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Red Facebook: Social media site says Broxburn is in Fife

SOCIAL networking giant Facebook has upset hundreds of residents living in a Scottish town with a slip-up which lists their location on the wrong side...

Woman dies after being hit by train at level crossing

A WOMAN has died after being struck by a train at a level crossing. The incident happened shortly after 9am today (Wed) at the crossing in...

Grieving man could be evicted because late wife fiddled the council tax

A BEREAVED husband claims he could be kicked out of his home because his benefit-fiddling wife never included him on the council tax. Alan Fong, 45,...

Two men unconscious after being jumped by gang of youths

TWO men were knocked unconscious after being jumped by a gang of youths as they walked home from the pub. The men, aged 27 and 56,...

Tea without milk could slim the waist-line

DRINKING a cup of tea could help you lose weight – but the effects are cancelled if you add milk. Research has found that tea contains...

Scots school kids choosing to study religious education

SCOTS school children are opting to study religious and moral education. Experts say the subject’s popularity has risen because of an eagerness to understand the world...

Shoppers fooled by ‘freshly baked’ bread which has been frozen for up to a year

SUPERMARKETS and coffee shops claiming to sell “freshly baked” bread and cakes could be fooling customers with products that are up to a year old. Shoppers...

Police fear for safety of woman seen gesturing in back of car

POLICE are urging a woman who they believe was trying to draw attention to herself from the back of a car to come forward and...

Four children taken to hospital after suspected chemical spill

FOUR children were taken to hospital to be checked over after an alleged spillage of waste chemicals near a dental practice. Firefighters were called to the...

Scientists develop sun protection pill

SCIENTISTS are developing a new ‘sun pill’ to help combat the damaging effects of solar rays. The treatment will provide greater protection than sun cream, using...

Susan Boyle can’t give up ‘friendly neighbours’ at her old council house

SUSAN Boyle has revealed she prefers to live amongst her friendly neighbours in the old council house where she grew up. This is despite reports that...

Cyclist burst woman’s ear drum during “vicious” rush hour attack

A WOMAN was punched in the face by a cyclist following a rush hour driving dispute. The 29-year-old was driving a red Volkswagen Golf on the...

Burglars steal jewellery and car keys from house in Edinburgh

By Julie Diamond JEWELLERY and car keys were stolen from a house shortly after two men were seen “acting suspiciously”. The house, on Biggar Road...

Man in court in connection with death of Roger Gray

By Kevin Duguid A 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a senior lecturer. Academic Roger Gray was found dead in his home...

Police investigating murder of Roger Gray appeal to ‘two potential witnesses’

DETECTIVES probing the murder of lecturer Roger Gray are urging two “potential witnesses” to come forward. A man and woman were seen cycling on Merchiston Crescent...

Zoo boss suspended after ‘serious’ allegations

THE BOSS of Edinburgh Zoo has been suspended after “serious” allegations were made against him. A probe has been launched following what are described as “anonymous...

Former airport boss says goodbye to daughter who had ‘bags of kindness’

THE former managing director of Edinburgh Airport said an emotional goodbye to his "resilient" 17-year-old daughter who died three months after a road accident in...

Man charged in connection with murder of lecturer

By Kevin Duguid A MAN has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a senior lecturer at his home. Roger Gray was found dead in...

Funeral home objecting to plans for nursery next door because of ‘noisy children’

By Kevin Duguid A FUNERAL home is battling plans to set up a nusery next door because the noise of kids playing will upset grieving relatives. The...

Student trapped by falling kitchen cabinet

By Julie Diamond EIGHT firefighters and an axe were needed to rescue a student who was trapped by a falling kitchen cabinet. Kirsty Ireland was washing up...

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