AN amateur film-maker has celebrated his birthday by having his film shown at the Filmhouse. Telford College student Garry Fraser hit 30 on the day Tolerance film was seen at the cinema. And the Muirhouse man admitted it was also the first time he had seen the production in its final form.

A HEALTH summit has taken place in north Edinburgh in a bid to improve the well-being of people in some of the poorest parts of the city. The meeting attended by around 70 people took place at Telford College.

By Gareth Rose HUNDREDS of students have come out in support of striking lecturers and called on management at Telford College to back down in the dispute. At least two petitions, one with about 500 signatures, have been set up in favour of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) action.

By ANDREW DENHOLM EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT LECTURERS at a Scottish further education college are to take strike action in protest over changes to the employment status of temporary teaching staff.

By NO BYLINE A DROP-IN session is to be held for people interested in becoming a part-time lecturer. Protocol National, which has secured a contract to supply lecturers to Telford College, will be holding the event next week.