SMILING THROUGH THE PAIN: Ellie at home with her parents Mandy and  Kevin Broadley

Doctors baffled by mystery illness that makes Ellie collapse suddenly

The parents of a seven-year-old north-east girl struck down with a mystery illness which makes her collapse without warning are anxiously waiting to hear if she can ever be cured.

Published: 10/05/2008

Jonathan Bruce: not proud

Son tells court he spiked dad’s drink

The estranged son of a man charged with drink-driving told a court he spiked his soft drinks and later told police that his father was drunk behind the wheel.

Published: 10/05/2008

SEASONAL FARE:  Gordon Ramsay, seen  outside his Claridges restaurant in London, wants us to eat according to the  calendar

Ramsay calls for rule allowing only fruit and veg in season

Chef Gordon Ramsay is calling for laws to ban restaurants from serving fruit and vegetables out of season.

Published: 10/05/2008

Soaring fuel prices will sink us for good, warn fishermen

Spiralling fuel costs are on the brink of putting Scotland’s fishing boats out of business, skippers claimed last night.
Published: 10/05/2008

Wendy ‘disowned’ by brother

Overseas Development Secretary Douglas Alexander sensationally disowned his own sister Scots Labour leader Wendy last night in the row over her call for an early referendum on independence.
Published: 10/05/2008

Stripping ‘policeman’ delighted but furious as the Crown drops charges

Charges against an Aberdeen male stripper who poses as a policeman were dramatically dropped last night.
Published: 10/05/2008

Super-mum expects 18th child

A MOTHER is pregnant with her 18th child.
Published: 10/05/2008

Council chief executive to face grilling at inquiry

Under fire Aberdeen City Council chief executive Douglas Paterson will face a public grilling at next week’s landmark hearing into the running of the local authority.
Published: 10/05/2008

Data security bungles continue

GOVERNMENT staff have been sending out highly-sensitive data in packages that include the passwords, it was revealed yesterday.
Published: 10/05/2008

Woman is killed in road accident

A woman was killed in a car accident in Perthshire last night.
Published: 10/05/2008

Save school, says ex-pupil

A former pupil of a crisis-hit residential school in Aberdeen last night said she would be “locked up” if it was not for the care she received there.
Published: 10/05/2008

UN loads aid planes amid row over access to cyclone areas

The UN is preparing to send two planeloads of food and relief items to Burma today to provide aid in the aftermath of the cyclone that has killed tens of thousands.
Published: 10/05/2008

BBC admits retaining £106,000 charity cash from phone votes

The BBC failed to pay £106,000 to charity from phone votes in more than 20 programmes, including last year’s UK Eurovision final, it said yesterday.
Published: 10/05/2008

Tribute to Kirriemuir biker

The heartbroken mother of a 24-year-old Angus man killed in a motorcycle accident has paid tribute to her son, saying “he just loved life”.
Published: 10/05/2008

Local Hero village in new alert as suspect cylinder washes up

Local Hero village Pennan came close to being evacuated for a second time in less than a year yesterday after a suspect metal object was discovered in the harbour.
Published: 10/05/2008

Churchill’s daughter unveils plaque

A MEMORIAL plaque to wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill was unveiled at Dundee University yesterday by his daughter, Lady Mary Soames.
Published: 10/05/2008

Stirling family day

VISITORS to Stirling Castle this weekend will come face to face with some of the giants of Scottish history.
Published: 10/05/2008

Oral health in Tayside improves

THE improvement of dental and oral health in children in Tayside was the subject of a conference held in Perth yesterday.
Published: 10/05/2008

Scone artist back on home ground

THE work of a Scone artist is back on home ground as part of a touring exhibition hosted by Perth Museum and Art Gallery.
Published: 10/05/2008

Lollipop man comes full circle as he returns to first school

A HIGHLAND lollipop man has come full circle – and ended up back at the school he went to as a boy.
Published: 10/05/2008

Pupils get on their bikes for charity

PITLOCHRY High School pupils got on their bikes yesterday to tackle stages of the Etape Caledonia cycle route to raise money for charity.
Published: 10/05/2008

Lions help give Ben a new lease of life

A three-year-old boy who cannot walk, talk or eat unaided should soon be on his feet after a north-east community group stumped up the cash to pay for specialist equipment he needs to develop.
Published: 10/05/2008

Sex offender sparks radio furore

An Argyll community radio station has lost a major sponsor and an influential board member over a decision to allow a convicted sex offender to continue broadcasting.
Published: 10/05/2008

Author helps open new chapter for festival

AS HE PICKED his way through hordes of students sprawled out in front of Kings’s College, Old Aberdeen, yesterday lunchtime, award-winning author James Kelman struck an unassuming figure.
Published: 10/05/2008

Group hope to dazzle with debut show

THE curtain is set to rise on the debut performance of a north-east theatre company who have produced a dazzling cabaret show.
Published: 10/05/2008

Teenager wins right to sue for injury

A schoolboy whose family claims his painful birth defects were caused by exposure to toxic waste before he was born has won the right to sue a local authority for personal injury and public nuisance.
Published: 10/05/2008

