News / Dundee by Dawn Morrison August 27, 2018, 6:05 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Dundee councillor Michael Marra has called on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to offer assurance that emergency cover is safe in the city. Mr Marra said his concerns followed the revelation that Dundee fire appliances had been deployed in Aberdeen five times in the last six months. He said: “These new figures are deeply worrying and stand in stark contrast to previous assurances. “Five times in six months tells us that this is now happening as a matter of course. “I have no problem with emergency response but the decision has been made previously as to how many fire engines we need in Dundee and that number is no longer being met as we are plugging the gaps in Aberdeen’s cover.” Senior fire officer in Dundee, Gordon Pryde, said: “The people of Dundee can rest assured that at no point was the city … [Read more...] about Assurance given over fire engine cover in Dundee after engines sent to Aberdeen
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Rodgers is damaging Scottish football? Look what Levein did to national team
There’s never a dull moment on the Hotline and it was a toss of the coin to decide which argument led the debate. The fallout from Aberdeen’s draw with Rangers or the ongoing spat between Craig Levein and Brendan Rodgers were the themes of the day. Liam Walker, East Kilbride, said: “Referee Steven McLean was awful at Pittodrie, it was never a penalty for Aberdeen’s goal as Alfredo Morelos got the ball rather than Kenny McLean. “Once again a decision has cost my club as it appears whistlers are doing their best to deny us second place.” Robert Carruthers, Fife, said: “It was a brutal game which Rangers just about edged but if that’s the two best clubs in the Premiership behind Celtic then it’s a sorry state of affairs. “If you take away the constant fouling, it was two very poor teams.” Gary Henderson, Shawlands, said: “This should have been one of the showpiece games of the season but the quality was … [Read more...] about Rodgers is damaging Scottish football? Look what Levein did to national team
Selling news: Eyeballs on the prize
Scotland business Douglas Fraser Business/economy editor, Scotland 21 April 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Messenger Share this with Messenger Share this with Email Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-43849728 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel They dreamed the implausible dream. The plan to hire 800 staff for a new Scottish news publisher had got as far as hiring some journalists for … [Read more...] about Selling news: Eyeballs on the prize
Standon Calling organisers confirm tasty line-up of food and drink traders
Patty & Bun's burgers [Picture Nick Crilly] Nic Crilly Photography A tasty line-up of street food traders has been announced for a summer Hertfordshire festival. Wingmans Organisers of Standon Calling this morning revealed the 2018 festival’s mouthwatering food and drink programme. This year’s line-up is led by revered burger kings Patty & Bun, who are bringing their ‘Patty Party’ to the festival for the go-to hub of music, food and fun. Also tempting festival-goers on the food front at Standon Lordship will be the likes of Born & Raised, Wingmans, Kerbisher & Malt, Nazari, Makatcha, The Mac Factory and many more. Standon Calling takes place in the Hertfordshire countryside from Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29, with Paloma Faith, George Ezra and Roxy Music legend Bryan Ferry headlining the main stage. Happy Maki Paloma Faith will return to Standon 10 years after first playing the festival. She will headline the Friday night. Following … [Read more...] about Standon Calling organisers confirm tasty line-up of food and drink traders
Which Rangers players should stay and who should go this summer?
The future of Rangers boss Graeme Murty beyond the end of the season is up in the air - and so too are the prospects of many of the first team squad at Ibrox. Even in the unlikely event the current boss is still in charge after the end of the current Premiership campaign, directors are likely to open the door for another squad revamp this summer. Record Sport’s Gary Ralston has run the rule over the players he believes should stay at Rangers for the new season and, if they can get them off the books, the players who should go. Wes Foderingham The keeper rarely makes an outrageous howler and the chopping and changing of defensive personnel in front has hardly helped, but he’s still to convince he’s trustworthy in the long term. He loses too many goals from long range and his failure to command his box at a set piece are flaws, although he’s arguably the best instinctive shot stopper in the league. Rangers might be better cashing in and starting anew. VERDICT: GO … [Read more...] about Which Rangers players should stay and who should go this summer?