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| Ian Rankin launches Braille campaignMon, 05 Jan 2009 07:41:32 -0800 by DeadlinenewsTVCRIME writer Ian Rankin has launched an appeal calling on more books to made available to the visually impaired.Yesterday, extracts in braille from Rankins 2004 thriller Fleshmarket Close were placed on the stone walls of the real Edinburgh street of the novels title.Yesterday, extracts in braille from Rankins 2004 thriller Fleshmarket Close were placed on the stone walls of the real Edinburgh street of the novels title.And Richard Hellewell, chief executive of Royal Blind, said it was brilliant to have the Rebus author to launch the beginning of the fund-raising campaign. Related: "ian rankin" braille rebus edinburgh "fleshmarket close" |
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| Loony DookThu, 01 Jan 2009 08:01:05 -0800 by DeadlinenewsTVHARDY revellers braved the bitter cold to take a dip in the icy waters of the Firth of Forth to welcome the New Year in style.Around 600 swimmers many scantily clad in thongs and bikinis plunged into the sea as thousands watched on. Characters including Elvis, wonder-woman and banana-man were guided by a piper along the streets of South Queensferry for the annual Loony Dook. Related: "loony dook" hogmanay edinburgh "new year" "firth of forth" |
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| Monty the kitten.wmvWed, 17 Dec 2008 09:26:41 -0800 by DeadlinenewsTVA KITTEN with itchy feet has arrived in Scotland after a 200 mile journey.The adventurous feline was found hiding in the back of a truck when it arrived in Edinburgh after driving up from Manchester.After the 214 mile trip the eight week old kitten was shaken but not hurt.Now Monty the kitten is recovering from his grueling journey and awaiting a new home at an SSPCA centre in Edinburgh Related: kitten sspca edinburgh |
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| Miracle Ducklings.wmvTue, 16 Dec 2008 08:11:39 -0800 by DeadlinenewsTVThe Scottish SPCA release four miracle ducklings into the wild at the water's edge in Crammond, the four baby birds have spent the past six weeks recovering at the SPCA Wildlife Centre in Fife after being found abandoned outside a Health Centre in Perth Related: crammond edinburgh |
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| John SmeatonThu, 11 Dec 2008 05:54:21 -0800 by DeadlinenewsTVFORMER airport baggage handler John Smeaton claims he would rather tackle a terrorist than endure another asthma attack.The 32-year-old who helped foil the alleged July 2007 attack on Glasgow Airport suffered a life-threatening asthma episode two months ago. Related: john smeaton |
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| 10 homecoming parade_0001.wmvWed, 10 Dec 2008 08:11:46 -0800 by DeadlinenewsTVWords by Cara SuliemanCrowds turned out in their hundreds to watch the homecomming march of a Scots battalion yesterday.The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders marched through Stirling town centre as the crowd cheered and waved Saltires.The unit lost a soldier in Afghanistan earlier this year and paid tribute to Jimmy Johnson during the march.Pic shows a soldier weaving a scottish flag before the parade. Related: army parade afghanistan "5th scots" war iraq death flag tartan pony |
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| Skeleton StatueFri, 05 Dec 2008 09:50:16 -0800 by DeadlinenewsTVAnna Smythe stands next to a bronze skeleton created by the acclaimed sculptot Kenny Hunter was unveliled at University of Edinburgh today the one metre tall white statue entitled the Unknown is being given to the university by it's general council to mark it's 150th anniversary. Related: kenny hunter skeleton statue edinburgh university |
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| Seal PupsFri, 05 Dec 2008 09:23:45 -0800 by DeadlinenewsTVPic Shows a seal pup named Katrine, one of the pups housed at the centreEach winter the Scottish SPCAs Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fife cares for between 75 and 100 sick seal pups. This year a number of Grey Seal pups are already receiving treatment at the Centre. The charitys inspectors help to rescue and transport hundreds more to other wildlife rescue centres across Scotland. Related: seal pups spca wildlife resue centre |
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