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Scottish News for 20 July 2010

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Drop in number of drink-drivers Jul 20 2010

The number of drink and drug-drivers caught in an annual summer crackdown on Scotland's roads has dropped, new figures show.Read

Cameron and Obama discuss McKinnon Jul 20 2010

David Cameron said he had discussed the case of Glasgow-born computer hacker Gary McKinnon during his talks with US President Barack Obama.Read

Cameron: Don't blame BP for release Jul 20 2010

David Cameron has insisted that BP should not be blamed for the "completely wrong" decision to release the Lockerbie bomber.Read

Search ends at Tobin's former home Jul 20 2010

Searches at a former home of serial killer Peter Tobin have drawn to a close after police said they were "fully satisfied" it was not linked to any crimes.Read

Hotel bug confirmed as norovirus Jul 20 2010

Tests have confirmed that a bug which left more than 80 people at a luxury hotel unwell is the norovirus.Read

MacAskill examines £61m jail revamp Jul 20 2010

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has checked progress on the multimillion-pound redevelopment of a prison.Read

Warning over cost of tobacco ad ban Jul 20 2010

The cost to shopkeepers of banning tobacco displays in shops could be almost five times higher than initial estimates, it has been suggested.Read

Baby boy 'drowned at his home' Jul 20 2010

A baby boy has died in an apparent drowning at his home, it emerged.Read

Man stabbed in 'horrific assault' Jul 20 2010

A man has been found on a golf course with serious stab wounds after he was attacked in a flat along with a woman, police said.Read

Minister hails drug rehab project Jul 20 2010

Scotland's Community Safety Minister has praised a pioneering drug rehabilitation project he visited as "excellent".Read

Doctor Who star named games chief Jul 20 2010

Former Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy has been unveiled as a chieftain for a Highland games event.Read

Tractor protest against waste plant Jul 20 2010

Farmers on 27 tractors have driven in convoy to protest against a waste-to-energy plant.Read

Governments in bird protection plan Jul 20 2010

The Scottish and Irish governments are to collaborate on ways of tackling the poisoning of birds of prey.Read

Megrahi 'should have died in jail' Jul 20 2010

Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi "should have died in jail", David Cameron said as he sought to calm renewed criticism in the United States of his release amid fresh questions over the role played by BP.Read

Minister hits back in Lockerbie row Jul 20 2010

The row over the release of the Lockerbie bomber has intensified after former foreign secretary David Miliband claimed it was "clearly wrong".Read

CBI calls for Government investment Jul 20 2010

Government investment is needed to ensure businesses in Scotland can compete in international markets, industry leaders have claimed.Read

Investigation into baby boy's death Jul 20 2010

A post-mortem examination will take place after a baby boy died, police said.Read

Car fumes murder bid man jailed Jul 20 2010

A man who tried to murder his girlfriend during his own suicide bid by pumping exhaust fumes into a car has been jailed for six years.Read

Jehovah's Witness abused young boy Jul 20 2010

A Jehovah's Witness has admitted sexually abusing a boy from the age of seven.Read

Mother pays tribute to crash victim Jul 20 2010

The mother of a Scottish woman who died in a crash in New York has paid tribute to her "brilliant girl".Read

Scots urged to enjoy great outdoors Jul 20 2010

A campaign to encourage Scots to leave their homes and offices for the great outdoors has been launched.Read

'Whisky Galore' bottle up for sale Jul 20 2010

A rare bottle of whisky salvaged from a shipwreck is to be sold at auction.Read

PM to meet US senators over Megrahi Jul 20 2010

David Cameron is to meet US senators to discuss concerns over the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, Downing Street said, as he seeks to prevent the issue overshadowing his first visit to America as Prime Minister.Read

PM to meet senators over Megrahi Jul 20 2010

David Cameron is to meet US senators to discuss concerns over the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, Downing Street said, as he sought to prevent the issue overshadowing his first visit to America as Prime Minister.Read

Funeral for hero Army bomb expert Jul 20 2010

A fallen soldier praised as an unsung hero who had saved hundreds of lives is being laid to rest.Read

Farmers in waste plant tractor demo Jul 20 2010

Farmers are to stage a tractor convoy today in protest against a waste-to-energy plant.Read

Guest still has norovirus symptoms Jul 20 2010

A city hotel at the centre of a suspected outbreak of the norovirus bug has just one remaining guest with symptoms, health chiefs said.Read

Minister visits drug rehab project Jul 20 2010

Scotland's community safety minister is due to visit a pioneering drug rehabilitation project in Edinburgh.Read

PM agrees with Obama over Megrahi Jul 20 2010

David Cameron has insisted there was "no daylight" between his and Barack Obama's views on the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, as he sought to prevent the issue overshadowing his first visit to America as Prime Minister.Read

Edinburgh Zoo reveals howler monkey Jul 20 2010

A baby monkey has gone on show to the public for the first time at Edinburgh Zoo.Read

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