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Drug-smuggling lawyer ‘was heading for a fall’

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:22:16 GMT

A SOLICITOR jailed for four years after being caught trying to smuggle phones and drugs into Saughton Prison was “heading for a fall for some time”, a long-time associate said today.

Ukip candidate to stand in Liberton by-election

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:03:33 GMT

NIGEL Farage’s UK Independence Party has entered the contest for a city council seat just a day after the controversial leader was locked in a Capital pub for his own safety as protesters demonstrated outside.

ERI airlift for crash victim

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:59:36 GMT

A RUNNER had to be airlifted to hospital after she was struck by a car while jogging.

Rescued rabbit on the mend

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:59:17 GMT

ANIMAL welfare chiefs have rescued a neglected rabbit found dumped outside a vet.

Expert visits Holyrood to highlight risks of ‘fracking’

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:58:23 GMT

AN internationally acclaimed toxins experts is visiting Scotland next week to highlight the risks of unconventional gas extraction techniques such as “fracking”.

Haddington court closure ‘could cost public £500k’

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:57:29 GMT

CLOSING Haddington Sheriff Court and switching its work to Edinburgh will cost the public more than £500,000, campaigners claimed today.

Sailors say goodbye to HMS Edinburgh

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:53:37 GMT

CREW members from HMS Edinburgh have paraded through the Capital to celebrate the decommissioning of the 30-year-old ship.

Cyclist goes extra miles for orphans

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:49:03 GMT

A CYCLIST from the Capital who is working at an international boarding school in Switzerland is planning to take the long way home in aid of a Rwandan orphanage.

Hibs cup final parade planned for Monday 27th May

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:48:44 GMT

PLANS for the first Hibs Scottish Cup victory parade since 1902 have been finalised – all the Easter Road side have to do now is win.

Youth broke woman’s jaw in assault

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:44:38 GMT

A TEENAGER broke a woman’s jaw when he lashed out in a nightclub called The Chill Out Zone.

Soldier killed in bomb blast is laid to rest

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:44:12 GMT

A FUNERAL for one of three Penicuik-based soldiers killed last month by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has been held at Canongate Kirk.

MSP slams ‘sticking plaster’ approach to roads

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:43:39 GMT

THE “sticking plaster” approach to fixing Edinburgh’s roads cannot go on, a leading MSP has warned.

Royal Mile pharmacy siege: Owner speaks of trauma

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:43:08 GMT

THE owner of the Royal Mile Pharmacy has said the emotion of seeing his staff in distress kept him focused during a three-hour armed siege.

Benefit cheat to repay cash

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:39:54 GMT

A BENEFITS cheat has been ordered to hand over £8000 he illegally claimed in disability living allowance.

Safety boost for crossing

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:39:37 GMT

NETWORK Rail will close a dangerous level crossing from tomorrow to install new safety barriers, despite opposition to the move.

Councillors to get briefing on Engine Shed

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:38:24 GMT

City councillors are to be briefed on the fate of charity-run cafe and bakery the Engine Shed after the News revealed its future was uncertain.

Church roof lead stolen

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:37:58 GMT

A CHURCH has seen its roof stripped of lead three times in the past month.

Children flee from blaze

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:37:37 GMT

TWO children were forced to flee from a house after a blaze broke out in the kitchen.

Staff crisis at St John’s A&E forces cuts

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:37:25 GMT

CRISIS-HIT Lothian accident and emergency departments are set to be radically overhauled, with scaled back services expected to lead to an increase in pressure on the already over-stretched Royal Infirmary.

It’s all grow to celebrate flower show

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:31:13 GMT

A WEEK-long gardening festival is taking place in the Lothians to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the renowned Chelsea Flower Show.