http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/NewsFront.aspx?SectionID=6986 Top Stories en-GB Copyright 2007, Johnston Press Plc jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk EN http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/GetFeed.aspx?sectionid=6986&format=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:23 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/template/group/images/rss/EN_rss.gif http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com 281 70 http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Edinburgh-tram-project-set-to.5843469.jp WATER bills are set to rise for customers across Scotland – because of Edinburgh's tram project, it emerged today. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Edinburgh-tram-project-set-to.5843469.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Escapehungry-snake-slithers-into-neighbour39s.5843487.jp THEY'RE not the type of scales you would normally expect to find in a bathroom. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Escapehungry-snake-slithers-into-neighbour39s.5843487.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Lothians-on-flood-alert-after.5843436.jp EMERGENCY services were today bracing themselves for another day of fierce weather as Edinburgh and Lothians rivers remain on flood alert after heavy rainfall. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Lothians-on-flood-alert-after.5843436.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Coalition-vote-defeat-leaves-Edinburgh.5843570.jp PLANS to re-tender the care services provided to some of the Capital's most vulnerable residents have been dramatically put on hold following a marathon council meeting. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Coalition-vote-defeat-leaves-Edinburgh.5843570.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Body-found-in-search-for.5844304.jp A BODY was found today in the search for a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed during the floods. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Body-found-in-search-for.5844304.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:46 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Police-officer-in-trouble-.5843518.jp A POLICE officer has been hauled in front of a misconduct hearing by force chiefs after being caught sending a racist e-mail joke to colleagues. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Police-officer-in-trouble-.5843518.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Danny-MacAskill-saddles-up-for.5843431.jp IT HAS been with him up trees, bombed along spiky railings and soared over cars. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Danny-MacAskill-saddles-up-for.5843431.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/MSP-Margaret-Smith-defends-expenses.5843489.jp A CITY MSP put in a mileage claim for 40p for travelling just one mile between neighbouring schools. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/MSP-Margaret-Smith-defends-expenses.5843489.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/TV-crew-films--life.5843427.jp As a camera crew films a new fly-on-the-wall series there, we pay a visit to a treasured city institutionseries there, we pay a visit to a treasured city institution http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/TV-crew-films--life.5843427.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Video-Radio-Forth-awards.5845184.jp A STANDING ovation in memory of fallen firefighter Ewan Williamson was given last night at the star-studded Radio Forth Awards in the Capital's Assembly Rooms. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Video-Radio-Forth-awards.5845184.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:05 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Businessman-paid-undercover-policeman-posing.5844161.jp AN EDINBURGH businessman paid a "hitman" to cripple his cousin by kneecapping him during a family feud. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Businessman-paid-undercover-policeman-posing.5844161.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:31:12 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Man-who-strangled-wife-during.5844153.jp A MAN who strangled his wife during a nightmare in the belief he was attacking an intruder walked free from court today after the case against him was withdrawn. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Man-who-strangled-wife-during.5844153.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:28:52 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Teens-raid-drinks-cabinets-for.5843521.jp POLICE have warned parents to keep an eye on their drinks cabinet after picking up schoolchildren drunk on malt whisky and expensive bottles of wine. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Teens-raid-drinks-cabinets-for.5843521.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Road-accident-closes-A68-at.5845181.jp ONE person has been injured in a road accident at the Sheriffhall roundabout, at the junction with the A68. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Road-accident-closes-A68-at.5845181.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:56:38 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Five-schools-and-communities-.5843447.jp THEY are known the world over for their creamy cheeses, buttery croissants and crusty breads, their rich sauces and fine wines. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Five-schools-and-communities-.5843447.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Keep-Scotland-Beautiful-inspectors-award.5843540.jp LITTER levels are at a record low in areas of the city covered by private contractors while standards are slipping elsewhere in the Capital, new figures have shown. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Keep-Scotland-Beautiful-inspectors-award.5843540.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Funding-pledge-to-launch-hovercraft.5843512.jp MILLIONS of pounds of funding has been pledged to launch a hovercraft service across the Forth. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Funding-pledge-to-launch-hovercraft.5843512.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Student--39joke39-blossoms-into.5843553.jp A GROUP of students are to put on a display at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show, after entering the competition as a joke. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Student--39joke39-blossoms-into.5843553.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Sinbad-The-Pantomime-All-the.5844532.jp It's that time of the year again, folks – panto time. 'Oh, no, it isn't!' Oh, yes, it is. 'Oh, no, it isn't!' Oh, yes, it is! And it's coming t http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Sinbad-The-Pantomime-All-the.5844532.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Interview-Gary-Numan--Eighties.5844537.jp IN a year when artists ditched guitars in favour of synthesisers, Gary Numan finally got his due. Which is superb, even better that he's touring to celebrate the 30th anni http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Interview-Gary-Numan--Eighties.5844537.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Ian-Swanson-Despite--only.5843555.jp SCOTLAND'S future got just one sentence in the Queen's Speech – and even then there was no promise of legislation. Amid the pomp and circumstance of the state opening http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Ian-Swanson-Despite--only.5843555.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/The-Informant-The-strange-tale.5844536.jp The last time Matt Damon had to change the way he looked for a movie role, he lost 40 pounds in 100 days and ended up on medication. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/The-Informant-The-strange-tale.5844536.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Television-Bear-with-us.5844524.jp Yes, it's that time of the year again, when must-see entertainment, emotional appeals and the feel-good factor of helping others in need come together for an evening that http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Television-Bear-with-us.5844524.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Now-it39s-opera-on-water.5844538.jp Ask most people what they know about opera and chances are you'll get the same response. That it's stuffy, high-brow nonsense; expensive, centuries old entertainment s http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Now-it39s-opera-on-water.5844538.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Grandfather-killed--teen-with.5843547.jp A GRANDFATHER is facing a life sentence after stabbing a teenage neighbour to death with a broken golf club during a drunken brawl. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Grandfather-killed--teen-with.5843547.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Dishing-the-dirt-First-select.5844534.jp Well, well, well. Another week, another opportunity to get some of the contentious issues about music off my chest. No shortage of bees in my bonnet this Friday, folks, so let http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Dishing-the-dirt-First-select.5844534.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Film-review-The-Informant.5844546.jp The Informant! (15) **** http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Film-review-The-Informant.5844546.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Up-front-Madeleine-Peyroux.5844529.jp SULTRY songstress Madeleine Peyroux, it's fair to say, has a history of erratic behaviour. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Up-front-Madeleine-Peyroux.5844529.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Eddy-Grant-rolls-back-into.5844530.jp AFTER a 20-year hiatus, there's been a steady roll of gigs for reggae rocker Eddy Grant since hitting the road again last year. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Eddy-Grant-rolls-back-into.5844530.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Film-review-The-Twilight-Saga.5844540.jp THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (12a) *** http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Film-review-The-Twilight-Saga.5844540.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT