Tag: Second World War

Scotswoman honoured for helping crack Nazi codes

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - October 7, 2011

By Neil Pooran BRITAIN’S spy chiefs today (Fri) honoured a Scotswoman who helped crack Nazi coded messages – while posing as a small town shopworker. Lizzie...

Luftwaffe raid on Forth Bridge inspires Commando comic

Deadline News Journalist - September 3, 2010

By Martin Graham A DARING Luftwaffe bombing raid on the Forth Bridge has provided inspiration for a new graphic novel from Commando action comics. The story...

100th birthday honoured by man’s local bookies

Deadline News Journalist - February 18, 2010

By Andrea McCallum SCOTLAND’S oldest known punter celebrated his 100th birthday in style yesterday– in his local bookies. Sam Martinez was presented with a cake as...

Fisherman lands surprise catch

Deadline News Journalist - January 8, 2010

By Cara Sulieman A FISHERMAN got more than he had bargained for when he pulled up his net to reveal a TORPEDO rather than his...

Scots legend Brian Cox to star in BBC war drama

Deadline News Journalist - September 21, 2009

By Rory Reynolds SCOTS actor Brian Cox is part of a star-studded cast for a new BBC drama about the sinking of the RMS Laconia...

60th Edinburgh Tattoo on course for spectacular Homecoming display

Deadline News Journalist - July 28, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond THIS year’s Edinburgh Tattoo is on course to defy the credit crunch and put on a spectacular show on its 60th anniversary. More...

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