout the world. All that’s missing from the Oxjam Glasgow Takeover Festival, is you! Book your tickets today to make sure you don’t miss out! Early Bird tickets at £8 have now sold out, general release tickets are also on sale at £10 from www.wegottickets.com/Oxjam If you happen to be a fan of any of the bands playing, you may have access to their VIP tickets at a special price. Contact the acts playing for more information. For more details and the latest updates for the festival, visit our facebook and twitter pages. https://www.facebook.com/ events/602654506523770/ https://twitter.com/GlasgowOxjam IMPORTANT: Please remember to bring your printed ticket to one of our venues, to be exchanged for your festival wristband. We cannot admit you without this.

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Nails by MC Glamour

treatments you can have but my personal favourite is acrylic extentions mostly glitter acrylics. What is the best way to take care of your nails?

as crazy as you like. There’s a big boom in nails art at the moment and the possibilitys are endless as to what you can do its just down to personal preference.

MC Glamour will be introducing its Mobile Nail Service on October 26 so the Glasgow News caught up with Maria to find out some tricks of the trade and what to be on the lookout for this winter.

The best way to keep your nails looking as good as the day you got them is a lot of care like cuticle oil and minimal exposure to water for example doing the dishes put rubber gloves on.

Is there anything important that people should be doing that hasn’t been covered?

What got you started in the beauty trade? I’ve been a nail bitter for many years and always had to get my nails done to cover them up. I decided to start this as I’ve always felt uncomfortable going to get mine done and I want to make the experience a bit easier for all the clients including nail bitters. Have you got any favorite styles/ techniques? There are many styles and

How can you avoid the dreaded “I’ve lost a nail” moment? The best way to avoid losing a nail is to keep them at a comfortable length, i.e. if you have short natural nails or like me you are a nail bitter, keep them short as you won’t be used to long nails and are less likely to catch them on anything. Is it best to keep it to a simple design or can you go as crazy as you want? Many people prefer simple designs but with nails you can go

One really important thing is not to pick or pull them off it can cause damage to the natural nail. A lot of people do I’ve done it myself in the past but getting into this profession I’ve realised why not to do it and that you should have them professionally removed. If you would like to book the professional services of MC Glamour do so quick because there is an introductory offer of 20% off all prices below. Natural/French Acrylics £15 Glitter/Colour Acrylics £20 Gel extentions from £15 Gel polish £12 Matching Toes £5 Luxury Manicure £12 Luxury Pedicure £12 Luxury Mani and Pedi £20 File and Polish £6 3D nail art and Gems from £0.50

Neil Diamond announces UK tour Neil Diamond, iconic Grammy Award®-winning Rock and Pop Singer/ Songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, will be bringing his highly anticipated NEIL DIAMOND TOUR 2015 to Europe next summer. Kicking off in Cologne, Germany on 17th June and ending at the O2 Arena in London on 14th

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July 2015, the European leg of the 2015 tour will hit 11 cities throughout Europe, including Diamond’sfirst ever show in Belfast and his first show in Paris since 1978. The show will feature songs from his newest studio album Melody Road, as well as many classic favourites.

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“Neil is one of the greatest live performers touring today and we are honored to be working with him on his 2015 world tour,” said Michael Rapino, president and chief executive officer, Live Nation Entertainment. “The depth and power of the Neil Diamond songbook, from his early hits, right through to his soon to be released Melody Road album, will be a treat for fans everywhere.”

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Neil Diamond’s new album, Melody Road, will be released on Monday 20th October via Capitol Records. This album marks his first since signing with Capitol Records.

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Tue 07 Glasgow, UK SSE Hydro Thu 09 Manchester, UK Manchester Arena Sat 11 Birmingham, UK LG Arena Tue 14 London, UK O2 Arena Tickets go on-sale 9am on Friday 17th October priced £85.00 / £75.00 / £65.00 / £55.00 in London and £85.00 / £75.00 / £65.00 for regional shows

Slipknot and Korn to Hit the UK Again The multip l a t i n u m , Grammy-Awardwinning, masked beast that is Slipknot is set to make a long awaited return to UK arenas in January 2015 with their ‘Prepare For Hell’ tour. Slipknot’s frontman Corey Taylor muses;

