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Scottish News for 2 April 2009

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Get out of comfort zone, MSPs urged Apr 02 2009

MSPs need to get out of their Holyrood "comfort zone" and face up to the plight of neighbourhoods blighted by anti-social behaviour, Labour has said.Read

Knife crime 'frustration' warning Apr 02 2009

MSPs have warned of "frustration" felt by local communities over knife crime.Read

Helicopter crash probe under way Apr 02 2009

Investigations into a North Sea helicopter crash which killed 16 people has begun as the names of those who died were released by police.Read

'Accused's DNA found on victim' Apr 02 2009

DNA found on a businesswoman matches the profile of the man accused of raping and murdering her, a court has heard.Read

Helicopter crash victims named Apr 02 2009

Fifteen of the people killed when a helicopter crashed into the North Sea have been named by police.Read

Sea tragedy 'will hit whole of UK' Apr 02 2009

The impact of the North Sea helicopter crash will hit families across the UK, Scotland's First Minister has said.Read

Boost for high-street regeneration Apr 02 2009

Firms and voluntary bodies will be able to apply for cash to regenerate their local high streets, it has been announced.Read

Salmond leads sea crash tributes Apr 02 2009

Scotland's First Minister has led political leaders in paying tribute to the 16 victims of the North Sea helicopter disaster.Read

Sheriff rapped over cell ordeal Apr 02 2009

The treatment of an alleged rape victim who was locked up after breaking down in the witness box has been branded "disproportionate" by Scotland's top judge.Read

NHS staff hailed over waiting lists Apr 02 2009

The Health Secretary has offered her personal thanks to the NHS for its work to tackle waiting times.Read

£3.3m bill to create cultural body Apr 02 2009

The new national body responsible for culture and the arts will cost £3.3 million to set up, MSPs have been told.Read

Medical records 'breach' probed Apr 02 2009

A top-level inquiry is under way into why boxes of medical records were left lying for days in a hospital corridor.Read

New anti-social behaviour plan Apr 02 2009

Local residents should be allowed to apply for ASBOs against problem individuals, Labour have said.Read

Ambulance crews beat target time Apr 02 2009

Ambulance crews have beaten a key emergency response target for the first time, it has been announced.Read

MSPs to analyse new cultural body Apr 02 2009

The new national body responsible for culture and the arts is due to come under the spotlight of MSPs at Holyrood.Read

Air crash bodies brought to port Apr 02 2009

The bodies of eight people killed when a helicopter crashed in the North Sea have arrived in port as the search resumed for eight others on the aircraft.Read

Universities to share £1.14bn Apr 02 2009

Scotland's universities are to share in a total of £1.14 billion from the main funding body this year, it has been announced.Read

Doctors' fears over alcohol abuse Apr 02 2009

Doctors have added their voice to growing concerns over Scotland's relationship with alcohol.Read

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