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First Minister hails Pope's 'tremendous' visit to Scotland

Shaun Milne - September 16, 2010

By Shaun Milne FIRST Minister Alex Salmond tonight hailed the ‘Pope Benedict XVI’s State Visit to Britain as “tremendous” after his journey kicked off in...

Edinburgh pupils overjoyed after surprise meeting with Pope

Shaun Milne - September 16, 2010

By Cara Sulieman PRIMARY school children in Edinburgh got an unexpected meeting with the Pope when he went on an impromptu walk about today. All 417...

Papal tartan welcome as thousands cheer Pope in Edinburgh

Shaun Milne - September 16, 2010

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...

Sex, lies and points to make as protesters jeer Pope

Shaun Milne - September 16, 2010

By Oliver Farrimond A CROWD of angry protesters directed jeers and boos at Pope Benedict as the papal convoy made its way up Lothian Road...

Pope visit sparks Rev Ian Paisley protest in Edinburgh

Shaun Milne - September 16, 2010

By Christine Lavelle THE Reverend Ian Paisley led protests against the Pope’s visit to Britain today. Rev Paisley, founder of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster,...

Paramedics trial electric bicycles in Edinburgh

Deadline News Journalist - September 3, 2010

By Martin Graham PARAMEDICS are swapping blue lights and sirens for bike clips and bells as they try out electric bikes in Edinburgh. Emergency response staff...

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