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Scottish News for 18 January 2010

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Long-distance cyclist climbs peak Jan 18 2010

A Scottish cyclist travelling across the longest mountain range in the world is recovering after scaling the highest peak in South America.Read

'Constructive' talks in power row Jan 18 2010

The Scottish Government held "constructive" talks with UK energy chiefs after a recent row over electricity transmission charges.Read

Shooting getaway car nearly crashed Jan 18 2010

The getaway car used in the gangland killing of a man in a supermarket car park narrowly missed motorists as it sped from the scene, police have said.Read

No class size law 'is disservice' Jan 18 2010

The Scottish Government has been accused of committing a "serious disservice" by not bringing in a legal limit to back up its class sizes policy.Read

White-tailed eagles thrive on Mull Jan 18 2010

White-tailed eagles on the Isle of Mull have managed to rear 10 chicks in the past year's breeding season, conservationists said.Read

More poachers prowling countryside Jan 18 2010

The number of people involved in poaching and hare coursing has increased "dramatically" in the past year.Read

Bus driver abducted and robbed Jan 18 2010

A bus driver has been robbed after she was forced to drive at knifepoint by a hideaway passenger.Read

Fewer people carry knives: police Jan 18 2010

The number of people caught carrying knives has dropped despite police searching more people.Read

Pensioner conned in lotto scam Jan 18 2010

An elderly woman has been conned out of £24,000 in a "cruel" lottery scam, police have said.Read

White tailed eagles thrive on Mull Jan 18 2010

White tailed eagles on the Isle of Mull have managed to successfully rear 10 chicks in the past year's breeding season, conservationists said.Read

Charity pledges £100,000 for Haiti Jan 18 2010

A Scottish charity has pledged an initial £100,000 to help deliver aid to earthquake-stricken Haiti.Read

White tailed eagles thrive on mull Jan 18 2010

White tailed eagles on the Isle of Mull have managed to successfully rear 10 chicks in the past year's breeding season, conservationists said.Read

Buckfast 'features in 5,000 crimes' Jan 18 2010

The tonic wine Buckfast has been mentioned in 5,000 crime reports by Scotland's biggest police force in the last three years, a BBC investigation has revealed.Read

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