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Scottish News for 14 January 2010

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Independence 'not burning issue' Jan 14 2010

Most people in Scotland are not convinced that independence will improve their lives, according to a new study.Read

Schoolgirls rescue man from fire Jan 14 2010

Three 12-year-old schoolgirls have helped rescue a man from a burning house after they went to investigate a fire alarm.Read

Deputy head struck off over drinks Jan 14 2010

A senior teacher has been struck off the register for being under the influence of alcohol on a school trip.Read

Princess hails 2014 Games stadium Jan 14 2010

A stadium which will feature in the 2014 Commonwealth Games has been given a royal seal of approval after an £18 million makeover.Read

Warning over benefit scrap proposals Jan 14 2010

Almost 70,000 Scots could be forced into poverty if a benefit for disabled people is axed, Communities Minister Alex Neil has said.Read

Gangsters action urged after murder Jan 14 2010

The Scottish Government has been urged to stand up to gangsters after a suspected underworld killing outside a busy supermarket.Read

Lollipop lady dies in accident Jan 14 2010

A lollipop lady has died after she was hit by a lorry near a school.Read

Megrahi report accurate: MacAskill Jan 14 2010

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has insisted that a medical report on the life expectancy of the Lockerbie bomber was accurate.Read

Disappointment ahead for many firms Jan 14 2010

Many companies still face "disappointments and reversals" First Minister Alex Salmond said, as he answered concerns in Holyrood over looming job losses.Read

Tories demand Parliament cuts Jan 14 2010

The £72 million annual cost of running the Scottish Parliament needs to be cut, Tory leader Annabel Goldie has claimed.Read

Documents show Thompson letters Jan 14 2010

Gangland godfather Arthur Thompson was considered a "consummate villain" by prison authorities who never expected him to leave his criminal past behind, official files have revealed.Read

Company wins massive MoD contract Jan 14 2010

A family firm has won an £85 million contract to transport parts to make up the UK's biggest aircraft carriers, the Ministry of Defence announced.Read

Oil worker crash memorial planned Jan 14 2010

A fund set up in the aftermath of a North Sea helicopter crash is to pay for a permanent memorial for the 16 people who died, it has been announced.Read

Salmond pledges Haiti quake response Jan 14 2010

The Scottish Government will find "many ways" to respond to the "extraordinary" devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, First Minister Alex Salmond has pledged.Read

Right-to-buy scheme to end Jan 14 2010

New tenants will no longer have the right to buy their council or housing association homes under Scottish Government proposals.Read

Painting taken from capital library Jan 14 2010

A valuable painting may have been stolen during a high-profile New Year's Day event in Edinburgh, police have said.Read

Literacy action plan confirmed Jan 14 2010

A Government action plan to improve children's reading and writing is to be set up, Education Secretary Mike Russell has told MSPs.Read

Murphy backs cold weather payments Jan 14 2010

Cold weather payments should not be given to all pensioners, Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy has said.Read

Roads closed as snow returns Jan 14 2010

The return of heavy snow on Thursday after a recent let-up in the winter weather has resulted in a number of roads in the Highlands being closed for a second day.Read

Experts examine gun death scene Jan 14 2010

Forensics experts are examining the area where a man was shot dead in front of horrified shoppers in a busy supermarket car park.Read

Anne to open revamped Games stadium Jan 14 2010

The Princess Royal is due to officially open a refurbished sports stadium which will feature in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.Read

Scotland to miss landfill targets Jan 14 2010

Targets to cut the amount of rubbish sent to landfill in Scotland are in danger of being missed, a report has found.Read

Changes to right to buy published Jan 14 2010

The Scottish Government is due to publish a new Bill proposing major changes to the right to buy legislation.Read

Education of poorest 'must improve' Jan 14 2010

A charity has called on politicians to tackle poverty and improve literacy standards for poor children.Read

Green groups share £1m prize Jan 14 2010

Four community groups have scooped a share of a £1 million prize for green schemes which have cut emissions by up to a third over the past year.Read

Police focus on electoral fraud Jan 14 2010

Police chiefs have warned they are ready to crack down on electoral fraud at the forthcoming general election.Read

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