After more than two weeks of treatment in intensive care, Pete Mitchell, 65, yesterday left the unit at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh applauding the efforts of healthcare workers who had supported him.
Edinburgh Monarchs remain in limbo over finalising their squad for the defence of their Premier League speedway title this season.
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