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Scottish News for 3 August 2010

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Charles visits derelict dairy site Aug 03 2010

The Prince of Wales braved the Highland drizzle as he learned about a project to transform a derelict dairy.Read

Puppies left for dead on train Aug 03 2010

Two one-week-old puppies were rescued by cleaners after they were left for dead in a bag of fishing gear on a train, an animal welfare charity has said.Read

Rural development changes condemned Aug 03 2010

Changes to a Scottish Government programme aimed at helping rural development has come under fire from farming leaders.Read

Teenager held over death of father Aug 03 2010

A teenage woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a young father found seriously injured across the road from a pub.Read

Total tan 'impossible to perfect' Aug 03 2010

Sun-worshippers seeking an even all-over tan may be aiming for the impossible, a medical study has concluded.Read

22 birds of prey poisoned last year Aug 03 2010

Birds of prey continue to be deliberately and illegally poisoned, according to new research.Read

Number of homes sold rises by 30% Aug 03 2010

The number of homes sold in Scotland rose by almost 30% in the last quarter, new figures have shown.Read

'Quick' action vowed on deposits Aug 03 2010

The Scottish Government will "move quickly" to crack down on landlords who wrongly keep tenants' rent deposits, Housing Minister Alex Neil has said.Read

Decorated Neolithic stones found Aug 03 2010

Archaeologists have discovered the first evidence in the UK of stonework painted with a pattern, suggesting Neolithic people enjoyed decorating.Read

Officer surfed net as prisoner died Aug 03 2010

A teenage drug addict took heroin and died in a police cell as a custody officer surfed the internet, a fatal accident inquiry has found.Read

Concern over new teachers' ability Aug 03 2010

Headteachers and pupils have expressed concerns about the ability of newly qualified teachers to teach literacy and numeracy, it has emerged.Read

NHS faces 'financial challenges' Aug 03 2010

The NHS is facing "serious financial challenges" in the coming years, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has said.Read

Seventh suspected youth suicide Aug 03 2010

A 21-year-old man has been found dead in Dundee - thought to be the seventh young person to take their own life in the city in just over a month, it has emerged.Read

Letter sheds light on Burns's life Aug 03 2010

A letter which sheds light on the final days of Scots poet Robert Burns's life is being unveiled by Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop.Read

NHS advice service set to launch Aug 03 2010

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon is set to launch the new NHS inform one-stop health advice service.Read

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