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Old Flame – 95 year old comes to the rescue in chip pan blaze

A HEROIC 95-year-old single-handedly saved his 77-year-old friend from a fiery death by hauling a blazing chip pan out her house. George McLeary had been having...

NHS chairman found guilty of severe dog neglect

A SCOTTISH SPCA investigation has led to the chairman of NHS Dumfries and Galloway being convicted for dog neglect. Michael Keggans, 48, of Sanquhar was sentenced...

Galloway shows clear lack of Respect

FIREBRAND MP George Galloway has provoked a storm by suggesting his home city has only one tourist attraction. The Respect MP said the only real tourist...

Adder attack in Highlands leaves dog dead

A DEADLY snake alert has been issued in the Scottish Highlands after a dog died from a poisonous adder bite. Dog owner, Catherine Cook, was left...

Heard through the Grapevine: Wine guzzling councillors cause controversy

LABOUR politicians are spending thousands of pounds on a wine-guzzling junket to the US – that they once condemned as a waste of taxpayers’ cash. West...

Family fun run turns into mega marathon

A FAMILY fun run turned into an exhausting epic after organisers sent dozens of runners the wrong way. Children as young as eight ended up on...

Second student death in a week for St. Andrews

ONE of Scotland's most prestigious universities has been rocked by the second death of a student in less than a week. St Andrews student John Shipley,...

Funeral home targeted by metal thieves

METAL thieves have sunk to a new low - by targeting an undertaker's. Shocked staff at the funeral home in Fife were astonished to discover most...

‘Miracle machine’ claims prove misguided

CLAIMS a floor-scrubbing machine could work miracles with plain old H2o have landed a Scottish-based firm in hot water. Tennant UK Cleaning Solutions Ltd, based in...

Heroic teenager shows first signs of recovery

A HERO teenager who was swept into the sea while trying to save a drowning friend has opened her eyes and taken unaided breaths after...

Police issue phone scam warning

THE PUBLIC are being again being advised to be wary of phone scams after reports that fraudsters are targeting homes in Scotland. Tayside Police issued the...

Rare white crow rescued

THE Scottish SPCA has taken a rare breed of white crow under its wing after it was subjected to attacks from other birds. Scotland's animal welfare...

Children “deliberately” sprayed with CS gas by police

POLICE are investigating claims officers deliberately blasted two children with CS spray. Maryann Bannigan, from Coupar Angus, said her two children, Ryan, 9, and Chelsea, 10,...

Chip off the block: Els’ nephew takes on golf tournament

THE 11-year-old nephew of one of the world’s most famous golfers kicked off his international career today at a Scottish course. Reece Els, whose uncle is...

Monarchy business

MONKEYS have been raising a glass to the monarchy in the Scottish Highlands at the Highland Wildlife Park. Keepers at the park laid on a special...

Cheeky monarchy

CHIMPANZEES at Edinburgh Zoo are being treated to Jubilee-themed snacks this weekend to join in the patriotic party. The 19 strong group will have a royally...

Smash hits: Scots band to share stage with Guns N’ Roses

A CAR smash in the Balkans has put an up-and-coming Scots band on the road to playing alongside Guns N’ Roses. The five members of The...

Forth Rail Bridge to be nominated as World Heritage site

THE Forth Bridge will be nominated for a World Heritage award. The nomination will be submitted to the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational,...

Dog killed in hit and run incident

A DOG has been killed in a  hit-and-run incident in Angus. The animal was struck on the A926 Kirriemuir to Alyth Road, near Reedie Farm Cottages...

Council development wins at Homes for Scotland Awards

A DEVELOPMENT which includes Edinburgh’s first new Council homes for a generation has won a prestigious national housing award. The Gracemount site was given the accolade...

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