5 years ago
Ice-cream fans could soon savour a slower-melting treat on a hot day thanks to a new ingredient developed by scientists. Researchers discovered a naturally occurring protein that can be used to create ice cream which is more resistant to melting than conventional products. It works by binding together the air, fat and water – creating a super-smooth consistency. The development could also allow products to be made with lower levels of saturated fat ... and fewer calories.
10 years ago
The Scottish Government has finally approved plans for a new supercollege for Glasgow, but with a revised building programme. The decision means three of the city’s largest colleges – Central, Metropolitan and Nautical – will merge tomorrow to form the City of Glasgow College.
Michael Russell, the Education Secretary, pictured, said the decision would deliver more efficient use of public funds as well as educational benefits for learners.
25 years ago
A group of crofters wants the Scottish Office to take the unprecedented step of allowing protected golden eagles to be shot. They claim “rogue” eagles are ravaging their sheep flocks in the Outer Hebrides. The crofters’ spokesman, Western Isles councillor Colin Campbell, said yesterday: “There is no other explanation than eagles for our massive losses of lambs this year. We all know eagles are the cause. But the powers that be do not like to acknowledge it. The green lobby is very strong.”
50 years ago
Robert Fletcher, aged 34, a chartered engineer, of Lynton Avenue, Rotherham, last night became the second person to swim Loch Ness. He broke the record for the swim which was established four years ago. Fletcher, who has already swum the channel, Ullswater, and Lake Windermere, but described Loch Ness as his toughest swim, reached Lochend, five miles from Inverness at the head of Loch Ness, 14 hours and one minute after entering the water at Fort Augustus.
100 years ago
James Frew and John Garnett appeared at Glasgow Central Police Court yesterday to have the ownership of an Irish terrier dog decided. Garnett said he bought the dog in 1919 and that it disappeared at the beginning of 1920. The dog came back to him wearing a collar which bore the name James Frew, who stated that he bought the animal from a dog fancier. The magistrate asked Garnett to show how the dog knew him and Garnett calling it over, the dog jumped round him in a friendly manner.