Ambitious plans to turn golf hotel into luxury complex crumble

Ambitious multimillion-pound plans for the refurbishment of an iconic Sutherland hotel have crumbled.
Published: 10/05/2008

Pupils to be tested on Europe

CHILDREN from across the north and Tayside are taking part in a quiz on European affairs in the Scottish Parliament next week.
Published: 10/05/2008

London and New York mayors exchange novelty gifts

LONDON’S new Conservative mayor, Boris Johnson, yesterday handed his New York counterpart Michael Bloomberg a novelty shirt of the London Underground, as the pair met to discuss the challenges of running a world-class city.
Published: 10/05/2008

Kirk in death penalty pledge

THE Church of Scotland is expected to sign a historic pledge “unequivocally” opposing the death penalty in wake of concerns that the UK Government failed to adequately condemn the execution of Saddam Hussein.
Published: 10/05/2008

Apology over T5 luggage snag

British Airways apologised to north-east business passengers yesterday for luggage transfer problems at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 – on the day its chief executive said all was now “working well”.
Published: 10/05/2008

Chance to get mobile in this home from home

AT FIRST sight, John Forrest’s motorhome appears altogether unremarkable, apart from its quirky paint job and generous size.
Published: 10/05/2008

Number of million-pound properties sold rises by 138%

The number of million-pound properties sold across Scotland rose by 138% last year, new research has revealed.
Published: 10/05/2008

Lenders asked to help struggling homeowners

Lenders came under pressure to do more for struggling homeowners yesterday after the number of people threatened with losing their homes rose to its highest level for 16 years.
Published: 10/05/2008

Police: we are relaxed about fans drinking

Council chiefs have admitted that trying to stop Rangers fans drinking before the Uefa Cup final would be like telling them to “stop breathing”.
Published: 10/05/2008

Time for a closer look at that watch

A RARE military watch worth more than £50,000 was discovered after its unsuspecting owner took it to a jewellers to have its strap changed.
Published: 10/05/2008

Scots urged to keep on giving in Burma appeal

Scots are being urged to continue to give generously to an appeal to help those affected by the Burma cyclone disaster.
Published: 10/05/2008

Senior Nimrod engineer not told about rise in leaks

A senior RAF engineer responsible for maintaining Nimrod spy planes was not told of a rise in fuel leaks on the aircraft before one crashed in Afghanistan, killing 14 men.
Published: 10/05/2008

Jock shows how sixth sense can keep you safe

If you want to stay safe from violence, abuse and fear, you can – by using the power of your mind and your intuition.
Published: 10/05/2008

BAA seek £400m from shareholders

AIRPORTS operator BAA said yesterday it was raising £400million from shareholders amid concerns over its plans to refinance £10billion in debts.
Published: 10/05/2008

Boy killers jailed for knife crimes that shocked city

Two senior judges yesterday spoke out against the “dreadful influence” of teenage knife culture as 10 youths were jailed over the murders of two schoolboys.
Published: 10/05/2008

Family tribute to shot barrister

THE parents of Chelsea gun siege barrister Mark Saunders said yesterday that he was known for his “warmth, generosity and sheer energy for life”.
Published: 10/05/2008

Bevin Boys campaigner sees his efforts rewarded

The former Crieff fine arts auctioneer who started the campaign for official recognition of the Bevin Boys’ work in coal mines during World War II formally received his own commemorative badge last night.
Published: 10/05/2008

Hezbollah seizes control of key areas in Beirut

The Shia militant group Hezbollah seized control of key parts of Beirut from western-backed Sunni rivals yesterday in a show of force as it fights for dominance in Lebanon’s political deadlock.
Published: 10/05/2008

Singer’s porn trial to go ahead

A JUDGE ruled yesterday that jury selection can begin in US R&B star R Kelly’s long-delayed child pornography trial.
Published: 10/05/2008

Superdelegates desert Hillary in favour of Barack

Four Democratic superdelegates endorsed Barack Obama yesterday as he moved closer to clinching the party’s presidential nomination.
Published: 10/05/2008

Police called over Portree school pranks

POLICE were called to Portree High School yesterday as teachers tried to avoid a last day of school pranks and damage, even though the building is being demolished over the summer.
Published: 10/05/2008

Sixteen isles post offices axed

Plans to close 16 branches in the Northern and Western Isles were confirmed by the Post Office last night.
Published: 10/05/2008

Man charged with wife murder

A 71-year-old Sutherland man appeared in court yesterday charged with murdering his wife.
Published: 10/05/2008

Mid Argyll education complex opened

A CLUSTER of education centres was officially opened in Argyll yesterday by a Scottish Government minister.
Published: 10/05/2008

Clash over Croy mansion access

An Inverness-shire estate and a local councillor have clashed over claims that a public right of way exists near the estate’s main residence.
Published: 10/05/2008

£13million ferry ‘improvements’ go awry

COUNCILLORS are pressing for action after major disruption to a lifeline ferry service as a result of work carried out as part of a £12.9million “improvement" scheme.
Published: 10/05/2008

