WEEK IN NUMBERS

175

The number of kilometres walked through the African bush by Montrose man Mark James. He has been raising money to help orphans affected by HIV/Aids, with the latest being a water project in the village of Nyumbani.

98

The age of one of three women who were victims of thefts in Dundee.

The women, aged between 77 and 98, were distracted at the door of their homes by a request for a glass of water and then valuables stolen.

37

The number of garden gnomes missing in Arbroath.

The owner, an elderly lady, is upset by the theft, which the police are treating seriously. The monetary value is less than £100.

300

The age of a law which pupils at a Perth primary school have been warned they are breaking.

Children at Craigie PS have been told by the Lord Lyon to stop wearing a heraldic logo on their uniform or risk facing a fine.

84

The age of an army veteran who is to take on the gruelling Cateran Yomp. Andrew Wedderburn will join sons Dominic and Patrick for 22 miles of the endurance challenge in June. He has come through prostate cancer and a double heart bypass.

107

The age of much-loved former teacher Mary Craig, who has died. She was well-known in Auchenblae where she lived independently until the age of 104.