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Councillors give themselves green light for BlackBerrys

1 January 16, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman COUNCILLORS have been slammed after voting to give themselves BlackBerrys in a move that could cost taxpayers £37,800. North Lanarkshire politicians approved the move...

Elderly residents given “nutrition champs”

1 January 16, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman ELDERLY people in some of Scotland's care homes are to be given their own healthy eating gurus. Staff in 50 of the country's care...

Real-life action hero

1 January 16, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman A SCOTTISH sailor is planning to break a world record later this year when he attempts to run a marathon in full combat...

Protestors take to city streets

1 January 16, 2009 0

By James Martin MORE than 100 pro-Palestinian campaigners have gathered outside Edinburgh University in a protest against Israeli military action in Gaza. The demonstration, called ‘Stop Bombing...

Tribute to loyal dog Bobby on anniversary of his death

1 January 16, 2009 0

Video by Karrie Gillett A TRIBUTE to legendary dog Greyfriars Bobby has been held to mark the anniversary of the loyal pooch’s death. The ceremony was held...

Campaign urges drivers to switch off at lights

1 January 16, 2009 0

Video by James Martin A CAMPAIGN designed to encourage motorists to switch their engines off at traffic lights has been launched. The Energy Saving Trust is fronting...

Drink and self-drive holiday

1 January 14, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman A TRAVEL company has been slammed for offering self-drive free bar holidays in the UK. Mistral Holidays offers the breaks for one or two...

Pain of compensation hits councils hard

1 January 14, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman COUNCILS across Scotland have shelled out over £30,000 in compensation to children who have trapped their fingers in school doors. Over the past three...

Scots shine in cleanliness poll

1 January 14, 2009 0

By Cara Sulieman SCOTS are the cleanest in the UK - although their feet might be a bit smell a bit, a new survey has revealed. Findings...

Home Turbines Flawed

1 January 14, 2009 0

By Alexander Lawrie HOME turbines which generate eco-friendly electricity are fundamentally flawed, a new study claims. The much-publicised green appliances are said to produce much less power...

Police Hunt Gap-Toothed Gunman

1 January 14, 2009 0

By Alexander Lawrie POLICE are hunting a gap-toothed armed robber after an Edinburgh bookies was held up at gunpoint. The man burst into a branch of Fernieside...

Frank Hadden launches fund-raising run for injured pupil

1 January 14, 2009 0

By James Martin A GROUP of Edinburgh schoolchildren has joined forces to try and break the record for fundraising for charity in one of Scotland’s major...

Pervert head escapes jail sentence

1 January 13, 2009 0

By Paul Thornton A PRIMARY school headmaster who was sacked after being caught with hundreds of child pornography pictures has escaped a jail sentence. Andrew Melville, 48,...

Cricket club torched by vandals

1 January 13, 2009 0

By Karrie Gillett THE devastated owner of a cricket club destroyed by fire has put up a £5,000 reward to catch the vandals who set it...

Scots Woman Sheds Stones To Save Life

1 January 12, 2009 0

By Alexander Lawrie A SCOTS mum, of five has shed a third of her body weight because she feared for her life. Maggie Houston, 44, has lost...

Callous Thugs Rob Grave

1 January 12, 2009 0

By Alexander Lawrie A DEVASTATED grandfather has hit out at the callous thugs who stole from his son’s grave at Christmas. Kenny Lonie, 50, has visited his...