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Scottish News for 22 July 2009

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Singer drives home message Jul 22 2009

A 1980s pop star has been enlisted in a Scottish Government campaign to encourage drivers to leave their cars at home.Read

Many landlords 'inadequate' Jul 22 2009

Nearly half the social housing services inspected by an official body in Scotland were not providing a good service.Read

'No need for pandemic service' Jul 22 2009

Scotland is not planning a national pandemic flu service like that being launched in England, says Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon.Read

Hospital told to apologise Jul 22 2009

Hospital chiefs have been told to apologise to the parents of a three-week-old baby because doctors failed to diagnose that it had meningitis.Read

Bankruptcies up by one third Jul 22 2009

The number of Scots going bust is continuing to soar.Read

Tories want Royal Holyrood portrait Jul 22 2009

A portrait of the Queen should be displayed in Holyrood, the Tories have suggested.Read

Fewer drink-drivers caught Jul 22 2009

The number of motorists caught driving under the influence drink or drugs has dropped by almost a quarter.Read

Capsized boat to be inspected Jul 22 2009

Divers are preparing to inspect a boat which capsized, killing three men.Read

Supporters' buy-out bid rejected Jul 22 2009

A supporters' buy-out of a Second Division football club has been rejected by the owner, the fans' group has said.Read

Economy shrinks for third quarter Jul 22 2009

Scotland's economy shrunk by 2.4% in the first three months of this year.Read

Tragic fishermen 'had no jackets' Jul 22 2009

Three scallop fishermen who died when their boat capsized had not been wearing lifejackets, coastguards said.Read

Man 'killed mum and then himself' Jul 22 2009

A man killed his elderly mother and then hanged himself at their flat, it has been reported.Read

Salmond meets Diageo boss over jobs Jul 22 2009

First Minister Alex Salmond is due to meet the chief executive of drinks giant Diageo to discuss its proposals to axe 900 whisky jobs.Read

Firefighters' farewell to colleague Jul 22 2009

Hundreds of firefighters from across Britain are to pay their final respects to a colleague killed tackling a pub blaze.Read

Watchdog criticises sausage ad Jul 22 2009

A sexually suggestive ad campaign for smoked pork sausages has been rapped by the advertising watchdog.Read

Council 'faces leadership problems' Jul 22 2009

Important changes need to be made to improve a council's social work services, inspectors have said.Read

Shops see sales increase slightly Jul 22 2009

Retail sales in Scotland recovered last month after the worst figures for nearly nine years, statistics have shown.Read

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