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Scottish News for 7 February 2013

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MSPs approve council spending plans Feb 07 2013

MSPs have rubber-stamped the Scottish Government's spending plans for local authorities.Read

Over-60s may get free tram travel Feb 07 2013

Over-60s could travel on the long-awaited Edinburgh trams free of charge, under plans being explored by the city council.Read

Reforms to debt scheme planned Feb 07 2013

Changes to the Scottish Government's debt management scheme will save people money by freezing their interest and charges earlier, it has been announced.Read

Accused 'threatened to break legs' Feb 07 2013

A bar owner fled to Spain after a man who is accused of murdering a businesswoman threatened to break his legs, a court heard.Read

Visitors enjoy Scottish welcome Feb 07 2013

The warmth and friendliness of Scots is having a positive impact on tourists, according to a recent survey.Read

Stars doodle for charity auction Feb 07 2013

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly and Downton Abbey star Phyllis Logan have put pen to paper to help raise money for charity.Read

Appeal court probes baby death case Feb 07 2013

A father convicted of shaking his baby daughter to death is to have his case sent back to the Appeal Court.Read

Cigarette display ban from April Feb 07 2013

The cigarette display and vending machine sales ban will be introduced in Scotland on April 29, the Scottish Government has announced.Read

DNA of accused pair 'found at flat' Feb 07 2013

The DNA of two men accused of murder was found on a floorboard at a flat where a businesswoman was allegedly tortured and killed, a court has heard.Read

Tackle 'real needs', Salmond urged Feb 07 2013

The First Minister has been accused of planning an "independence ball" while cancer patients have to go without treatment.Read

Gypsy-Travellers describe struggle Feb 07 2013

Gypsy-Travellers have described the struggle they face accessing essential services, including what was called a critical problem with secondary education.Read

Historic Scotland seeks stonemasons Feb 07 2013

A team of 18 traditional apprentices is being sought to care for and preserve Scotland's historic buildings.Read

Minister rebuked for sitting on bed Feb 07 2013

The Health Secretary has been publicly rebuked for sitting on a patient's bed during a visit to a new hospital that has been specifically designed to minimise superbugs.Read

Landlord banned from renting homes Feb 07 2013

A landlord convicted of offences linked to his flat-letting business has been banned from renting out properties in the capital.Read

Remains belong to drowned teenager Feb 07 2013

Human remains washed up on a loch island have been identified as those of a 13-year-old girl who drowned with her father in a boating accident in 2005.Read

Teenage voter turnout 'very low' Feb 07 2013

Turnout at elections among 16 and 17-year-olds was "very, very low" after the voting age was lowered in Jersey, MSPs have been told.Read

Administrator to close 66 HMV shops Feb 07 2013

HMV's administrators are to close 66 shops at the music chain in a move set to cost nearly 1,000 jobs.Read

Language teaching 'failing young' Feb 07 2013

Educational institutions are failing children and limiting Scotland's economy with an inadequate provision of foreign language teaching, according to international experts.Read

New Bill plans victim surcharge Feb 07 2013

Proposals to make offenders pay towards the cost of supporting victims of crime are to be included in new legislation, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has announced.Read