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Proposed legal change could hamper inheritance wishes, claim Scots Tories

In Brief March 9, 2015 0

SCOTS could be stopped from passing their home to a family member of their choice under land reform plans, according to the Scottish Conservatives. The existing...

“Very high” standards of care found at Scots hospice – but some improvements needed

Scottish News March 9, 2015 0

A GLASGOW hospice provides a very high standard of care to patients and families - but should improve communications between staff and management and aspects...

Travellers’ monument The Tinkers’ Heart could be declared of national importance

Scottish News March 9, 2015 0

A TRAVELLERS’ monument could be designated as a site of national importance. The Tinkers’ Heart is a formation of quartz stones laid into the surface of...

Tweed-clad gang leave man with broken arm following early morning assault

In Brief March 9, 2015 0

A MAN suffered a broken arm and facial injuries after he was attacked by a gang of up to a dozen men, some of them...

Donate those old clothes, don’t bin them, urge Shelter and Zero Waste Scotland

Scottish News March 9, 2015 0

ALMOST half of consumers throw clothes in the bin each year, according to charity Shelter Scotland. The organisation is urging people to “pass it on” instead...

Next steps in £150m Edinburgh Old Town project set to begin this month

Business March 9, 2015 0

A MILESTONE in what has been described as the transformation of Edinburgh’s Old Town is set to be reached this month. Construction work is due to...

Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey hearing in private following evidence she is “vulnerable”

Scottish News March 6, 2015 0

A SCOTTISH nurse who survived Ebola appeared in front of a disciplinary panel yesterday (Fri), which was held in private because of her “vulnerability”. Pauline Cafferkey...

Peanut dust and skin condition could explain allergies suffered by kids who’ve never eaten nuts

Scottish News March 6, 2015 0

SCOTS scientists have helped crack the mystery of why some children develop peanut allergies without ever eating a single nut. The team found that “peanut dust”...

Starstruck Ian Rankin queued for 30 minutes to get Ishiguro’s signature

In Brief March 6, 2015 0

REBUS author Ian Rankin has revealed that he queued for half an hour on World Book Day - to get a book signed by a...

Biology teacher struck off after he recycled old coursework using Tipp-Ex

Scottish News March 6, 2015 0

A HIGH SCHOOL biology teacher has been struck off after he used Tipp-Ex to recycle year-old coursework. David McCallum, who taught at Douglas Ewart High School...

“Teabag” and “pig” among words banned from Police Scotland’s Facebook page

Scottish News March 5, 2015 0

POLICE Scotland have revealed the complete list of words banned from their Facebook page - including “teabag” and “monster”. The force’s filtering software currently blocks 139...

Anger as children given homework task branding Palestinians “terrorists”

Scottish News March 4, 2015 0

SCHOOL chiefs are urgently withdrawing a primary school homework sheet on terrorism - complete with a cartoon drawing of an explosion. The document, given to children...

Dirty Dancing move in Inverness bar puts barber Gary in hospital with broken leg

Scottish News March 3, 2015 0

AN attempt to recreate a scene from the hit movie Dirty Dancing left a pub-goer in hospital with a horror leg break that will keep...

Rolex raider gets away with watches worth £100,000 in armed raid on Laing’s

Scottish News March 2, 2015 0

AN ARMED thief hijacked a taxi after stealing £100,000-worth of Rolex watches from an Edinburgh jewellers. The man, who had most of his face concealed with...

Traverse Theatre returns with its popular play, pie and a pint series

Entertainment March 2, 2015 0

ONE of Scotland’s most popular theatres is bringing back its play, pie and a pint series. The Traverse, Edinburgh, offers - as the name suggests -...

Activity centre owner jailed for sexually abusing boys in his care 30 years ago

Scottish News March 2, 2015 0

AN activity centre owner has been jailed after he was convicted of preying on young boys. Torquil Johnson-Ferguson was sentenced to 18 months in jail at...

YMCA urges UK’s next government to help boost youth employment

Business March 2, 2015 0

THE YMCA is challenging the next UK government to remove some of the barriers which prevent youngsters get into work. Central YMCA, which supports young people...

Children’s charity Hopscotch receives £1,200 donation from Scottish Conservatives

In Brief March 2, 2015 0

THE Scottish Tories have donated £1,200 to Hopscotch, a children’s charity that provides respite care for vulnerable children in the West Highlands. Hopscotch, based in Edinburgh,...

Chinese restaurant chain Chop Chop opens its first Glasgow eaterie

Business March 2, 2015 0

CHINESE restaurant Chop Chop has opened its first branch in Glasgow. Chop Chop specialises in serving up dishes from the north-east of China compared with the...

Operation Quarterlight shifts its anti-car crime focus to Forth Valley

In Brief March 2, 2015 0

A POLICE operation to tackle car crime is shifting its focus to the streets of central Scotland and Forth Valley. Operation Quarterlight is a nationwide operation...

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