26 January 2009 - Scottish news, news in Scotland

Woman, 81, tells of robber fight Jan 26 2009

A Paisley pensioner has told how she fought off a would-be robber who tried to steal her handbag.Read

Trump row councillor quits Lib Dems Jan 26 2009

The councillor who almost stopped Donald Trump's plans for a billion-pound golf resort in Aberdeenshire has quit the Liberal Democrat Party.Read

Drug users benefits 'block' denied Jan 26 2009

Claims that the SNP Government is blocking a UK plan to crack down on drug users taking benefits have been strongly denied.Read

More cash urged for Games transport Jan 26 2009

A group of MPs has called on the UK Government to provide extra cash to upgrade Glasgow's transport network in time for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.Read

MSPs 'mischief-making' over Salmond Jan 26 2009

Opposition MSPs may have been "mischief-making" in the recent row over claims that First Minister Alex Salmond misled MSPs, it has been claimed.Read

Mother names helicopter drama twins Jan 26 2009

Twins who were airlifted to hospital by the RAF after being born prematurely have now been named by their parents, it has been revealed.Read

Howson artworks stolen from house Jan 26 2009

Four paintings by renowned Scots artist Peter Howson have been stolen from a house, police have said.Read

Bid to beat rogue Games advertisers Jan 26 2009

Westminster is to legislate to ban rogue advertisers cashing in on the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, it has been announced.Read

SNP backing Gaza appeal plea to BBC Jan 26 2009

The SNP said all seven of its MPs, including Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, are backing the cross-party parliamentary motion urging the BBC to broadcast the DEC appeal.Read

33 Land of Leather stores to close Jan 26 2009

Troubled furniture chain Land of Leather is to close 33 stores with the potential loss of 95 jobs, administrators said.Read

Autism-friendly showings at cinemas Jan 26 2009

A nationwide series of autism-friendly film screenings has been launched.Read

Council move over Dali work rights Jan 26 2009

A city council is taking legal action to protect its copyright on an iconic Salvador Dali painting.Read

Photos help to cut waiting times Jan 26 2009

A new method of diagnosing skin cancer using digital photography has dramatically cut waiting times, it has been announced.Read

School exclusions see sharp decline Jan 26 2009

The number of exclusions from school has fallen sharply for the first time since 2002, according to new figures.Read

Murray exit spares bookies a mint Jan 26 2009

Bookmakers have been spared a £1m payout as Scot Andy Murray crashed out of the Australian Open tennis championships.Read

Hand-washing drive to cut superbugs Jan 26 2009

A "zero tolerance policy" for NHS staff who fail to wash their hands has been declared by the Scottish Government.Read

Avalanche victim 'first snow climb' Jan 26 2009

A father-of-two killed in a Scottish mountain avalanche was on his first ever snow climb, his wife has revealed.Read

Scots mark Burns' anniversary Jan 26 2009

Thousand of Scots took part in events to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard.Read

CCTV footage in Bristol Groper hunt Jan 26 2009

Police are due to release CCTV footage in the hunt to find a serial sex attacker who struck five times in five weeks.Read

Afghan tour training begins Jan 26 2009

Thousands of troops are beginning a major army training exercise before their deployment in Afghanistan.Read

New plans to tackle superbugs due Jan 26 2009

Scotland's health minister is due to announce new moves to tackle hospital acquired infections.Read

Committee tours Commonwealth sites Jan 26 2009

A committee will tour Glasgow to see which Commonwealth Games sites could benefit from lottery money.Read

Home building campaign begins Jan 26 2009

A campaign to start work building 10,000 new affordable homes for rent in Scotland is getting under way.Read

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