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Scottish News for 1 June 2009

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Teenager dies in loch tragedy Jun 01 2009

A teenager died after apparently getting into difficulty in a loch as Scotland enjoyed another day of hot weather.Read

MP Devine in Labour expenses probe Jun 01 2009

The career of Livingston MP Jim Devine is hanging in the balance after he became the latest MP referred to the Labour Party's "star chamber" over his expenses.Read

Voter poll puts SNP ahead of Labour Jun 01 2009

A poll putting the SNP in the lead for Thursday's European elections has been hailed by the Nationalists.Read

Grandees to study prison claims Jun 01 2009

Two former Holyrood presiding officers are to study a claim that Alex Salmond misled Parliament over an inmate on the run from prison.Read

Rare Darwin book up for sale Jun 01 2009

A first edition of Charles Darwin's seminal work On The Origin Of Species is to be sold at auction in Edimburgh this week after being unearthed at a family home.Read

Rare darwin book up for sale Jun 01 2009

A first edition of Charles Darwin's seminal work On The Origin Of Species is to be sold at auction in Edimburgh this week after being unearthed at a family home.Read

SNP cleared of campaign rule breach Jun 01 2009

SNP ministers have been cleared of a charge of breaking rules on political campaigning during election periods.Read

Crime reports among missing data Jun 01 2009

Pictures of children and confidential crime reports are among a catalogue of data files lost by councils and health boards, it has been revealed.Read

Scottish swine flu cases double Jun 01 2009

The number of cases of swine flu in Scotland has more than doubled as it was confirmed 42 people now have the disease.Read

Charles' cultural visit to islands Jun 01 2009

The Prince of Wales has enjoyed traditional music and modern theatre during a visit to Orkney.Read

Financial sector still competitive Jun 01 2009

Scotland's financial services will keep their competitive edge despite the turmoil which has engulfed the sector, the First Minister has predicted.Read

Denial over 500 teaching posts axe Jun 01 2009

Labour claims that up to 500 teaching jobs could be axed this year have been rejected by the Scottish Government.Read

Bank closed amid swine flu alert Jun 01 2009

A bank has been closed after an employee became ill with suspected swine flu.Read

Patient negligence claims reviewed Jun 01 2009

Experts are to investigate whether NHS patients should be able to claim compensation even if negligence cannot be proved, the Scottish Government has said.Read

Arrest after family man's murder Jun 01 2009

A man has been arrested after the murder of a "loveable family man" found injured in a street.Read

Teenager drowns swimming in river Jun 01 2009

A 13-year-old boy has drowned while swimming in a river with friends.Read

Susan Boyle neighbours 'devastated' Jun 01 2009

Neighbours in Susan Boyle's home town said they are "devastated" at reports that the Britain's Got Talent star had been taken to a clinic.Read

Susan Boyle 'drained' by pressure Jun 01 2009

Britain's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan said that singer Susan Boyle was emotionally drained and exhausted after being put under more pressure than any other contestant in the show.Read