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Scottish News for 8 September 2010

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Chinook probe 'must give answers' Sep 08 2010

An independent review of the Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre must provide answers, it has been demanded.Read

Case put forward to save RAF bases Sep 08 2010

An "overwhelming strategic and economic case" for the retention of two RAF bases has been made to the Scottish Secretary, a cross-party delegation said.Read

Shooting attack 'was not random' Sep 08 2010

Detectives say that the shooting of a man in a city street was "not a random attack".Read

One in five households 'workless' Sep 08 2010

Around one in five households in Scotland has no adults in work, according to figures published.Read

Snooker star Higgins suspended Sep 08 2010

Lanarkshire snooker star John Higgins has been handed a six-month suspension from the sport and fined £75,000 after admitting breaching rules around betting.Read

Concern over patients' legislation Sep 08 2010

Opposition MSPs have questioned the need for new legislation on patients' rights.Read

'Drinking dens' crackdown announced Sep 08 2010

A crackdown on "outdoor drinking dens" has been announced by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill.Read

Tourism sector goal 'not attained' Sep 08 2010

The tourism industry is not on course to meet a key target, a Scottish Government official have said.Read

Foreign holidays 'still popular' Sep 08 2010

Thousands of Scots continue to choose European holiday destinations despite the poor exchange rate, a survey has shown.Read

Contaminated blood probe report out Sep 08 2010

An inquiry into why people were infected with hepatitis C and HIV from contaminated blood and blood products has published a preliminary report.Read

Budget 'at heart of SNP policy' Sep 08 2010

The Scottish Government's budget for next year will be at the heart of the SNP's legislative programme, the First Minister has announced.Read

Fresh probe into RAF Chinook crash Sep 08 2010

The Government has ordered an independent review of an RAF Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre, Nick Clegg has confirmed.Read

Teenager dies in road accident Sep 08 2010

A teenager has died after being struck by a van, police have said.Read

Wife killer to remain in hospital Sep 08 2010

A man who killed his wife in an axe attack will remain in a state hospital for another three months, a court has heard.Read

Whitehall talks on RAF bases future Sep 08 2010

Council representatives are due to meet with the Scottish Secretary to discuss the future of two RAF bases.Read

737 pubs 'closed since smoking ban' Sep 08 2010

More than 700 pubs in Scotland have closed since the smoking ban was introduced, a new report said.Read

Warning over social housing cuts Sep 08 2010

Social housing in Scotland will suffer as a result of the UK Government's planned public spending cuts, the Scottish Housing and Communities Minister has warned.Read