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Scottish News for 9 June 2010

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Concerns voiced for 350 print jobs Jun 09 2010

Publishing giant DC Thomson has announced plans to close one of its production sites, which could see the loss of up to 350 jobs.Read

Bravery award for fire rescue bid Jun 09 2010

A man who attempted to save a girl who was set on fire by her boyfriend has been recognised for his bravery.Read

Murder probe as man shot near home Jun 09 2010

A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was gunned down outside his home in Scotland in broad daylight.Read

Highest honour for Scottish Asian Jun 09 2010

Lord Patel of Dunkeld has been awarded the Order of the Thistle by the Queen.Read

MSP Welsh to stand down next year Jun 09 2010

Veteran Nationalist Andrew Welsh will stand down from Holyrood at the Scottish elections next year.Read

MSPs 'must back alcohol price vote' Jun 09 2010

Politicians have been urged to put party differences aside and back Scottish Government plans for a minimum price on alcohol.Read

Children's Hearings Bill backed Jun 09 2010

A planned overhaul of the children's panel system has won the backing of MSPs.Read

70% of waste to be recycled by 2025 Jun 09 2010

The Scottish Government's plan for a zero-waste society have taken a step forward with the announcement that it wants 70% of all waste to be recycled by 2025.Read

Drink 'a major factor in offences' Jun 09 2010

Young offenders were more likely than adults to be drunk when they committed a crime last year, the Scottish Prison Service said.Read

Man critical after town shooting Jun 09 2010

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in broad daylight.Read

Laser created to detect explosives Jun 09 2010

A low-cost laser which can detect hidden explosives and could lead to improved airport security has been developed, researchers said.Read

MSPs back Children's Hearings Bill Jun 09 2010

A planned overhaul of the children's panel system has won the backing of MSPs.Read

Public sector least ready for cuts Jun 09 2010

Public sector bosses seem to have a lack of urgency about dealing with looming spending cuts, with preparations "at best, patchy", a Holyrood committee has said.Read

Pope to celebrate Glasgow open mass Jun 09 2010

The Pope will celebrate an open mass before a crowd of worshippers at Glasgow's Bellahouston Park in September, it has been confirmed.Read

Babies in learning difficulty link Jun 09 2010

Babies born a week early are more prone to develop a series of learning difficulties such as autism and deafness, research suggests.Read

Children to get asylum 'support' Jun 09 2010

Children coming to Scotland alone to seek asylum will be offered help through a new support scheme.Read

'Brave at Heart' Scots honoured Jun 09 2010

First Minister Alex Salmond will officially recognise acts of courage at the inaugural Brave@Heart Awards ceremony.Read

Elderly 'miss out on cancer care' Jun 09 2010

Older breast cancer patients in Scotland are much less likely to receive surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy as part of their treatment, a charity has claimed.Read

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