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Flags raised in Edinburgh to honour armed forces

By Oliver Farrimond EDINBURGH joined a host of cities nationwide yesterday in raising a flag to honour the UK’s armed forces. The ceremony, attended by senior...

Monster tank to parade down the Royal Mile

By Cara Sulieman POT HOLES in Edinburgh city-centre are finally to meet their match when the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards drive a Challenger 2 main...

Anti-war protestors demand troop withdrawal outside US Embassy

By Scott Shepherd ANTI-WAR protesters including veteran actor David Hayman demanded the withdrawal of British troops from Afghanistan yesterday but were moved on from demonstrating...

Pipe band in awards dilemma

By ALEXANDER LAWRIE A CHAMPIONSHIP winning pipe band is facing an unenviable dilemma - after being double booked to play in front of the Queen...

Brave postman wins bravery award after Taliban attack

By Alexander Lawrie A HEROIC Scots postman who was severely injured fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan has won an award for outstanding bravery. Iain Macdonald, 38,...

Hero postie nominated for bravery award

By Alexander Lawrie A HERO postie who was injured while serving his country in Afghanistan has been nominated for a Royal Mail bravery award. Iain McDonald,...

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