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Scottish News for 27 January 2009

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Fire festival to celebrate heritage Jan 27 2009

Almost 1,000 "Vikings" have taken to the streets of Shetland in a torchlight procession to celebrate the islands' Norse heritage.Read

Freight train derailment probed Jan 27 2009

An investigation has been launched after a freight train laden with fuel derailed and burst into flames as it crossed a bridge.Read

MSPs back C Diff public inquiry Jan 27 2009

A Holyrood committee has backed calls for a public inquiry into an outbreak of the Clostridium difficile hospital bug.Read

Sheridan to face perjury trial Jan 27 2009

Former MSP Tommy Sheridan is to face trial on perjury charges in connection with his newspaper defamation case, it has been confirmed.Read

Salmond in talks over 'supergrid' Jan 27 2009

The importance of Scotland's role in an electricity "supergrid" beneath the North Sea has been underlined by a European energy chief.Read

Sheridan will face perjury trial Jan 27 2009

Former socialist MSP Tommy Sheridan is to face trial on perjury charges in connection with his newspaper defamation case, it has been confirmed.Read

GP numbers up 10% in five years Jan 27 2009

The number of GPs employed in Scottish practices has risen by 10% over the last five years, figures have revealed.Read

Auschwitz survivor shares story Jan 27 2009

A concentration camp survivor took her story of survival to the Scottish Parliament to mark Holocaust memorial day.Read

Call to extend hate crime laws Jan 27 2009

An MSP calling for legislation on hate crimes to be extended to cover gay and disabled people said there was no "magic wand" that would tackle prejudice.Read

SNP rejects Annan visit claims Jan 27 2009

The Scottish Government has rejected opposition claims that a proposed visit by former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan as part of the Homecoming celebrations were "fantasy".Read

Drive to attract new shipbuilders Jan 27 2009

A marketing drive described as the largest apprenticeship campaign in Scotland has been launched to attract 1,000 new workers to the shipbuilding industry.Read

More backing for Scots language Jan 27 2009

The Scottish Government has pledged more backing for the Scots language after the first study of how it is supported across Scotland.Read

Appeal over Big Issue seller murder Jan 27 2009

Customers of a murdered Big Issue seller have been urged by police to come forward.Read

Ministers pledge housing funds Jan 27 2009

Millions of pounds are to be spent across Scotland on speeding up the supply of affordable housing, the Scottish Government said.Read

Bank governor accused of 'snub' Jan 27 2009

The Governor of the Bank of England was accused of "intransigence" by snubbing a Scottish Parliament committee.Read

More people registered with dentist Jan 27 2009

The number of people registered with a dentist across Scotland has risen in the past year, official figures revealed.Read

NHS waiting time targets extended Jan 27 2009

NHS waiting time targets are to be extended to more than 100,000 extra patients a year, public health minister Shona Robison announced.Read

Blaze after freight train derails Jan 27 2009

Firefighters are tackling an "intensive" blaze after a freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire.Read

Labour 'stirring' in addicts row Jan 27 2009

The Scottish Government has accused Labour at Westminster of "stirring up problems" in a row over drug addicts on benefits.Read

Derailed fuel train catches fire Jan 27 2009

A freight train transporting oil and diesel has derailed and caught fire, police said.Read

1,000 Vikings to set night ablaze Jan 27 2009

Almost 1,000 "Vikings" will take to the streets of Shetland on Tuesday night in a torchlight procession to celebrate the islands' Norse heritage.Read

Shipbuilding jobs drive launched Jan 27 2009

A campaign to encourage more recruits into the shipbuilding industry has been launched.Read

Sir Jackie to speak on dyslexia Jan 27 2009

Motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart is due to address MSPs on dyslexia at the Scottish Parliament.Read

Superbug campaigners meet MSPs Jan 27 2009

Campaigners seeking a public inquiry into a fatal outbreak of Clostridium difficile are due to argue their case before MSPs.Read

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