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Scottish News for 3 December 2012

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Creative Scotland head to step down Dec 03 2012

The head of Scotland's arts funding body is standing down, saying the time was right for a change of direction for both him and the organisation.Read

Ex-Hibs striker faces drugs charges Dec 03 2012

Former Hibernian striker Garry O'Connor has been charged with alleged drugs offences.Read

Isles ferry workers vote to strike Dec 03 2012

Ferry workers in the Northern Isles have voted to strike in a row over jobs.Read

Snowfall disruption 'at a minimum' Dec 03 2012

Disruption on the main transport network has been kept to a minimum as the first widespread snowfall of winter crossed the country.Read

Labour MSP resigns for union work Dec 03 2012

A Labour MSP is leaving Holyrood to take up a senior post in the trade union movement.Read

Property tax system Bill published Dec 03 2012

Plans for a new system of property taxation have been set out in what is a historic first for the Scottish Government.Read

Police seize large haul of cannabis Dec 03 2012

Drugs worth more than a quarter of a million pounds have been seized in raids at the weekend.Read

Rail users get drink ban warning Dec 03 2012

Rail passengers are being reminded of the late night alcohol ban as operators prepare for the busy festive period.Read

Abduction-charge teacher remanded Dec 03 2012

The case of a teacher accused of abducting a teenage girl has been committed to a crown court.Read

Drink-drivers targeted in campaign Dec 03 2012

Police chiefs have backed a month-long campaign targeting those who drink and drive over the festive season.Read

Blaze rips through fire station Dec 03 2012

A fire station has been badly damaged after a blaze ripped through the building.Read

Scotland 'ready for new powers' Dec 03 2012

Pro-independence campaigners will show over the next year that Scotland is "the most prepared nation in the world" for gaining new powers, the Deputy First Minister will tell an audience of business leaders.Read

Commuters braced for snowy weather Dec 03 2012

Commuters are being urged to take extra care as the first widespread snowfall of winter is expected to cause challenging travelling conditions.Read

Report backs sea protection network Dec 03 2012

A network to help protect Scotland's seas could provide economic benefits worth £10 billion, according to a report.Read

£25m bomb deal secures defence jobs Dec 03 2012

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a new £25 million contract for more laser-guided bombs in a move set to secure hundreds of British jobs.Read

Work projects need evaluation: MSPs Dec 03 2012

Projects aimed at helping people into work should be subjected to "robust, independent evaluation", a committee of MSPs has told the Scottish Government.Read

Giant pandas' visit hailed success Dec 03 2012

Zoo chiefs have hailed a successful 12 months as they marked a year since two giant pandas arrived in the UK.Read

Report warns of investment concerns Dec 03 2012

The decline in Scotland's economy is on a par with troubled Spain, according to a global accountancy firm.Read

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