“The UK has always been very special for us. In a lot of ways, it’s where this insanity began. So, for this tour, we decided to try and hit as many places as we could – not only England, but Scotland and Wales as well. Technically Ireland is Europe, but we’re going there

too. We’re coming back for the people who started this for us: that would be YOU. Prepare yourselves… Hell is coming.” The incendiary band’s first new music in over six years, the fiercely anticipated, ’5; The Gray Chapter’ is set for release

on 20th October and can be preordered at iTunes and Amazon. The band’s lead single from the opus, ‘The Devil In I’ has just been added to the Radio 1 Playlist and SLIPKNOT‘s gradual creep on world domination has begun once more. SLIPKNOT‘s visually arresting, chaotic,

spectacular shows often become the stuff of legend, so with all new masks and production, these events are essential! Special guests on the tour are SLIPKNOT‘s longtime friends, KORN. An opening band will be confirmed in due course.

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Luxury meets Speed Ryan Dickson Moore

Welcome to the new Bentley Mulsanne Speed. As you can see the Bentley Mulsanne has been made into a sports saloon that the company is calling “the fastest ultra-luxury driving experience in the world.” The Mulsanne Speed, unveiled at the Paris motor show, features a more potent 6.75-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, bespoke styling inside and out and chassis changes aimed at providing a more focused drive. It will reach the UK later this year, priced from £252,200. Powering the Mulsanne Speed is a reengineered version of the firm’s twinturbo V8 engine. The combustion system has been redesigned, while new variable valve timing and turbocharger controls help swell the

power output to 530bhp and torque to 811lb ft at 1750rpm, up from 505bhp and 752lb ft in the standard Mulsanne. This Euro 6-compliant engine helps shift the Mulsanne Speed from 0-60mph in just 4.9sec and on to a top speed of 190mph, improvements of 0.2sec and 6mph over the base model. Cylinder deactivation features on the engine, allowing it to run as a V4 on light loads. CO2 emissions are 342g/km, down from 393g/km in the standard Mulsanne. The eight-speed automatic gearbox has been recalibrated to improve torque delivery and the connection between car and driver. It also includes a new ‘S’ mode, which keeps the engine speed above 2000rpm to allow quicker turbo response. This Sport driving mode is offered in addition to the existing Bentley and Comfort modes. The new setting stiffens the air suspension and adjusts the steering “for greater feedback and accuracy”, according to the Crewebased manufacturer.

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Morrison floated the ball towards the back post and Naismith peeled off Piszczek before getting the deftest of touches to guide it just inside the post from six yards. The unmarked Milik headed over from similar range and Lewandowski was inches away from getting his toe on the end of his strike partner’s low cross as the Poles hit back. Strachan brought on Darren Fletcher and Derby striker Chris Martin for Naismith and Steven Fletcher with 20 minutes left. Manchester United midfielder Fletcher started a sweeping move that ended with Szczesny pushing over Maloney’s powerful strike following an Anya cross.But Poland were soon level. Left-back Artur Jedrzejczyk brought down a crossfield ball and played a pass inside Hutton for Milik to run on to and fire an angled drive past Marshall. Lewandowski then produced some

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brilliant skill in a similar position but Marshall dived to push his drive wide.Grzegorz Krychowiak headed wide from a corner seconds later and Poland ramped up the pressure. The fight and determination that has been missing from recent Scotland sides, which Strachan has reinstalled in to the current team, was enough to see out the 90, plus 3 injury minutes. Strachan said after the match ““It confirms what I said after the Germany game, that this is the hardest group in the European Championship. By far. This will go right to the last day.” With John O’Shea grabbing a last minute equaliser in the Republic of Ireland’s game against current world champions Germany, earning the Irish a draw, Strachan could be right. The group of death is wide open with all to play for. But for the first time this Millennium, the Tartan Army might just be dusting off their passports for something more than a qualifier.

Glasgow City F.C : What Dreams are made of would not be pursuing any separate legal action. “These matters have to be dealt with by the appropriate body within the game and it has been,” Saints chairman Eamonn McManus said. “Whilst serving his ban it is critical that Ben is now provided all due personal and professional support. His rehabilitation is now paramount. “During the period of his ban he will be no more than a 25-year-

old boy who will be extremely vulnerable emotionally. “We must assist him in any way that we can and accept him back into the sport. “There is a person behind the player and I am reliably informed by all that it is a good one. He must know that from all. “Lance Hohaia certainly feels that way towards him also. “The sport of rugby league should not be judged by this event but by how it deals with it.”

