Tag: Freedom of Information

University knocks out a master class in handling student pranks

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - November 25, 2011

SCOTLAND’S oldest university has seen the funny side of a student prank about solo sex. A joker posted a bogus “official” notice at St Andrews...

New police recruit’s bark is worse than her bite

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - November 2, 2011

THE latest recruit to Fife Constabulary's dog section has made her first public appearance. German Shepherd puppy Kate, purchased from the Metropolitan Police, is named...

Swine flu lawyer appeared “drunk in court”

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - October 26, 2011

By Hannah Ewan A LAWYER who turned up to a children’s hearing while intoxicated by drink and swine flu medicine has been found guilty of...

Councillors use FoI laws to force information from their own council

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - October 13, 2011

FRUSTRATED Scottish councillors are using the Freedom of Information Act to get information - from their own council. Three councillors at Scottish...

BBC's Big Bill for Compensation hits £1million

Deadline News Journalist - June 13, 2010

By Michael MacLeod MICROPHONES dropped down toilets and tarmac damage caused by Top Gear are among £1million of insurance claims paid by the BBC in...