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Scottish News for 31 December 2010

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£110,000 of Class A drugs seized Dec 31 2010

Two police officers have recovered £110,000 of Class A drugs after stopping a man on the street.Read

1,800 burst pipes fixed amid freeze Dec 31 2010

Scottish Water repaired about 1,800 burst water mains as the big freeze gripped Scotland in December.Read

Crowds ready for Hogmanay parties Dec 31 2010

Revellers are preparing to welcome in the new year at celebrations around Scotland.Read

December was coldest in 120 years Dec 31 2010

The past month was Britain's coldest December for 120 years, meteorologists have said.Read

Shop worker targeted by thieves Dec 31 2010

A man has been assaulted and robbed of a five-figure sum of cash as he locked up a cash and carry.Read

ScotRail plans big freeze refunds Dec 31 2010

ScotRail is facing at least £500,000 of refunds as a result of this year's severe cold weather.Read

Car owner targeted as vehicle taken Dec 31 2010

A thief drove a car towards its owner in a deliberate attempt to target him, police have said.Read

Further water supplies sent to NI Dec 31 2010

The Scottish Government is sending more water to Northern Ireland to help residents who have been without water for days.Read

SNP membership up 71% since 2003 Dec 31 2010

Membership of the Scottish National Party (SNP) has increased by over 70% in the last seven years.Read

Day trip fuel 'blackspots' revealed Dec 31 2010

Some areas furthest from petrol stations are popular day-tripper spots, research has shown.Read

New Year messages focus on election Dec 31 2010

Scotland faces a "year of decision" in 2011, the First Minister has said.Read

UK housing market trends revealed Dec 31 2010

The housing market performed better in southern areas of England than northern ones during 2010 but Scotland and Wales saw some of the biggest price gains, research has shown.Read

Government department criticised Dec 31 2010

A Government department has been accused of causing problems for those who are struggling in the wake of the recession.Read

MP Anne Begg made dame by Queen Dec 31 2010

The first full-time wheelchair user to become an MP is made a dame in the New Year Honours List.Read

Ex-newsreader delighted with honour Dec 31 2010

Veteran journalist Sandy Gall has said he was "very honoured" after being recognised by the Queen in the New Year Honours List.Read

Helpline guidance for abused males Dec 31 2010

Male victims of domestic violence have been urged to call a new helpline after figures showed three times as many domestic abuse incidents occur on New Year's Day compared to any other day of the year.Read

Judo expert 'ecstatic' about CBE Dec 31 2010

One of the country's foremost judo experts has said he is "ecstatic" to receive a CBE.Read

Pop star Lennox leads Scots honours Dec 31 2010

Pop star turned charity campaigner Annie Lennox leads the list of Scots named in the New Year Honours List and said she was "genuinely delighted" to be collecting an OBE.Read

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