Loch Fyne and Hungry Horse owner Greene King toasted higher profits today as it pulled in recession-hit customers with a broad range of promotions.

Two RAF crew died today when their Tornado fighter jet crashed near a Scottish beauty spot, Britain's Ministry of Defence confirmed.

Scottish seafood dining chain Loch Fyne looked set for expansion today after pubs chain Greene King reeled in the business for £68.1m (€99.9m).

A SECRET dinner between two leading Labour politicians paved the way for Tony Blair's premiership.