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Scottish News for 21 October 2009

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Tourists who drowned in Spain named Oct 21 2009

Two Britons who drowned in stormy waters while on holiday in Spain have been named.Read

Trafalgar flag sells at auction Oct 21 2009

The only surviving Union Jack from the Battle of Trafalgar has sold at auction for more than 20 times its predicted price.Read

Economy shrinks for fourth quarter Oct 21 2009

Scotland's economy shrunk for the fourth successive quarter, figures have revealed.Read

Population high predicted for 2012 Oct 21 2009

The population of Scotland is predicted to hit a record high in the next three years, experts have said.Read

Newly-wed mum and child die in fire Oct 21 2009

A newly-wed mother has been killed along with her young daughter in a fire at their home.Read

Lawyer warns over 'Googling' jurors Oct 21 2009

A top criminal lawyer has called for tighter rules to stop jurors using the internet to research cases they are sitting on.Read

Edinburgh 'top cruise destination' Oct 21 2009

Cruise travellers have named Edinburgh as the UK's best destination port while Southampton has taken the best departure port prize.Read

Health workers urged over flu jab Oct 21 2009

Scotland's swine flu vaccination programme has kicked off with a plea to front-line health workers to get the jab.Read

Mother and daughter killed in fire Oct 21 2009

A mother and her eight-year-old daughter have died after a fire at their home, police said.Read

Royal Mail misses £8 million deal Oct 21 2009

The Royal Mail has been delivered a fresh blow after the Scottish Government awarded a multi-million pound contract to a private firm.Read

War dead relatives voice concerns Oct 21 2009

Families of service personnel killed in Iraq will meet members of the inquiry into the conflict.Read

Last Trafalgar battle flag on sale Oct 21 2009

The only surviving Union Jack from the Battle of Trafalgar goes on sale at an auction.Read

Shake-up plans for Holyrood regions Oct 21 2009

The new political map of Scotland has moved a step closer when proposals were finalised for new-look Holyrood constituencies.Read

H1N1 vaccination drive launched Oct 21 2009

A programme to vaccinate 1.3 million people in Scotland against swine flu will be launched.Read

Experts warn over Christmas sales Oct 21 2009

Shopping experts have warned retailers to approach Christmas with caution, despite signs that consumer confidence in Scotland is slowly improving.Read

Anti-air warfare destroyer launched Oct 21 2009

The latest anti-air warfare destroyer to be built for the Royal Navy is launched.Read

New constituency plans complete Oct 21 2009

The new political map of Scotland has moved a step closer after proposals were finalised for new-look Holyrood constituencies.Read

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