Operation Christmas Tree was a true team effort. The 18-foot and 30-foot trees were sourced from MOD land just outside of RNAD Coulport, felled by Babcock’s Ground and Waste Team, delivered by base transport and in some cases erected by Royal Marines from 43 Commando and visiting Dutch Marines.
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The health secretary says she knew two months ago that a child had died as a result of contaminated water at a Glasgow hospital, but did not make it public.
Picture by Greig Stoddart
This was the scene at Crosskeys Cottage at the Blackhill roundabout route into Glen Fruin this week. No one was injured, but the police say they are investigating the incident to find out the details of what happened.
