Newsagent grabs headlines with election

EDINBURGH'S Abdul Qadar has been elected Scottish president of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents.

Mr Qadar, of Ramzan & Sons in Slateford Road, was voted in as president by fellow newsagents at the NFRN's Scottish conference.

In his new role he will represent 1,500 independent newsagents and convenience stores throughout Scotland. Previously, Mr Qadar held the position of vice president and he has represented the Edinburgh branch.