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Scottish News for 10 February 2010

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Early Howson sketch sold for £1,680 Feb 10 2010

An early sketch by Peter Howson that the artist sold for just a penny fetched £1,680 at auction.Read

Student anger at archbishop honour Feb 10 2010

Students reacted with anger after a top university announced plans to honour one of Scotland's most senior Catholic churchmen.Read

Sturgeon told to resign over letter Feb 10 2010

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was called on to resign after it emerged that she wrote to a court in support of a convicted fraudster.Read

£5m fund to fix ice-damaged roads Feb 10 2010

Councils are to share a £5 million pot to help repair roads damaged during the recent winter freeze, Finance Secretary John Swinney has announced.Read

Port move shortens ferry crossings Feb 10 2010

A ferry port is to be relocated to shorten crossing times between Scotland and Northern Ireland.Read

Scotland leads on alcohol plan Feb 10 2010

The eyes of the world will be on Scotland if minimum pricing for alcohol is introduced, an academic claims.Read

Body may be hit-and-run victim Feb 10 2010

A teenager who died after being found on a road with serious head injuries may have been the victim of a hit-and-run or an assault, police say.Read

Political backing for 'dog Asbos' Feb 10 2010

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has backed the introduction of "dog Asbos", saying it would encourage owners to be more responsible for their pets.Read

Airport expansion creates jobs Feb 10 2010

Budget airline Ryanair has announced it is to build a new hangar at a Scottish airport, bringing 200 engineering jobs to the area.Read

Entertainer's trial may be delayed Feb 10 2010

The trial of entertainer Darren Day over claims he was in possession of an offensive weapon may be adjourned to a later date, a court has heard.Read

Search and rescue deal 'an outrage' Feb 10 2010

Controversial plans to move search and rescue jobs 30 miles from Prestwick to Glasgow have been confirmed by the Ministry of Defence.Read

Scottish independence 'a dream' Feb 10 2010

Tory leader David Cameron has accused First Minister Alex Salmond of living in "a perpetual episode of Braveheart" and claimed the SNP was "taking people for fools".Read

MSPs set for 'dog asbos' debate Feb 10 2010

Plans to bring in "dog Asbos" will come before MSPs at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.Read

Tributes paid to killed soldiers Feb 10 2010

Tributes have poured in for two Scottish soldiers killed in Afghanistan as a major British offensive in the country looms.Read

Troops poised for Taliban offensive Feb 10 2010

British troops are poised to launch a major onslaught against the Taliban as comrades hailed the bravery of two soldiers killed elsewhere in Afghanistan.Read

Bowel cancer treatment breakthrough Feb 10 2010

A new genetic study has taken scientists a step closer to an era of personalised cancer treatment.Read

Debate over assisted suicide row Feb 10 2010

A row over which committee should consider controversial plans to legalise assisted suicide will come before MSPs at Holyrood on Wednesday.Read

MSPs to debate over 'dog Asbos' Feb 10 2010

Plans to bring in "dog Asbos" will come before MSPs at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.Read

Jail term plan for carrying knife Feb 10 2010

Plans to introduce mandatory six-month jail sentences for anyone caught carrying a knife will be launched by Labour on Wednesday.Read

Councils 'facing cuts of £300m' Feb 10 2010

Councils are facing cuts of £300 million next year, Labour says.Read

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