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Councillor reported to ethics watchdog over osprey remark

A COUNCILLOR has been reported to Scotland’s ethical standards watchdog - for making an “offensive” remark about ospreys. Tom Gray has apologised and is facing...

Politician slams “go to England” square on Perth Monopoly board

A SCOTS politician has slammed proposals to place a “go to England” square on a Perth Monopoly board. The Fair City has been granted its...

What a cock-up: phone software gives Scots Tory a bad name

A SCOTS council is trying to fix its Microsoft switchboard software after it rudely renamed a Tory member. Keith Cockburn, the Conservative councillor for Tweedale...

“Disgust” over councillor’s claim for funeral mileage

A COUNCILLOR has caused “disgust” after claiming expenses to attend a colleague’s funeral.   Alastair Cranston, a former Scotland rugby international and SNP councillor, even put...

Jade Richards backlash takes political turn

THE backlash over Jade Richards’ shock X Factor exit took a political turn last night as her local councillor said she was a better...

Rope squad removes four tonnes of stone from castle rock face

By Christine Lavelle A SPECIALIST rope squad called in over safety fears at Edinburgh Castle have been forced to remove four tonnes...

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