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Scottish News: Snow warning issued across Scotland

WestLothian Courier — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:25:15 GMT

Forecasters have warned people to take extra care as snow is expected across much of the country.

Scottish News: Jobs fear 'holds back house buyers'

WestLothian Courier — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:25:16 GMT

Almost three out of 10 people believe house prices in Scotland will rise rather than fall this year, a survey has shown.

Scottish News: Actor Mullan reopens Govanhill pool

WestLothian Courier — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:25:16 GMT

Actor and director Peter Mullan is to reopen a community swimming pool following an 11-year campaign.

Scottish News: Pair questioned over shooting death

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:25:14 GMT

Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man who died after he was shot in a village street.

Scottish News: Man arrested over woman's death

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:25:14 GMT

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of an elderly woman.

Scottish News: Car deaths followed crane oil leak

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:25:14 GMT

Three members of a family killed in a crash when their car skidded may not have died if a crane leaking oil had been properly maintained, a sheriff has ruled.

Scottish News: Snow forecast during wintry weekend

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:25:13 GMT

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow forecast to fall across Scotland over the weekend.

Scottish News: Parents continue search for son

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

The parents of a man who went missing after a party have vowed to keep up their search for him as they spoke of their torment at not knowing where he is.

Scottish News: United action over far-right march

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:13 GMT

Political leaders, trade unions, religious groups and campaigners have called for a march by a far-right group to be banned.

Scottish News: Cars damaged in vandalism rampage

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:25:14 GMT

A vandalism spree has caused several thousand pounds-worth of damage to 19 cars, police have said.

Scottish News: SNP ministers 'misleading public'

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:25:16 GMT

The Scottish Government has been accused of staging a "misinformation campaign" on the impact independence or devo-max would have on the country's finances.

Scottish News: Bannockburn site work to begin soon

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:25:16 GMT

Construction work on a visitor centre at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn to mark its 700th anniversary will start this summer, the First Minister has announced.

Scottish News: 'Ticket row' conductor back at work

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:25:16 GMT

A ScotRail conductor who featured in a video watched by millions of people online has said he is delighted to be back at work.

Scottish News: Murder accused appears in court

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:25:16 GMT

A woman accused of murdering an eastern European man whose body was found at a farm has appeared in a public court for the first time.

Scottish News: SNP question 'garners most support'

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:25:16 GMT

The SNP's preferred referendum question could increase support for independence by up to 8% compared with a differently phrased question, a poll suggests.

Scottish News: Scots referendum talks rescheduled

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

Alex Salmond will have talks with the Scottish Secretary about the independence referendum in just over a week's time.

Scottish News: Emergency landing after fault found

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:25:15 GMT

An emergency was declared at an airport after a passenger plane was forced to turn back because of technical difficulties.

Scottish News: Bankers' big pay needs 'correction'

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:25:15 GMT

Bankers' pay is too high and needs to be "corrected", the chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland Sir Philip Hampton has said.

Scottish News: Police seeking laptop fraudsters

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:25:15 GMT

Police are hunting two fraudsters who have made around £2,500 by selling off cardboard as "laptops".

Scottish News: Scotland shivers - and worse on way

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:25:15 GMT

Scotland is expected to shiver as cold weather grips the country after a night of sub-zero temperatures.

Scottish News: Keeping sterling 'has its problems'

WestLothian Courier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:25:14 GMT

An independent Scotland is likely to be more constrained on economic policy than as part of the UK, according to a research paper.

Scottish News: Tuition fee policy 'discriminatory'

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:25:15 GMT

The Scottish Parliament has been accused in the Lords of "discriminating" against students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over tuition fees.

Scottish News: Court rules against tobacco company

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:25:17 GMT

One of the world's largest tobacco firms has lost its latest legal challenge to plans for a ban on the open display of cigarettes in shops.

Scottish News: Implants scandal a 'nightmare'

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:25:17 GMT

Women with PIP breast implants have said they are living a "nightmare" and have called for a public inquiry into the scandal.

Scottish News: Tourism 'feeding off Olympics'

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:25:15 GMT

Scotland is experiencing a knock-on boom in tourism because of the Olympics in London this year, according to online travel firm Expedia.

Scottish News: Victim's family tells of distress

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:25:15 GMT

The family of murdered schoolboy Jack Frew has welcomed the conviction of his killer after 11 days of "harrowing and distressing evidence" at his trial.

Scottish News: Teenager guilty of Jack Frew murder

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:25:14 GMT

A teenager has been convicted of murdering a "happy, loving, vibrant" schoolboy said to have had the world at his fingertips.

Scottish News: Victim's family tell of distress

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:25:15 GMT

The family of murdered schoolboy Jack Frew have welcomed the conviction of his killer after 11 days of "harrowing and distressing evidence" at his trial.

Scottish News: Food poisoning link to watermelons

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:25:15 GMT

Watermelons may be the source of a salmonella outbreak across the UK which has affected 35 people, leading to one death.

Scottish News: FM 'may become Goodwin of politics'

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:25:16 GMT

The First Minister is in "danger of becoming the Fred Goodwin of Scottish politics" by pursuing a case for independence which under scrutiny "falls apart", Labour has claimed.