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Scottish News for 27 February 2013

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Victim in sawmilll accident named Feb 27 2013

A man who died in an industrial accident at a sawmill has been named.Read

Tanker driver pay dispute resolved Feb 27 2013

Tanker drivers at Scotland's only oil refinery have called off strike action after a dispute over pay and pensions was resolved.Read

RBS results follow year of scandal Feb 27 2013

Taxpayer-backed Royal Bank of Scotland reports annual figures on Thursday after a year of scandal and amid mounting political pressure over its recovery plans.Read

Studying degree 'less affordable' Feb 27 2013

A leading economist has voiced his concerns about university tuition fees in England.Read

Tartaglia to take over Archdiocese Feb 27 2013

The Archbishop of Glasgow has been named temporary successor to Cardinal Keith O'Brien following his resignation.Read

Agreement to ban discards hailed Feb 27 2013

The UK Government has hailed an EU agreement to introduce a blanket ban on dumping dead fish back in the sea.Read

Phone records 'link accused to B&Q' Feb 27 2013

Mobile phone records link a man accused of torturing and killing a financial adviser to the DIY store where he allegedly bought items to clear up after the crime, a court has heard.Read

Tributes for balloon crash victims Feb 27 2013

Tributes have poured in for the British victims of a hot air balloon crash in Egypt in which 19 people were killed.Read

Training scheme age range extended Feb 27 2013

A scheme which offers a guaranteed place in training or education for teenagers has been extended to include vulnerable young people aged up to 24.Read

Funding boost for postgraduates Feb 27 2013

Funding to create an extra 850 university postgraduate places every year has been announced.Read

Zero-hours ban 'will be considered' Feb 27 2013

The Scottish Government will consider if companies taking on public sector contracts should be banned from using zero-hours contracts for their staff.Read

Man dies in timber sawmill accident Feb 27 2013

A 40-year-old man has died after being caught in machinery at a sawmill.Read

Changes to civil courts proposed Feb 27 2013

Personal injury claims could be heard in a new specialist court under plans to restructure the civil justice system.Read

Tax avoiders may not work on bridge Feb 27 2013

Companies engaged in tax avoidance may be barred from bidding to maintain the new Forth road bridge, according to Transport Scotland.Read

Skeletal dog in critical condition Feb 27 2013

A severely emaciated dog described as a "walking skeleton" has shocked police and animal welfare inspectors.Read

Woman, 28, raped as she walked dog Feb 27 2013

A woman has been raped as she walked her dog in the early hours of the morning.Read

Police probed over 'racist' emails Feb 27 2013

Seventeen officers and four police staff are under investigation after emails said to be of a "racist and sexist nature" were circulated on a force's internal system.Read

Minister hails fish discard deal Feb 27 2013

The UK Government has hailed an EU agreement to introduce a blanket ban on dumping dead fish back in the sea.Read

MSPs to hear from top economist Feb 27 2013

A Nobel prize-winning economist is set to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament.Read

Islands to get £1m lottery boost Feb 27 2013

Island communities are set to benefit from almost £1 million of lottery funding to improve life in remote areas.Read

PwC: NHS restrictions suggested Feb 27 2013

Three-fifths of people in Scotland believe those who are overweight should be denied NHS treatment if they ignore medical advice to slim, a survey found.Read

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