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A matter of distinction?

September 26, 2009 – 8:42 pm

I’ve written before about our Australian High Court showing a “trendy” side in transcripts.
Via Roll On Friday, I learnt of a Scottish case which had the judge making a rather hilarious distinction:
Lava Ignite nightclub in Edinburgh tried to stop the HMV Picture House from holding club nights. Lava sold the venue to HMV, and it claimed the [...]

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Right Dishonourable Members: Lest we Forget

May 31, 2009 – 6:23 am

FIFTEEN members of the Scottish Parliament have been shamed into repaying expenses they claimed for Remembrance Day wreaths. The MSPs – from the SNP, Labour and Liberal Democrats – reclaimed money that was paid to Poppyscotland and the Lady Haig Poppy Factory for the wreaths. Both charities raise funds for veterans.
It came as their actions [...]

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Whiskey Galore

March 29, 2009 – 6:00 am

A lorry carrying whisky has crashed, causing alcohol and fuel to spill onto a road in the Highlands.
Emergency services were called to the scene on the A95 at about 1415 GMT.
Northern Constabulary said diversions were in place through Skye of Curr and the Dulnain Bridge road until the wreck was cleared.
Meanwhile, emergency services said a [...]

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