Tag: scottish parliament

Californian police chief showers praise on Scottish police

Deadline News Journalist - May 12, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond A CALIFORNIAN top cop has heaped praise on Scottish police forces, saying that Scots should be “very proud” of their work. Jim Bueermann,...

Stunt biker wows the internet

Deadline News Journalist - April 21, 2009

By ALEXANDER LAWRIE A SCOTS stunt cyclist has attracted millions of online fans who are amazed at his dangerous stunts and jumps. Danny Macaskill, made his...

Sir Fred Was Pinball Wizard

Deadline News Journalist - April 13, 2009

By ALEXANDER LAWRIE DISGRACED banker Sir Fred Goodwin was an “unremarkable” student – because he wasted his time at university addicted to pinball machines. The vilified...

New Edinburgh Festival programme causes storm

Deadline News Journalist - March 26, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie EDINBURGH International Festival organisers have come under fire after unveiling their new programme – which features neds urinating and vomiting on the...

Trade Unions stage dramatic mock funeral outside Scottish Parliament

Deadline News Journalist - March 17, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond TRADE unions have staged a dramatic mock funeral outside the Scottish Parliament in protest over mounting job losses. Scores of angry demonstrators, dressed...