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Papal tartan welcome as thousands cheer Pope in Edinburgh

By Shaun Milne THE POPE arrived in Scotland to be greeted by an adoring crowd of some 125,000 people in glorious Edinburgh sunshine on his...

Andy Murray gets castle party promise from Salmond

By Christine Lavelle and Martin Graham ANDY Murray will get a champagne reception at Edinburgh Castle if he wins Wimbledon. Scotland’s tennis ace was given the...

Fire Hero Is Among First Ever Brave@Heart Award Winners

By Cara Sulieman A MAN who tried to save tragic teen Jessica McCagh after her boyfriend set her alight was among those being awarded a...

PICTURE OF THE DAY: Sun Shines For Gardening Scotland

BLOOMIN' MARVELLOUS: First Minister Alex Salmond chats with schoolkids from Kinlochleven at the opening day of Gardening Scotland 2010 which was taking place at...

Ship Shape Skipper At Heart Of Norfolkline Ferry Anniversary

By Shaun Milne A ferry skipper’s ship finally came in today (tues) – a year later than planned. Captain Antonio Arbilli was to have taken the...

Salmond plays down halving of apprentice builders

By Rory Reynolds FIRST Minister Alex Salmond played down figures that showed more than half of all construction apprenticeships are expected to be cut this...

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