The Airdrie Page

THE only man convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has been buried with little fanfare near the Libyan capital – and Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has defended his decision to free him nearly three years ago.

THE prosecution closed its case today in the trial of a man accused of murdering his estranged wife 14 years ago.

ROYAL Bank of Scotland fatcats will enjoy corporate hospitality at the Olympic Games – paid for by the taxpayer.

PROSECUTORS will step up their bid to bring the Lockerbie bomber’s accomplices to justice after his death yesterday.

A MAROON and white tidal wave engulfed Edinburgh yesterday as 100,000 Hearts fans packed the streets to acclaim their cup-winning heroes.