Tag: councillor

Wick severs links with Faroe Islands over whale slaughter

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Deadline News Journalist - August 20, 2015

A HIGHLANDS town has severed its links with the Faroes in protest at the islanders’ annual “bloodbath” of whales and dolphins. Wick, in Caithness, has...

Councillor reported to ethics watchdog over osprey remark

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Peter Laing - May 21, 2015

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

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Deadline News Journalist - May 17, 2015

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

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Deadline News Journalist - January 30, 2015

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

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Deadline News Journalist - December 19, 2014

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...