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Scottish News for 1 June 2010

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Postal worker 'held' by Israelis Jun 01 2010

A postal worked from Edinburgh is among those being held by Israelis after a flotilla of boats was attacked as it attempted to deliver aid to Gaza, an MP has confirmed.Read

Human rights commission recognised Jun 01 2010

First Minister Alex Salmond has welcomed new recognition of Scotland's human rights institution by the United Nations.Read

Man charged over teenager murder Jun 01 2010

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a teenager whose body was found in a field.Read

Climate protesters to target RBS Jun 01 2010

Climate change protesters have announced they will target Edinburgh during the capital's busy festival period.Read

Transport chiefs' expenses slammed Jun 01 2010

Expenses claims by senior executives at a transport body have been branded "excessive" in a damming auditors' report.Read

Shop cordoned off after stabbing Jun 01 2010

A woman has died after an apparent stabbing at a city centre newsagents.Read

Plan launched for dementia support Jun 01 2010

Dementia sufferers will be given better support and hospital care after diagnosis, a minister has promised.Read

Pilot escapes injury in loch crash Jun 01 2010

A pilot has escaped serious injury as his helicopter crashed into an Argyll loch while he was searching for his missing cabin cruiser.Read

Film festival boasts many premieres Jun 01 2010

UK movie fans will get the chance to see more than 100 new features at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), organisers have said.Read

Probe into Dubai hotel worker death Jun 01 2010

Police in Dubai have launched an investigation after a British hotel worker was found dead in her apartment.Read

New child protection rules unveiled Jun 01 2010

Greater protection for unborn babies is among the key changes to new national guidance on child protection that has been unveiled.Read

Sir Jackie backs dyslexia website Jun 01 2010

Motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart has backed a new website aimed at helping teachers support pupils with dyslexia.Read

£100,000 cannabis haul found in car Jun 01 2010

Two men were arrested when officers found £100,000-worth of drugs in a car travelling on a motorway, police said.Read

Fear and cost prevent dental trips Jun 01 2010

Fear of the dentist or the cost of treatment has prevented more than a third of people getting their teeth checked in five years, research shows.Read

Police numbers higher than ever Jun 01 2010

Police numbers reached an all-time high this year with 17,409 officers in Scotland, according to official figures.Read

Rangers star held in assault probe Jun 01 2010

Rangers player Kirk Broadfoot has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault in a seaside town.Read

Legal aid for abuse victims bid Jun 01 2010

A shake-up of domestic abuse law to allow victims to be granted legal aid is being proposed by a Labour MSP.Read

Anxious wait for aid ship families Jun 01 2010

Families of Scots on board a flotilla which was attacked as it attempted to deliver aid to Gaza have spoken of their anxious wait to hear from loved ones.Read