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Scottish News for 29 July 2010

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Tattoo celebrates 60th anniversary Jul 29 2010

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a programme of music, song, dance and drama from around the world, organisers have said.Read

Taxes threat to business reputation Jul 29 2010

Scotland's reputation as a place to do business could be damaged by plans to give Holyrood increased tax-raising powers, a report has found.Read

Stepson charged with Brit's murder Jul 29 2010

The stepson of a Scottish woman who was stabbed to death in America has been charged with second-degree murder, police said.Read

Salmond launches youth festival Jul 29 2010

First Minister Alex Salmond has launched a youth festival in the north-east of Scotland that will bring together 1,000 performers from around the globe.Read

'Most ancient' shrimp species found Jul 29 2010

A rare shrimp that may be the most ancient animal species on Earth is alive and well in Scotland, scientists have discovered.Read

Probe after man found injured dies Jul 29 2010

Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after a man found seriously injured across the road from a pub died.Read

Bid to reveal Alexander donation Jul 29 2010

An appeal has been mounted to obtain details of the Electoral Commission's investigation into the donations scandal which led to the resignation of former Scottish Labour leader Wendy Alexander.Read

Woman sues over personality change Jul 29 2010

A woman who has been left with a "changed personality" following a road crash is suing police over the accident, it has emerged.Read

Teens send 100 texts a day - survey Jul 29 2010

One third of teenagers send more than 100 text messages a day, according to a new survey which shows just how enthralled today's youth are with mobile phone technology.Read

Man admits trying to rape girl, 16 Jul 29 2010

A man has admitted trying to rape a 16-year-old schoolgirl as she walked home because she thought she had missed her bus.Read

Teenager admits car death charge Jul 29 2010

A teenager has admitted knocking down and killing a "gentle-natured and loving" father with a stolen car.Read

Killer Tobin quizzed by police Jul 29 2010

Serial killer Peter Tobin has been questioned by police in Scotland, it has emerged.Read

Budget cuts 'should apply to all' Jul 29 2010

No public services in Scotland should be protected against the prospect of looming cuts in spending, a report has recommended.Read

'No Tobin crimes' at seaside house Jul 29 2010

Police have ruled out any crimes linked to serial killer Peter Tobin at a second seaside property where he used to live.Read

Work begins on £85m centre project Jul 29 2010

Work started today on one of Scotland's largest construction projects.Read

Salmond to launch youth festival Jul 29 2010

First Minister Alex Salmond is due to launch a youth festival in the north east of Scotland that brings together 1,000 performers from around the globe.Read

Public spending cuts review due Jul 29 2010

The group set up to examine where cuts can be made to public spending is due to set out its findings.Read

BBC's devolved coverage 'improved' Jul 29 2010

Significant improvements have been made to the BBC's coverage of the devolved nations - but concerns remain about "misleading or confusing" news items, the BBC Trust has found.Read

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