By Edmund Brown Four of Scotland’s top private schools are under threat of losing their charitable status after it was found that the schools are not giving anything back to the community. Private schools were first given charitable status back in the 17th century based on a law that states the schools must give “relief [...]
By Brian McLaughlin Argentine football legend Diego Maradona today looks set to be appointed manager of the Argentine national team. Maradona, who turns 48 tomorrow, captained Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory in 1986 via the infamous ‘Hand of God’ incident which dumped England out of the tournament at the quarter final stage, will succeed [...]
By Steven Allison Whilst desperately scouring the streets of Edinburgh for Fancy dress shops for original ideas for a Halloween costume, I began to wonder…’what is Halloween and how did originate?’ Halloween actually stretches back 2000 years to ancient Celtic times and started with a festival called Sahmain, which was on 31st of October, the [...]
By Michael Heggie Europe turned to Asia and the Middle East for help yesterday as the financial crisis threatened to overwhelm Hungary and other struggling economies. Western leaders including Gordon Brown urged China and the oil-rich Gulf States to provide billions of dollars for struggling countries. Mr Brown urged oil-rich nations with big foreign exchange [...]
By Amy Anderson, Hollie Smith and Claire White Local icon, ‘Bucket Man’ has vanished from his Princes Street hotspot! The unique performer, who never fails to pull a crowd, was last spotted almost two months ago by a local policeman outside his usual residence, Jenners: “I’ve not seen him in about six weeks. There is a good [...]
Students often find themselves cripples by debt By Chris Hall Government figures show many teens may not be taking what they are owed Students in Scotland may not be taking advantage of their full financial entitlements, a recent study by the Student Loans Company (SLC) has proven. Many students who are granted loans may not be [...]
One of Edinburgh’s top department stores is feeling the strain but blames the British weather rather than the economic crisis. House of Fraser, situated at the west end of Princes Street, was forced to close early on what is normally one of its most successful trading days. Jenners also closed early despite participating in the [...]
Last 18th of October during his Saturday night show in Radio 2 comedian Russell Brand offended actor Andrew Sachs by telephone. Brand and his guest Jonathan Ross left some obscene comments in Sachs’ answer machine about his grand-daughter, Georgina Baillie. Both of the comedians apologised later on the same day. But the damage was already done. The case has been [...]
Since becoming a prominent music figure in Glaswegian pubs and clubs a lot of lazy comparisons have been made about Ross Clark. Being called anything from the third Proclaimer to Glasgow’s own Bright Eyes, yet despite this Clark has now managed to define himself as an individual. Some may claim this is down to his [...]
Mental health is about how we think, feel and behave. One in four people in the UK has experienced a mental health problem at some point in their lives that affects them, their relationships or their physical health. The term ‘mental health problem’ is used to describe a whole range of difficulties, from everyday stresses [...]
By: Dustin L. Gee Get ready to party like a rock star because MTV is hosting the 2008 European Music Awards on Thursday, November 6 at the Echo Centre in Liverpool, England and everyone who wants to honour the biggest and loudest names in the industry are invited to attend. Bryan Gray, Chairman of [...]
Bogus communal maintenance fees are swindling new renters out of money. Rachel Watson, Graphic Design student from Edinburgh, was duped into giving a man money for what she thought was a fee to maintain the stairwell of her building. On contacting her letting agent to ask how often these payments would be made, Watson was told [...]
Sean Salhab A 21% fall in overall city centre crime has been accredited by Police to a safety scheme. Unight’s coordinated safety scheme has seen nightclubs in the capital work together in an effort to reduce crime over the last year. The scheme states that troublemakers barred from one venue automatically receive a ban from [...]
£1.8 trillion has been lost from the world’s financial institutions as a result of the “credit crunch”, the Bank of England has estimated. This amazing amount of money would equate to 600 billion pints of beer in a typical Edinburgh pub. The figure is made even more astounding by the combined £5 trillion spent by [...]
There are simple solutions to managing waste, by recycling, helping the environment and saving you money at the same time. ‘Freecycle’ is a completely free trading website which allows you to get rid of items you no longer need or find ones that you do. Anything from old computers to wardrobes, that would usually go [...]
Debbie Smith Merchiston Castle School, has been ordered this morning by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) to follow their “direction” if they wish to remain on the Scottish Charity’s Register. Merchiston School for boys receives £11m income per year, largely generated from fees, the fourth highest in the independent school sector. With [...]
Jennifer Hudson faced fresh heartbreak last night as it was revealed her nephew was found shot dead in the back seat of a stolen car. Seven year old Julian King was found with several gun-shot wounds after being kidnapped on Friday. The Oscar winner’s mother and brother were murdered on Friday and her nephew had [...]
by Calum Fraser Some people in life have a tendency to make you extremely jealous. Alex Turner is one of those gents. Not merely content in fronting one all conquering band, The Last Shadow Puppets brought their 60’s influenced pop to the packed Carling Academy on Wednesday evening. Not bad for a ‘side project’. Turner, [...]
Mound Bayou, Mississippi, is one of the poorest communities in the United States. It was built up by former slaves in the 1880′s. The community became a refuge for black people to escape harassment and lynch mobs from the whites. It slowly grew stronger and by the 1920′s it had a population of 8000 and own utility [...]
By Cara Liddle Edinburgh has taken the title of Greenest city in the UK for a third consecutive win. Out ranking Glasgow and London in an annual survey carried out by Cushman and Wakefield Real Estate Advisors The city takes first place with its impressive local parks and playing areas as well as its impressive [...]
The police marksman known as Charlie 12 who shot the innocent Jean Charles de Menezes dead did so because he believed him to be a suicide bomber. Charlie 12 yesterday insisted that he had given fair warning to De Menezes before shooting. At the on going inquest into De Menezes murder Michael Mansfield QC, who [...]
Written by Nargis Lalee and Calum Fraser As the credit crunch continues to bite, people are increasingly turning to new ways of making ends meet. Spareroom.co.uk reveals that letting a spare room in Edinburgh can cover almost half the average mortgage. With the housing market considerably slowing, more people are looking into government legislation allowing [...]
British Airways axing it’s Manchester to New York route last week marks the end of the airline’s international flights from any region outside of London. A new route from Gatwick has replaced the old one so London airports are now the sole location for international arrivals and departures with BA. Despite the decision to lose [...]
By Cara Liddle and Sean Salhab Teenager Aaron Hunter, 16 has returned to Scotland safe and well after his thirty hour kidnapping ordeal. Aaron was taken from outside his home in Clermiston Street at noon on friday in the back of a black 4×4 van, he was released unharmed in the town of Warrington in [...]
The Heart of Midlothian War Memorial is to be put back in its rightful place at Haymarket, a stones throw away from its previous location, city leaders have confirmed. The memorial was set to be permanently moved to an obscure location in Atholl Crescent, of the main street and behind a row of trees, on [...]
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