TWO CLOSE TO MISS:

Debut Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo smashed a nation's dreams after missing a goal from two yards during Saturday's Scotland v Norway World Cup qualifier.

Capital’s One O’Clock Ball to be restored

12:29am Friday 10th October 2008

Everyone knows about the One O’Clock Gun but fewer have heard of the One O’Clock Ball. It is hoped greater interest in the other historic chronological marker in Edinburgh, the time ball, will emerge as the 156-year-old item is restored.

105-year-old’s secret of a long life: celibacy

12:22am Friday 10th October 2008

A WOMAN thought to be Britain's oldest virgin has celebrated her 105th birthday - and said the secret to long life is celibacy.

Harman promises to ‘get some answers’ over Farepak report

12:19am Friday 10th October 2008

The fact that thousands of families are still awaiting the results of an investigation into the collapse of Farepak is "not acceptable", Harriet Harman said yesterday.

Officer loses job over 17-year-old conviction

12:19am Friday 10th October 2008

A policeman lost his job after failing to disclose a criminal conviction dating back almost two decades, it emerged yesterday.

Hogmanay gigs in two cities for Paolo Nutini

Friday 10th October 2008

Paolo Nutini will help bring in the New Year by performing in two different cities on one night, it was announced yesterday.

Doctors plotted “indiscriminate” murder, court told

1:08pm Thursday 9th October 2008

Two NHS doctors plotted “indiscriminate and wholesale” murder in a series of car bombings across Britain, a court was told today.

Iceland's bank crisis: Kaupthing taken over by Government

11:30am Thursday 9th October 2008

Iceland's banking crisis deepened today after the country's biggest bank was taken over by the Government.

London stock market steady as traders digest rescue plan

11:21am Thursday 9th October 2008

The London stock market steadied today as traders attempted to digest yesterday's dramatic efforts to tackle the global financial crisis.

UK house prices fall 13% over past year

11:17am Thursday 9th October 2008

House prices have dived by more than 13% during the past year, wiping nearly £26,500 off the value of the average home, Britain's biggest mortgage lender said today.

Scottish Government renews call for election responsibility

11:40am Thursday 9th October 2008

The Scottish Government will continue to press Westminster to transfer powers for Scottish parliamentary elections to Holyrood, MSPs were told today.

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