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Ashes meeting attendance 'refused'

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:25:15 GMT

Campaigners have claimed that First Minister Alex Salmond "refused" to attend a meeting calling for a public inquiry into the baby ashes scandal.

Victims Commissioner 'not needed'

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:25:15 GMT

Calls for a dedicated Victims Commissioner to be established have been rejected by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill.

Cyprus warning over Scotland crisis

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:25:14 GMT

An independent Scotland would face problems similar to Cyprus if it had to deal with a banking crisis, a Treasury minister has warned.

BDO named as Hearts administrators

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:25:15 GMT

Troubled football club Hearts has entered administration.

Bodies found at remote dive site

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:25:16 GMT

Two bodies have been found close to a German shipwreck where two divers went missing last month.

£179m budget underspend revealed

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:25:16 GMT

The Scottish Government underspent its budget by £179 million, Finance Secretary John Swinney has revealed.

Ancient pollen offers climate clues

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:25:16 GMT

Ancient pollen from the Brazilian rainforest could help predict the impact of climate changes in the future, scientists say.

Virgin Media is 2014 Games sponsor

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:25:16 GMT

Virgin Media workers have donned signature Richard Branson beards to celebrate the company's sponsorship of Glasgow's Commonwealth Games.

Crimewatch to show body parts case

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:25:15 GMT

The murder of a woman whose dismembered remains were found in a shallow grave will feature on BBC's Crimewatch Roadshow programme.

Administrators appointed at Hearts

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:25:15 GMT

BDO has been appointed to control the financial affairs of SPL outfit Hearts two days after the club announced their intention to go into administration, according to reports.

Recycling is sealed with a kiss

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:25:14 GMT

Scottish Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead got up close and personal with a flippered friend during a visit to a safari park.

Reckless bankers could face jail

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:25:16 GMT

The Government will legislate to ensure reckless bank bosses can be jailed and bonuses can be clawed back, David Cameron has said.

City shortlisted for culture status

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:25:15 GMT

Dundee has made the shortlist to become UK City of Culture for 2017.

Businesses to get government aid

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:25:15 GMT

A total of £20 million of European cash is being spent on a new programme aimed at helping businesses and boosting the economy.

Hearts' survival 'fully expected'

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:25:15 GMT

First Minister Alex Salmond has said he fully expects troubled football club Hearts to survive its difficulties.

Cities vying for culture spotlight

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:25:14 GMT

Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay are the four contenders which have made it through to the shortlist for the UK's next City Of Culture.

Biodiversity strategy launched

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:25:15 GMT

Scotland's insects generate as much as £43 million a year for the economy and its peatlands are believed to store 10 times more carbon dioxide than all of the UK's trees, according to the Scottish Government.

Fresh appeal made for missing woman

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:25:15 GMT

Police have made a fresh appeal to help trace a student who has been missing for a week.

Latest Fraser appeal set for autumn

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:25:14 GMT

Convicted wife killer Nat Fraser's latest appeal will be heard in September.

Trial teacher won't give evidence

Strathearn Herald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:25:14 GMT

A teacher who allegedly abducted a schoolgirl to France will not give evidence in his defence.