Tag: Leith

Britain’s oldest person dies weeks before 112th birthday

Deadline News Journalist - September 8, 2010

By Cara Sulieman BRITAIN’S oldest person has died just a few weeks away from her 112th birthday. Annie Turnbull passed away at her care home in...

Blue lights nabbed after paramedic's vehicle is broken into

Christine Lavelle - August 31, 2010

By Christine Lavelle A VOLUNTEER paramedic who had his emergency response vehicle broken into and around a thousand pounds worth of equipment stolen says...

Royal Navy Fleet A&E ship takes break in Edinburgh after refit

Christine Lavelle - August 20, 2010

By Christine Lavelle ONE of the Royal Navy Fleet’s most important ‘floating hospital’ ships has docked in Scotland’s capital, allowing its crew to soak up...

Irvine Welsh gives fans a chance to be in new novel

Deadline News Journalist - August 16, 2010

By Cara Sulieman HIS previous characters became immortal with the names Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie still famous the world over. Now Scots author Irvine...

Police appeal for witnesses after Edinburgh muggings

Deadline News Journalist - August 3, 2010

By Martin Graham POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two women were robbed in separate incidents in Edinburgh. A masked mugger brandished a knife at a...