By James Martin MORE than 100 pro-Palestinian campaigners have gathered outside Edinburgh University in a protest against Israeli military action in Gaza. The demonstration, called ‘Stop Bombing Gaza: Ceasefire Now’, took place in the city’s Bristo Square featuring marching and chants calling for an end to Israeli military action in Gaza. And the demonstration passed [...]
Video by Karrie Gillett A TRIBUTE to legendary dog Greyfriars Bobby has been held to mark the anniversary of the loyal pooch’s death. The ceremony was held at the grave of the world-famous dog who spent 14 years guarding owner John Gray’s headstone after his death. The One O’clock Gun Association brought along a lone [...]
Video by James Martin A CAMPAIGN designed to encourage motorists to switch their engines off at traffic lights has been launched. The Energy Saving Trust is fronting the eco-driving movement in a bid to lower fuel emissions. The three-year campaign will cost an estimated £1.5 million and will target commuters as they drive to and [...]
By Cara Sulieman A TRAVEL company has been slammed for offering self-drive free bar holidays in the UK. Mistral Holidays offers the breaks for one or two nights, including a three-hour binge in the hotel bar. The company advertises in local and regional papers around the country, naming a huge number of possible destinations [...]
By Cara Sulieman COUNCILS across Scotland have shelled out over £30,000 in compensation to children who have trapped their fingers in school doors. Over the past three years, six children have claimed compensation for the common childhood accident, with many blaming ‘self-closing’ doors. The largest single payment was a whopping £14,083.12 paid out to one [...]
By Cara Sulieman SCOTS are the cleanest in the UK – although their feet might be a bit smell a bit, a new survey has revealed. Findings show Scotland has the cleanest residents in Britain, with 63 per cent of the population washing at least every second day. North of the border is ultimately gleaming [...]
By Alexander Lawrie HOME turbines which generate eco-friendly electricity are fundamentally flawed, a new study claims. The much-publicised green appliances are said to produce much less power than the manufacturers say they do. And the results have been backed by the Green Party who admit “micro-wind turbines aren’t the right answer”. The findings of the [...]
By Alexander Lawrie POLICE are hunting a gap-toothed armed robber after an Edinburgh bookies was held up at gunpoint. The man burst into a branch of Fernieside Racing brandishing what appeared to be a firearm, but despite the lone female member of staff facing repeated threats the robber fled empty-handed. It is thought the robber [...]
By James Martin A GROUP of Edinburgh schoolchildren has joined forces to try and break the record for fundraising for charity in one of Scotland’s major runs. More than 160 pupils will run in the 10km annual Bupa Edinburgh Great Run to raise money for a classmate who suffered spinal injuries after a rugby accident. [...]
By Paul Thornton A PRIMARY school headmaster who was sacked after being caught with hundreds of child pornography pictures has escaped a jail sentence. Andrew Melville, 48, was placed on a three-year probation order despite admitting possession of 457 indecent images of children – many the same age as those he taught. Melville, who ran [...]
By Karrie Gillett THE devastated owner of a cricket club destroyed by fire has put up a £5,000 reward to catch the vandals who set it alight. Gerry Gallacher, who runs Fauldhouse Cricket Club in West Lothian, is determined to catch the thugs who torched the buildings – costing 14 staff their jobs. And, Mr [...]
By Alexander Lawrie A SCOTS mum, of five has shed a third of her body weight because she feared for her life. Maggie Houston, 44, has lost over six stones and dropped five dress sizes in just over a year. She decided to take the drastic action after learning her father and sister both [...]
By Alexander Lawrie A DEVASTATED grandfather has hit out at the callous thugs who stole from his son’s grave at Christmas. Kenny Lonie, 50, has visited his son Kenny’s grave almost every day since he passed away last May. But the self-employed labourer was left in tears when he realised the two Rangers football tops [...]
By Alexander Lawrie FANS of crime fiction are being invited to buy their way into a starring role in a new novel – and help a cancer charity in the process. The winner of author Ann Cleeve’s online auction will see themselves immortalised when her new book is published in the US. The money raised [...]
By Alexander Lawrie SCOTS pop star Sandi Thom has been forced to cancel her upcoming Homecoming Scotland gig in Edinburgh. The I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker singer is said to desperately disappointed after hearing the gig was to be shelved. Thom was due to appear in the capital at the Liquid Rooms venue [...]
By Alexander Lawrie A TINY seal pup is lucky to be alive after dodging traffic while crossing a busy main road. The pup is thought to be only 10 weeks old and was discovered by a member of the public after climbing up a steep 12ft embankment in Kinlochleven, just south of Fort William. Scottish [...]
By Alexander Lawrie A HOSPITAL for sick hedgehogs is under threat of closure – because the price of cat food has doubled. The rising price of the spiky animals’ favourite food could cause the closure of the health centre. The Wormit Hedgehog Care Centre, near Dundee, has been run by retired engineer Sandy Boyd for [...]
By Karrie Gillett SIX rare seahorses have arrived in Scotland to start a new breeding programme to save the endangered species. The big bellied sea creatures flew into Edinburgh airport to travel the short distance to their new home at the Deep Sea World in Fife. Passengers at the airport were treated to a glimpse [...]
By Alexander Lawrie THE WORLD’S oldest Wall of Death has arrived in Scotland – and is currently thrilling audiences with death-defying stunts. Owners, the Messham family, have been risking life and limb to entertain the public for the best part of a century. The daredevil family travel all over the world amazing crowds with their [...]
By Karrie Gillett THE entire contents of an island mansion are going up for auction – with no minimum price set on the items. Hundreds of antiques – some valued at £30,000 – are being sold as their owners move to a smaller house. The Ainslie Collection features garden furniture, kitchen pots, Persian rugs and [...]