WEEK IN NUMBERS

83

The age of Charles Manson, the hippie cult leader, when he died in prison. The co-ordinator of murders in America in 1967, including that of pregnant actress Sharon Tate, Manson died of natural causes.

100,000

The number of revellers who flocked to Perth’s Christmas lights switch-on. Topping the bill in a music-filled event was singer Alesha Dixon. There were many attractions to entertain the thousands who turned up.

100

The number of stolen items belonging to late Beatles star John Lennon recovered by German police.

The items were taken from his widow Yoko Ono in New York and included diaries.

2m

The number of visitors who visited the National Museum of Scotland this year.

The Edinburgh museum said it marks the first time it has hit the milestone in its 150-year history.

37

The number of years Robert Mugabe held on to power in Zimbabwe.

Harare and other cities were filled with celebrating citizens when the news came through that their president had unexpectedly resigned after he initially ignored calls to leave his post.

£8,100

The amount that students would receive as minimum income if plans are approved. The support would be given through a mix of loans and means-tested bursaries.