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Scottish News for 20 May 2009

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Major blaze at industrial estate May 20 2009

More than twenty homes have been evacuated as firefighters fought a blaze at an industrial estate.Read

Talented line-up for TV festival May 20 2009

Britain's Got Talent's Ant and Dec and Amanda Holden will be among the luminaries at this year's MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival, organisers have announced.Read

Salmon disease at fourth fish farm May 20 2009

A disease which can kill salmon has been confirmed at a fourth fish farm in Scotland.Read

Ex-MSP may stand for Martin's seat May 20 2009

A 78-year-old campaigner has declared his willingness to stand as an anti-sleaze candidate in the Glasgow seat of Speaker Michael Martin.Read

Historic attractions saved May 20 2009

Three of Scotland's historic visitor attractions have been saved from closure, a conservation charity announced.Read

Additional support law passed May 20 2009

Laws giving greater rights to children needing additional support in school have been backed by MSPs.Read

Man in court over race road tacks May 20 2009

A 62-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with disruption to a major cycle race.Read

Attack dog should be killed: father May 20 2009

The father of a five-year-old boy who was attacked by a dog has called for it to be put down.Read

Boats landing more catches overseas May 20 2009

Scots fishing boats are landing more of their catches in overseas ports, figures have shown.Read

Tobacco lobbyists fight plans May 20 2009

The smoking lobby and retailers have brought their fight against a plan to restrict tobacco sales to Holyrood.Read

Helicopter forced to turn back May 20 2009

A helicopter flying workers to a North Sea oil platform has been forced to turn back after its emergency flotation device inflated in mid-air.Read

Boy attacked by dog May 20 2009

A five-year-old boy has been attacked by a dog while playing at his home in Dalkeith, police have said.Read

Boost for early years teachers May 20 2009

New teacher-training courses will provide "intensive training" in early years education, the Scottish Government has said.Read

School hit by swine flu reopens May 20 2009

A primary school which closed after one of its pupils contracted swine flu has re-opened.Read

Two in court over murder bid May 20 2009

Two people from Galashiels are due to appear in court charged with an attempted murder in the town.Read

OAP to return medals in protest May 20 2009

A furious pensioner has said that she will hand back medals she and her husband won during the Second World War in disgust at the MPs' expenses scandal.Read

Labour faces 'hard fight' May 20 2009

A by-election in Michael Martin's Glasgow North East constituency is likely to be held in September, the man who was the MP's election agent said.Read