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Scottish News for 17 March 2010

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Divers search dock after van drama Mar 17 2010

Police divers are searching a dock after a stolen van plunged into the water.Read

Rates plan may 'cost tourism jobs' Mar 17 2010

Jobs could be lost in the tourism industry unless ministers reconsider plans to increase business rates, MSPs have said.Read

Ewing wants `legal high` drug ban Mar 17 2010

The Scottish Government has stepped up calls for a "legal high" drug to be outlawed after the deaths of the two teenagers.Read

Thousands of public sector jobs cut Mar 17 2010

Almost 10,000 public sector jobs were axed last year, official figures have shown.Read

Public notice change plan abandoned Mar 17 2010

Public notices will continue to be published in local newspapers after ministers dropped plans to let councils advertise on the internet.Read

HIV case man to appeal sentence Mar 17 2010

A chef who was jailed after he infected his lover with the HIV virus has appealed against his sentence, it has been confirmed.Read

Diageo boss defends deal amid cuts Mar 17 2010

Whisky chiefs have faced a grilling from MSPs over their Formula 1 sponsorship deals while hundreds of staff are being axed.Read

Double shooting shocks community Mar 17 2010

A husband and wife found shot dead in a suspected domestic incident at their home have been described as a "lovely couple".Read

City pantomime return for Krankies Mar 17 2010

The Krankies are to return to Christmas pantomime in Glasgow for the first time since an on-stage accident that almost killed Wee Jimmy, it has been confirmed.Read

Fall in job seeker benefit claims Mar 17 2010

The number of people out of work and claiming benefit has fallen for the first time in almost two years, figures have revealed.Read

Couple found shot 'were lovely' Mar 17 2010

A husband and wife found shot dead in their home were a "lovely couple", neighbours have said.Read

Couple 'shot dead in home' Mar 17 2010

Investigations have been continuing after a couple were reportedly shot dead in their home.Read

Bid to boost Muslim officer numbers Mar 17 2010

A new policing body has been launched to boost the number of Muslim officers in Scottish forces.Read

Help for male victims of abuse Mar 17 2010

A new confidential support service for men who are the victims of domestic abuse is due to be announced by the Scottish Government.Read

MSPs set to grill Diageo chief Mar 17 2010

The head of drinks giant Diageo is due to appear before MSPs after the firm's decision to axe 900 jobs last year.Read

Whisky boss grilled on booze prices Mar 17 2010

A whisky firm boss who has been recalled by a parliamentary committee will clarify what impact minimum pricing on alcohol could have on jobs.Read

Poor February sales for retailers Mar 17 2010

Retailers suffered their worst February for at least 11 years, sales figures have revealed.Read

Building apprenticeships 'to fall' Mar 17 2010

The number of apprentices in the building trade could fall by just over 50% this year, construction industry bosses have warned.Read

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