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Zoo clashes with local group over 'Kidnapped' beauty spot

Deadline News Journalist - September 10, 2010

By Martin Graham A BEAUTY spot immortalised in Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel ‘Kidnapped’ is the subject of a furious row between Edinburgh Zoo and...

Police hunt bearded gunman after bookies heist

Deadline News Journalist - April 18, 2010

By Rory Reynolds POLICE are hunting for an armed robber after a betting shop was held up at gunpoint in broad daylight. A man made off...

Lollipop man quits over sweetie ban

Deadline News Journalist - October 5, 2009

By Cara Sulieman A LOLLIPOP man has quit after being told he can’t high-five the kids or give out sweets anymore. John Hunter, 69, has worked...

Own goal as Celtic ‘keeper gets speeding penalty

Deadline News Journalist - September 24, 2009

By Michael MacLeod CELTIC goalkeeper Lukasz Zaluska has been hit with a fine for speeding near Edinburgh Zoo. A speed camera caught the 27 year-old Poland...

Edinburgh chef attacked by cowardly thugs

Deadline News Journalist - April 28, 2009

By ALEXANDER LAWRIE POLICE are hunting two racist thugs after they attacked a defenceless father-of-three as he walked home from work. Jahirul Islam, 37, from Edinburgh,...