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European Tour - Qatar Masters Won by Paul Lawrie of Scotland

Paul Lawrie (Scotland) won the European Tour Commercial Bank Qatar Masters under difficult conditions. The tournament was reduced from 72 holes to 54...

by Barnie Rabbit in Qatar on 04/02/2012

Politics

Alex Salmond launches Scottish independence referendum consultation

Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond launches the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposed referendum on Scottish independence. Edinburgh...

by Ken Jack in United Kingdom on 25/01/2012

Politics

Alex Salmond takes on independence critics in Scottish Parliament

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond outlines plans for a referendum on independence, and rebuts Opposition criticism during a lively debate...

by Ken Jack in United Kingdom on 12/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

04/02/2012 - European Tour - Qatar Masters Won by Paul Lawrie of Scotland - Qatar - Paul Lawrie (Scotland) won the European...
25/01/2012 - Alex Salmond launches Scottish independence referendum consultation - United Kingdom - Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond...
12/01/2012 - Alex Salmond takes on independence critics in Scottish Parliament - United Kingdom - Scotland's First Minister Alex...
12/12/2011 - Giant Pandas take their first photocall at Edinburgh Zoo - United Kingdom - Tian Tian and Yang Guang, the two giant...
04/12/2011 - Giant pandas arrive in style at Edinburgh Zoo - United Kingdom - Two giant pandas – the first in the UK...
03/12/2011 - Santa and his reindeer come to Edinburgh - United Kingdom - Santa Claus has arrived in Edinburgh...
30/11/2011 - Cardinal leads rally at Scottish Parliament against same sex-marriage - United Kingdom - Scotland’s Cardinal Keith O’Brien...
30/11/2011 - St Andrew's Day march to Scottish Parliament in public sector protest - United Kingdom - A huge turnout of public sector workers...
24/11/2011 - Snow Queen brings Christmas sparkle to Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals - United Kingdom - Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals come to...
22/11/2011 - Painting of the Forth Bridge nears completion - Edinburgh - United Kingdom - The world-famous Forth Bridge nears the...

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Finkelstein talk at the University of Glasgow
American political scientist, activist and author, Norman Finkelstein gives a talk on how to solve the Israel and Palestine conflict to people in Glasgow, Scotland. 9th February 2012
European Tour - Qatar Masters Won by Paul Lawrie of Scotland
Paul Lawrie (Scotland) won the European Tour Commercial Bank Qatar Masters under difficult conditions. The tournament was reduced from 72 holes to 54 as play had to be abandoned on day ...
Heavy snow covers Wimbledon Common - London
Londoners enjoy winter conditions in Wimbledon Common, after heavy snow has fallen in parts of Scotland, Wales and areas of northern, southern and eastern England. London, United Kingdo...
Met office warns of heavy snow in UK
Heavy snow is forecast for many parts of Britain and the Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for numerous areas of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, local media r...
Qatar Masters Round 3 lead by Paul Lawrie from Scotland
Action on the 18th hole at Doha Golf Club during Round 3 of the Qatar Masters. Paul Lawrie leads the day on 8 under par, with fellow player Peter Hanson 2 strokes behind. Course conditi...
Anger over RBS bonus to Stephen Hester
RBS is facing heavy criticism following it's decision to award £ 963000.00 bonus to their chief executive Stephen Hester. The bank is 83 percent owned by the taxpayer. London, UK....
Ang Gey Pin 'Sourcing Within' Theatre and Dance Workshop
Internationally renowned actress, director and pedagogue Ang Gey Pin (Singapore) travelled to Dublin for the first time to host a workshop for theatre and dance practitioners. Ireland. ...
Alex Salmond launches Scottish independence referendum consultation
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond launches the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposed referendum on Scottish independence. Edinburgh, UK. 25th January 2012
Peacocks High Street chain announces administration - Truro
Peacocks High Street chain announced that it is going into administration. Peacocks have 611 stores nationwide employing over 10,000 staff members. UK. 17th January 2012
Alex Salmond takes on independence critics in Scottish Parliament
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond outlines plans for a referendum on independence, and rebuts Opposition criticism during a lively debate in the Scottish Parliament. Edinbur...
Ulster Bank to cut 950 jobs as part of RBS investment bank down-sizing
950 jobs are to go at Ulster Bank as part of the reduction of the Investment banking side of Royal Bank of Scotland, which owns Ulster Bank. The overal job loss from RBS is 18% of the 6...
Will, Kate and  'War Horse' cast come out for London premiere
Kate Middleton and Prince William, Steven Spielberg author Michael Morpurgo and Joey were at the London premiere of the movie 'War Horse'. London, UK. 8th January 2012
Haar in Edinburgh
Haar is a coastal fog along certain lands bordering the North Sea and can be often witnessed in Eastern parts of Scotland such as Edinburgh in the spring and in the summer. Edinburgh, U...
Workers contracted to the Metropolitan police take strike action
Unite Members of the special events division of Interserve FM Ltd, who are contracted to the Met. Police, man picket line outside New Scotland Yard in strike action over long-running pa...
UK Uncut protest tax evasion at Topshop Oxford Circus
UK Uncut demonstrators shut down high street stores during a tax dodgers action in front of Topshop at Oxford Circus. Two people were arrested. London, United Kingdom. 17th December 201...
Christmas time in Glasgow
The city centre of Glasgow is decorated with Christmas lights. Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 15th December 2008
Jesse Jackson at Occupy camp by St. Paul's Cathedral
Surrounded by a crowd, Jesse Jackson speaks to people at the Occupy camp by St. Paul's Cathedral after his speech. London, UK. 15th December 2011
Over 300 people attend Occupy London party at Piccadilly Circus
Over 300 people were organized at Piccadilly Circus as part of 'Occupy Everywhere Day', also known as 'D15', for a street party. London, UK. 15th December 2011
Occupy London descends on Lloyds TSB headquarters
Occupy London, as part of the 'Occupy Everywhere: D15' protest, briefly occupy the headquarters of Lloyds Bank at Gresham Street. London, UK. 15th December 2011
Occupy London at Liverpool Street Station
Occupy London as part of Occupy Everywhere Day #D15 during a lunch celebrating two months of occupation with a cake ceremony near the Guildhall Buildings in City of London. 15th Decembe...