Tag: World War Two

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...

Overlooked artist gets exhibition

Deadline News Journalist - July 13, 2010

By Cara Sulieman AN OVERLOOKED Scottish artist is getting a rare retrospective of his work starting tomorrow. John Maclachlan Milne was a contemporary of the Scottish...

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...

New facility for blinded soldiers set to open

Deadline News Journalist - November 19, 2009

By Cara Sulieman WORK ON a new multi-million pound facility for soldiers blinded in action is due to start next week. The new building will house...

‘Scotland’s Oldest Man’ goes to the Edinburgh Festival

Deadline News Journalist - August 21, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie THE MAN dubbed ‘Scotland’s Oldest Man’ claims climbing Munros and contentment with his lot have prolonged his life. Sprightly Edward Robertson, 102, became...

WWII hero leaves over £1 million in will

Deadline News Journalist - July 29, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie THE WAR hero husband of a world-famous, best-selling author has left more than £1 million in his will. Major Graham Pilcher MC was...

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