A NEW TV documentary about Rikki Fulton reveals how the Scots icon was haunted all his life by “survivor’s guilt” – when more than half his crewmates drowned beside him in the Second World War. The funnyman had volunteered for the war effort by joining the Royal Navy when he was just… Scots comedy icon … Read more
WHILE German tanks from the 16th Panzer Division massed around him, SAS Captain Bill “Skin” Fraser appeared the epitome of calm. Artillery shells were crashing into the recently captured Italian port of Termoli as the squad’s second in command played Lili Marlene over and over on a… Bleeding out under sniper fire & escaping Hitler’s … Read more
A SINGLE police officer was given £18,344 in overtime pay this year. And the hefty sum was a tiny fraction of the £5.7million that Essex Police forked out to cover bobbies’ extra shifts in the year to November. Figures obtained by the BBC show that £149,882 of overtime pay was dished out… Single police officer … Read more
BEING a pro footballer around Christmas might be the most depressing time of your life. I’m not asking for huge amounts of sympathy. 4 Footballers do not get time off during ChristmasCredit: Alamy 4 Brighton and Hove Albion were visited by the GrinchCredit: Instagram @officialbhafc We are very… Troy Deeney: Being a footballer around Christmas … Read more
TWIXMAS is that awkward time when folk often don’t have a clue what to do with their days off. But rather than stay home staring at the telly or finishing the entirety of your selection boxes, there’s plenty of amazing activities to add to a fun festive period. 4 The Irn Bru Carnival is always… … Read more
LOCKERBIE victims’ families are split over a controversial new drama about the atrocity — amid fears it could undermine their 36-year fight for justice. Oscar-winning star Colin Firth takes the lead role of campaigner Dr Jim Swire, 88, who lost his daughter Flora in the 1988 tragedy. 10 Colin… Lockerbie families furious over new Colin … Read more
THE devastated partner of a woman killed by her Coronation Street-obsessed son has told of his fury at plans to move him to a low-security open prison. Daniel Bartlam was just 14 years old when he beat Jacqui to death with a hammer in 2011 before setting her body on fire. 5 Daniel Bartlam murdered… … Read more
SOMETIMES in life all you need is a bit of luxury. I’ve tried roughing it in a campsite or cheap stays in budget hotels. It’s not for me. 9 Our luxurious double bedroom at the RIGH ResidencesCredit: RIGH RESIDENCES 9 Situated on George Street, the pad was the perfect location for an Edinburgh… I snubbed … Read more
LOVED-ONES of a cabbie murdered more than 40 years ago by a fiend dubbed the “Cheese Wire Killer” have ordered a £10,000 reward to help cops solve the case. The cash is being offered to encourage people to come forward who may have DNA that could help identify George Murdoch’s killer. New £10,000 reward to … Read more
AN EXPERT has issued a stark warning to Brits about a common post-holiday mistake that could cost you hundreds every year. Unless you’re still in the festive spirit and like to keep the decorations up until January 6th, you’ve already started to put tinsel and baubles away. 1 As many are starting… The common post-Christmas … Read more