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Tag: Freedom of Information

University knocks out a master class in handling student pranks

SCOTLAND’S oldest university has seen the funny side of a student prank about solo sex. A joker posted a bogus “official” notice at St Andrews...

New police recruit’s bark is worse than her bite

THE latest recruit to Fife Constabulary's dog section has made her first public appearance. German Shepherd puppy Kate, purchased from the Metropolitan Police, is named...

Swine flu lawyer appeared “drunk in court”

By Hannah Ewan   A LAWYER who turned up to a children’s hearing while intoxicated by drink and swine flu medicine has been found guilty of...

Councillors use FoI laws to force information from their own council

FRUSTRATED Scottish councillors are using the Freedom of Information Act to get information  - from their own council. Three councillors at Scottish...

BBC's Big Bill for Compensation hits £1million

By Michael MacLeod MICROPHONES dropped down toilets and tarmac damage caused by Top Gear are among £1million of insurance claims paid by the BBC in...

Nursing agencies paid higher hourly rate than First Minister

By Rory Reynolds NHS boards in Scotland are paying nursing agencies a higher hourly rate than the First Minister in a desperate bid to cover...

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