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Scottish News for 19 January 2010

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Class sizes in Scotland condemned Jan 19 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

Donor family backs teachers' pack Jan 19 2010

A family whose young daughter's organs saved three lives after she died has backed a new programme which teaches pupils about transplants.Read

Charity urges law change on limit Jan 19 2010

A charity set up to help destitute widows has called for changes to the law so it can provide grants of more than £25 and help more people.Read

Maldives 'climate trip' criticised Jan 19 2010

Alex Salmond's plans to travel to the Maldives in a climate change fact-finding mission have been criticised.Read

City gets dentist training school Jan 19 2010

A dental school in an area where thousands of people are on a waiting list for an NHS dentist has been opened by the First Minister.Read

Overnight vote-counting 'must stay' Jan 19 2010

Every effort should be made to retain the practice of counting election votes overnight, according to Labour party members.Read

Cuts mean fewer social homes built Jan 19 2010

The number of social homes being built will be cut unless the sector gets more money in the Scottish Government Budget, industry leaders have said.Read

Ticket firm under administration Jan 19 2010

A High Court judge has granted an administration order against E-Clear, the company which dealt with the online ticket sales of collapsed travel firm Globespan.Read

Richey charged with assaulting son Jan 19 2010

A man who spent two decades on death row in the US is to appear in court there accused of hitting his son with a baseball bat.Read

Youths urged to help in crime fight Jan 19 2010

Teenagers are being urged to help police fight the war against organised crime.Read

Government hailed for shark fin ban Jan 19 2010

Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead has received a top conservation award for the Scottish Government's ban on the removal of fins from sharks at sea.Read

Communities 'must help fight crime' Jan 19 2010

Communities must provide more information to police to stop "evil" prevailing and help combat organised crime, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said.Read

Globespan ticket action adjourned Jan 19 2010

A High Court judge has adjourned for a week legal action by the administrators of collapsed travel firm Globespan against the company that dealt with its online ticket sales.Read

Salmond to open £17m dental school Jan 19 2010

A dental school in an area where more than 31,000 people do not have a dentist is due to be opened by First Minister Alex Salmond.Read

Richey faces son assault charge Jan 19 2010

A Briton who spent two decades on death row in America will appear in court in the US after allegedly hitting his son with a baseball bat.Read

WWF urges further fish conservation Jan 19 2010

A wildlife group has called for leadership from the fishing fleet to ensure healthy stocks for the future.Read

Arthritis drug approved in Scotland Jan 19 2010

A powerful arthritis drug that may be barred from most NHS patients has been given the green light in Scotland.Read

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