Fear jet had crashed into home

A senior care worker yesterday told a court she thought that a jet plane had crashed into a care home where she was working because the noise of a car outside was so loud.
Published: 10/05/2008

Ullapool pupils take part in Euro debate

PUPILS from a Wester Ross school took part in a debate about European and international politics at the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
Published: 10/05/2008

Chaos at motorcycling event

The big international motorcycling event being staged in the Highlands faced chaos after an Army supply vehicle broke down and scorching temperatures took its toll on riders.
Published: 10/05/2008

Man’s guns at home plea fails

A Highland man has been prevented from keeping firearms in his house because police are worried his father would gain access to them.
Published: 10/05/2008

Black Isle pupils’ quiz challenge

BUDDING masterminds from a Black Isle primary school are busy swotting this weekend as they prepare to take part in a national quiz about Europe next week.
Published: 10/05/2008

Parents rally to develop their plans for new Gaelic school

PLANS for a Gaelic school in a Skye town moved a step closer following the formation of a Comann nam Pàrant (parents’ group) which will now work on making a case for a standalone Gaelic primary school in Portree.
Published: 10/05/2008

Striking works in Kilmorack Gallery show

A PRINT of a supermodel and a huge copper sculpture of a man will be among the attractions at Beauly gallery’s summer exhibition.
Published: 10/05/2008

Albino dogfish caught by fisher has new sea life centre home

AN ALBINO dogfish caught by two Argyll fishermen is settling into its new home at the Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary at Oban.
Published: 10/05/2008

Gaelic teacher set for Africa mission

An Inverness Gaelic teacher is preparing for a trip of a lifetime to Africa, where she hopes to be able to make a difference to schooling in the country.
Published: 10/05/2008

Old Forres landmark set to become flats complex

One of Scotland’s oldest auction houses will bring down the hammer for the last time next weekend.
Published: 10/05/2008

Longside is latest target for thieves on lookout for oil

A north-east village has become the latest target for oil thieves who have been stealing from home supply tanks across the area.
Published: 10/05/2008

Young cheerleaders egg on Rothes FC

A TROUPE of young Moray cheerleaders will be performing for football fans for the first time today at their local club’s final game of the season.
Published: 10/05/2008

Manhattan resort plan rejected

A £500million golf resort project managed by Donald Trump has been kicked out by a planning authority because of environmental concerns.
Published: 10/05/2008

New Moray Art Centre unveiled

WORK has finished on Moray Art Centre’s premier gallery space in time for its launch at the end of this month.
Published: 10/05/2008

Moray artist makes the switch

AN EXHIBITION of old and new works by a Moray artist will go on show today at Elgin Museum.
Published: 10/05/2008

Councillors to debate council house sales ban

North-east councillors will voice their opinions on Aberdeenshire Council’s attempt to stop tenants buying their homes during a meeting next week.
Published: 10/05/2008

Hunt for air-rifle sniper after pets are targeted

Police are hunting an air-rifle sniper who has been targeting pets in a north-east village.
Published: 10/05/2008

Trapped in flat by scooter ban

One of the first victims of a north-east council’s controversial ban on mobility scooters says he feels trapped in his own home.
Published: 10/05/2008

Nature’s remedies revealed

THEIR delicate leaves contain the power to treat everything from a simple rash to a blinding migraine.
Published: 10/05/2008

Residents try to stop nightclub plans

Residents in Peterhead are trying to block plans to create Aberdeenshire’s biggest purpose-built nightclub on their doorstep.
Published: 10/05/2008

Stonehaven pool’s reopening delayed

BATHERS hoping to cool down from the unseasonably warm May weather at Stonehaven’s open-air pool will have to wait a bit longer to get their feet wet.
Published: 10/05/2008

Fears of caravan disturbances

Fears have been raised that problems which beset a north-east caravan park last year could be repeated this season following a serious disturbance at the site.
Published: 10/05/2008

Girls’ football is scouting for coaches

A FOOTBALL project which aims to encourage more girls to take up the sport kicked off yesterday.
Published: 10/05/2008

Mobile sports arena unveiled at Kintore

A CAMPAIGN to provide social hubs for young people in the north-east stepped up a gear last night when a mobile sports arena was unveiled in an Aberdeenshire town.
Published: 10/05/2008

Rate exemption call for heating company

A NORTH-EAST MSP has called for a low-cost heating company in Aberdeen to be made exempt from paying business rates.
Published: 10/05/2008

End of the line for FirstGroup’s old depot

A decrepit building where FirstGroup’s buses were serviced tumbled to the ground in Aberdeen yesterday to make way for the transport giant’s £20million global headquarters and depot.
Published: 10/05/2008

There’s two sides to this story

A TROUPE of professional storytellers switched roles and turned audience yesterday to sit in on a performance by a group of youngsters from Aberdeen.
Published: 10/05/2008

Groovy times to mark Kincorth milestone

A CELEBRATION of all things 1960s took place last night in Aberdeen to mark the 40th anniversary of a city community centre.
Published: 10/05/2008
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