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Historic wall wrecked by vandals 257

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By Alexander Lawrie A HISTORIC stone bridge has been attacked by a thug wielding a sledgehammer. The 100 year-old bridge in Dedridge, Livingston suffered extensive damage...

Dad dies trying to stop neighbours fighting 256

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By Alexander Lawrie A DAD-OF-THREE has tragically died after trying to break up a fight outside his home. David Naughton, 41, collapsed after suffering a suspected...

X Factor winner Leon returns home 255

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The 2007 winner of the X Factor, Leon Jackson, returned to his former workplace as his second single hit the shelves. The West Lothian singer signed...

Pregnant nurse attacker dies in jail 254

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By Michael MacLeod A MAN jailed for attacking a pregnant nurse has died in prison. John Ross, 46, was less than two weeks into a three-month sentence...

Nasty comments see 24-stone Kelly lose half her weight 253

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By Alexander Lawrie A SCOTTISH super-slimmer has lost 12 stone – after a passing stranger’s nasty comment about her weight shocked her into action. Kelly Rodger, 31,...

KT dreams of Arctic move 252

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By Michael MacLeod SCOTS songstress turned Arctic explorer KT Tunstall says she wants to move to Greenland. In a honeymoon with a difference, she and drummer husband...

Brave military man leaves over £1million in his will 251

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By Alexander Lawrie A SCOTS evangelist who won a top American military honour for bravery during WWII has left over £1 million in his will. Adam McLean...

Bampots don’t understand Scots dialect 250

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By Michael MacLeod A LOCAL lingo guide to help Brits understand Scottish slang has been launched. Surprising new research found Scots phrases and sayings are like a...

Unique tidal clock worth £2,000 goes missing 249

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By Alexander Lawrie A UNIQUE clock which can accurately predict the sea tides has been stolen in audacious theft. Scottish clockmaker Archie McQuater designed the Tidal clock...

Car crash victim, 9, is lucky mascot for Scotland 248

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By Alexander Lawrie A YOUNG boy who battled back from a horrific car crash will lead out the national team at Hampden Park on Saturday (11th). Lewis...

Sheriff brands angry car smash teen a “complete radge” 247

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By Michael MacLeod A TEENAGER who stopped a random car and smashed the windscreen has been described as “a complete radge” by a sheriff. Peter MacDonald, 19,...

Police patrol on electric bikes 246

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By Karrie Gillett POLICE officers will soon be patrolling the Scottish Parliament on electric-powered bikes. The small, almost-silent motorcycle can be spotted touring the streets around the...

Sneaky Deek won’t be punished for trying to break club ban 245

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By Douglas Walker HIBS star Derek Riordan has escaped punishment after trying to beat his nightclub ban. The former Celtic striker was caught out by bouncers as...

Scots want St Andrew’s Day celebration to rival all others 244

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By Scott Shepherd Patriotic Scots are calling for a bigger celebration on St. Andrew’s Day. A study by The Famous Grouse showed that eight of ten Scots...

Mum’s fury over McDonald’s mix-up 243

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By Alexander Lawrie A YOUNG mum turned up to a pre-booked party at her local McDonald’s with 13 kids in tow only to find it closed...

Fishing rod made from carrots sells out 242

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By Alexander Lawrie TWO Scottish boffins have developed a new fishing rod – made entirely from carrots. David Hepworth and Eric Whale of CelluComp Ltd have designed...

Play centre scoops healthy prize 241

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By Lauren Crooks AN Indiana Jones-style play centre has been recognised as one of the best in the UK – with a special honour for its...

Aguiar targets return for Edinburgh derby 240

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By Karrie Gillett After suffering two successive defeats, Hearts are determined to return to form when they face Hibs after the international break this weekend. And the...

Derek Riordan in club ban breach 239

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By Douglas Walker HIBS star Derek Riordan faces an extension to his nightclub ban after his team mates were caught sneaking him into a club. The striker...

QE2 bids farewell to British waters 238

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As part of her Farewell to the British Isles' tour the QE2 has berthed off the Edinburgh-Fife coastline. The iconic vessel set sail to Southampton before...

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