Tag: Edinburgh

Council electric cars fail to generate a buzz

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - March 16, 2012

ELECTRIC cars bought by a Scots council to show off their green credentials have proved an expensive flop, official figures have revealed. At least £70,000...

Legless patron: snake found lurking in bar basement

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - March 16, 2012

A ‘QUICK thinking’ bar manager saved a snake from freezing to death after he found it lurking in his basement. JeanYves van de Kieft found...

TIMELINE: Suzanne Pilley murder investigation

Court & Crime

Deadline News Journalist - March 15, 2012

4th May 2010 – Suzanne Pilley fails to arrive at work after the Bank Holiday weekend. 11th May 2010 – Public appeal for information in...

Police re-open World’s End murder investigation

Court & Crime

Deadline News Journalist - March 14, 2012

POLICE are renewing investigations into the notorious World's End murders of 1977, under new double jeopardy laws. Prosecutors at the Crown Office have asked Lothian...

Underground hit: Tunnels undermine Edinburgh’s big tourist attractions

News

Deadline News Journalist - March 12, 2012

HAUNTED tunnels under the streets of a Scottish city have emerged as one of the country's best-rated tourist attractions. Despite the fact hardly anyone will...