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Gray faces heat over barbecues that abuse public cash Comments Off

Posted on December 08, 2009
Scottish labor leader Iain Gray is in the middle of a ‘barbecue-gate’ quarrel about the use of public facilities to conjure up money for party coffers. An yearly summer fundraising grill held in Mr Gray’s East Lothian constituency was in effect sponsored by the local council for over ten years. And it ... Read More >>

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Scotland hit by heavy rains and flooding Comments Off

Posted on November 20, 2009
Weather warnings have been issued for the towns of Kelso and Coldstream as the water level of the River Tweed continues to rise. Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) experts said that the river was expected to reach a peak at about 0300 GMT. Floods hit towns across southern and central Scotland as ... Read More >>

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BBC Brady Drama Sparks Huge Controversy Comments Off

Posted on October 26, 2009
The BBC in Scotland has been criticised for spending licence money on a new show depicting the story of serial killer Ian Brady. People have complained that BBC Alba, the Gaelic language channel, is glorifying child murders by turning it into entertainment, while the parent of a Moors victim claimed the ... Read More >>

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Scots Performer Never Quit X Factor Comments Off

Posted on October 05, 2009
At the ripe old age of 16, Rikki Loney from Glasgow decided to audition for The X Factor. This is a few years back and at the time, he didn't make it then, or the following year or even last year. But last night’s audience observed judge Cheryl Cole finally allow ... Read More >>

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Edinburgh voted No1 Comments Off

Posted on August 19, 2009
See Edinburgh and die. Once visitors have walked around Waverley railway station and witnessed the silhouette of Edinburgh Castle set on a typical dramatic Scottish sky, they can easily be convinced of that fact. Small and quaint but terribly lovely, Edinburgh captures the heart. But the capital, which is already ... Read More >>

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