- 'Sustainable' joint campus opens
- Clinic 'can boost IVF success rate'
- Cyclists in cancer charity ride
- Contamination found at nuclear site
- £24,000 fine for Legionnaires' case
- Olympic security test at Hampden
- Gun murder conviction appeal fails
- Scots 'devo-max' option highlighted
- Frew accused breaks down in dock
- House move costs up 69% over decade
- Two hurt in police car accident
- 'Scots should decide on referendum'
- Trump wants windfarm public inquiry
- Former Labour MP Eadie dies aged 91
- Pair hunted after armed bank raid
- Toddler death inquiry announced
- Salmond addresses sterling question
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News
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.
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.
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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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.
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
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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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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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.
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.
26 commentsHearts 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
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.
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.
1 commentBeef 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
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.
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.
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
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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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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