An Angus descendant of a north-east heroine who saved the crew of a Dundee steam ship almost 135 years ago hopes relatives of the men may be able to attend a poignant coastal ceremony this weekend.
Glasgow is to re-take its place as the UK start point for the historic Monte Carlo classic rally when the epic endurance event gets underway in January.
Regular consumers whose sporting affections also lie in activities involving engines and spectacularly high speeds may have shared last week’s sadness over the loss of a legend.
An offshore union has renewed its call for a full public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety on the 10th anniversary of a tragedy which claimed the lives of two Courier country offshore workers.