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Scottish News for 2 March 2010

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Scotland 'short-changed' on debate Mar 02 2010

The SNP has accused TV broadcasters of short-changing Scotland in a row over the first ever televised leaders' debates in a UK general election.Read

Mourners pay tribute to soldier Mar 02 2010

A soldier killed in Afghanistan was described as having a "magnetic personality" and a "lightning sharp wit" at his funeral.Read

Slum landlords 'hit squad' backed Mar 02 2010

A special hit squad could be set up to tackle slum landlords in part of Glasgow, a Scottish Government minister suggested.Read

Man guilty of murdering love rival Mar 02 2010

A jealous lover has been found guilty of murdering his neighbour on a remote island after he started a relationship with a former flame.Read

Tougher laws on bird killings urged Mar 02 2010

A petition calling for tougher measures against people who kill birds of prey has been handed to the Scottish Parliament.Read

Man injured in gas terminal fire Mar 02 2010

A workman has been treated for burns following a blaze at a gas terminal, fire and rescue services said.Read

Gardener 'threatened with axe' Mar 02 2010

A gardener was threatened with an axe as he tried to go after thieves who made off with a Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece from a castle, a court has heard.Read

More time for criminal Bill changes Mar 02 2010

Further evidence will be heard by MSPs investigating changes to the criminal justice system, it has been announced.Read

Flying doctor scheme to be extended Mar 02 2010

A flying doctor service is being extended to cover all of remote and rural Scotland, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has announced.Read

Purcell blames stress as he quits Mar 02 2010

The leader of Scotland's biggest local authority has quit, blaming stress and exhaustion.Read

Coldest winter in UK for 30 years Mar 02 2010

The UK winter has been the coldest for more than 30 years, with Scotland experiencing the lowest temperatures, according to figures from the Met Office.Read

Police officer numbers rise hailed Mar 02 2010

Police officer numbers in Scotland have increased again, official figures have shown.Read

New care services advice scheme Mar 02 2010

A new one-stop shop providing up-to-date advice on care services for elderly people has been launched.Read

Council chief to quit over stress Mar 02 2010

The leader of Scotland's biggest local authority is going to stand down after being hit by stress and exhaustion.Read

Minister faces grilling on housing Mar 02 2010

Scotland's Housing Minister is due to be quizzed on slum homes by MSPs.Read

Mourners remember 'true warrior' Mar 02 2010

Mourners are due to pay tribute to a "true warrior" soldier killed in Afghanistan at his funeral.Read

English parliament support grows Mar 02 2010

Support for an English parliament is growing as voters increasingly resent the way public spending is shared in the UK, a report has suggested.Read

MSPs quiz council chief on housing Mar 02 2010

The leader of Scotland's largest local authority is due to be quizzed on slum housing by MSPs.Read

Relief as quake couples phone home Mar 02 2010

Relatives of two British couples caught up in the devastating earthquake in Chile spoke of their relief as it emerged their loved ones were alive.Read

Air medical service plans due Mar 02 2010

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon is due to make an announcement on the future of Scotland's flying doctor service.Read

UK couples found safe after quake Mar 02 2010

Relatives of two British couples caught up in the devastating earthquake in Chile have spoken of their relief as it emerged they are alive and well.Read

Petition on bird of prey measures Mar 02 2010

A petition calling for tougher measures against those who kill birds of prey will be handed to Parliament.Read

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