Wind farm inquiry opens amid fears for future of standing stones

12:14am Wednesday 14th May 2008

Weeks after plans to locate Europe's biggest wind farm on Lewis were refused, a public inquiry opened on the island yesterday into another controversial wind farm proposal.

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By DAVID ROSS, Highland Correspondent

Luke Mitchell appeal decision to be filmed

12:14am Wednesday 14th May 2008

Luke Mitchell, who was convicted of murdering schoolgirl Jodi Jones, will learn on Friday whether his appeal against conviction has been successful.

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By WILLIAM TINNING

Heathrow director to quit after T5 debacle

12:13am Wednesday 14th May 2008

The Heathrow Airport chief who presided over the Terminal 5 opening debacle is to leave his job, airport operator BAA said yesterday.

‘Fundamental design flaw’ led to RAF Nimrod explosion

12:11am Wednesday 14th May 2008

NATHAN REES A spy plane which crashed in Afghanistan killing 14 servicemen should not have been passed safe to fly because of a "fundamental flaw" in the aircraft fleet's design, an inquest heard yesterday.

Pipers to band together for 470-mile march

12:08am Wednesday 14th May 2008

Hundreds of pipers and drummers will march across Scotland this summer in an ambitious six-week showcase of military and civilian bands.

By ALISON CAMPSIE

Rise in the number of lambs killed by dogs

12:06am Wednesday 14th May 2008

More lambs are being killed by dogs in 2008 than in previous years, according to park rangers and farmers.

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By BRIAN DONNELLY

Glasgow theatre set for £7.2m renovation

12:05am Wednesday 14th May 2008

The 104-year-old King’s Theatre in Glasgow is to undergo a £7.2m facelift over the next seven years.

By ALAN MACDERMID

Highland Show site and plans for airport unveiled

12:02am Wednesday 14th May 2008

The new site of the Royal Highland Show and plans for an expanded Edinburgh Airport were confirmed by the Scottish Government.

By BRIAN DONNELLY

Darling cuts basic rate tax bills by £120

4:22pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

Basic rate taxpayers will have their tax bill cut by £120 this year after the government bowed to intense pressure to compensate those affected by the abolition of the 10p rate.

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Rangers convoy shows the road to Manchester

1:38pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

Rangers supporters gather outside Ibrox and parade their way through Glasgow in a convoy, before setting off for Manchester in preparation for Wednesday night's UEFA Cup final. (Video: Rangers fans' vehicle convoy)

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