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Scottish News for 20 April 2009

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Parents occupy threatened schools Apr 20 2009

Two schools have been occupied by parents in protest against a council plan to close them.Read

Union in call over economic council Apr 20 2009

Trade unions should be given a voice on First Minister Alex Salmond's council of economic advisors, Labour has said.Read

Strategy agreed to reduce addiction Apr 20 2009

A shake-up of alcohol and drug treatment services has been agreed in a move aimed at improving addicts' lives.Read

Labour 'will stick to principles' Apr 20 2009

Labour will "stick fast" to its principles in the wake of the "smeargate" controversy, the party's deputy leader has said.Read

Trident cash 'could build schools' Apr 20 2009

Peace campaigners have delivered a "people's budget" - minus any reference to spending on nuclear weapons - to Chancellor Alistair Darling.Read

Crash victim 'loved life' Apr 20 2009

Tributes have been paid to a "young man who loved life" as the first of the funerals for the North Sea helicopter crash victims was held.Read

School evacuated due to blaze Apr 20 2009

Children were evacuated from a primary school when a nearby nail polish factory went on fire, police have said.Read

Labour `will stick to principles' Apr 20 2009

Labour will "stick fast" to its principles in the wake of the "smeargate" controversy, the party's deputy leader has said.Read

Agencies in flu outbreak exercise Apr 20 2009

An exercise aimed at making sure Scotland is prepared in an emergency flu pandemic is to be held, it has been announced.Read

Assisted suicide plan 'unnecessary' Apr 20 2009

Proposals to legalise assisted suicide have been branded "dangerous and unnecessary" by a medical ethics body.Read

Tax cuts call from Lib Dems Apr 20 2009

Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott has backed the party's plan for the next election to cut taxes by £700 for everyone earning over £10,000.Read

Gamers break racing world record Apr 20 2009

A group of computer game enthusiasts has set a world record for the longest marathon racing session, it has been revealed.Read

Killer nurse says: 'I'm innocent' Apr 20 2009

A nurse convicted of killing four elderly patients has appeared before the Nursing and Midwifery Council from prison.Read

More pensioners given free heating Apr 20 2009

A record number of free central heating systems were installed in the homes of elderly people last year, official figures have revealed.Read

Community court plans scrapped Apr 20 2009

Plans to introduce US-style community courts have been ditched, it has been confirmed.Read

Alternative Budget minus nuke cash Apr 20 2009

Campaigners are due to present Chancellor Alistair Darling with an alternative Budget which does not include spending on nuclear weapons.Read

Funeral for North Sea victim Apr 20 2009

The first of the funerals for the victims of the North Sea helicopter crash is due to be held.Read

Potter sketches to go on sale Apr 20 2009

Preparatory sketches for one of the Harry Potter books are going on sale to the public, art exhibitors said.Read

Killer nurse faces being struck off Apr 20 2009

A nurse found guilty of the murder of four elderly patients is expected to be struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.Read

New framework to tackle drug abuse Apr 20 2009

Reforms of the services used to tackle alcohol and drug misuse in Scotland are due to be unveiled.Read

Plea for more brain donors Apr 20 2009

A charity is urging Scots to sign up as brain donors and help find a cure for Parkinson's Disease.Read

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