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Thieves pocket hundreds of porridge bars during early morning raid

Local News April 3, 2013 0

HUNDREDS of porridge bars have been stolen from the warehouse of a porridge company. The ransack saw thieves walk off with valuable electrical equipment, as well...

St Andrews adopts new “local currency”

In Brief April 3, 2013 0

A SCOTTISH town is thought to be the first in the country to introduce its own “local currency”. St Andrews is Fife is set to launch...

Every dog in Scotland to be micro-chipped under new Labour plans

Scottish News April 3, 2013 0

EVERY dog in Scotland would be be fitted with microchips to clamp down on strays and irresponsible owners under new plans set out by Labour. Last...

Care worker struck off for “inappropriate relationship” with 15-year-old girl

Scottish News April 2, 2013 0

A CHILD care worker has been struck off over an "inappropriate personal relationship" with a 15-year-old girl in her care. Amanda McDonald worked at Moore House...

Safari park blasted over Land Rover stunt with camel

In Brief April 2, 2013 0

ANIMAL rights campaigners have accused a Scots safari park of exploiting a rare camel by making him chase off a Land Rover. Captive Animals Protection Society...

$4,000-a-nip rum arrives in Scotland

Scottish News April 2, 2013 0

THE world’s most expensive rum arrived in Scotland today - costing £2,627 a measure. Legacy, a dark rum, was distilled by Angostura and created to commemorate...

Defunked: only 10% of vinyl record stores remain in the UK

Scottish News April 2, 2013 0

VINYL record stores in Scotland face extinction as 90% of stores have closed under pressure from digital downloads. Glasgow council is now being asked to help...

South Pole Scot is “world’s most southern plumber”

Scottish News April 2, 2013 0

A SCOT working at research base in Antarctica is thought to be the world’s most southerly plumber. Jimmy Hendry gave up his plumbing job in Auchterarder,...

Tagg-art murders competition: John Cuthbert’s tattoo voted best Scottish-themed design

Local News April 1, 2013 0

A TAGGART fan's massive tattoo of the TV detective has been crowned the best Scottish-themed body art. John Cuthbert, 34, won the award for the best...

Mortonhall parents fear mass cremations

Local News April 1, 2013 0

VICTIMS of the Mortonhall ashes scandal have called for an investigation to find out if babies were subjected to mass cremations. Last year it emerged that...

Spring time con men target elderly

Local News April 1, 2013 0

HOUSE-PROUD pensioners unable to repair their homes after harsh winter weather are at risk of being scammed by bogus tradesmen, experts have warned. With this Easter...

Pregnant cat found freezing in street

Local News April 1, 2013 0

A HEAVILY pregnant cat was found fighting freezing conditions on a residential street. The white cat, who is now responding to the glamorous name Bianca, was...

Quadruple amputee sets his sights on climbing world’s tallest wall

Local News April 1, 2013 0

A QUADRUPLE amputee is setting himself the ultimate challenge by scaling the tallest climbing wall in the world. Mountaineer Jamie Andrew, will attempt the climb of...

Scottish rendevous nearly halted Churchill’s wedding

Scottish News March 31, 2013 0

SIR Winston Churchill’s marriage to Clementine was nearly called off after he met a previous girlfriend in Scotland three weeks before tying the knot, a...

£1.2m for power-cut compo

Scottish News March 31, 2013 0

HOMEOWNERS are to receive more than £1million compensation for being left without power after last week’s torrential weather. More than 20,000 properties across Dumfries and Galloway, Arran and...

Scots would be happier if the clocks were changed at the start of March

Scottish News March 31, 2013 0

SCOTS would be happier and richer if the clocks were changed at the start of March rather than the end, tourism bosses claimed. Since 1895, daylight...

Mum-of-four “froze to death after falling while out jogging”

Scottish News March 26, 2013 0

A TRAGIC mum-of-four was killed by the cold snap after slipping on ice while out jogging and then freezing to death, police believe. Rachel Adams went...

Traders left outraged over depot tour offer

Scottish News March 25, 2013 0

BUSINESS owners who have seen trade decimated by Edinburgh's tram works are furious after council bosses offered them a tour of the tram depot. Traders in...

DJs boycott Castle FM after a dispute with management

Scottish News March 25, 2013 0

PRESENTERS including John Leslie have been locked out of a community radio station after a row with the station's managers. Edinburgh's 98.8 Castle FM saw around...

Exotic spider found in family fridge

Scottish News March 25, 2013 0

A WOMAN was left in shock after rummaging in the fridge – and finding a dangerous spider. Beverley Cooper screamed so loud after finding the Indian...

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