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Scottish News for 15 September 2011

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Wind farm fight for Scotland: Trump Sep 15 2011

Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has said that he is "fighting for the benefit of Scotland" in objecting to plans for an offshore wind farm.Read

Hepatitis B alert strikes hospital Sep 15 2011

Health chiefs are urging patients to be screened for hepatitis B after discovering a case of infection in a hospital ward.Read

Ex-Celtic star tackles 'PC brigade' Sep 15 2011

Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has hit out at the "PC brigade" who get involved in football.Read

Two in court over man's murder Sep 15 2011

Two men have appeared in court charged with murdering a man found dead in a river.Read

Police hunt harbour crash driver Sep 15 2011

Police are searching for the driver of a white Transit van who fled the scene after crashing into a harbour.Read

Care homes face more inspections Sep 15 2011

All care homes will receive an unannounced inspection at least once a year, the Health Secretary has told MSPs.Read

MSP rapped for Salmond accusation Sep 15 2011

A senior MSP responsible for scrutinising the conduct of Holyrood members has been admonished for repeatedly accusing First Minister Alex Salmond of wilfully misleading Parliament.Read

Two held in river murder probe Sep 15 2011

Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man found dead in a river.Read

Tycoon Souter halts Google push Sep 15 2011

Transport tycoon Sir Brian Souter has suspended his campaign against Google after the search engine giant reinstated his personal website to its listings.Read

Revised deal for trams contractor Sep 15 2011

City of Edinburgh Council has signed a new deal with its main contractor to complete the capital's troubled trams project.Read

Missing Belgian woman found dead Sep 15 2011

A Belgian woman who had not been seen since she left work almost two weeks ago has been found dead close to her home, police said.Read

Salmond unmoved on corporation tax Sep 15 2011

First Minister Alex Salmond has been accused by Labour of failing to listen to people who oppose his views.Read

Labour calls for new care framework Sep 15 2011

The Labour Party has called on the Scottish Government to introduce a new framework for the provision of social care services following concerns over the way care is provided and paid for across the country.Read

Four flames for Paralympics torch Sep 15 2011

Four separate flames will be lit for the torch relay in the run-up to the start of the London 2012 Paralympics.Read

Former commentator Francey dies Sep 15 2011

Legendary football commentator David Francey has died, the BBC has confirmed.Read

Labour seeks new waste plant rules Sep 15 2011

Labour has accused the Scottish Government of "passing the buck" on controversial planning issues.Read

BAA to fight on in airport sell-off Sep 15 2011

Airports operator BAA has vowed to fight on in its battle against a ruling that it must sell Stansted and either Edinburgh or Glasgow airports.Read

Explorer 'lucky' to make North Pole Sep 15 2011

Adventurer Jock Wishart has said he is "lucky" to have completed his epic voyage to the North Pole.Read

£200m funding for affordable homes Sep 15 2011

Thousands of affordable homes will be financed by £200 million of funding.Read

Scots fishermen net £435m catch Sep 15 2011

More than £430 million worth of fish was landed in Scotland last year, according to figures.Read

Woman in hospital after flats fire Sep 15 2011

A woman is being treated in hospital after she was rescued from a fire at a block of flats.Read

Simon of Sudbury's face revealed Sep 15 2011

A forensic artist has revealed the face of Simon of Sudbury, a 14th century Archbishop of Canterbury.Read

Labour to voice concerns over care Sep 15 2011

Labour will urge the Scottish Government to bring forward a framework to raise standards in social care during a debate in Holyrood.Read

Police arrest missing sex offender Sep 15 2011

A "violent" sex offender who disappeared more than a week ago has been found, police said.Read

High planning costs 'unsustainable' Sep 15 2011

Changes to the council planning system have left a multimillion-pound black hole in council finances, according to the public spending watchdog.Read

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