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Scottish News for 27 January 2010

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Man arrested over city centre death Jan 27 2010

Police investigating the death of a man on a city centre street have arrested a man in connection with the inquiry.Read

Straw denies Libya deal claims Jan 27 2010

The UK Government did not keep Scotland "in the dark" over plans to include the Lockerbie bomber in a prisoner-transfer deal with Libya, Justice Secretary Jack Straw has said.Read

Tobacco displays ban law passed Jan 27 2010

A law banning tobacco displays and cigarette vending sales has been approved by the Scottish Parliament.Read

Tory tobacco bill amendment fails Jan 27 2010

An attempt to kill off a proposed ban on the display of tobacco in shops has been defeated in the Scottish Parliament.Read

Games cost 'out of control' - MSP Jan 27 2010

The cost of the 2014 Commonwealth Games is out of control because inflation and pensions have been left out of its budget, MSPs have been told.Read

£26m compensation bill for NHS Jan 27 2010

The NHS paid out £26 million in compensation for mistakes last year, it has emerged.Read

Banks unchanged by crisis: Union Jan 27 2010

The financial crisis has had a "devastating impact" on staff working in the industry, MSPs have been told.Read

Tories slam PE school figures Jan 27 2010

Fewer than one in five secondary schools and just a third of primary schools are providing pupils with two hours of physical exercise a week, figures have revealed.Read

Cat crowned pet slimming champ Jan 27 2010

A fat cat which shed more than two pounds has been crowned pet slimming champion of the year by an animal welfare charity.Read

Student Loans Company axes 150 jobs Jan 27 2010

The company which runs the student loan scheme for the Government has announced plans to axe 150 jobs.Read

Doctors miss hand-washing targets Jan 27 2010

Hospital doctors have been criticised after new figures showed they are still failing to meet hand-washing targets.Read

Sustainable Glasgow plan unveiled Jan 27 2010

A bid to make Glasgow one of Europe's greenest cities within a decade has been launched.Read

MSPs want Budget plans published Jan 27 2010

Opposition politicians have called on Finance Secretary John Swinney to set out his full spending plans in next year's Budget.Read

Officers injured in prison riot Jan 27 2010

Two prison officers needed hospital treatment when they were injured in a riot at a private jail, it has been confirmed.Read

Unions call for maximum wage limit Jan 27 2010

A national maximum wage to curb "excessive" pay among high earners is to be called for by union leaders, with bosses urging the Government to back the proposal.Read

Susan Boyle finds intruder in house Jan 27 2010

Singer Susan Boyle returned home to find an intruder inside her house, police have said.Read

Two teenagers killed in crash Jan 27 2010

Two teenagers have died and another is seriously injured after a two-vehicle road crash, police said.Read

Call for national maximum wage Jan 27 2010

A national maximum wage to curb "excessive" pay among high earners is to be called for by union leaders.Read

Groups clash over smoking bill Jan 27 2010

Anti-smoking campaigners have urged MSPs to pass new legislation banning the display of tobacco and sales of cigarettes from vending machines.Read

Women's prison in crisis - report Jan 27 2010

Scotland's only women's prison is in crisis with most inmates living in unacceptable conditions, an inspector's report has found.Read

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