| Home care change promotes independence
The Scotsman
Beginning on Monday, people receiving such support will have the emphasis shifted from having things done for them to being helped to do various everyday tasks such as washing and dressing.Tagged...
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| Man beaten unconscious in street
BBC
Police have appealed for information after a man was beaten unconscious and left lying on the pavement in Dundee. Locals reported hearing a commotion in Garland Place at about 0110 BST on Friday and...
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| A-listers donate footwear to help launch Scottish charity
Edinburgh News.Net
London, : A-listers have joined hands for a noble cause - donating their shoes for an auction to help launch a Scottish charity.
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| Ads cash set to roll in on back of trams
The Scotsman
Two of the 27 trams needed for the airport-to-Newhaven route will be offered to marketing firms with a view to being fully wrapped in advertising. Despite the economic downturn, it is expected that...
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| Cows trapped after trailer crash
BBC
Six cows were trapped for almost two hours after a trailer overturned on a main road near Dundee. The accident happened on the northbound carriageway of the A90, a mile north of Dundee, at about...
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| Retail giant has top idea for its new Princes Street hotel
The Scotsman
The plans, which are said to be at a very early stage, are being drawn up as part of the council's "string of pearls" plan to revitalise Princes Street.And if the hotel gets the go-ahead it is likely...
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| Higgins powers through in Glasgow
BBC Sport
Local favourite John Higgins coasted into the second round of the Royal London Watches Grand Prix in Glasgow, thrashing Anthony Hamilton 5-0. The three-time champion needed just 92 minutes to book...
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| More council strikes on horizon as workers vote on new offer
The Scotsman
Unison plans to ballot all 100,000 of its Scottish council worker members on the pay deal following a union meeting in Glasgow yesterday.Scotland's councils increased their previous pay offer from...
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| Police step up presence with Leith crime blitz
The Scotsman
In the first operation of its kind in Edinburgh – and what is believed to be the first in Scotland – officers will join with fire crews and community safety teams for a massive crackdown on...
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| Glasgow Airport bomb hero in hospital after asthma attack
The Scotsman
The 32-year-old was taken from his home near Paisley, Renfrewshire, after suffering an asthma attack yesterday, sources said.It comes as the two men accused of the attack went on trial.The former...
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| Capital airport sees a slump in passengers
The Scotsman
The number of passengers using Edinburgh Airport fell again last month, but it remains the busiest airport in the country, according to operator BAA Scotland.
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| Sheriff attacks city-centre exclusion zone for thieves
The Scotsman
A SHERIFF has slammed an exclusion zone in the city centre set up by police to ban serial thieves from the area, saying it will simply move the problem to Bruntsfield.
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| Inquiry launched into school sports facilities
The Scotsman
The Scottish Parliament's health and sport committee is conducting an inquiry into barriers to youngsters getting involved in sport.It has already taken evidence from sporting stars including Rhona...
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| Fresh appeal over fatal shooting
BBC
Police investigating the murder of George Redmond have renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward. The 42-year-old was shot at about 2225 BST on Monday as he was leaving the Waldorf pub in...
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| Virgin Atlantic was in danger of disappearing
The Scotsman
The billionaire founder of the airline said HBoS refused to let his company withdraw £1 billion pounds of its money when it looked like it was set to go bankrupt last month."Virgin Atlantic may have...
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| Scotland host hopes not lost
Sky Sports
Scotland could still host the European Championships, but only as part of a joint bid, according to Uefa general secretary David Taylor. The former Scottish Football Association chief executive...
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| Leinster thump four past Edinburgh
Planet Rugby
Leinster stormed to an opening maximum point haul as they beat Edinburgh 27-16 at what has been somewhat of a bogey Murrayfield ground for the visitors on Saturday.Entering the European arena on the...
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| Victory for vendor in coffee war
The Scotsman
A STREET trader who sparked a coffee war on Lauriston Place with a replica police box hut can continue trading – providing he removes his kiosk overnight.
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| Postie who hid letters in his house avoids a jail sentence
The Scotsman
Scott Hamilton, 30, claimed he was under "considerable stress" and was struggling with his round. He insisted he was still "a good postie", but was sacked by Royal Mail and is now about to start a...
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| A novel spelling of Waverley . .
The Scotsman
With Edinburgh's main railway station named after his Waverley novels, the author would no doubt be disappointed to find that the tribute had fallen a little flat during the Capital's latest...
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| Scots held by battling Norway
Sky Sports
Scotland failed to keep their World Cup qualification bid on track after a goalless draw against Norway in their Group 9 clash at Hampden Park. The draw further dents Scotland's hopes of automatic...
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| Jail for drunk driver who hit pedestrian
The Scotsman
Allison Kerr, 35, mounted the pavement and catapulted Kevin McIvor into the air before her Rover came to rest on its side.Kerr, formerly of Oxgangs Drive, Edinburgh, admitted driving dangerously and...
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| River fears as alcohol spills in tanker crash
The Scotsman
A tanker containing 30,000 litres of 94 per cent proof alcohol was involved in a collision with a car on the A71 at Muirhall Bonds near Addiewell yesterday morning.The 52-year-old car driver was...
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