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Scottish News for 28 June 2010

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Anti-terror co-ordinator appointed Jun 28 2010

The man who was responsible for police intelligence at the G8 Summit at Gleneagles in 2005 has been appointed as Scotland's counter-terrorism co-ordinator.Read

Rules slammed after girl's death Jun 28 2010

Health and safety regulations which "failed to protect" a teenage girl who died at an activity centre have been condemned by a sheriff.Read

BMA chief urges debate on NHS cuts Jun 28 2010

The leader of a doctors' union has urged the Scottish Government to have an open and honest debate about the scale of the cuts facing the NHS.Read

Lord McConnell welcomed to House Jun 28 2010

Former First Minister Jack McConnell has taken his seat in the House of Lords after being appointed a life peer.Read

Rates hike 'may cause lay-offs' Jun 28 2010

Business leaders have complained to Finance Secretary John Swinney that the recent increase in business rates is damaging firms.Read

Teenager in court over boy's murder Jun 28 2010

A teenager has appeared in court charged with murdering a boy near a town seafront.Read

Digging resumes at Neolithic site Jun 28 2010

An archaeological dig where the Orkney Venus was found last year has entered an "exciting phase" as excavations resumed.Read

MP calls for football replay system Jun 28 2010

A Nationalist MP has called for TV evidence to be used to settle big match flashpoints after England's World Cup defeat by Germany.Read

Warning over public spending cuts Jun 28 2010

Public spending cuts would be greater in Scotland under plans to change devolution, economists have said.Read

Rape support charity launches TV ad Jun 28 2010

A TV advert aimed at tackling prejudices towards women who have been raped has been launched.Read

Drivers quizzed over girl's assault Jun 28 2010

Police have questioned motorists after a 14-year-old girl was forced into a car and indecently assaulted in Clackmannanshire.Read

Dali image on loan to US museum Jun 28 2010

An "iconic" Salvador Dali painting is leaving Scotland on loan to the US for the second time in more than 40 years, it has been announced.Read

Highland Show enjoys busiest year Jun 28 2010

Sunny weather has helped the Royal Highland Show achieve its highest turnout on record, organisers have said.Read

'Real weakness' in NHS spending Jun 28 2010

MSPs have raised concerns about "fundamental weaknesses" in the way NHS management is spending budgets.Read

Tayside crime 'at 10-year low' Jun 28 2010

Police chiefs have reported a 10-year low in crime levels.Read

Man in court after teenager's death Jun 28 2010

A man is due to appear in court in connection with the death of a teenager near a town's seafront.Read

McConnell to take seat in Lords Jun 28 2010

Former first minister Jack McConnell is due to take his seat in the House of Lords following his appointment as a life peer.Read

Church head backs punishment plans Jun 28 2010

The head of the Church of Scotland has spoken out in support of government proposals to swap short jail sentences for community punishments.Read

Eagle chicks arrive at secret nest Jun 28 2010

A batch of white-tailed eagle chicks has been flown into Scotland as part of an initiative to reintroduce the species to the east of the country, conservationists said.Read

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