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Scottish News for 10 June 2009

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Sharp increase in swine flu cases Jun 10 2009

Forty-seven new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the biggest daily increase so far in Scotland, it has been announced.Read

Extra funding for hill farmers Jun 10 2009

Hill farmers in some of Scotland`s most rural areas are to get extra Government cash, MSPs have heard.Read

Enterprise chief quits after probe Jun 10 2009

The chairman of an enterprise agency has stepped down from a consultancy firm the agency investigated, it has emerged.Read

Policeman reported over bike crash Jun 10 2009

A police officer has been reported to prosecutors in connection with a road crash in which a man and his grandson were seriously injured, police have said.Read

Under age tobacco laws may extend Jun 10 2009

Proposed new laws on tobacco could be extended to stop adults buying cigarettes for under age youngsters, it has emerged.Read

MSP in bid to ban 'bad fats' Jun 10 2009

A bid to ban the sale of allegedly harmful "Frankenstein fats" has been launched by a Holyrood MSP.Read

Fringe Festival line-up revealed Jun 10 2009

A record number of shows, including performances by big-name stars such as Denise van Outen, Julian Clary and Alistair McGowan, will be staged at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it has been revealed.Read

'Forgotten rail line' change urged Jun 10 2009

A new report has called for changes to be made to boost the number of people using "Scotland's forgotten railway line".Read

Inmate in 'possible swine flu case' Jun 10 2009

A prisoner has been classed as a possible case of swine flu, officials have said.Read

Tesco creates 200 new finance jobs Jun 10 2009

An extra 200 jobs are being created at a major retailer's financial headquarters in Scotland, it has been announced.Read

Rise in calls to homeless charity Jun 10 2009

A leading homelessness charity has said it had seen a "massive" increase in calls for advice since the downturn began to bite.Read

Pay structure delay 'unacceptable' Jun 10 2009

Delays in introducing a single pay and grading structure for council staff have been branded "unacceptable" by MSPs.Read

Rare Darwin book going under hammer Jun 10 2009

A first edition of Charles Darwin's ground-breaking work On The Origin Of Species is due to go under the hammer.Read

Controversial child ad back on TV Jun 10 2009

A hard-hitting advert highlighting the plight of vulnerable young people returns to television screens.Read

MSPs set to endorse sex crimes law Jun 10 2009

A radical shake-up of the law on sexual offences is expected to be passed by MSPs.Read

Man in court over woman's death Jun 10 2009

A man is due to appear in court after the body of a young Nepalese woman was found in undergrowth near her home.Read

Vote on call to dissolve Parliament Jun 10 2009

MPs are due to vote on a call for the dissolution of Parliament to pave the way for an immediate general election.Read

Recession 'causing EU cash squeeze' Jun 10 2009

Access to European money is being squeezed because of the recession, a Holyrood report has revealed.Read

Debt 'forcing people to shun food' Jun 10 2009

A growing level of debt is forcing some people to go without food or heating to help pay off their bills, a charity has warned.Read

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