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Scottish News for 18 February 2010

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Swinney: Tax freezes will help many Feb 18 2010

Finance Secretary John Swinney has said council tax freezes would help families in Scotland during tough economic times.Read

Son fears ill father will die alone Feb 18 2010

The son of a British man in a coma in Thailand said his family fears he will die alone as they cannot afford to fly him home.Read

Cyclist finishes mountain challenge Feb 18 2010

A Scottish cyclist has said he was "absolutely ecstatic" to have completed a gruelling journey across the longest mountain range in the world.Read

McLaren tribute event announced Feb 18 2010

Rugby greats are to take part in a public tribute night in memory of the late commentator Bill McLaren, it has been announced.Read

Ski centres thrive in snowy weather Feb 18 2010

Snowsports centres and their local communities are enjoying the "silver lining" of recent heavy snowfall, the Scottish Secretary said on Thursday.Read

University and college 'may merge' Feb 18 2010

Merger talks are under way at a leading Scottish university and an art college, it has been announced.Read

Hygiene in C diff ward 'had fallen' Feb 18 2010

Hand hygiene fell in a hospital ward the month before a deadly outbreak of Clostridium difficile, a report has revealed.Read

Blaze home matron 'unaware of role' Feb 18 2010

The woman in charge of implementing a fire safety policy at a care home where a blaze killed 14 elderly residents was not aware she had "any specific responsibilities" for health and safety, an inquiry has heard.Read

Double jeopardy law must go: Tories Feb 18 2010

The Tories have repeated their call for the abolition of the double jeopardy law to take account of new scientific advances.Read

Four arrested in fake DVDs raid Feb 18 2010

Thousands of fake DVDs have been seized and four people arrested as part of an operation against counterfeiting, police have announced.Read

Police lab 'deliberately targeted' Feb 18 2010

A police forensic science lab that was burnt down overnight was deliberately targeted, officers have said.Read

Third resignation at troubled SPT Feb 18 2010

A third senior figure has resigned from a transport body amid an ongoing row over expenses, it has been announced.Read

Scottish Defence League warning Feb 18 2010

Anti-racism rally organisers have warned against complacency just days before a right-wing group plans to march in Scotland.Read

Transport museum to close in April Feb 18 2010

One of Scotland`s most popular visitor attractions is to close its doors in two months, bosses have announced.Read

Transport firm chief to stand down Feb 18 2010

The chief executive of Scotland's largest transport partnership has announced he is standing down, just days after the company's chairman resigned from his post.Read

Town 'best place' to spot UFOs Feb 18 2010

Some enthusiasts believe the small town of Bonnybridge in Scotland is the world's number one place to spot UFOs.Read

Councils warned of 'reduced funds' Feb 18 2010

Councils have been warned they should prepare now for the "extremely challenging combination" of reduced funds and increased demand for some services.Read

More effort sought from Westminster Feb 18 2010

A leading judge has called on Westminster to take its responsibilities to Scotland seriously.Read

Death row Brit denies attack on son Feb 18 2010

A Briton who spent two decades on death row in America has denied hitting his son with a baseball bat during an alleged assault in the US.Read

Potter author accused of plagiarism Feb 18 2010

JK Rowling has been named in a lawsuit claiming she stole ideas for her wildly popular and lucrative Harry Potter books from another British author.Read

Ex-death row Scot denies son attack Feb 18 2010

A Briton who spent two decades on death row in America has denied that he hit his son with a baseball bat during an alleged assault in the United States.Read

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