A TOP Government advisor has recommended a return of good old fashioned family values in a bid to stem the increase of violent teens. In response to the latest figures that show a sharp rise in violence by youngsters towards adults, Tommy MacKay, a professor of psychology at Strathclyde University and a leading authority on [...]
A SCOTTISH MP has claimed that tax discs are ‘obsolete’ and scraping the ‘circles of paper’ could save tens of millions of pounds. The Central Ayrshire MP, Brian Donohoe said that tax discs placed in the windscreens to prove that Vehicle Excise Duty has been paid are a waste of time and money. The Labour [...]
A FIGHT over a karaoke trophy won by Susan Boyle has finally ended after warring parties have agreed to sell the award and give the proceeds to charity. Susan Boyle was crowned karaoke champion three times in her hometown of Blackburn, West Lothian before she became a worldwide singing sensation last year. The runner-up in [...]
CHRISTMAS cards have been used for more than sharing festive cheer as it was revealed that a Scots prison received mail for inmates containing drugs. It seems that family and friends of convicts in the Polmont Young Offenders Institution have abused the spirit of Christmas to send illegal substances to their loved ones. A source [...]
CHRISTMAS dinner took an unexpected turn for one family when their table decorations caught fire on Christmas day. Two crews from Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service were called to the house fire in Edinburgh after a candle fell over on the dining table. The emergency services were called to 8 Headrigg Row in [...]
TWO people have been charged with alleged drug and firearms offences after a police investigation uncovered £45,000 worth of drugs in Edinburgh. A 34-year old man and 29-year-old woman were arrested on Thursday after an intelligence led search of a property in Loaning Road. Drug paraphernalia and cash were found at the house as part [...]
THE TREE was lit and an array of food laid out ready for a festive dinner, but this was not a typical Christmas Eve scene. Drug and alcohol addicted men staying at a rehabilitation hostel in Edinburgh were keeping their spirits high by planning a special lunch with donations from local supermarkets. As they geared [...]
THE TREE was lit and an array of food laid out ready for a festive dinner, but this was not a typical Christmas Eve scene. The Residential Addictions Unit, set up by the Bethany Christian Trust, helps vulnerable men settle back into a stable environment. As they geared up for a host of activities including [...]
Christmas time at Edinburgh Zoo. Animals at one of the city’s top tourist attractions has given their animals early Christmas presents. Somnang the Sun Bear, had a Christmas tree covered in goodies, such as honey covered paper candy canes, yogurt filled baubles and parcels with tasty treats inside. Tigar Tibor had a meat filled giant [...]
A MAN who was charged in connection with a shooting outside an Edinburgh health club has been released pending further investigation. Robert Kelbie, 27, a property developer, was shot and wounded outside Bannatyne’s Health Club at Newcraighall on October 20 during one of its busiest periods between 6 and 7pm. He was initially treated at [...]
A MAN was stabbed in the chest and mugged by two men as he walked along a street in Edinburgh. The 43-year-old was att acked on Ferry Road just after midnight on Wednesday. Two men – both wearing black hooded tops and trousers – punched and kicked him before one pulled out a knife and [...]
SHOPPERS queuing round the block in snow, ice and freezing temperatures may sound like something from Communist-era Eastern Europe. But these scenes were captured in a well-heeled suburb of the Scottish capital today (Thu) as shivering consumers waited for their Christmas turkeys from a local butcher. Customers lined the Stockbridge street for more than an [...]
NUCLEAR bosses are under fire for the “ludicrous” decision to spend £1m repainting the Dounreay “golf ball” – even though it is to be demolished. Managers at the site say the huge dome is due a paintjob and warn it is certain to become a rusting eyesore if the work is not carried out. Dounreay [...]
THE great Christmas getaway got off to a disastrous start today (Thu) after a lorry crashed on one of Scotland’s busiest roads, causing miles of tailbacks. The early morning accident on the city bypass in Edinburgh caused rush-hour chaos with thousands of motorists stuck in a four miles of nose to tail traffic. Across the [...]
A MAN has been charged in connection with a shooting outside an Edinburgh health club. Robert Kelbie, 27, a property developer, was shot and wounded outside Bannatyne’s Health Club at Newcraighall on October 20 during one of its busiest periods between 6 and 7pm. He was initially treated at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh but [...]
A MAN narrowly escaped burning to death after a freak accident involving melting snow. The 58-year-old had started a bonfire which melted the snow around him and soon turned it to ice, causing him to slip. He became trapped between a wall and the fire, unable to escape the blaze. The man, who suffered burns [...]
THE family of Peter Tobin victim Vicky Hamilton are locked in a bitter feud over her personal belongings. Vicky’s father and sister are battling over who keeps the items of jewellery found when her body was discovered. Michael Hamilton visited the Crown Office today (Tuesday) expecting to receive Vicky’s purse, rings, and other items in [...]
INSURERS have refused to pay out for a pensioner’s snow-wrecked house – because it does not count as storm damage. Sheila Corrigan, 72, from Edinburgh, said she was lucky to be alive after her car port roof caved in, ripping down an attic wall inside her 1960s home. But Mrs Corrigan got another shock when [...]
