20 YEARS AGO

A war of words erupted between Burnside Community Council and the area’s MP, Tommy McAvoy, who accused the council of being biased towards the Liberal Democrats.

A weekend blitz saw a staggering 227 people from all over Rutherglen and Cambuslang being warned by police over their behaviour.

The former Windsor Tavern in Burnhill was set to be converted into a new base for job-seeking teenagers.

Burnside residents were still concerned about traffic on Springfield Park Road, despite action having been taken on the matter.

A Rutherglen DJ put up a £500 reward for the return of his records and CDs which had been stolen.