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Local shop keeper wins fight to re-instate Marathon and kick Snickers out of UK !

Grahame Smith , a computer shop owner from Dunbar has beaten the big boys and fought a long standing battle against a sweet manufacturer to bring back the original name - Marathon. Grahame was delighted yesterday to win the High Court case. "I'm delighted. I've spent 6 years on this , now I'm going to bring back Spangles." said a delighted Grahame. "I might even get my hair cut now in time for the scooter season."

 

 

 

Jolanta BledaiteJolantaBledaite murder trial: Accused's prints 'found on bin bag'

FINGERPRINTS from a man accused of murdering a Lithuanian woman and dumping her body parts in the sea were found on bin bags containing her belongings, a court heard today. Read

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HBOS whistleblower stands by allegations after FSA chief Sir James Crosby quits

THE former head of risk at HBOS who claimed he was sacked for warning over the bank's too-rapid growth today said he stood "firmly and confidently" behind his allegations. Read

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US reveals £1trillion plan to bail out country's banks

US TREASURY secretary Timothy Geithner yesterday unveiled a £1trillion bank bailout plan to beat the financial crisis. Read

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HBOS whistleblower stands by allegations after FSA chief Sir James Crosby quits

THE former head of risk at HBOS who claimed he was sacked for warning over the bank's too-rapid growth today said he stood "firmly and confidently" behind his allegations. Read

Health news

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Nicola Sturgeon appoints transplant surgery chief for Scotland

HEALTH secretary Nicola Sturgeon yesterday appointed John Forsythe as Scotland's transplant surgery chief. Read

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Scottish Government dumps plans for local income tax

THE Scottish Government today announced it is ditching plans to replace the council tax with a local income tax. Read

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The couple who lost weight for love

SCOTS couple Lynn Anderson and Barry Kent are set for a sizzling Valentine's Day after both getting rid of their love handles. Read

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