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Musselburgh Ladies Day heading for eight sell-outs in a row

Business March 23, 2012 0

MUSSELBURGH Racecourse’s annual Ladies Day is heading for its eighth consecutive sell-out with half of all tickets already sold for the June 15 race meeting. Jenners...

Missing Ali traced safe and well in Cornwall

Scottish News March 23, 2012 0

A WOMAN reported missing from her home in Edinburgh has been traced safe and well. Lothian and Borders Police said Khalsoam Ali, 40, had been found...

Tougher action promised on “hate crimes” by Lord Advocate

In Brief March 22, 2012 0

SCOTLAND is getting tougher on those who commit corrosive “hate crimes” based on prejudice, the Lord Advocate, Frank Mulholland QC, said today. He was speaking ahead...

Fund worth £103m will help power renewables for generations claims Ewing

Business March 22, 2012 0

Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has today announced a new £103m pound investment fund which will drive the growth of renewable energy in Scotland for generations. The...

Drug firm brings 100 new jobs following £100m investment

Business March 22, 2012 0

FIRST Minister Alex Salmond and Finance Secretary John Swinney today welcomed plans by pharmaceutical manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline to invest more than £100m and create 100 new...

Penguin parade with a difference at Edinburgh Zoo

Scottish News March 21, 2012 0

A penguin parade with a difference took place today as 29 Gentoo penguins moved to a new home within Edinburgh Zoo. Giving a whole new meaning...

Magnusson launches design guide for dementia-friendly homes

Scottish News March 20, 2012 0

Broadcaster and writer Sally Magnusson officially launched the Dementia Services Development Centre’s (DSDC) virtual dementia-friendly home design guide at the University of Stirling today. During the...

Teaching union tells voters – back any party that backs education

In Brief March 20, 2012 0

A SCOTTISH teaching union today launched its manifesto for the local council elections in May, urging voters to back parties who supported "high quality" education...

Step back in time at dramatic Dumbarton Castle

In Brief March 20, 2012 0

VISITORS to Dumbarton Castle will be able to step back in time and experience its colourful past this Saturday (24th March). The castle is hosting a...

Stella sets her sights on stardom

Entertainment March 20, 2012 0

AWARD-WINNING Perth singer-songwriter Stella Reilly, a sixth-year student at Bridge of Earn's Kilgraston School, is bringing out her debut CD next month, taking her another...

Two-thirds of families say getting through 2012 will be tougher than last year

Scottish News March 20, 2012 0

NEW research suggests nearly two-thirds of families find paying their bills is harder now than it was a year ago. A third of households with children...

Snow Patrol lead singer admits he feels like a”spoiled idiot” after dolphin pic

Entertainment March 17, 2012 0

SNOW Patrol lead singer Gary Lightbody has written a heartfelt response to animal lovers who angrily condemned the band for swimming with captive dolphins in...

Green Day: Iconic Scottish structures (and some sheep) get ready for March 17

Scottish News March 16, 2012 0

As the world gears up for St Patrick’s Day a flock of woolly ambassadors in West Lothian has turned green to mark the celebrations. The Clyde...

Dennis the Menace to feature on new set of stamps

Entertainment March 16, 2012 0

Stand by for 1st Class fun and frolics as Royal Mail pays homage to the great British comic on ten new stamps launching tomorrow. The Comics...

Baby Eve is Ellen’s gift for Mother’s Day

Scottish News March 16, 2012 0

Ellen the pygmy hippo is celebrating Mother’s Day this year with a brand new arrival. Baby Eve was the last birth of 2011 for Edinburgh Zoo,...

Scout the Irish shark marks his first year in Scottish waters on March 17

Scottish News March 15, 2012 0

For divers at Deep Sea World, Scotland’s national aquarium, St Patrick’s Day this weekend will be a double cause for celebration. As well as being among...

Picture special: how Gilroy’s attempt to escape justice fell apart

Scottish News March 15, 2012 0

DAVID Gilroy, convicted today of the murder of book-keeper Suzanne Pilley, did his best to maintain an aura of normality as the police net closed...

Police appeal for help in tracing missing woman

In Brief March 13, 2012 0

POLICE in Edinburgh are appealing for help to trace the whereabouts of a woman who has gone missing in the Capital. Khalsoam Ali (40) was last...

Tattoo launches search for artist in residence

Scottish News March 13, 2012 0

THE Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has launched a search for an Edinburgh College of Art student to become its official artist in residence. The post runs...

Wanted in 2012 – new homes for 6,500 abandoned pets

Scottish News March 13, 2012 0

THE Scottish SPCA is appealing to animal lovers to consider giving a rescue pet a second chance as part of its Rehoming Week. Scotland's animal welfare...

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