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Scottish News for 20 October 2009

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Lennox 'privileged' to get degree Oct 20 2009

Singer and songwriter Annie Lennox has said she felt privileged to be awarded with an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh.Read

FSA denies failure over Dunfermline Oct 20 2009

A financial watchdog has denied a charge by MPs that it failed to clearly warn a building society of the risks it was taking.Read

Woman with swine flu is 16th victim Oct 20 2009

Scotland's 16th death linked to swine flu has been disclosed by officials.Read

Ryanair appeals for tourism boost Oct 20 2009

Budget airline Ryanair has said it could increase passenger numbers by 1.5 million a year in Scotland if a funding scheme for new routes was restored.Read

Family condemn killers' sentences Oct 20 2009

The family of a father-of-six who was killed after challenging two thugs over his vandalised car has condemned their sentences.Read

IVF couples face 'postcode lottery' Oct 20 2009

Couples seeking IVF treatment to help them have a baby face a "postcode lottery" across the country, it has been claimed.Read

PM Brown to campaign in by-election Oct 20 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to campaign in the Glasgow North East by-election, it has been confirmed.Read

Ryanair seeks Government funding Oct 20 2009

Budget airline Ryanair will call on the Scottish Government to restore a fund aimed at encouraging companies to open more flight routes.Read

Quarry death man named by police Oct 20 2009

A man who died following an industrial accident at a quarry has been named by police.Read

Children's books 'ousted by DVDs' Oct 20 2009

Scottish children have more DVDs and computer games on their bookshelves than books, a new survey suggested.Read

Weather 'influences body clock' Oct 20 2009

The human body clock is shaped by the weather as well as the changing seasons, according to scientists.Read

Disabled woman's unborn baby row Oct 20 2009

A pregnant woman with a learning disability could face having her child taken into care after it is born.Read

Funeral held for bridge-jump girl Oct 20 2009

Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of one of two girls who leapt to their deaths from a bridge in an apparent suicide pact.Read

Eco groups launch Treasury action Oct 20 2009

Environmental groups are joining forces in a High Court action against the Treasury.Read

RAF Tornado wing returns to base Oct 20 2009

Members of the first Tornado wing in Afghanistan arrived home from a gruelling tour of duty to an emotional welcome from family and friends.Read

Queen's former press secretary dies Oct 20 2009

The Queen's former press secretary Michael Shea has died aged 71, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.Read

Devolution 'holds back' environment Oct 20 2009

Scotland's ability to deliver environmental and rural improvements is being hampered by devolution, according to the Scottish Government.Read

MPs slam FSA on Dunfermline report Oct 20 2009

Financial watchdogs are expected to criticise the findings of a Commons investigation into the collapse of a building society.Read

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