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Scottish News for 21 January 2010

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Health statistics apology demanded Jan 21 2010

Alex Salmond should apologise for making "erroneous" statements about a study which compared the health service in the four nations of the UK, according to the Tories.Read

More cash urged for people of Haiti Jan 21 2010

People in Scotland have been urged to keep giving money to the Haiti earthquake appeal as total donations passed the £3 million mark.Read

Four-vehicle crash leaves six hurt Jan 21 2010

Six people have been injured in a four-vehicle crash.Read

Swine flu infecting fewer people Jan 21 2010

The number of people testing positive for swine flu has fallen, latest figures showed.Read

We have double hydro power: study Jan 21 2010

Hydro-electric energy potential in Scotland is nearly twice as high as previously estimated, a study has said.Read

Open jails policy 'needs review' Jan 21 2010

The Scottish Government has faced fresh calls to review its policy on sending violent criminals to open jails.Read

Vomiting bug infects 21 hospitals Jan 21 2010

The winter vomiting bug broke out at 21 hospitals in the past week, health officials have said.Read

Thalidomide victims due extra cash Jan 21 2010

Survivors coping with the effects of the drug thalidomide will be given extra financial help, First Minister Alex Salmond has said.Read

Chippy batters competition for gong Jan 21 2010

The owner of a chip shop crowned as the best in Britain has described the honour as a "dream come true".Read

Email plea in Asda shooting probe Jan 21 2010

Police investigating a gangland execution in a supermarket car park have set up a dedicated email address so people can send information confidentially.Read

1,000 troops set for Afghan mission Jan 21 2010

More than 1,000 Scots troops are to be deployed to Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.Read

Better rail services pledged Jan 21 2010

The Government has promised passengers improved services on three rail franchises, including a key London to Scotland route.Read

MSP launches assisted suicide Bill Jan 21 2010

Veteran MSP Margo MacDonald, who has Parkinson's disease, has formally launched her bid to legalise assisted suicide.Read

Young adults warned of drug dangers Jan 21 2010

A campaign to educate young adults about the dangers of cocaine use has been launched by the Scottish Government.Read

SNP rejects prescription fees call Jan 21 2010

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has rejected calls to ditch the Scottish Government's commitment to abolishing prescription charges.Read

Police recapture absconded criminal Jan 21 2010

A violent criminal who absconded from an open prison less than a third of the way through his sentence has been recaptured.Read

Hawk escapes from Parliament patrol Jan 21 2010

A bird of prey drafted in to scare pigeons from the Scottish Parliament has gone missing.Read

HIV infection man branded 'evil' Jan 21 2010

The former partner of a man convicted of recklessly spreading the HIV virus has branded him "evil" and "despicable".Read

Fury over prescription charge plans Jan 21 2010

Money spent on abolishing prescription charges would be better used on increasing health visitor numbers, the Tories will claim.Read

Bosses warn of slow recovery Jan 21 2010

The economic recovery is likely to be "slow and fragile", business leaders have warned.Read

MSPs vote on assisted suicide Bill Jan 21 2010

Scottish Government ministers will be allowed to vote with their conscience on a Bill to legalise assisted suicide, it has been announced.Read

MSPs debate coastal rescues report Jan 21 2010

An expert report calling for measures to improve rescue procedures on Scotland's inland waters is being debated by MSPs.Read

Cinemas to screen anti-drugs advert Jan 21 2010

Cinema adverts highlighting the risks of cocaine use will be shown as part of a new campaign.Read

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