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Tag: Second World War

Scotswoman honoured for helping crack Nazi codes

By Neil Pooran BRITAIN’S spy chiefs today (Fri) honoured a Scotswoman who helped crack Nazi coded messages – while posing as a small town shopworker. Lizzie...

Luftwaffe raid on Forth Bridge inspires Commando comic

By Martin Graham A DARING Luftwaffe bombing raid on the Forth Bridge has provided inspiration for a new graphic novel from Commando action comics. The story...

100th birthday honoured by man’s local bookies

By Andrea McCallum SCOTLAND’S oldest known punter celebrated his 100th birthday in style yesterday– in his local bookies. Sam Martinez was presented with a cake as...

Fisherman lands surprise catch

By Cara Sulieman A FISHERMAN got more than he had bargained for when he pulled up his net to reveal a TORPEDO rather than his...

Scots legend Brian Cox to star in BBC war drama

By Rory Reynolds SCOTS actor Brian Cox is part of a star-studded cast for a new BBC drama about the sinking of the RMS Laconia...

60th Edinburgh Tattoo on course for spectacular Homecoming display

By Oliver Farrimond THIS year’s Edinburgh Tattoo is on course to defy the credit crunch and put on a spectacular show on its 60th anniversary. More...

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