Home News Scottish News 2009 09 20

Scottish News for 20 September 2009

Showing 1-20 of 20 articles.

Articles...

Rapist hunted after girl attacked Sep 20 2009

A teenage girl was subjected to a "horrifying" rape ordeal in the early hours of Sunday.Read

Man 'serious' after knife attack Sep 20 2009

A man is in a serious condition in hospital with stab wounds after being attacked by five men, police have said.Read

Salmond: No referendum postponement Sep 20 2009

First Minister Alex Salmond has defended his plans for a referendum in the face of criticism from a top businessman who said it should be put off.Read

Mining disaster anniversary marked Sep 20 2009

The First Minister has paid tribute to those who died in one of Scotland's worst mining disasters as he unveiled a bronze statue to mark its 50th anniversary.Read

Joanna Lumley's ploughing match Sep 20 2009

Actress Joanna Lumley learnt to plough at a farm where Robert Burns lived.Read

Warning over nuclear waste leak Sep 20 2009

A nuclear power station has been issued with a final warning letter after radioactive waste leaked into the sea, it has emerged.Read

RBS 'considering' cash call option Sep 20 2009

Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland is weighing up a new fundraising to prevent the taxpayer's stake in the ailing bank from rising further, it has been reported.Read

Lib Dems issue devolution call Sep 20 2009

The Liberal Democrats have called for greater devolution as part of a bid to counter the independence movement in Scotland and Wales.Read

RBS considers cash call Sep 20 2009

Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland is weighing up a new fundraising to prevent the taxpayer's stake in the ailing bank from rising further, it has been reported.Read

New statue marks mining disaster Sep 20 2009

A bronze statue will be unveiled to mark the 50th anniversary of one of Scotland's worst mining disasters.Read

Teenager killed in road crash named Sep 20 2009

Police have named a teenager killed in a car accident on a country road.Read

SNP vows push for by-election date Sep 20 2009

The SNP has pledged to increase the pressure on Labour to set a date for the Glasgow North East by-election.Read

Bid to lower referendum voting age Sep 20 2009

Sixteen year-olds should be able to vote in an independence for Scotland referendum, an SNP minister has said.Read

Doctor's fears over smoking in 1606 Sep 20 2009

A doctor's letter written more than 400 years ago has revealed medics then were concerned about the dangers of young people smoking.Read

Mother backs platelet donations Sep 20 2009

A mother whose baby son's life was saved by platelet donations is backing a campaign urging people to become donors.Read

Farmer turns pig muck into energy Sep 20 2009

A farmer has secured a grant to harness the power of pig muck by turning it into electricity, it has been revealed.Read

Swinney urges cross-party support Sep 20 2009

Finance Secretary John Swinney appealed to other parties to support his demand for more money from Westminster.Read

Minister in call over teenage vote Sep 20 2009

Sixteen year-olds should be able to vote in an independence referendum, an SNP minister has said.Read

Scott to attack 'centralisation' Sep 20 2009

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott will attack creeping centralisation in Scotland when he addresses his party conference.Read

Labour could rush protection law Sep 20 2009

Proposed new laws aimed at improving protection for homeowners threatened with repossession could be passed by Holyrood in a single day, Labour claimed.Read

Showing 1 - 20 of 20

Quick Links

Dial a service

Dial a service

'We'll get you fixed'

Looking for a Tradesman? You'll find them here. Read

Get Involved

We want your local stories, videos & pics.