Saturday 31st July, 2010
Million-dollar bail order for man accused of murdering Scots stepmother
Jul 31 2010 Alan Carson THE man accused of the murder of his new Scots stepmother appeared in court yesterday - and had his bail set at $1million. Tracy Brannan was attacked at the home she share...
Fire brigade are called to rescue trapped tot from bedroom door
Jul 31 2010 Jill Mclean FIREFIGHTERS had to rescue a family trapped in a bedroom - after a toddler got her pinky stuck in the door. Elspeth McDiarmid's finger caught in the hinge as she closed th...
Swinney slams UK 'mismanagement'
The Scottish finance secretary has blamed the "mismanagement" of Westminster for the "acute financial challenge" facing Scotland.
Record discipline fine for Hearts
BBCHearts have been hit with a record £60,000 fine after a sixth successive season of poor discipline.The Scottish Football Association have ordered the Tynecastle club to pay £50,000 within ...
Five motorcycles taken from guest houses in 2 weeks
The ScotsmanThe bikes, which included a high-value BMW, all had foreign number plates and have been stolen from outside guest houses in the city.Detectives do not believe the thefts are linked but that more than ...
Council report says 2000 hotel rooms needed in Edinburgh by 2015
The ScotsmanNEARLY 2000 hotel rooms are still needed in Edinburgh within the next five years to keep up with demand, despite the raft of new developments in recent years.
Edinburgh Airport drop-off zone contract 'annoys' MSP
The ScotsmanA contractor has been appointed and orders have been placed for barrier and pay machines, new signs and LED lights. The drop-off area, which is being built to allow for 60 cars, is due to be finished ...
Men in court over violence at Addiewell prison riot
The ScotsmanA warrant was issued for the arrest of another man who was released from jail on Monday and failed to turn up at yesterday's hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh.One prison officer is said to have b...
Easyjet to enter Edinburgh hotel market
The ScotsmanTHE company behind the low-budget airline easyJet is to enter the Edinburgh hotel market aggressively with rooms from as little as £12.50 per person.
Siege man ran at police with knife
The ScotsmanPolice officers were called to a flat in Dalry at around 5:30pm on August 5 last year, and when they got there Denim MacLeod ran at them with a knife, Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard yesterday. Caledoni...
Ringfencing NHS 'threat to communities'
The ScotsmanPat Watters, head of Scotland's public authorities, last night warned Mr Swinney ringfencing the country's health funds would mean local government bearing the brunt of the cuts, threatening the servi...
Scottish Parliament elections a target for Ed Miliband
The ScotsmanLABOUR leadership hopeful Ed Miliband announced that the Scottish Parliament elections in May would be a "big priority" if he got the party's top job.
Bid to give brokeback bridges a break
The Scotsman#1 Rob Royston,Many of these bridges have been there for a hundred years or more, all are signposted with the maximum height of vehicle allowed.If incompetent truck drivers do not know the precise hei...
22-year-old Scot found dead in Australian hotel where she worked
Daily RecordJul 31 2010 Exclusive by Keith Mcleod A YOUNG Scot has been found dead while working in Australia. Charlene Ganson's parents have been left devastated by the news that their daughter was found de...
Glasgow's hardly a haven for models, says sex trial N-Dubz star
Daily RecordJul 31 2010 Victoria Weldon THE drummer of dance band N-Dubz yesterday told a court he is like "honey to a swarm of bees" when it comes to female fans. Aaron "Breakbeat" Fagan was giving evidence...
Murder hunt launched after man dies following incident outside Glasgow pub
Daily RecordJul 30 2010 POLICE launched a murder probe yesterday after a man found in the street with head injuries died in hospital. Paul Woods, 29, was discovered unconscious in Glasgow's Maryhill Road on...
Talent show acts perform in city
BBCThe city's lord provost, Bob Winter, said: "The Glasgow Show is the council's biggest and best event held in our city and every year just gets better and better."
Fruit machines installed on Portobello beach
BBCBig Things on the Beach was formed by a group of Portobello residents in 2003 to explore the potential of the seafront as a site for engagement with public art works by both emerging and established a...
In pictures: The Briggait re-born
BBCThe Briggait building on Glasgow's Bridgegate has a long and chequered history. The building functioned as Glasgow's fish market for over 100 years and is now home to artists' studios and cultural org...
Below-par Murray reaches LA semis
BBCBritain's Andy Murray beat Alejandro Falla at the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles, but the top seed has plenty to work on ahead of his semi-final.Murray, playing his first event since splitting with co...
St Johnstone borrow striker Haber
BBCSt Johnstone have taken striker Marcus Haber on a season-long loan from West Bromwich Albion. The 21-year-old Canadian, who stands at 6ft, 3in, has yet to feature for the Baggies and spent time on loa...
UK forces bid to clear Taliban from stronghold in Helmand
The HeraldThe UK forces, including troops from the Royal Regiment of Scotland, have made progress and are holding two compounds in Sayedabad in Nad Ali, central Helmand. The town is a hot-bed of insurgent activ...
Island distillery gets a tonic from gin thanks to Ugly Betty
The HeraldIslay’s first gin, however, is as firmly rooted in its past as the water of life. The Bruichladdich Distillery, famed for its smoky and peaty malts, is to craft a gin after discovering old recip...
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