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Sports Headlines

Alonso calm as Ferrari slip
Fernando Alonso has denied he is concerned by Ferrari's lacklustre performance in testing, which continued on Wednesday.

Day boost for Bath
Bath have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign Scarlets lock Dominic Day in the summer.

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Edinburgh National News: 11 Treated After Fatal Coach Crash

Monday February 20th 2012
Eleven people remain in hospital today in Northern France after a coach crash involving 29 British schoolchildren and 13 adult supervisors on Sunday.
A teacher has died in the accident which occured near Reims when the coach was returning back from a ski trip in Northern France.
Six people are said to be seriously injured although their conditions are not described as life threatening according to the crash investiogator despite a 13 year old being transferred to the Necker childrens hospital in Paris where she has undergone surgery.
Inital tests have been performed and the reports have come back from the labs on the coach driver which has shown negative for being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Local police are currently investigating...
Iran Trains Female Ninjas As Assassins

Edinburgh National News: Iran Trains Female Ninjas As Assassins

Tuesday February 21st 2012
Three thousand Iranian women being trained as ninja warriors say they will use their martial arts skills to defend the country if necessary.
You may need to be wary about what you 'share' with others.

Edinburgh National News: UK Government Pushes ‘Refined' Internet Monitoring Plans

Tuesday February 21st 2012
The UK government has expanded its plans to store and monitor Twitter, Facebook and many other personal web communication data, and according to an ISP body they are being cut out of the loop and kept in the dark completely.
Under the proposed plans the UK police and intelligence operatives will gain access of records of who has talked to who on social networks, instant messaging services and even online gaming. The monitoring and storage and expected to be overseen and managed by the ISP's but currently the government has not shared any of its plans or steps with them according to the ISPA.
It is important that proposals to update government's capabilities to intercept and retain communications data in the new communications...
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Edinburgh National News: Weathermans c-word slipup

Tuesday February 21st 2012
A BBC weatherman has told of his shame after he accidentally said the c-word on live national television.Alex Deakin, who is 37 years of age was predicting "bucket loads of sunshine" but instead said "bucket loads of c***" before correcting himself.Clips of his slip up on The BBC News have been quick to turn viral and be spread around YouTube and other various media sharing sites.Deakin went on to tweet: "I think the less said the better about that last broadcast #P45."James Naughtie and Andrew Marr have both been said to have made similar slip ups in 2010.
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Edinburgh National News: Radio Station 'Sorry' for Sex Noise Outburst

Tuesday February 21st 2012
A radio station has issued a formal apology after listeners complained of hearing 'gay sex noises' live on air.Jazz FM's pre-recorded Funcky Sensation show was interrupted for around 5 minutes due to 'unauthorised access to the live feed'."Please accept our profound and sincere apologies for any offense that may have been caused"Stunned listeners during the show went onto twitter to express their opinions.Iwan Williams sent the following tweet: "The **** just happened on jazz fm?! Sounded like sex noises... This is turning into an awkward dinner."Another user (Jojo), tweeted @Jazz FM "Me and my mum are laughing so hard... I think you were hacked or something, we've just heard gay sex noises on your station...
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Edinburgh National News: M25 Sight Seeing Tour Sellout!

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
A 4 hour coach trip to tour the congested M25 has been a surprise hit.The tour of the 117 mile motorway was organised by The Brighton and Hove Bus & Coach Company and completely sold out in a matter of days, due to its popular success more tour dates have been scheduled and will soon be open for booking.The £15/head trip begins at J7 and includes sights such as The Lakeside Shopping Centre, Heathrow Airport (T5) and The Dartford Crossing Bridge.Simon Ashcroft, the organiser said that the plan was orginally intended as a publicity stunt to showcase the companys more conventional outings but it proved to be a hit success."We've got the anoraks, of course, and we've got people who like coaches. We've got lots of ladies...

More Edinburgh News

William Hague foresees nuclear Iran triggering new Middle Eastern cold war

Edinburgh National News: William Hague foresees nuclear Iran triggering new Middle Eastern cold war

Monday February 20th 2012
British Foreign Secretary William Hague has described a possibility of a new cold war in the Middle East due to the Iranian nuclear programme. United...
France school bus crash kills one, leaves five seriously injured

Edinburgh National News: France school bus crash kills one, leaves five seriously injured

Sunday February 19th 2012
A bus crashed into a ditch in northern France, killing one man and leaving at least four people seriously injured, the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth...

