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Scottish News for 16 June 2009

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Chair quizzed on trust profits Jun 16 2009

The boss of a firm set up to find alternatives to "costly" public-private partnerships has insisted he would recommend that funding method if it offered value for money.Read

Swine flu total reaches 500 Jun 16 2009

The number of Scots with swine flu has risen above 500, after 10 cases of the virus were confirmed.Read

Policeman injured in car crash Jun 16 2009

Four police officers have been hurt after their unmarked training car was involved in a crash.Read

Calls to close schools loophole Jun 16 2009

The Scottish Government has come under fresh pressure to plug a legal loophole which could hinder its flagship policy of lower class sizes.Read

Calls for independence referemdum Jun 16 2009

An option to increase the Scottish Parliament's devolved powers may be included in an independence referendum, First Minister Alex Salmond has said.Read

Licensing backlog may close hotels Jun 16 2009

Thousands of unlicensed off-sales should be allowed to sell alcohol beyond a looming legal deadline, MSPs have been urged.Read

SNP criticised over teaching jobs Jun 16 2009

The Scottish Government has come under Labour fire over figures showing a sharp fall in the number of teaching vacancies.Read

Health worker on sex assault charge Jun 16 2009

A maternity hospital worker has been charged following an alleged sex attack within the premises.Read

16-year-olds vote for health boards Jun 16 2009

Youngsters aged 16 are to get the right to vote in health board elections, it has been announced.Read

Public debut for rare tiger cubs Jun 16 2009

A trio of rare tiger cubs have made their first public appearance at a wildlife park.Read

Report criticises building plans Jun 16 2009

Scottish Government plans to drive down costs on major public building schemes are unlikely to deliver savings, a report has found.Read

Parliament chiefs turn to internet Jun 16 2009

Holyrood chiefs are to use blogs, Wikipedia and YouTube to make Parliament more accessible to the public.Read

SNP lead over Labour grows - poll Jun 16 2009

The SNP has increased its lead over Labour in Holyrood voting intentions, according to a new poll.Read

Health board regions to be unveiled Jun 16 2009

The first health boards to have their members directly elected are being announced.Read

Funding watchdog faces MSPs' panel Jun 16 2009

Bosses of the body set up to provide value for money in big public building projects are being asked about their progress by MSPs.Read

MSP to meet Lockerbie bomber Jun 16 2009

An MSP is meeting the Libyan convicted of the Lockerbie bombing in prison.Read

Salmond's aspirations for future Jun 16 2009

Alex Salmond is stepping up the pace of his administration's "national conversation" on Scotland's constitutional future.Read

Boyle cheered by home country fans Jun 16 2009

Susan Boyle has received rapturous applause as she took to the stage in front of home fans in Scotland.Read

Swine flu victim's family mourn son Jun 16 2009

The family of the UK's first swine flu victim to die are coming to terms with a double tragedy after her premature son also died.Read

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