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Claire is the perfect perch for meerkat friends

Deadline News Journalist - October 1, 2010

By Christine Lavelle IT’S not every day you find yourself with a meerkat using you as a watch tower to keep guard of potential predators. But...

Flood warning as rain hits Scotland

Deadline News Journalist - July 22, 2010

By Amanda Keenan SCOTLAND was put on flood alert last night as heavy rainfall swept in across much of the country following weeks of sunshine...

Woman who fought off armed robber receives award

Deadline News Journalist - June 10, 2010

By Cara Sulieman A WOMAN who fought of an armed robber who tried to stab her was given an award for bravery today. Sheila...

Ex-sheriff, 91, says he loves “a bit of fisticuffs” after attack

Deadline News Journalist - May 4, 2010

By Michael MacLeod A RETIRED sheriff was taken prisoner in his own home while he was robbed of his precious wartime medals. Thug Michael MacKinnon burst...

Pensioner goes whitewater rafting for 90th

Deadline News Journalist - January 22, 2010

By Cara Sulieman A GRANDMOTHER is going whitewater rafting for her 90th birthday – after her doctor banned her from doing a parachute jump. Brave Gean...

Men face court after car falls through ice on canal

Deadline News Journalist - January 12, 2010

By Cara Sulieman TWO men face court after narrowly cheating death by allegedly driving along a frozen CANAL in a car. Police blasted them as “stupid”...

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