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Man claimed real benefits for fake kids
upi.com 10 hrs ago 10 related
ABERDEEN, Scotland, May 16 (UPI) -- A Scottish man with an expensive heroin habit has been sentenced to 13 months in prison or claiming child care benefits for 36 children. Irvin Fraser of Aberdeen pleaded guilty in Sheriff's Court, The Scotsman reported. Fraser, who has two real children,...
First thoughts on the Crofting Inquiry's report
wordpress.com 8 hrs ago 2 related
I've had two emails asking why I haven't written anything about the final report of the Crofting Inquiry, while The Croft linked here yesterday as part of a response to the report. The simple answer is that I haven't had time to do more than skim the Summary of Main Recommendations and read a...
Swellfix: SWELLFIX Launches Into the Americas
newsrx.com yesterday
Swellfix B.V., a leader in swellable elastomers for zonal isolation, announced it has expanded its product and service offerings into the important new markets of North, South and Central America. With its global base in Aberdeen, Scotland and its Americas headquarters in Houston, Swellfix...
Drive to save famous pub
scotsman.com yesterday
AN URGENT appeal was issued yesterday to try to save one of Scotland's most famous pubs. The Pennan Inn, in Aberdeenshire, made famous by the film Local Hero, has been closed for more than a year. Sue Johnson, a local B&B owner, was on the verge of buying the premises, but pulled out at the last...
Trump Tweak too Tame
libdemblogs.co.uk yesterday
All along the issue regarding the initial rejection of Donald Trump's golf resort in Aberdeenshire wasn't about the foreign investment, wasn't to prevent job creation it was about the environmental impact. When the initial casting vote of Martin Ford went with the status quo thus rejecting...
Trump alters golf resort plan 'in response to green protests'
scotsman.com May 15, 2008
Published Date: 15 May 2008 DONALD Trump has made his first apparent concession over controversial plans to build his £1 billion golf and housing resort on an environmentally sensitive stretch of the Aberdeenshire coast line, it emerged yesterday. The Trump organisation has submitted what have...
Brewery faces boycott over 'aggressive' marketing
scotsman.com May 15, 2008
Published Date: 15 May 2008 AN AWARD-WINNING microbrewery faces being blacklisted for allegedly encouraging antisocial behaviour in its marketing and promotions. BrewDog, based in Aberdeenshire, has been condemned by the Portman Group, the industry body that monitors the promotion and advertising...
'No excuses' warning over mobiles in exam hall
scotsman.com May 15, 2008
Published Date: 15 May 2008 PUPILS were warned yesterday they could have their exam papers torn up if they don't ditch their mobile phones. Many pupils depend on exam results to win college and university places, and most were forced to wait until their exam results came through the post or went...
Scots to play third autumn rugby test at Pittodrie
scotsman.com May 15, 2008
Published Date: 15 May 2008 SCOTLAND rugby bosses are to gamble by taking the third, and last, of their Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test series to Aberdeen, it was announced today. The Scots will tackle Canada at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday November 22 (kick off 2.45pm). Tickets go on...
Best food supplier
scotsman.com May 14, 2008
Published Date: 14 May 2008 GEORGE CAMPBELL & SONS, Ferry Road, Edinburgh, 0131-555 2435 www.georgecampbellandsons.co.uk A wonderful fishmonger (not just a fish-seller) who will prepare your fish for you if you have any problems. They sell superb scallops and very good quality fish across the...