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Scottish News for 20 March 2013

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Torture and murder claims 'fantasy' Mar 20 2013

A man accused of murdering missing businesswoman Lynda Spence has said claims that he tortured and killed her are "total fantasy".Read

Food plant victim 'genuine person' Mar 20 2013

A man who died in an accident at an animal food processing plant has been described as a "truly genuine person" with a "bubbly and infectious personality".Read

OBR downgrades oil revenue forecast Mar 20 2013

The amount of tax expected from North Sea oil and gas has been reduced by a UK economic forecaster.Read

Missing marine: fresh appeal issued Mar 20 2013

Police have issued a fresh appeal for the public's help in tracing a marine missing for 10 days.Read

Bosses welcome Budget measures Mar 20 2013

Businesses have broadly welcomed the Chancellor's Budget announcement but unions warned that any extra cash for Scotland will be offset by cuts.Read

Ibrox disaster comments 'offensive' Mar 20 2013

A football club has issued an apology to Rangers for one of its youth team players making "grossly offensive" remarks online about the Ibrox disaster.Read

Relay runners 'to be in home town' Mar 20 2013

Organisers are committed to ensuring that participants in the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton Relay will run in their home town, the sport minister has said.Read

Bill on education 'needs clarified' Mar 20 2013

More clarity is needed with Scottish Government legislation aimed at reforming the college and university sector, a Holyrood committee has said.Read

Accused 'must reveal where body is' Mar 20 2013

A man accused of murdering a missing financial adviser has been asked to tell her parents where her remains are.Read

Scotland 'will get extra £176m' Mar 20 2013

An extra £176 million will be available to the Scottish Government because of decisions made in the Chancellor's Budget, according to the UK Government.Read

City sees big fall in violent crime Mar 20 2013

A city has seen a dramatic reduction in the number of crimes of violence and indecency including rape, according to new figures.Read

Public sector loses 10,300 workers Mar 20 2013

The public sector in Scotland lost over 10,000 workers last year, new figures show.Read

'Strong' support for civil servants Mar 20 2013

Striking union members in Scotland have come out in "strong" support of a dispute about pay, pensions and working conditions.Read

Abduction claims 'total fantasy' Mar 20 2013

One of two men accused of murdering a missing businesswoman has described claims that he abducted and tortured her as "total fantasy".Read

Unemployment continues to fall Mar 20 2013

Unemployment in Scotland has fallen for the fourth consecutive month with new figures showing the jobless total now stands at 200,000.Read

Parties unite against colleges Bill Mar 20 2013

Opposition politicians at Holyrood have united to call for legislation aimed at reforming Scotland's college and university sector to be delayed.Read

Elderly woman killed in flat fire Mar 20 2013

An elderly woman has died following a blaze at a flat in the early hours.Read

Same-sex marriage consultation ends Mar 20 2013

The public consultation on same-sex marriage legislation is to close.Read

Firms in apprenticeships talks Mar 20 2013

Major businesses are to gather to discuss the employability of young people.Read

Labour 'chance to oppose Trident' Mar 20 2013

Nationalists are to challenge Labour to scrap its support for nuclear weapons and reverse its "flawed policy".Read

Drivers warned of snow and ice Mar 20 2013

Motorists have been warned of icy conditions on Scotland's roads as freezing temperatures take hold over large parts of the country.Read

Firm fined over marketing calls Mar 20 2013

A company has been fined £90,000 for "blighting" the public with thousands of unwanted marketing calls.Read

Auditor slams planning partnerships Mar 20 2013

Widespread shortcomings have been found in organisations set up to improve local services, according to the public spending watchdog.Read

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