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Mourners Slam Council ‘Graverobbers’

1 February 5, 2009 0

By Alexander Lawrie MOURNERS have slammed their local council in a protest at plans to remove touching tributes from gravesides. Fife Council have decided to impose a...

Ashley Judd, wife of Scots racing legend, slams Sarah Palin

1 February 5, 2009 0

By Oliver Farrimond THE WIFE of Scots speed-demon Dario Franchitti has incited a war of words with Republican Party darling Sarah Palin. Hollywood starlet Ashley Judd slammed...

Conan Doyle back on fantasy writing agenda

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Oliver Farrimond LITERARY legend Arthur Conan Doyle is set to top the artistic agenda later this month. One of the author's finest works - The Lost...

Scots feel the safest

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman SCOTTISH homeowners feel safer in their homes than the rest of the country. But they don't always feel safe and secure, with more than...

Famous faces at Edinburgh University

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman TWO FAMOUS explorers are coming to Scotland to share their experiences from travelling the globe. Michael Palin and Nicholas Crane will be chatting about...

Forth Bridge ‘Spiderman’ Jailed

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Alexander Lawrie A REAL-LIFE ‘Spiderman’ who caused traffic mayhem after climbing almost 400 feet up the Forth Road Bridge has been jailed. Ross Wilson, 22, took...

Salmond drives home golf message

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Karrie Gillett GOLF legend Sam Torrance has congratulated the First Minister on his putting skills. Alex Salmond joined the former Ryder Cup captain for a quick...

New School Hit By Vandals

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Alexander Lawrie A BRAND new primary school has been targeted by vandals who went on a £10,000 wrecking spree. Juniper Green primary, on the outskirts of...

Hearts Legend’s Cheeky Move

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Alexander Lawrie ONE of Scotland’s top football bosses has bared all in an online film to raise awareness for a cancer charity. Dundee Utd manager Craig...

Twestival season for Tweeters

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman TWEETERS across Scotland are meeting up to celebrate the internet sensation and raise money for charity. With over 175 parties celebrating Twitter across the...

Home barbers warned against Argos snip

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman SCOTLAND'S men have come up with a new way to save money - by cutting their own hair. A survey by Brylcreem claims that...

Student claims top prize for film score

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Oliver Farrimond A SCOTTISH student has claimed the top prize in a national music competition - hitting all the right notes with a star-studded panel...

Edinburgh Castle’s one millionth visitors

1 February 4, 2009 0

By Alexander Lawrie SCOTLAND'S premier tourist attraction is celebrating after welcoming its one millionth visitor. Edinburgh Castle usually attracts around 1.2 million guests per year, and despite...

Scottish singer’s tribute to Billie Holiday

1 February 3, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman A SCOTS singer will honouring Billie Holiday on the 60th anniversary of her death. Niki King will be performing the sultry sounds of Holiday's...

Robber raids shop dressed as Shrek

1 February 3, 2009 0

By Karrie Gillett AN armed robber wearing a Shrek mask has carried out an early-morning raid in a city centre shop. The green-faced thief wielded a knife...

Big girls get ready to party

1 February 2, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman A NEW club night is starting up in Scotland - for "large ladies" only. Big Girls Paradise is a clubbing sensation that has swept...

Snow falls across Scotland

1 February 2, 2009 0

By Karrie Gillett WHILE heavy snowfall across Scotland caused widespread school closures, these pupils in Edinburgh sought an alternative way to get to class – on...

Museum to open in toilets

1 February 2, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman A COASTAL toilet block is getting ready for its rebirth - complete with museum. The dilapidated public loos have been sitting rotting on the...

Mutt gets ready to shoot to stardom

1 February 2, 2009 0

By Cara SuliemanA CANINE mascot is getting ready to be promoted to bombardier after he fires a cannon with his nose. Blue the Yorkshire terrier has...

Piping hot Roddy

1 February 1, 2009 0

By Alexander Lawrie THE OFFICIAL face of the Homecoming Scotland 2009 campaign is bucking the current credit crunch with his own thriving international Scottish-themed events company. Roddy...

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