Tag: Oxgangs

Inspiring youngster awarded for work in cleaning up local community

Local News

Roderick Holly - June 2, 2021

A NATURE-LOVING primary pupil with a passion for keeping his community litter-free has been lauded by Scotland’s national walking charity – winning a £500...

Small and clever: shop scoops award after banning swearing

Scottish News

Peter Laing - February 14, 2013

A HUMBLE shop has beaten major supermarkets to a national award - after they banned swearing. Courteous shopkeepers Dennis and Linda Williams felt customers lacked...

Going off with an Oxbang: Panic as dozens of fireworks explode at once

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - November 6, 2012

A FIREWORKS display went disastrously wrong after dozens of rockets exploded at the same time, sending the crowd scattering for cover. Two children and a...

Police hunting man after attempted assault

Partner Posts

Guest - May 4, 2012

LOTHIAN and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and attempted robbery. The incident happened around 11pm on Thursday, May 3 in the...

Wheelchair Man Tried To Kill Himself Over Attack Trauma

Shaun Milne - June 10, 2010

By Paul Thornton A WHEELCHAIR bound man viciously beaten by muggers at the weekend later tried to kill himself fearing police didn’t believe his story. Tetraplegic...