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Scottish News for 12 March 2011

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Labour 'ahead in race to power' Mar 12 2011

Labour is ahead in the race to power in the Holyrood elections, according to a poll for the Scottish Mail on Sunday newspaper.Read

Scotland ready to aid quake victims Mar 12 2011

Scotland stands ready to assist those caught up in the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake.Read

SNP 'will not allow tuition fees' Mar 12 2011

The First Minister has promised to close any funding gap in higher education without allowing tuition fees to be imposed on students, should the SNP be re-elected in May.Read

Galloway to fight for Scottish seat Mar 12 2011

Former MP George Galloway has announced he will be standing for a seat in the Scottish Parliament as part of a "coalition against cuts".Read

Staff tied up in fuel station raid Mar 12 2011

Two female petrol station assistants have been tied up by an armed thief who escaped with a five-figure sum of cash.Read

Cold snap brings heavy snowfall Mar 12 2011

Much of Scotland has been blanketed by snow as a band of Arctic weather began making its way across the UK, bringing heavy snowfall and difficult driving conditions in some parts.Read

Vettriano backing Salmond in May Mar 12 2011

Scots artist Jack Vettriano has given his backing to SNP leader Alex Salmond in the forthcoming Scottish elections.Read

Confiscated money for sports clubs Mar 12 2011

Sports clubs are to benefit from £1.65 million seized from Scotland's criminals.Read

Labour promises council tax freeze Mar 12 2011

Labour has announced its commitment to a two-year council tax freeze in the next parliament.Read

SNP to set out 'vision for future' Mar 12 2011

The SNP kicked off its Spring conference where the party will set out its "vision for the future of Scotland".Read

Scotland braced for heavy snowfall Mar 12 2011

Heavy snow is set to hit large parts of Scotland over the weekend as winter returns with a vengeance.Read

Salmond to make tuition fees pledge Mar 12 2011

First Minister Alex Salmond will tell his party that "the rocks will melt with the sun" before he allows tuition fees to be imposed on Scottish students.Read