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Scottish News for 9 February 2010

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Afghanistan deaths soldiers named Feb 09 2010

Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Britain's death toll in the conflict matched that of the Falklands War have been hailed for their bravery.Read

Panel may scrutinise suicide bill Feb 09 2010

A veteran MSP vowed to challenge Holyrood business chiefs after they recommended a special committee be set up to consider her proposal to legalise assisted suicide.Read

Forth Bridge 'should allow buses' Feb 09 2010

Bus services should get "a fair crack of the whip" when the new Forth Bridge is created, MSPs have been told.Read

Fears over minimum whisky price Feb 09 2010

The whisky industry insisted that it will lose out if minimum prices are applied to alcohol.Read

Rail strike on day of big rugby tie Feb 09 2010

Rugby fans will be hit by a 24-hour rail strike on the day Scotland face England, it has been confirmed.Read

Power line health fears 'ignored' Feb 09 2010

Energy Minister Jim Mather is being asked to explain the health advice he considered before approving a controversial 137-mile power line.Read

Trial of 'river bus' completed Feb 09 2010

An amphibious bus that can travel on water and roads completed its trials on a Scottish river despite suffering a technical problem.Read

Four jailed for attempted murder Feb 09 2010

Four men have been jailed for attempting to murder a businessman who was shot in the head as he left a casino in Edinburgh.Read

Scottish salmon campaign launched Feb 09 2010

A campaign to promote premium Scottish salmon across Europe has been launched by First Minister Alex Salmond.Read

Rescued hedgehogs put on crash diet Feb 09 2010

A group of "chubby" hedgehogs are to be given a helping hand in losing their winter weight thanks to a special hedgehog "fat club".Read

Remains could be missing diver Feb 09 2010

The remains of a man have been found in a wreck near a popular diving spot, police have said, prompting speculation they could be those of a diver who went missing more than two years ago.Read

Student's terror conviction quashed Feb 09 2010

A student dubbed a "wannabe suicide bomber" has had his conviction quashed by appeal court judges.Read

Leona's 'Bleeding Love' UK top tune Feb 09 2010

Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis has been crowned the top tune for the UK's romantics.Read

Human trafficking inquiry launched Feb 09 2010

An inquiry into the scale of human trafficking in Scotland and the Government's response to it has been launched.Read

SNP's booze price plans criticised Feb 09 2010

Whisky industry leaders will on Tuesday criticise the SNP's plans to set minimum alcohol prices.Read

Student awaits terror verdict Feb 09 2010

A student dubbed Scotland's first Islamist terrorist will learn on Tuesday if his conviction will be formally overturned after judges said he suffered a miscarriage of justice.Read