Tag: 2012

BBC snub Olympic events held in Scotland

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - July 22, 2012

BBC bosses have come under fire after it was revealed only one Olympic event being held in Scotland will be screened live on television. Glasgow,...

Usain Bolt may not run at Commonwealth Games unless tax law changes

Deadline News Journalist - September 12, 2010

By Cara Sulieman TOP ATHLETES may chose not to compete at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow because of UK tax rules. The tax man takes...

Sir Robin blasts SFA for no Team GB

Deadline News Journalist - February 28, 2010

By Cara Sulieman THE SCOTS-BORN mayor of the London borough hosting the 2012 Olympics has blasted the SFA for blocking a British football team. Sir Robin...

Olympic ring of steel plan to thwart terrorists

Deadline News Journalist - August 9, 2009

By Michael MacLeod A FENCE fortress is being put up around Britain’s Olympic site to keep out terrorists. The 11-mile ring of steel will emit a...

Scots gun cops fire Olympic blanks

Deadline News Journalist - February 16, 2009

By Michael MacLeod SCOTLAND’S armed police officers have been banned from the London Olympics after failing to hit the target in shooting tests. A report, ordered...