Talk of the Town: At least there's one bus for Hibs' cup . .

By the time that can be addressed in May, it will have been 109 years since they were able to collect the trophy.

But it seems a new source of antagonism has emerged, in the form of the city's favourite transport company.

A Lothian bus was spotted driving along the Western Approach Road recently, sporting the unusual number of 109. And the destination? Easter Road.

The Futurama is bright for our singing sensation

AFTER becoming a global internet sensation, it is hardly surprising that Susan Boyle has been lampooned on almost every comedy show going.

And as she prepares to sing her heart out for the Pope, it appears that there is still no end in sight to jokes being made at the West Lothian star's expense.

Her latest "appearance" comes in the hit animated comedy show Futurama, and features a signing boil named Susan appearing on the backside of one of its star characters.

Thebans well represented

FOR a city that has seen three Scottish grand slam successes it is perhaps surprising that rugby is not more fully represented in a cabinet portraying sport and recreation at the Edinburgh Canongate People's Story Museum.

Momentoes of Hearts, Hibs and Edinburgh Speedway, amongst others, are displayed, and rugby would be conspicuous by its absence altogether were it not for a contribution from the Edinburgh Thebans Club.

So, credit to the Capital's gay rugby team for flying the flag - even if their existence is marked by a team jersey and a promotional beermat bearing the legend: "Edinburgh Thebans Rugby Club - make your tackle hard!"

A new parental control

WITH the latest influx of students getting comfy in the Capital, thousands of parents across the country will be worrying about whether their beloved children are managing to eat properly.

Help is at hand however, with Asda launching the Student Shopper Card, a device that allows them to put money on an Asda card, which their offspring can then use to purchase groceries at any Asda store in Edinburgh.

It wasn't clear whether the card allowed for the purchase of beer, vodka and crisps, but even if it does parents will be able to see exactly what their progeny have purchased - as well as where and when they bought it.