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Scottish News: MSPs to vote through Forth crossing

Ayrshire Post — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:15 GMT

The new bridge over the Firth of Forth will be officially sanctioned by MSPs in a vote.

Scottish News: Gun campaigner being recognised

Ayrshire Post — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:15 GMT

A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon will be presented with a letter of thanks from the UK Government, recognising his campaigning efforts.

Scottish News: Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney

Ayrshire Post — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:25:18 GMT

A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.

Scottish News: Watchdog in pay-off funds warning

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:25:14 GMT

Two-fifths of a half-billion-pound public sector pay-off fund was shared by just 1,200 high earners, the spending watchdog has found.

Scottish News: Family tribute for bike death boy

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

The grieving family of a boy who died following a crash between his bike and a mobile crane have paid tribute to their much-loved "ray of sunshine".

Scottish News: Seatbelt 'may have saved bus girl'

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

A teenager who died on a school bus trip might have survived if she had worn a seatbelt and the driver had travelled slower, an inquiry has found.

Scottish News: Hydro Bocelli concert moved back

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

The first concert announced for new £125 million Glasgow venue The Hydro is to be delayed, operators have confirmed.

Scottish News: Wife's tribute at soldier funeral

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

The wife of a serviceman killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has told mourners at his funeral he will live on through their unborn son.

Scottish News: £6m fund for weather-hit farmers

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:25:16 GMT

Farmers hit by extreme weather can seek financial assistance from a £6 million government fund, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced.

Scottish News: Councils reform call dismissed

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT

A suggestion that the number of councils be cut as part of the reform of public services has been dismissed by the Scottish Government.

Scottish News: Pair admit jewellery robbery charge

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:25:15 GMT

Two men have admitted taking part in a million-pound armed robbery at a jewellery shop, police said.

Scottish News: MP Eric Joyce faces airport charges

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

MP Eric Joyce is facing breach of the peace charges following an incident at Edinburgh Airport.

Scottish News: Ashes commission wants public views

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

The independent commission set up in the wake of the baby ashes scandal has called for the views of bereaved parents, cremation staff and others to be submitted.

Scottish News: Cow handbag design offal-y daring

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

As fashion designs go, some might say it is just offal.

Scottish News: Largest wave energy farm approved

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

Plans for the world's largest commercial wave energy farm have been given the go-ahead.

Scottish News: Church packed for soldier's funeral

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:14 GMT

Friends, family and soldiers have gathered in Midlothian for the funeral of one of three servicemen killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

Scottish News: Councils reform debate called for

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:15 GMT

Cutting the number of councils and health boards across Scotland could lead to better services and reduced costs, a senior police officer has suggested.

Scottish News: Evidence claim in nurse murder case

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:15 GMT

Campaigners for a nurse convicted of murdering four patients claim new evidence has emerged that challenges his conviction.

Scottish News: Police name bike death boy, eight

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:25:14 GMT

Police have named a boy who died following a crash between his bike and a mobile crane.

Scottish News: Charity-fund air ambulance launched

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:25:14 GMT

Scotland's first charity-funded air ambulance helicopter is taking to the skies.

Scottish News: Cities top hotel performance list

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:25:14 GMT

Edinburgh and Aberdeen had the best-performing hotels in Scotland during March, figures have shown.

Scottish News: Bike boy dies after crane crash

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:25:15 GMT

An eight-year-old boy has died following a crash between his bike and a mobile crane.

Scottish News: Crews rescue man from river bank

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:25:14 GMT

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being rescued from a river bank.

Scottish News: Labour blasts SNP traffic record

Ayrshire Post — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:25:15 GMT

Labour is to attack the SNP's record in Aberdeen ahead of a by-election in the city.

Scottish News: UK-first wave energy fund praised

Ayrshire Post — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:25:33 GMT

Scotland will be the first part of the UK to have a dedicated fund to help with the development of the wave energy sector, energy minister Fergus Ewing has said.

Scottish News: Boy, eight, dies after road crash

Ayrshire Post — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:25:15 GMT

An eight-year-old boy has died following a road crash.

Scottish News: London 'has held back Scotland'

Ayrshire Post — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:25:14 GMT

Scotland has failed to reach its full potential under Westminster rule, the First Minister has claimed as he launched a new paper on the economic impact of independence.

Scottish News: House fire victim 'had been in pub'

Ayrshire Post — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

A father who died along with his two children after a house fire spent more than eight hours in his local pub the evening before the fatal early-morning blaze, a court has heard.

Scottish News: Heart problem link to trip tragedy

Ayrshire Post — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

An 11-year-old girl who died on a school trip to the Scottish Highlands is thought to have suffered from a heart abnormality, it has emerged.

Scottish News: 'Crass' Yousaf Doha remarks slammed

Ayrshire Post — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

Opposition parties have criticised external affairs minister Humza Yousaf, claiming he has drawn "crass" and "irresponsible" comparisons between the Arab Spring and Scotland's own constitutional journey.