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Scottish News for 1 October 2008

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Call for greater transparency Oct 01 2008

Former First Minister Jack McConnell has called for a new system of resolving wrangles between Edinburgh and London.Read

Sturgeon vows clearer drugs rules Oct 01 2008

Revised guidance on patients getting access to drugs which are not available on the NHS will make the system clearer, according to health secretary Nicola Sturgeon.Read

Boxing promoter fined over knife Oct 01 2008

Boxing promoter Barry Hughes has been fined £5,000 for being caught in possession of a knife at a nightclub.Read

Crofting body 'to be slimmed down' Oct 01 2008

MSPs have been told the Crofters Commission is to be slimmed down and some of its functions given to other bodies.Read

Speed camera campaigner in court Oct 01 2008

A roads campaigner has gone to court in an appeal case which could have major implications for motorists with speeding convictions.Read

New appeal on blaze mother's death Oct 01 2008

Police investigating a suspicious fire in which a mother died have issued a fresh appeal for information.Read

Ministers back disabled parking law Oct 01 2008

New laws designed to crack down on drivers who abuse disabled parking spaces have been backed in principle by the Scottish Government.Read

Exports holding up despite downturn Oct 01 2008

Scotland's manufactured exports are holding up despite the global slowdown, enterprise minister Jim Mather said.Read

Flu jab 'vital' for the vulnerable Oct 01 2008

Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon said it is vital that vulnerable groups get their free flu jab this winter.Read

Bank shares up over takeover hopes Oct 01 2008

Halifax Bank of Scotland's shares surged ahead amid a revival in confidence over its rescue takeover by Lloyds TSB.Read

Escaped inmate imprisoned over rape Oct 01 2008

A violent criminal who raped a schoolgirl while on the run from an open prison has been jailed for a minimum of nine years.Read

MSPs must reveal employed relatives Oct 01 2008

MSPs have been set a 30-day deadline for providing details of any relative they employ.Read

Football boss 'gambled away £1m' Oct 01 2008

Former football manager Steve Paterson has entered a rehab clinic to receive treatment for a gambling addiction, it has emerged.Read

MSPs to debate NHS 'top-up' drugs Oct 01 2008

A review of rules on NHS patients paying privately for medicines will try to create a clearer system, health secretary Nicola Sturgeon pledged.Read

NHS patients 'may get private care' Oct 01 2008

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said some NHS patients may also be able to get private healthcare treatment.Read

Fugitive rapist to be sentenced Oct 01 2008

A man who raped a schoolgirl while on the run from an open prison is being sentenced.Read

Prison conditions condemned Oct 01 2008

The prison that houses some of Scotland's most dangerous sex offenders still has some of the worst conditions in the country, inspectors warned.Read

Cigarette age-limit anniversary Oct 01 2008

Politicians and anti-smoking campaigners have welcomed the first anniversary of the age limit for buying cigarettes being increased.Read

Calls for free bus pass extension Oct 01 2008

Twelve charities have demanded the Scottish Government extend free bus passes to cover special transport schemes used by the elderly and disabled.Read

Energy ratings may prompt haggling Oct 01 2008

The majority of Scots would try to force down the asking price of a property if it got a bad energy-efficiency rating under the new home report system, research suggested.Read

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