Tag: First World War

Hero of Great War added to official list of victims – 95 years later

Scottish News

Peter Laing - February 13, 2013

A SCOTTISH hero of the First World War has had his name added to the national memorial – 95 years after suffering his fatal...

Soldier footballer remembered in new play

Local News

Deadline News Journalist - January 10, 2012

A SCOTS footballer who was killed in the First World War is to have his life remembered in a play at his former school. Hearts...

Scots-born First World War soldier to be buried after nearly a century

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - October 19, 2011

A SCOTS-born Canadian soldier is to be laid to rest 93 years after being killed in battle. Private Alexander Johnston died less than two months...

Vile mystery stench plagues famous cinema for weeks

Deadline News Journalist - September 23, 2009

By Rory Reynolds A CINEMA is asking customers to smell their auditorium before they buy tickets – because of a terrible stench. The famous Cameo cinema...

Number of centenarians in Scotland rises

Deadline News Journalist - June 30, 2009

By Cara Sulieman MORE Scots than ever are reaching their 100th birthday. The true extent of Scotland’s ageing population has been revealed in the newest figures...

War honour for 'forgotten soldier' 111

Deadline News Journalist - August 1, 2008

by Alexander Lawrie A SCOTTISH soldier killed during WW1 has finally been honoured – more than 90 years after he fell on the battlefield. Robert Liddle...

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