Tag: scandal

Thousands sent pornographic 'junk mail' through letterboxes

Christine Lavelle - August 29, 2010

By Christine Lavelle JUNK mail was given a new meaning for thousands of Scots - who received a 48-page porn brochure through their letterboxes. Royal...

Documents reveal £2million bonus to Scots government bosses

Deadline News Journalist - February 9, 2010

By Rory Reynolds THE Scottish Government paid senior managers more than £2m in bonuses last year, it has been revealed. Top civil servants and consultants from...

Sir Fred conned by comic’s sympathy letter

Deadline News Journalist - December 28, 2009

By Andrea McCallum BLUNDER banker Sir Fred Goodwin was sucked into replying to a spoof letter of sympathy. A prankster pal of impressionist Rory Bremner sent...

Shamed MP Jim Devine fights to save political career

Deadline News Journalist - November 20, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond BELEAGUERED Livingston MP Jim Devine was last night desperately fighting to salvage what is left of his battered political reputation after a...

Scots BBC presenter in live on-air row with Labour peer over salary

Deadline News Journalist - May 12, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond SCOTS BBC presenter Carrie Gracie came under fire live on-air yesterday in a heated exchange with Labour peer Lord Foulkes. The Bahrain-born Scots...

Peter Mandelson confronted over MPs expenses claims

Deadline News Journalist - May 8, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond LORD Mandelson has reacted furiously to suggestions that his expense claims, published today, amount to a defrauding of the British taxpayer. The Secretary...

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