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Scottish News for 23 March 2012

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Trimble warns Scots against split Mar 23 2012

A former first minister of Northern Ireland has accused Scottish Nationalists of "doing violence" to people's identity with their bid to take the country out of the United Kingdom.Read

SCCRC urged to act on Megrahi files Mar 23 2012

The Lord Advocate has urged the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) to decide whether to publish the Lockerbie bomber's grounds for appeal as soon as possible.Read

Tories have bright future - leader Mar 23 2012

The Conservatives' time of "sackcloth and ashes" in Scotland is over, party leader Ruth Davidson said.Read

'Business as usual' at Old Firm tie Mar 23 2012

Police have met with the managers of Celtic and Rangers ahead of a "unique" Old Firm match this weekend.Read

Senior Tories in warning to Salmond Mar 23 2012

The UK Government may have the right to "impose its will" on the independence referendum if Scotland's First Minister "gets too clever" over its terms and timing, according to two leading Scottish Conservatives.Read

No ruling on Rangers' Ticketus deal Mar 23 2012

A judge has declined to give Rangers' administrators legal guidance on their bid to breach a £24.4 million season-ticket deal.Read

Attacked OAP 'not intended victim' Mar 23 2012

A 76-year-old woman who was subjected to an "excessive and horrific attack" in her own home was not the intended victim, police have said.Read

PM pushes return to manufacturing Mar 23 2012

Britain must return to manufacturing in order to aid economic recovery and compete on a global level, the Prime Minister has said.Read

Energy sector skills base launched Mar 23 2012

A new training academy aimed at giving people the skills they need to work in the energy sector has been launched by Scotland's First Minister.Read

Safari park reopens after baby boom Mar 23 2012

The mild winter has led to a baby boom at a safari park where there will be five new animals on display this year.Read

Four held as £110,000 drugs seized Mar 23 2012

Four men have been arrested and drugs worth about £110,000 seized in two separate police raids.Read

Tory's plea to fight 'seperatists' Mar 23 2012

The Conservatives have been urged to work with "others of all parties and none" to protect "the most successful military, trading and fiscal union Scotland has been part of since Roman times".Read

1,000 jobs at £125m turbine plant Mar 23 2012

More than 1,000 jobs could be created with a £125 million investment to build blades for wind turbines in the UK.Read

PM vows fight against Scottish vote Mar 23 2012

David Cameron has pledged the Conservatives will "fight with everything we've got" to keep the United Kingdom together as he told Scotland's First Minister to "stop dithering and start delivering" on the independence referendum.Read

Cyclist serious after van crash Mar 23 2012

A cyclist is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a van, police have said.Read

Salmond urged to 'stop dithering' Mar 23 2012

The Prime Minster is expected to demand that Alex Salmond "stop dithering" over the independence referendum.Read

Brave soldier honoured for courage Mar 23 2012

A soldier who risked his life to save his wounded comrades in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross for his bravery.Read

Hospital ward evacuated after blaze Mar 23 2012

Dozens of patients have been evacuated from a hospital ward following a fire.Read

Third 'delay reporting child abuse' Mar 23 2012

Nearly a third of people in Scotland wait at least a month to report child abuse, new figures have showed.Read

'Horrific attack' on grandmother Mar 23 2012

The elderly mother and grandmother of two men cleared of murdering an Asian man more than 13 years ago has been seriously injured in a "horrific attack" in her own home.Read

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