George wins hands down

HE'S an acclaimed martial artist who's made his mark on mats across the world

But now Edinburgh's "Mr Judo" will be immortalised on home turf when his handprints are unveiled at council HQ.

George Kerr, 73, can now be mentioned in the same breath as crime author Ian Rankin, Harry Potter writer JK Rowling and Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy when he becomes the fourth Capital VIP to be presented with the Edinburgh Award 2010 for outstanding contribution to the city.