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First Minister statement on Algerian hostage crisis
Commenting on the current hostage situation in Algeria, Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said:
– First Minister, Alex Salmond"The full extent of the Algerian hostage crisis is still not known but this is clearly a tragic situation and our thoughts at this difficult time are with the families
"We are not confirming numbers or other details at this stage as the situation continues to be fluid and is not yet resolved.
"However, our police service in Scotland have confirmed that a number of people identified as resident in Scotland, who had been held captive in the In Amenas facility, and of whom I spoke yesterday in parliament, have now been confirmed as safe and well."
– First Minister, Alex Salmond"The Scottish police forces involved have all done an excellent job in difficult circumstances in identifying those individuals who live in Scotland and contacting their families.
"In each case police officers continue to offer every support to the families at this worrying and uncertain time.
“We continue to work closely with the UK Government to monitor the situation and stand ready to offer any assistance we possibly can. Our thoughts remain with all of those who are affected by this tragedy.”
Local businesses welcome foreign guests
The relationship between Carlisle and the town of Flensburg in Schleswig-Holstein dates back to 1960. The first formal exchange visits took place a year later.
Twenty eight Students from Flensburg have begun placements in local businesses and organisations this week to continue promoting friendship between people from both areas.
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'It's a great opportunity' says exchange student
Lars Caspersen is a German student taking part on the exchange programme between Flensburg and Cumbria.
He said:
"It is a great opportunity for me to see a new culture, it is my first trip to England. I could have done my work experience at a pharmacy in Germany but this way I will learn much more.
"We're going home on Sunday but I wish I could stay longer."
Local businesses welcome German guests
The relationship between Carlisle and the town of Flensburg in Schleswig-Holstein dates back to 1960. The first formal exchange visits took place a year later.
Twenty eight Students from Flensburg have begun placements in local businesses and organisations this week to continue promoting friendship between people from both areas.
Full report: Queen of Scots' cup returns to Workington
A communion cup that was a gift from Mary, Queen of Scots has gone on display in Workington.
She said it would bring good fortune to the town, where she spent her last night of freedom more than five hundred years ago.
The cup was named The Luck of Workington.
It's now back in the county for the first time in fifty years, and already seems to be doing its job.
You can watch the full report from Samantha Parker below.
The 'Luck of Workington' Images
The Luck of Workington was Mary Queen of Scots' communion cup. She gifted it to a family in the town.
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Luck of Workington
Mary Queen of Scots' gift to Workington returns
It was gifted to Workington's Curwen family in in 1568 by Mary Queen of Scots and the 'The Luck of Workington', a communion cup, has now returned to the town.
The Luck, which still belongs to the family, has not been in the town for 40 years is now on public display in a specially designed and lit secure cabinet at the Helena Thompson Museum.
The cup is thought to have been Mary's travelling communion cup. A spokesperson from the Museum said:
"The museum is just over the road from Workington Hall, where Mary stayed during her last night of freedom.
"Its return will (hopefully) bring what Mary wished for more than 400 years ago - 'luck to Workington.'
– Helena Thompson Museum"Once she gifted it away, her luck nose-dived. A Roman Catholic and thought to be a threat to the Protestant English Crown, she was arrested eight months after her one-night stay in Workington (May 15 1568),- and then detained under guard for more than 18 years. Her death warrant was signed by Elizabeth 1 and her execution (by beheading) took place at Fotheringay Castle on February 8, 1587."
Speeding clampdown in Scottish Borders
Following complains from the public police in the Scottish Borders carried out a stop check on vehicles travelling on Melrose Road, Galashiels on Saturday October 20.
Residents complained young drivers were using the road and speeding.
Thirty seven vehicles were stopped, one vehicle was seized because the driver had no insurance, four vehicles were issued tickets for construction and use defects, and one was detected for having an excessively noisy exhaust.
Window smashed in Galashiels
Police in Galashiels are appealing for information after a window was smashed by vandals on Dean Street.
Incident happened at 21.40 on Friday October 19. Three hundred pounds worth of damage was caused to a living room window. Police believe it was broken by stones.
