ROSYTH DOCKYARD could be kept waiting even longer for work to start on the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers, as a result of the government’s defence budget crisis—triggering lay-off fears.

THE LEADER of Scotland’s Catholic church will lead a poignant debate in the Prime Minister’s back yard tonight on the Government’s controversial embryo bill.

TWO FARMERS who grow daffodils in the Mearns and Angus are hoping to blossom when they saddle up in aid of the cancer charity which famously has the yellow flower as its emblem.

PERTH AND Kinross Leisure has teamed up with local shop Gamestation to tackle obesity through the use of video games.

IT WAS third time lucky for ministers yesterday as they finally got controversial plans to tag longer-term prisoners through parliament.

SONNY THE seven-stone American bulldog faces an uncertain future after waiting two months in vain for a new home.

LARGE SCALE Scottish developments could help save the troubled Errol Brickworks, it was claimed yesterday.

A COMMUNITY cafe that promotes healthy eating in one of Fife’s worst areas for childhood obesity has won a £10,000 grant from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust.

Angus Housing Association yesterday said it will write to Communities Minister Stewart Maxwell MSP and Angus Council leader Bob Myles about derelict housing above shops in Mayfield Terrace, Arbroath.

PUPILS AND staff at Timmergreens Primary School in Arbroath have made a deserved fuss over head teacher Mrs Barbara Taylor this week.

THE SHOCK discovery of rot in the roof of Brechin Cathedral could see the congregation and wider network of supporters digging deep to help save the ancient building.

COMMUNITIES AND Sport Minister Stewart Maxwell last night hit back at criticism of the Scottish Government’s efforts to support affordable housing in Dundee.

AN 18-YEAR-OLD girl from Dundee who gave up her job to do voluntary work for a city charity was among several young people presented with an award yesterday.