Scotland goalie’s gift to Italian waiters 011

By Alexander Lawrie, Deadline Press and Picture Agency
AS THE whole of the country prepares to hold its breath on Saturday afternoon, the last thing the nation wants is for a Scottish goalkeeper to give the Italian team any presents. 
But it has emerged that kind-hearted Scotland goalie Craig Gordon delivered a very special gift to his local [...]

Football mad dog missing leg after hit and run 010

by Douglas Walker,  Deadline Press and Picture Agency
A FOOTBALL-playing dog has had a leg amputated after being mown down by a speeding hit-and-run driver.
Footie-daft Collie-cross, Sox, was walking with his owner, Liam Davidson, 19, when the car appeared from nowhere and knocked the pooch down.
The heartless driver refused to stop leaving the helpless dog in [...]

Celtic not green enough 009

Words by Douglas Walker, Deadline Press and Picture Agency
CELTIC may be famous for wearing green but when it comes to being environmentally friendly they are infamous according to conservationists.
The club has been criticised by eco-groups after they admitted leaving power sapping screens constantly on at Celtic Park.
The giant monitors are situated behind each goal but [...]

Fire engine knocks down pedestrian 008

By Douglas Walker, Deadline Picture and Press Agency
A GROUP of pals’ trip to the races turned into a nightmare after one of them was mowed down by a fire engine on a callout.
The four friends had travelled to Musselburgh racetrack from Glasgow when the 35-year-old man stepped into the path of the emergency vehicle.
After being [...]

Bridge swinging on YouTube 007

By Alexander Lawrie, Deadline Press and Picture Agency
YOUNG adrenalin junkies are risking their lives by filming themselves jumping off 70 foot high bridges and swinging just feet from the ground. 
The new craze of bridge-swinging is currently sweeping the country, and youths in West Lothian are recording their life-threatening exploits and displaying them on YouTube. 
Similar to [...]

bird trapper caught on film 006

By Lauren Crooks, Deadline Press and Picture Agency
A MAN who was caught red-handed as he lured rare birds into a trap has been banned from keeping birds. 
William White, 60, was using glue-laced sticks, known as lime sticks, to prevent the birds flying off when they landed. He was nabbed by undercover SSPCA officers after a member [...]

Gordon Ramsay discovers India

by Alexander Lawrie
SCOTTISH chef who won the heart of Gordon Ramsay has been offered work in any of his restaurants around the world.
India Innes, who appeared on this week’s episode of Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, impressed the foul-mouthed chef so much he has asked her to take her pick from his list of top class restaurants.
The [...]

Marathon running baby 004

By Alexander Lawrie, Deadline Press and Picture Agency  
A SUPER-FIT marathon runner is thrashing his opponents – while pushing his 15 month-old son in his buggy. 
Sandy Wallace, 56, and his son JJ, are celebrating this week after beating 20 other competitors in an annual fun run.  The North Berwick distance runner has invested in a specially [...]