Talk of the Town: Tommy's case set for radio drama

THEY were the trials of the decade, two court cases which had the nation gripped.

Such was the interest in Tommy Sheridan's cases that the BBC Radio Scotland has announced it will broadcasting a radio drama of the trials next week - on the very day that Sheridan is due to be sentenced.

But while the Sheridans might relish their new-found celebrity status, there's perhaps a hint of comedy about the proceedings. Sheridan himself will be played by Gavin Mitchell, better known as Boaby the Barman from Still Game, while his wife Gail will be played by veteran comedy actress, Karen Dunbar.

New platform for fine dining at Deep Sea World

FOLLOWING the news that the city has retained all its Michelin stars, it seems even our sea horses are getting their own fine-dining experience.

The colony of pot-belly sea horses at Deep Sea World in North Queensferry will dine out in style with their new feeding platform, suspended in mid-water to encourage their natural hunting instincts.

Deep Sea World's Tina Aydon said: "We decided to add our own miniature dining table and chairs to the platform as a bit of fun and to illustrate why it's been installed."

So while it might not have the Michelin-star seal of approval, it seems Deep Sea World is still the plaice to be.

No delays for tram canopy

THE tram project may be frozen, over budget, locked in a costly legal battle, and losing top figures at a rate of knots.

But at least no-one at TIE forgot to submit the planning application for a kiosk canopy at Edinburgh Airport this week - lest work grind to a halt again.

The application includes a 20-by-14 metre "contemporary" canopy cover that "takes its inspiration from its airport context and the wing of an aeroplane."

If any passengers ever actually reach the airport by tram, they will no doubt be thankful to be kept safe from the elements as they disembark.

Late-night chips are best

As the Evening News reported last week, The Newington Traditional Fish Bar has won a late licence, allowing it to serve food until 2am at weekends and 1am weekdays.

What's unusual is that, in contrast with many businesses applying for a late licence, the South Clerk Street chippy received 558 signatures in favour of the application from local residents.

Those chips must be really good.