Franz Ferdinand Rocks A Village Hall In Shetland

"FRANZ Ferdinand were crowned kings of Shetland last night after rounding off their intimate tour of Scotland with two blistering gigs. But their equipment almost didn't make it. The Franz boys arrived at the...

One old lady locked in the lavatory

"A great grandmother popped into a public loo after a long journey - and ended up locked in for 12 hours. Gwyneth Coles, 77, certainly knew what the matter was when a caretaker locked up the toilet block in Pickering, North Yorkshire. He had shouted out: "Anyone in?" but...

YouTube airing for The Battle of Culloden

"A re-enactment of the last battle to be fought on British soil has been placed on the file sharing website YouTube. The film aims to provide new insights into the Battle of Culloden, as well as forming the...

Loch Ness in World Heritage Bid

Scotland's most beautiful and deepest loch which is already a household name, now aims for the highest award."World Heritage status is being sought from the United Nations for Loch Ness and the Great...

Giant Monkeys Take to the Streets of Scotland

Massive monkeys have invaded Scotland's high streets, heralding the beginning of the Six Cities Design Festival. "Six giant inflatable monkeys have appeared in cities across Scotland. The 30ft creations are by...

Scottish Highlanders Reject New Tesco in Inverness

In recent years Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, has been dubbed by some as 'Tesco Town" - others call the area "Tulloch City". What is clear is both Tesco and local builders Tulloch effectively control...

Althorp opens for free on Diana anniversary

EARL Spencer's Althorp House and grounds will open its doors for free on the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Earl's estate confirmed that it will mark the anniversary with a special free...

'Please Help these Special Children'

''My heart goes out to these Special People, they really do deserve a better chance in life. They are disadvantaged from birth. They are segregated and moved to other districts and due to this they have no...

Petrol misery at the pumps

''The suspected contaminated fuel was allegedly sold by some service stations, including supermarket chains Tescos and Morrisons, mainly in the southeast of England. My sympathy goes out to the drivers who...

Beacon

''How would you like this magnificent landmark in your front garden? If this was in my garden I would want to put an ornamental stainless steel attractive fencing around it. I would replace any broken panes of...

Experts invited to Tender on Racecourse

''Here is your chance for something good to be made in this wonderful open 118 acres space, located in the heart of Northampton. The home of the Northampton Balloon Festival and countless other sporting...

Hunt For Lost Bonnie Prince Charlie Gold.

''They may be looking in the wrong place as Whittlebury woods near Towcester is also a likely hiding place. Local story has it, that the gold was stolen and on their way to Towcester Park street mint they were...

ePetition Restrictions - Photography in Public Places

''Here's your chance to vote against yet another new law, which would stop you taking photos in a public place. I expect its another new money making scheme of charging you for a license, or is it a mistake or...

Training in Action - The Castle Group – Inverness - Scottish Highlands

Promotion for Joshua Crofts...Photo Jim Ferguson (Left) - Joshua Crofts (Right)The Security Industry has expanded over recent years into highly demanding and sensitive areas, and will shortly be subject to...

New housing share scheme for key workers - RG12 9TU

WANNABE homeowners in Bracknell struggling to get a foot on the property ladder are to receive a massive boost from the Government. The town is one of six in the South East chosen as the first in the country for a...

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