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Zumbathon Hits Edinburgh

Zumba dancers

The Zumba dance craze is set to hit Edinburgh this weekend with the Worlds Biggest Zumbathon taking place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston on Sunday. Organised by and in aid of Scottish care charity Quarriers, the event has been endorsed by Zumba, the registered organisation behind the workout craze, and is part of a [...]

Edinburgh soldier honoured

McKie is honoured for his bravery.

An Edinburgh-based soldier is to receive a medal for heroism after saving his commander and fellow troops while on duty in Afghanistan. Lance Corporal James McKie, 29, who serves with 3rd Batallion The Rifles based at Redford Barracks, was commended for showing “utter selflessness”. He threw a live hand grenade back at his attackers and [...]

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