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Scottish News: Salmond lists potential SNP gains

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:25:13 GMT

Scotland's First Minister has set out a list of gains his party could make if there is a hung Parliament at Westminster.

Scottish News: 'Green gold rush' being hampered

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:25:15 GMT

The growth of Scotland's potential "green gold rush" is impeded by poor infrastructure which prevents renewable energy from reaching lucrative markets, the SNP spring conference heard.

Scottish News: Efforts to cut class size 'fails'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:15 GMT

Efforts to cut class sizes for the youngest schoolchildren have "not gone far enough", Education Secretary Mike Russell said.

Scottish News: Independence 'not just about flags'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:15 GMT

Independence is about more than "flags and borders", SNP activists heard.

Scottish News: Two dead, one badly hurt in crash

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:15 GMT

Two people died and a third person was seriously injured in a road crash.

Scottish News: Hung parliament 'the best scenario'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:25:17 GMT

A hung parliament would be the best outcome for Scotland in the general election, Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Scottish News: Consumer group slams energy firms

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:25:16 GMT

A consumer group highlighted poor customer satisfaction with energy firms in a survey published.

Scottish News: Hung parliament an opportunity: SNP

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:25:16 GMT

Scotland's First Minister is setting out what gains could be made if there is a hung parliament at Westminster.

Scottish News: Private finance schools cost £244m

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:25:17 GMT

The annual repayment costs for schools built through private finance schemes hit £244 million last year, official figures show.

Scottish News: MP loses backing of local party

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:25:14 GMT

A Labour MP faces deselection after losing the backing of her local party in a vote.

Scottish News: Soldier awarded for Afghan battle

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:25:14 GMT

An "incredible" soldier who fought a desperate 12-hour battle for a village was among 20 Black Watch soldiers honoured for their bravery in Afghanistan.

Scottish News: Commission reviews SNP accounts

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:25:14 GMT

Political parties clashed over an Electoral Commission probe into the SNP's financial affairs.

Scottish News: Ex-soldier's parents plea for help

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:25:15 GMT

The parents of a former soldier facing the death penalty in Iraq over the killing of two colleagues pleaded with the British Government to help save his life.

Scottish News: University is 'anti-English'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:16 GMT

Edinburgh University was accused of being "anti-English" after it emerged they are favouring candidates from north of the border.

Scottish News: Former SNP leader Wolfe dies at 86

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:14 GMT

First Minister Alex Salmond paid tribute to a former SNP leader who died in hospital on Thursday night.

Scottish News: £3m plan to stabilise town hillside

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

A hillside which threatened to collapse on to the homes beneath will be stabilised through a £3 million funding package, it has been announced.

Scottish News: 'Hawick Pound' aims to save firms

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

A town has launched its own currency in an effort to revive local businesses.

Scottish News: 'Autumn date' for class size laws

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

New regulations limiting class sizes in the first year of primary school could be in place this autumn, the Scottish Government has said.

Scottish News: £5m business loan scheme announced

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:13 GMT

A £5 million loan scheme for businesses has been announced by First Minister Alex Salmond.

Scottish News: MP to face fate in local party vote

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:25:18 GMT

A Labour MP is to learn whether she has the support of her local party in a crucial vote on her future.

Scottish News: Mother slams meow meow availability

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:25:15 GMT

The mother of a teenager who died after taking the "legal high" drug mephedrone has said it was "disgusting" it was so easily available.

Scottish News: High winds blow off roof of flats

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:25:15 GMT

Strong winds blew the roof from a block of flats.

Scottish News: Dundee among 'least visited' cities

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:25:14 GMT

Dundee in Scotland has come third in a poll of the cities travellers least want to visit.

Scottish News: Salmond unveils aid for small firms

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:25:17 GMT

Fresh support for small businesses is due to be announced by First Minister Alex Salmond.

Scottish News: Warning over public services crisis

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:25:14 GMT

Union chiefs have called for action as they warned that public services are facing a crisis.

Scottish News: Bradford 'least attractive city'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:25:19 GMT

Bradford in Yorkshire is the city travellers least want to visit as it is deemed "dangerous, ugly and boring".

Scottish News: Accused Briton claims self-defence

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:25:14 GMT

A former soldier facing the death penalty over the killing of two colleagues in Iraq reportedly claims he acted in self-defence.

Stirling Observer News: Central FM looking for local hero

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NOMINATIONS are being accepted for the Central FM’s Ultimate Local Hero 2010 competition.

Stirling Observer News: Stirling quango under attack after allegations

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DAMAGING allegations of lavish entertaining and expense claims have dropped a Stirling-based quango boss in hot water.

Stirling Observer News: Holyrood rethink over public notices

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MINISTERS at Holyrood have backed down over plans to remove public information notices from newspapers such as the Stirling Observer.