Attorney General "Unknowingly" Employed Illegal Immigrant

Britain's most senior law officer - Baroness Scotland of Asthal, the Attorney-General - is facing questions following the revelation that she hired an illegal immigrant as a housekeeper. Claiming to have...

Canadian author bottle stunt turns up in Scotland

A Canadian author who threw a bottle with a message inside into the sea was supprised when the bottle turned up in Scotland and not Canada. The stunt was part of a book launch in 2007 for a gardening book. He said he expected it to turn up along the cost in Torbay,...

Pirates of the Caribbean ship looted while on UK tour

Once-upon a time we had two ships, one very old ship that was famously looted on the high seas, another ship, a copy used in movies, most recently the Pirates of the Caribbean series. This ship had no danger of being louted, well until it berthed in Scotland. The...

Lockerbie bomber released to help British oil deal: Report

Barry Artiste Op/Ed We now find the real reason for the Lockerbie  Terrorist release,it was because the UK government needed some oil. Oh well that's different!  I am sure the vicitims, must be overjoyed to now know the  the price of human life is in direct...

Passport snafu strands Canadian in Scotland

Barry Artiste Op.Ed Geez, it seems Canada Immigration and Passport Canada, make the US Homeland Security seems like Nancy Boys, when sticking it to its citizens. In the recent media there have been Canadians stuck in Africa, with many Multicultural Groups and Federal NDP Jack...

North America and beyond mourn loss of Buffalo Firefighters

On Friday, from across North America and beyond, the world's bravest mourned the loss of Lieutenant Charles "Chip" McCarthy and Firefighter Jonathan Croom. " Thousands of firefighters and other first responders...

World's Most Expensive Sheep Sells For £231,000

A sheep has been sold for a world record price of £231,000 at a livestock auction in Scotland, and is believed to have become the world's most expensive sheep. The eight-month-old Texel tup, the farming term of an uncastrated male, called Deveronvale Perfection was bred in...

4 Ethiopian athletes missing in Scotland

Barry Artiste Op/EdThose poor souls, 4 Ethiopian Athletes missing?  One wonders if they were kidnapped for their running and jumping prowess? Certainly a skill in great demand I assume in Scotland.  Lets hope a world wide manhunt will find them safe from harm, so...

Robin Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Susan Boyle in Biopic?

It was no doubt Robin Williams` performance in Mrs. Doubtfire that brought him the offer to play singer Susan Boyle in an upcoming biopic about her life. ""I've been asked if I want to play Susan in the movie,"...

Lockerbie Mis-carrage of Justice & the hidden role of U.S.

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Megrahi Lockerbie Bomber To Reveal Evidence Proving His Innocence

The Lockerbie Bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi released on "compassion grounds" by the government of Scotland vowed to present evidence that will prove that he is innocent of the bombing that killed 259...

Prince Andrew Scraps Libya Trip As Lockberie Bomber Is Released

Prince Andrew scraps trip to Libya as controversy grows strong over the release of accused bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi. Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the "Lockberie Bomber" jailed for organizing the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockberie, Scotland. Al-Megrahi was released...

‘Boycott Scotland’ Not Likely To Have An Effect On Sales, Travel

"Boycott Scotland," an unexpected online rant, is not likely to cause US consumers to stop buying Scottish goods and services, says Scottish First Minister. The “Boycott Scotland” campaign made the news...

Christine Grahame: Al-Megrahi is home. And he is innocent

" I became involved with Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi quite by accident. Like many people I had been suffering from Lockerbie fatigue. For me, and for you, I suppose, life had moved on from that horrendous crime...

Al-Megrahi arrives home in Libya to a cheering crowd

Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi who was released today by Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill on compassionate release has arrived home in Tripoli, Libya. He was greeted by thousands...

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