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Scottish News for 6 April 2011

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Galloway launches bid with cuts vow Apr 06 2011

George Galloway has launched his election campaign with a pledge to fight against cuts and a promise that "nothing will ever be the same" if he wins a Scottish Parliament seat.Read

Single force 'means fewer officers' Apr 06 2011

Centralising Scotland's police forces could mean thousands fewer police officers on the streets, according to the Lib Dems.Read

Bomb Pc police make arms seizure Apr 06 2011

Police investigating the murder of Pc Ronan Kerr have arrested a man in Scotland and made one of the most significant arms discoveries for years in Northern Ireland.Read

Award for family 'a special moment' Apr 06 2011

The brother of a soldier killed in Northern Ireland almost 40 years ago said it was a special moment when they received an award to recognise their loss.Read

Bomb Pc police seize arms cache Apr 06 2011

Police hunting the killers of Pc Ronan Kerr have arrested a suspect in Scotland after discovering a "significant" haul of arms, including rocket launcher components and detonators in Co Tyrone.Read

Honour for dead soldier's family Apr 06 2011

The family of a soldier killed in Northern Ireland almost 40 years ago has received the Elizabeth Cross.Read

Ageing populace 'must be addressed' Apr 06 2011

The next Scottish Government must build a health and social care workforce which meets the needs of an ageing population, the British Geriatrics Society Scotland has said.Read

Bomb Pc police make major arms haul Apr 06 2011

Police investigating the murder of Pc Ronan Kerr have seized a "significant" haul of arms in Co Tyrone and arrested a suspect in Scotland.Read

Renewables 'to re-industrialise us' Apr 06 2011

SNP leader Alex Salmond said support for low-carbon energy would help "re-industrialise" Scotland, as he hit the campaign trail in Fife.Read

Factory exports down at end of 2010 Apr 06 2011

Scottish exports have fallen over the last quarter, figures show.Read

Wind farms 'do not match claims' Apr 06 2011

Wind farms produce far less energy than previously claimed, according to a new report.Read

Police bid to identify remains Apr 06 2011

Skeletal remains found on a riverbank could belong to an older man, police have said.Read

Stress 'exacerbates memory loss' Apr 06 2011

Scientists claim to have discovered how stress can contribute to memory loss in old age.Read

Family given dead soldier's medal Apr 06 2011

The family of a dog handler killed in Afghanistan have been presented with his campaign medal alongside his squadron colleagues.Read

Labour pledges end of jobless youth Apr 06 2011

Labour is pledging to abolish youth unemployment by the end of this decade as part of its campaign for the Scottish Parliament election.Read

New life in NZ 'with return ticket' Apr 06 2011

A man accused of trying to kill his wife to pocket thousands of pounds in life insurance moved abroad with her on a return plane ticket, a court has been told.Read

C.diff infection rates 'falling' Apr 06 2011

The number of older people recorded as having contracted the Clostridium difficile hospital bug has dropped by 37% in a year, statistics show.Read

Galloway: Phone hacking undeniable Apr 06 2011

Holyrood hopeful George Galloway claims he has seen "incontrovertible" evidence his phone was hacked by a private investigator working for the News of the World.Read

Tories pledge cash to entrepreneurs Apr 06 2011

The Tories have promised to invest £154 million over the next four years to help Scottish entrepreneurs start up in business.Read

Police radios stolen in break-in Apr 06 2011

Radios and items of uniform have been stolen during a break-in at a police station.Read

Salmond hails Brian Cox SNP support Apr 06 2011

The SNP have welcomed the backing of one of Scotland's leading actors.Read

Labour vow to create more jobs Apr 06 2011

Labour will launch their election manifesto, focusing on jobs and opportunities for young people.Read

Council use of bailiffs 'shocking' Apr 06 2011

Privacy campaigners have exposed what they say is the "shocking" extent to which Scottish councils use debt recovery agents such as bailiffs to recover unpaid council tax and parking fine debts.Read

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