Trailing 2-0 from the first leg of the last 32, Glasgow City F.C faced an uphill challenge. But as they have proved in the past, they have the talent, the skill and the heart to face any team. In a pulsating match which finished 2-0 to City, before going to extra time and Glasgow City eventually going on to win 3-0, the Girls showed the grit and determination that might just see them all the way through to the Champions league final.

City started well, knowing what needed to be done if they wanted to progress. Morgan Marlborough showed great skill in the 8TH minute, with a great run and setting up team mate Suzanne Lappin whose shot went narrowly over. City had plenty more chances, with a free kick Elish McSorley, just going over the crossbar. Medyk Konin had no plans on taking it easy with plenty heavy challenges going in on the Glasgow outfit. Lappin and Nicola Docherty were showing their value to City in the first half, at the heart of

both defense and going forward. However the Girls went in at half time with their dreams of the last 16 fading, needing three goals to qualify. 14 minutes after the break, the life line came, through Jo Love with an unstoppable strike on goal. This was the boost City needed. Momentum was up and City kept on pressing, some great interchanges between Lappin and Elish McSorley almost got the second they needed. But that eventually came in the 70th minute when Susan Fairlie netted

the equaliser. City pushed on for the final twenty minutes, creating chance after chance but that elusive third goal was not to come. Extra time beckoned. It was a one sided affair from here on in, the Glasgow outfit’s skill and stamina shining through. Only 5 minutes in to extra time Denise O’Sullivn got the goal they craved. City were now in pole position, but were not going to rest on their laurels, they pressed for the killer 4th goal to finish off the game. More chances fell upon City but somehow the safety net of the fourth was not to come. That was

not to matter, 3-2 (after extra time) was enough to see them through to the last 16 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Once City got the first, the result was always going to go Glasgow’s way, the girls set a standard, a benchmark, which most SPL clubs would find hard to reach. The skill, passion and drive that was shown by City is what football is all about. In a week where, finally, Scottish football is on the up, Glasgow City F.C just added to that feel good factor in the country.

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FOOTBALL Glasgow City F.C. on route to CL final pg 39

Rugby

Ben Flower banned for violent conduct pg 38

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Scotland

on track for France 2016 Conor Gildea Scotland grabbed a share of the spoils in a pulsating 2-2 draw against Poland in Warsaw to keep their hopes of reaching Euro 2016 on track.Gordon Strachan, who sprung a prematch surprise when he brought in Steven Whittaker at left-back to replace Andrew Robertson, who had impressed in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Georgia. With Ikechi Anya overcoming a calf strain, that meant two changes as Gordon Greer came in as expected for Grant Hanley, who suffered a knee injury at Ibrox. Greer had played in a 1-0 friendly win in this same Stadion Narodowy in March, when the hosts were without star man Robert Lewandowski. Poland came into this on a high after beating world champions Germany at the weekend, though, it was the Scots who started brightly only to shoot themselves in the foot, the Poles, who made three changes, accepted a gift to take the lead though. Hutton had time and space to deal with a misplaced pass on the edge of his box but he took a heavy touch and gifted a free shot to Maczynski, who fired in off the post from inside the ‘D’. The Poles lead wasn’t to last for long though, Steven Fletcher opened Poland up with a brilliant crossfield ball to Anya, who killed it instantly

and cut the ball back for Maloney. The Wigan player side-footed a firsttime finish from 12 yards which just squeezed past the hand of the diving Wojciech Szczesny. Scotland survived some nervy moments just after the equaliser. David Marshall fumbled both an ambitious strike from Grosicki and the midfielder’s resulting corner, before Waldemar Sobota just failed to connect with a dangerous ball across the face of goal that had Whittaker scrambling. But Strachan’s men looked composed on the ball inside the Polish half and kept possession for decent spells without creating any more first-half chances. They were almost caught out before the break though when Hutton was beaten by a ball inside him. Subota slipped the ball past the onrushing Marshall and towards Lewandowski but Greer managed to clear. Milik missed two good chances in the opening two minutes of the second half, first miskicking after good skill inside the box from Lukasz Piszczek and then steering the ball over following Kamil Glik’s header. The visitors survived another scare when Scott Brown cleared a near-post cross after Grosicki appeared to foul Anya when the Watford winger initially foiled a counter-attack. The Poles had stepped up a gear and looked dangerous on every attack but they were stunned in the 57th minute after Maloney won a free-kick 10 yards inside the Poland half. Continued on page 39