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Scottish News for 14 October 2008

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Six-point plan to boost economy Oct 14 2008

The Scottish Government agreed a six-point plan to help weather the current economic turmoil.Read

Brown to campaign in by-election Oct 14 2008

Prime Minister Gordon Brown confirmed that he plans to break with tradition and campaign in the Glenrothes by-election.Read

'Union's strength enabled bail-out' Oct 14 2008

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said an independent Scotland could not have bailed out its struggling banks.Read

Ticketless fans urged to stay away Oct 14 2008

Celtic fans without a ticket for next week's Uefa Champions League tie against Manchester United were urged not to travel to the city.Read

Afghans stage protest at airport Oct 14 2008

A group of Afghans demonstrated outside police headquarters to protest about the "intimidating" questioning they endure at an airport.Read

Gas terminal explosion investigated Oct 14 2008

An investigation was under way after a minor explosion at a gas terminal.Read

'Minor' explosion at gas terminal Oct 14 2008

Emergency services were called out to a gas terminal near Aberdeen after a "minor" explosion.Read

Football tournament is renamed Oct 14 2008

The Scottish Cup is to be renamed next year to tie in with the country's Homecoming celebrations, First Minister Alex Salmond said.Read

Accused 'wanted loan to fund plot' Oct 14 2008

An alleged terrorist plotter wanted a bank loan to fund car bomb attacks in Glasgow and London, a court has heard.Read

Lisbon Lions memento up for auction Oct 14 2008

A match day memento from the Lisbon Lions European Cup Final is expected to fetch up to £30,000 when it goes under the hammer, auctioneers have said.Read

New hotel 'to be most luxurious' Oct 14 2008

Developers of a new hotel in Glasgow said it would be one of the most luxurious in the UK.Read

Soldier detained over fatal crash Oct 14 2008

A teenage soldier who killed an Army friend in a high speed race in Midlothian has been given four years' detention.Read

Matrons set to return to wards Oct 14 2008

Old-style matrons are set to make a return to hospitals as part of a drive to improve standards in wards, the Scottish Government has announced.Read

Water firm hits performance targets Oct 14 2008

Scottish Water has outstripped targets for customer service but still falls short of some providers south of the border, a report has revealed.Read

Ministers face hypocrisy claims Oct 14 2008

The Scottish Government faced claims of hypocrisy after ministers were accused of "stocking up" on free drink while launching an alcohol crackdown.Read

Teenager admits killing woman Oct 14 2008

A teenager has admitted murdering a Lithuanian woman and dumping her severed hands and head in the sea.Read

Public quizzed over double shooting Oct 14 2008

Detectives investigating a double shooting in Glasgow were following up significant new information after questioning hundreds of people.Read

Football chief's son-in-law dies Oct 14 2008

The family of Dundee United chairman Eddie Thompson was in mourning after his son-in-law died in a motorcycle accident.Read

Two men charged over pub fire Oct 14 2008

Two men have been charged after a fire that spread through an Aberdeen pub while an employee was inside, police said.Read

£1m to help keep Titian masterpiece Oct 14 2008

A £1 million donation to help keep Titian's Diana and Actaeon, described as one of the greatest privately-owned paintings, on public view was announced.Read

New Scottish Cup sponsor revealed Oct 14 2008

A sponsorship deal for the Scottish Cup is due to be announced by the First Minister.Read

Ministers discuss crunch impact Oct 14 2008

Scottish Government ministers will focus on what can be done to boost the country's economy in the wake of the financial crisis.Read

£1m boost in fight to keep Titian Oct 14 2008

A £1 million donation to help keep Titian's Diana and Actaeon, described as one of the greatest privately-owned paintings, on public view has been announced.Read

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