Edinburgh and East – Tue, 29 May, 2012

Rangers have won a legal battle over a ban preventing them from buying players. In other news: The jury in the Arlene Fraser murder trial has started considering its verdict after six weeks of evidence at the High Court in Edinburgh. Research shows that many charities are shedding jobs and some face closing down because of Government cuts. A small west Lothian village is set to be transformed after a 1 billion pound development around it was given the green-light. A man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a teenager in Glasgow. A record number of smokers tried to quit the habit last year, according to official figures. NHS Lothian is the only health board in Scotland that’s failed to meet a key target for treating patients, according to new figures. An energy and chemicals company is making a one million pounds investment in a new research and development facility in Fife. School children in Edinburgh have been taking part in one of the country’s largest science workshops. And in sports: In the wake of Rangers winning their case against the Scottish FA for imposing a 12 month player registration ban – the World Football Governing body FIFA has warned the SFA they MUST take action against the Ibrox club for taking the matter to court in the first place. Hibs are due to hold talks with Mark Brown over a new deal according to his agent. Celtic have confirmed they will take on the might of Real Madrid in a glamour friendly match in the USA.
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