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Scottish News for 26 January 2010

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Woman and baby survive brick attack Jan 26 2010

A woman and her baby narrowly avoided "fatal" injuries when a brick was thrown through her car windscreen.Read

'Vikings' in fiery return to town Jan 26 2010

Hundreds of "Vikings" have stormed the streets of Lerwick for Britain's biggest fire festival.Read

Cabinet draws up referendum plans Jan 26 2010

The Scottish Cabinet has "finalised" plans for a referendum on independence.Read

Sleeping girl speaks rescue op Jan 26 2010

A police helicopter was launched for a schoolgirl reported missing - but who was actually asleep in bed.Read

Lochhead hails fish quota deal Jan 26 2010

Talks over access to shared fish stocks in the North Sea have finally concluded with the "best possible deal" for the Scottish fleet, according to the Scottish Government.Read

Failings 'allowed nurse to murder' Jan 26 2010

A catalogue of failings allowed a nurse to murder four frail patients, according to a report.Read

MSPs hear of male abuse victims Jan 26 2010

A male victim of domestic abuse has told MSPs about how his former wife threatened to stab him while he slept and threw a deep-fat fryer at him.Read

Guns found behind library Jan 26 2010

A cache of guns has been found dumped behind a public library by a member of the public.Read

Man quizzed in 1989 rape case Jan 26 2010

Cold case detectives have arrested a man in Scotland on suspicion of kidnapping and raping a woman more than 20 years ago.Read

Concern over trafficking victims Jan 26 2010

Victims of human trafficking may not be coming forward because of fears over their own legal status, police have said.Read

Air pistol teacher struck off Jan 26 2010

A school teacher who fired an air pistol to scare a gang of youths who attacked him has been struck off.Read

School weapon explusion cases rise Jan 26 2010

Almost 900 cases of pupils suspended or expelled from school in Scotland involved an attack with a weapon, new figures have shown.Read

Prison officers injured in riot Jan 26 2010

Two prison officers needed hospital treatment when they were injured in a riot at a private jail, it has been confirmed.Read

Buckfast faces EU rules ban Jan 26 2010

Buckfast Tonic Wine could be banned under EU rules if proposals put forward by a Scots MEP are agreed.Read

'Chimpcam' gets TV premiere Jan 26 2010

A film shot by chimpanzees is to feature in a nature documentary, scientists have said.Read

New appeal over missing tourist Jan 26 2010

Police have launched a fresh appeal to find an artist who vanished while visiting Scotland.Read

More people signed up to dentists Jan 26 2010

There are still parts of Scotland where people can have difficulty getting an NHS dentist, Public Health Minister Shona Robison has admitted.Read

Cocaine use stays constant: Survey Jan 26 2010

The number of Scots using cocaine has stayed the same despite overall drug use declining, according to a new study.Read

Baby joy for movie star McAvoy Jan 26 2010

Hollywood star James McAvoy and his actress wife Anne-Marie Duff are expecting their first child.Read

Dog Asbos 'may improve behaviour' Jan 26 2010

Proposals for "dog Asbos" in Scotland could lead to improved behaviour by owners and their pets, a Holyrood committee has said.Read

Prison officer hurt in jail riot Jan 26 2010

A prison officer needed hospital treatment after he was injured in a riot at a private jail, it has emerged.Read

Human trafficking to be discussed Jan 26 2010

The cost of human trafficking to the public purse is to be spelled out to politicians by senior police officers.Read

More help urged for abused men Jan 26 2010

Campaigners to help male victims of domestic abuse are to take their case to the Scottish Parliament.Read

Budget proposal before committee Jan 26 2010

The Scottish Government's Budget for next year is facing its latest Parliamentary hurdle.Read

Study on victims of prejudice Jan 26 2010

People who experience prejudice develop poor mental health as a result, according to a study.Read

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