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Scottish News for 17 February 2010

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Mother tells of glacier ordeal Feb 17 2010

A mother has told of her ordeal after she spent hours in sub-zero temperatures with her 11-year-old son after a trip across an Icelandic glacier.Read

Pathologist backs Megrahi release Feb 17 2010

A pathologist who identified victims of the Lockerbie bombing has said it was "appropriate" that the man convicted of the crime had been freed from prison.Read

Union condemns rail freight firm Feb 17 2010

Union leaders have claimed that a rail freight firm is planning to close two depots with the loss of scores of jobs.Read

Prosecutor gets wildlife brief Feb 17 2010

The Crown Office has appointed a top prosecutor to help tackle wildlife crime.Read

Worker dies in digger accident Feb 17 2010

A Lithuanian man has been killed in an industrial accident at a firm that processes pet food ingredients.Read

Two-year knife-carrying term urged Feb 17 2010

Anyone caught carrying a knife should face two years behind bars, the Tories claim.Read

Obama professor clan chief dies Feb 17 2010

A clan chief who taught US President Barack Obama as a young man has died.Read

Unemployment figures rise again Feb 17 2010

Unemployment in Scotland has risen again, with figures revealing 10,000 more people joined the dole queue in the last three months.Read

Rail line 'could hit less well-off' Feb 17 2010

A new high-speed rail (HSR) line will cost taxpayers billions of pounds, but benefit only a relatively small group of wealthy travellers, the RAC Foundation has said.Read