Page 2 - Monthly Archives: August 2016
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Posted: August 10, 2016Read more »
Scots Go Green –
Nation is Leading Dash to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
The good news for Scots is that the country is leading the way in greenhouse emissions. Far ahead of the rest of the UK and most of Europe. Wind farms have helped Scotland cut greenhouse gas emissions to nearly half what they were in 1990. This is a staggering achievement. The most equivalent country to Scotland is oil rich Norway and...
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Flags Out for Andy –
Wimbledon Winner Bears Standard and Sells Winning Shirt for Charity
The favourite son of Dunblane is having a heck of a year. First he wins Wimbledon for the second time and now he’s carrying the flag for Team GB in the Rio Olympics. And his Wimbledon shirt signed and framed is go on sale for Malaria No More a charity which aims to stop this dreadful killer
The Standard Bearer...
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Edinburgh Hits New Heights –
Royal Military Tattoo Ends on High Note
This year the 66th Royal Tattoo will see the lovely, but fearsome peaks of Everest and the dry sandy deserts of Saudi Arabia transported to the Edinburgh tattoo amphitheatre for the event. 2016 is the centenary of the Great Arab revolt, led by T. E. Lawrence and the feisty Gertrude Bell. You might remember Lawrence as played by Peter...
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Posted: August 10, 2016Read more »
Capital Drivers Face Speed Restrictions and Hefty Fines –
And Don’t Forget the Three Points on Your Licence
There are more than half a million motorists sweating on 9 points on their licence, many of whom need their car for their job or their family. Now in Edinburgh there is a new threat to that licence. The 20mph Traffic Regulation Order has come into force and a new ultra low speed limit applies...