Edinburgh National News: Police Sieze Homeless Mans Van In Relation To Vicars Death

Friday February 17th 2012
Police investigating the murder of a parish priest in his own vicarage have seized a white van where a homeless man had been sleeping rough.
A white Citroen van...
Drivers urged to ‘BAG IT, BIN IT!’ and help reduce roadside litter

Edinburgh National News: Drivers urged to ‘BAG IT, BIN IT!' and help reduce roadside litter

Thursday February 16th 2012
The Highways Agency is calling on road users to help tackle roadside litter on England's motorways and major A roads.The Agency estimates it removes...
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Edinburgh National News: Co-op cuts emissions down by 35%

Wednesday February 15th 2012
The Co-op group has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 35% on its 2006 levels as a part of a 'radical' envrionmental and social pledges.
A year...
A RyanAir Plane In Terminal

Edinburgh National News: RyanAir's sexist adverts banned after complaints

Wednesday February 15th 2012
Two of RyanAir's new newspaper adverts have been banned after complaints from readers that they were sexist and objectified women.
The advertising...
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Edinburgh Features, Competitions & Videos

Lionel Richie - Hello

Featured Music Video: Lionel Richie - Hello

Tuesday February 14th 2012
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Wednesday February 1st 2012
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Game Of Thrones Series 2

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Sunday January 22nd 2012
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Saturday January 21st 2012

Even More Edinburgh News

The Anfield Cat aka Shankly

Edinburgh National News: The Anfield Cat is looking for a new home!

Tuesday February 14th 2012
The now famous "Anfield Cat" who gained his glory from running on the Anfield pitch during Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur is looking for a new home.
Walking...
Estate Agents Signs

Edinburgh National News: House prices are continuing to fall

Tuesday February 14th 2012
12% of estate egents have reported rising sales in January, reports the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.Although house sales edged up last month...
Alcohol smuggling gang jailed for £50m fraud

Edinburgh National News: Alcohol smuggling gang jailed for £50m fraud

Monday February 13th 2012
A criminal gang has been jailed for one of the biggest ever alcohol smuggling frauds ever uncovered in the UK. The scam was worth £50m a year in unpaid...
 'Stop being so damn respectful' say free speech supporters in London

Edinburgh National News: 'Stop being so damn respectful' say free speech supporters in London

Monday February 13th 2012
Atheists, secularists and supporters of free speech rallied in London today to protest what they feel is an "increased confidence of Islamists to censor...
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Edinburgh National News: BMA backs 'opt-out' organ donation

Monday February 13th 2012
The way in which organs are donated and who donates them should be examined in a bid to improve donation rates and ultimately save lives, according to...
Whitney Houston - Photo By Asterio Tecson (Flickr/Wikipedia)

BREAKING NEWS: Whitney Houston Dies

Sunday February 12th 2012
American pop star Whitney Houston was found dead Saturday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. She was 48 years...

Edinburgh Sport

McIntyre praise for keeper Smith

McIntyre praise for keeper Smith

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Dunfermline boss Jim McIntyre lauds goalkeeper Chris Smith despite the 2-0 defeat by leaders Celtic.
Fenlon sticks by goalkeeper Stack

Fenlon sticks by goalkeeper Stack

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Hibernian manager Pat Fenlon says Graham Stack will remain the club's main goalkeeper despite his poor showing in Sunday's defeat by Celtic.
Cruel defeat for Hibs boss Fenlon

Cruel defeat for Hibs boss Fenlon

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Hibernian manager Pat Fenlon reiterates his determination to avoid relegation following the [quot]cruel[quot] defeat by Motherwell.
Edinburgh sign Jones until 2014

Edinburgh sign Jones until 2014

Thursday February 23rd 2012
New Scotland cap Lee Jones signs a contract extension to remain at Edinburgh until 2014.
Hibs slump concerns Paatelainen

Hibs slump concerns Paatelainen

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Hibs need to exhibit more fighting spirit to avoid relegation this season, according to former boss Mixu Paatelainen.
Motherwell 4-3 Hibernian

Motherwell 4-3 Hibernian

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Michael Higdon scores a hat-trick as Motherwell beat Hibs to move closer to second-top Rangers in the SPL.

Other Edinburgh Headlines

VIDEO: Ceilidh Culture line-up announced

VIDEO: Ceilidh Culture line-up announced

Thursday February 23rd 2012
The line-up is announced for Edinburgh's festival of traditional Scottish music, song and dance.
VIDEO: Cameron: Scotland 'better off in UK'

VIDEO: Cameron: Scotland 'better off in UK'

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Prime Minister David Cameron says Scotland is [quot]richer, fairer and stronger[quot] in the union with the rest of the UK.
Wrasse move over salmon parasite

Wrasse move over salmon parasite

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
A full-scale operation is being launched to farm and deploy wrasse in salmon cages in a bid to reduce sea lice levels.
Call for cycle course volunteers

Call for cycle course volunteers

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Call for adults to take part in a scheme teaching cycling skills to Scots youngsters
Malaria drugs may affect babies

Malaria drugs may affect babies

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Mothers who receive treatment for malaria could pass on lower levels of natural immunity to their babies, a study suggests.
Lothian buses to increase fares

Lothian buses to increase fares

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Bus passengers in Edinburgh are facing a new round of fare increases from 4 March.
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