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Man convicted of “red rose” murder has appeal rejected

Appeal judges have rejected a second attempt by a man to clear his name over the murder of a millionaire’s son almost ten years ago.

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OFCOM and PCC to be called to Leveson inquiry

THE Leveson Inquiry into press standards will hear from the heads of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) and broadcasting regulator Ofcom next week.

Gary McKinnon. Picture: Getty

Judges critical of delays in Gary McKinnon case

JUDGES have criticised the UK Government for allowing the case of computer hacker Gary McKinnon to drag on.

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Craig Roy at the High Court in Glasgow. Picture: Mike Gibbons

Jack Frew trial: Accused had ‘no memory’ of carrying out attack

A TEENAGER accused of murdering schooly Jack Frew in woodland said today that he had no memory of carrying out the attack.

A computer-generated image of the proposed visitor centre. Picture: NTS

Bannockburn visitor centre awarded nearly £4m in funding

A VISITOR centre being built to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn has been awarded funding of almost £4 million.

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Sport rss

Andy Murray takes a break in his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic. Picture: Getty

Australian Open: Andy Murray loses out to Djokovic in bid to reach third successive final

ANDY Murray’s hopes of reaching a third successive Australian Open final were extinguished tonight by Novak Djokovic after an extraordinary five-set encounter in Melbourne.

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Ryan Stevenson, who refused to play over the wages issue. Picture: SNS

Hearts’ players wages: SPL dismisses charge for breach of rules

THE Scottish Premier League has dismissed a charge against Hearts for an alleged breach of their rules.

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Andy Murray was stunned by Djokovic's comeback. Picture: Getty

Australian Open: Andy Murray bows out at semi-final stage after five-set epic

ANDY Murray’s hopes of reaching a third successive Australian Open final were ended by Novak Djokovic today after an incredible five-set encounter in Melbourne.

Pat Fenlon: Still working round the clock to bring players in. Picture: SNS

Gambian Pa Saikou Kujabi gets trial at Hibs

HIBS boss Pat Fenlon today revealed he’s taken African star Pa Saikou Kujabi on trial at Easter Road, as he continues his bid to further strengthen his squad.

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Hearts to appeal against SPL pay sanctions

HEARTS officials were attending Hampden Park today to mount a robust defence of their actions at the Scottish Premier League’s hearing into their charge of “failing to behave with the utmost good faith” towards the governing body.

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Business rss

Marston’s sales given festive lift

Pedigree and Hobgoblin brewer Marston’s has joined rival pub chains in reporting strong sales over Christmas and New Year.

Weak demand derails Hornby profits

Toy firm Hornby has admitted its profits have been knocked off track by weak demand for train sets and Scalextric racing cars over Christmas.

The development is on the site of the former Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

Quartermile development ‘sold to London group in £65m deal’

GLADEDALE Capital is selling its landmark Quartermile development in Edinburgh to a London-based property group for an estimated £65 million.

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Beef and milk sectors lead English income rise

ALTHOUGH estimated Scottish farm income figures are not due to be released until next week, comparative figures from England published yesterday show substantial rises, particularly in the beef and milk sectors.

Westminster plan to drive food exports

THERE was positive news for the farming industry yesterday with promises by the UK government that they would work to remove bans on British meat from countries such as China.

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Lifestyle rss

The Seat Leon FR+ is dark and handsome. Picture: Charlie Cooper

Road test: Join the Dark Side with the Seat Leon FR+

UGH. A 70-mile haul across Scotland. At rush hour. To Kilmarnock. Will probably take an hour just to get out of Edinburgh, I thought. Still, a long, leisurely trundle along the motorway will be good for me after the day at work I’ve had. Time to unwind, really.

The Renault Grand Scenic. Beach hut optional.

Road test: Take the Renault Grand Scenic route

TO ALL the mummies, daddies, five-a-side football team coaches and folk who fawn at the frightfully clever stuff on Grand Designs… this one’s for you.

Sir Bill Gammell of Cairn Energy pictured in India in 2005

Cairn’s Indian field of dreams

The boss Sir Bill Gammell may not have received a bonus for the work, but discoveries by his Edinburgh company will boost India’s oil production by 30 per cent. Erikka Askeland visited Rajasthan to assess the impact of Cairn Energy’s achievements there

Sir Bill Gammell of Cairn Energy pictured in India in 2005

It don’t mean a thing ... it’s no more than a casual fling

Men and women stuck in stifling marriages are logging on to a website dedicated to finding them a new lover - no strings attached

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Portobello in the sunshine. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Captial vision to promote Edinburgh tourism

Edinburgh’s tourist trade has been a huge success story in recent years, and a blueprint has been published highlighting what might be done to help that boom continue up to 2020

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