By Rory Reynolds A SPOKESMAN for the Rangers Supporters Trust has sparked a furious row after claiming it was not bigoted to call a Celtic fan a “dirty Fenian bastard.” David Edgar, the trust’s media spokesman, also defended the singing of the Famine Song – which has been banned at Ibrox – by fans as [...]
By Rory Reynolds MSPs and legal experts have demanded to be told how many criminal cases will be delayed after a forensics lab was firebombed by organised criminals. The Scottish Police Services Authority lab in Edinburgh was attacked in the early hours of Thursday morning by masked men, who detectives believe were attempting to destroy [...]
By Michael MacLeod A COKE dealing thug who launched a horror stamp attack on a Pakistani shopkeeper has been jailed for a year. Bajinder Bajwa was chasing a group of “nuisance” ten year-olds out of his corner shop when convicted cocaine dealer Ryan Moore, 22, launched a brutal assault. He jumped in front of Mr [...]
By Michael MacLeod A FRAUDSTER at the centre of a “rogue’s pact” has escaped a jail sentence for shoving an accomplice into a car and demanding money from him. Kessar Ali, 21, turned on fellow conman Cameron Corsie, claiming he had been duped out of his share of the takings from a cash scam. The [...]
By Andrea McCallum HALF of all Scots watch or read porn – and think it boosts their sex life. A large number of those who view porn were adamant it helped relationships between the sheets. But according to a YouGov online survey less than a quarter of Scots who have lost their virginity said they [...]
By Andrea McCallum A NEWBORN puppy has been saved from death after it was found abandoned in the street. The hours-old black female was discovered by a passer-by who alerted animal welfare officers to the freezing pup. And now the tiny dog – who was still in her birth sack when rescued – is fighting [...]
By Cara Sulieman ONE wacky eBay bidder bagged themselves a so called bargain when they bought a pound coin allegedly LICKED by Susan Boyle for just 99 pence. After seven days on the site, the auction only attracted one bid in the final day is was listed. And with no other interest, the bidder nabbed [...]
By Michael MacLeod REDBULL-swigging actor Darren Day was given his wings again today (Thursday) after his trial over a weapon was postponed. The 41 year-old travelled to Edinburgh Sheriff Court from Yorkshire to face trial for allegedly having a Kubotan keyring baton when stopped for drink driving in the capital last December. But after just [...]
By Rory Reynolds and Paul Thornton THE heart of Scotland’s forensic criminal investigations network stood crippled last night after being fire-bombed by what are believed to be organised criminals. The Scottish Police Services Authority forensics lab in Edinburgh was ablaze for several hours as firefighters battled to prevent crucial evidence being lost. According to police [...]
By Michael MacLeod A PERVERT secretly took mobile phone videos up the skirts of 40 women while he pretended to browse magazines in a Poundland shop. William Gardner, 36, was caught “fumbling” in the magazine isle of the Edinburgh store by a security guard. He desperately tried and failed to delete the sordid clips before [...]
By Rory Reynolds PREVIOUSLY unknown species of plankton-eating fish dominated the seas for more than 100 million years before being wiped out along with the dinosaurs. New research carried out by a leading Glasgow University academic has revealed for the first time a previously uncharted species of large bony fish swarmed the seas during the [...]
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 well as £200 worth of free bets and a £100 charity stake. The pensioner attended his local Ladbrokes in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, with family and friends for a party [...]
By Michael MacLeod A CLAN chief who taught law to US President Barack Obama will be laid to rest next week. Funeral arrangements for Ian Macneil – who predicted a young Obama would be America’s first African American president – were confirmed last night (Thursday). He died aged 89 on Tuesday in Edinburgh and will [...]
By Rory Reynolds POLICE have seized around £90,000 worth of cannabis after smashing a drugs production operation. Officers from Lothian and Borders Police seized around 300 plants used to grow the class B drug after a raid on a property in Edinburgh. Police detained a man in connection with the raid on an address in [...]
By Cara Sulieman A BOX of treasures that used to belong to one of Scotland’s biggest entertainers is going under the hammer next month. Fifty of Sir Harry Lauder’s signature possessions including his walking stick, travelling chest, a kilt, sporran and signed photographs were discovered in a dusty attic after 17 years. The talented comedian, [...]
By Cara Sulieman A FAN was cautioned by police for waving a Swastika during a junior football match, it was revealed yesterday. The man in his mid-20s was clocked by officers at the Emirates Scottish Junior Cup tie between Bathgate Thistle and Bo’ness United at the weekend. The Bo’ness supporter was then asked to take [...]
By Rory Reynolds HUNDREDS of staff who lost their jobs when Scots airline Flyglobespan went bust will find out if they are entitled to any compensation next month. Suppliers affected by the travel firm going out of business and thousands of customers will also learn if they are entitled to any cash. Creditors acting for [...]
By Rory Reynolds TWO budding businesswoman are launching a canine care home to pamper pooches while their owners are at work. Sally Maxwell-Forbes, 46 and Sarah McLean, 35, have decided to open Edinburgh’s first daily dog-sitting service to look after pets during the working hours. And the pair have even promised a Bark and Ride [...]
By Cara Sulieman AN OCCUPATIONAL therapist who had a sexual relationship with a “vulnerable” ex-patient has received a slap on the wrist from the Health Professions Council. The panel – led by John Williams – decided yesterday (Weds) to issue a caution order to Lynn Cameron for five years after she admitted the relationship to [...]
By Rory Reynolds TWO state-of-the-art fire engines costing nearly £1million have been stuck in a garage for up to 18 months – because they are too heavy to drive. The Combined Aerial Rescue Pumps – which act as both fire pump and rescue ladder – were bought by Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue in [...]