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Scottish News for 29 June 2010

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Man charged with street riot murder Jun 29 2010

A suspect has been charged with murder after a man died following a street brawl.Read

UK 'will be one' over fishing rules Jun 29 2010

The UK will speak with "one voice" when calling for the reform of EU rules governing the fishing industry, a Government minister has said.Read

Cost of free personal care doubles Jun 29 2010

The cost of providing free personal care for elderly people in their home has more than doubled in five years, figures show.Read

Group oversees devolution of powers Jun 29 2010

Leading business and civic chiefs are to form a group to help oversee the transfer of more powers to the Scottish Parliament, it was announced.Read

Swinton role a 'misunderstanding' Jun 29 2010

Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton is not taking part in talks to develop the Government's controversial Curriculum for Excellence, it has emerged.Read

Ex-Lib Dem MP seeks Holyrood seat Jun 29 2010

A former MP has quit his job as a special adviser to the Scotland Office and plans to stand for a seat at Holyrood.Read

Car thieves leave OAP in hospital Jun 29 2010

A pensioner has been injured in a hit-and-run accident involving a stolen car.Read

Home fire kills 58-year-old man Jun 29 2010

A man has died in an unexplained fire at his home.Read

Funeral for tower block fall family Jun 29 2010

The funeral of three asylum seekers who jumped to their deaths from a tower block has been held.Read

MSPs back ban on deep-pit ponies Jun 29 2010

A campaign to ban the use of pit ponies in deep mines has been backed by MSPs.Read

Migration theme for city festival Jun 29 2010

A huge outdoor spectacle with a migration theme will form the centrepiece of this year's Edinburgh Mela Festival.Read

More seen quickly for drugs help Jun 29 2010

The number of drug addicts being seen within a month of referral for assessment is growing, official figures showed.Read

Change cut patient spending by 21% Jun 29 2010

A drop in prescription charges reduced patient spending by more than one fifth in a year, health officials have said.Read

Tobacco giant fights display ban Jun 29 2010

One of the world's biggest tobacco companies has launched a legal bid against a law which bans the open display of cigarettes in Scotland's shops.Read

Alcohol loyalty points ban urged Jun 29 2010

Supermarkets should be banned from awarding loyalty points to customers for purchases of alcohol, doctors have reiterated.Read

Under-16 pregnancy rates decrease Jun 29 2010

More than 700 girls under 16 became pregnant in 2008, figures have shown.Read

Ambulances get new defibrillators Jun 29 2010

Scotland's emergency ambulances will get new equipment which will make a "significant contribution" to saving lives, it has been announced.Read

Improvement in stroke services Jun 29 2010

An audit of stroke services has revealed improvements in the care given to victims but a widespread failure to meet the Government's new national standards.Read

Young man stabbed outside home Jun 29 2010

A man stabbed outside his home is recovering in hospital.Read

More youngsters continuing studies Jun 29 2010

The number of school leavers choosing to continue their studies has increased, according to figures just published.Read

Heads urged to improve meals uptake Jun 29 2010

Headteachers will be urged to find ways to increase the number of school meals taken by pupils, the Children's Minister has said.Read

Cancer waiting times 'must improve' Jun 29 2010

More needs to be done to reduce waiting times for cancer treatment, Labour said, despite targets being reached in most areas.Read

Councils owed £1bn in unpaid taxes Jun 29 2010

Almost £1 billion of council tax has not been paid since it was introduced in Scotland, new figures have revealed.Read

Actress Swinton to inspire pupils Jun 29 2010

Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton and author Alexander McCall Smith have been asked to help inspire pupils studying the controversial new Curriculum for Excellence.Read

Thousands 'need help with alcohol' Jun 29 2010

More than 50,000 people in Scotland were identified by health professionals for help to address an alcohol-related problem last year, new NHS figures show.Read

Fishing talks 'test respect agenda' Jun 29 2010

A European meeting about fishing policy will be a test of the "respect agenda" between Scotland and the UK, Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said.Read

Fingerprint files must be released Jun 29 2010

The Scottish Government has been ordered to release more than 100 documents relating to the Shirley McKie fingerprint case.Read

Economy 'recovering from winter' Jun 29 2010

Scotland is on the road to economic recovery despite a blip caused by the poor winter weather, according to a new report.Read

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