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Scottish News for 17 December 2009

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Detained child and mother released Dec 17 2009

A woman and her 10-year-old daughter have been released from custody as they continue their fight against deportation.Read

Rivals to help stranded passengers Dec 17 2009

Thousands of travellers stranded abroad by the collapse of airline Flyglobespan are trying to get back to Britain.Read

Homeowners 'need more protection' Dec 17 2009

Action is needed to protect families from becoming homeless, Housing Minister Alex Neil has said.Read

Health staff considering pay cut Dec 17 2009

The Scottish Government will consider an NHS official's call for a pay cut for senior health workers, Finance Secretary John Swinney has said.Read

Power-line decision delay slammed Dec 17 2009

The Scottish Government has been criticised for delaying an announcement of its decision to upgrade a major power line.Read

Anthrax found in dead addict Dec 17 2009

A heroin user who died in hospital has tested positive for anthrax.Read

NHS consultants 'got £75,000 bonus' Dec 17 2009

Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott has hit out at the millions of pounds paid to health service consultants in bonuses.Read

Tory MP has strong future- Cameron Dec 17 2009

Tory leader David Cameron has praised the only Conservative MP in Scotland but refused to be drawn on the MP's future in a Tory Government.Read

Child dies after catching swine flu Dec 17 2009

A child has died after catching swine flu, health officials have said.Read

NHS funding 'would be best present' Dec 17 2009

The return of £200 million in health service funding to Scotland would be the "best Christmas present imaginable", First Minister Alex Salmond has said.Read

Blog claims are 'not revelations' Dec 17 2009

The First Minister has rounded on Iain Gray after the Labour leader questioned him about the resignation of a pro-SNP blogger.Read

Da Vinci painting goes on display Dec 17 2009

A painting by Leonardo da Vinci has gone on display in Scotland, six years after its alleged theft from a stately home.Read

Council notices not needed in press Dec 17 2009

Public notices such as planning applications and road closures will no longer have to be advertised in newspapers, under a newly published cost-cutting plan.Read

Political unity 'a must' to survive Dec 17 2009

MSPs have heard calls for political unity to ensure Scotland "survives" the global financial crisis.Read

Anger over Flyglobespan collapse Dec 17 2009

Angry passengers in the UK and abroad spoke of their shattered travel plans following the collapse of airline Flyglobespan.Read

Murder police in renewed plea Dec 17 2009

Police investigating the murder of a radio presenter in her home have made a further appeal for information, one week on from her death.Read

Board slammed over police scrutiny Dec 17 2009

A public authority has been accused by watchdogs of failing to properly scrutinise the police force it is responsible for.Read

New quotations on Holyrood walls Dec 17 2009

Two literary additions to the Scottish Parliament are being unveiled.Read

Call to strengthen housing Bill Dec 17 2009

MSPs have been urged to strengthen legislation aimed at reducing the number of house repossessions during the recession.Read

Rail link row expected to flare up Dec 17 2009

The political row over the decision to axe an airport railway is likely to resurface again when MSPs debate the Scottish Government's Budget.Read

Passengers stranded as firm folds Dec 17 2009

A major operation to get stranded air passengers home for Christmas is under way following the collapse of airline Flyglobespan.Read

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