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Scottish News for 10 May 2012

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Man held over pick-up crash death May 10 2012

A 62-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a father-of-three who was run down by a pick-up truck.Read

Helicopter ditching grounds flights May 10 2012

An air operator has suspended some of its flights after a helicopter ditched in the North Sea.Read

Residents flee blaze at tenement May 10 2012

More than 50 firefighters have tackled a blaze in a four-storey tenement.Read

Woman held after ferry baby alert May 10 2012

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of wasting police time after a major search for a baby feared lost at sea was called off.Read

14 rescued after helicopter ditches May 10 2012

All of the passengers and crew from a helicopter that ditched in the North Sea have arrived safely back on land after air and sea rescues.Read

MSPs back fire and police reforms May 10 2012

The establishment of new single police and fire services for Scotland has taken a major step forward after Holyrood approved the plans in principle.Read

Obesity figures a 'wake-up call' May 10 2012

Almost nine out of 10 Scottish mothers with obese or overweight children do not recognise the problem, according to a Scottish Government report.Read

Poll rerun after ballot box error May 10 2012

A council election will be rerun in one ward after officials discovered that a box of ballots was not counted.Read

Swinney optimism on economic boost May 10 2012

Ministers are cautiously optimistic that Scotland's economy remained on the road to recovery while the UK sank back into recession, according to Finance Secretary John Swinney.Read

Charles shines on weatherman debut May 10 2012

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall became weather presenters during a tour of BBC Scotland.Read

Ditched helicopter passengers safe May 10 2012

The first passengers rescued from a helicopter that ditched in the North Sea have arrived at hospital.Read

Murder-case wife in divorce move May 10 2012

The trial of a man accused of murdering his wife 14 years ago has been told of disharmony in their marriage almost a year before the mother of two disappeared.Read

Sea search for baby called off May 10 2012

A major search for a baby feared lost at sea has been called off after police said they believe initial reports that an infant fell from a ferry were incorrect.Read

16 safe in helicopter sea plunge May 10 2012

All 16 people on board a helicopter that ditched in the North Sea are safe, the operator said.Read

Lottery pair almost changed numbers May 10 2012

A couple scooped the lottery jackpot after deciding it was too much hassle to change their numbers.Read

Camilla sweet on Jubilee Lunch cake May 10 2012

The Duchess of Cornwall has viewed a giant cake as she met people who will take part in The Big Jubilee Lunch next month.Read

Brother 'deceived' witness over car May 10 2012

A man has told a murder trial of his disappointment after his brother deceived him about a car thought to be linked to the disappearance of Arlene Fraser.Read

Tories and Labour in Stirling deal May 10 2012

The Conservatives say a deal has been struck to run Stirling with Labour, edging out the larger SNP.Read

Bullying 'harms disabled children' May 10 2012

Bullying of disabled children remains prevalent and acts as a major barrier to their social inclusion, a report has found.Read

Cuts made police plan 'a necessity' May 10 2012

Westminster "budget cuts" are the driving force behind police and fire reform rather than the Scottish Government's desire for single services, MSPs have been told.Read

Wide support for strikers: union May 10 2012

There is widespread support for public sector workers who have gone on strike in a row over pensions, union leaders have said.Read

Search resumes for ferry fall baby May 10 2012

A search has resumed for a baby believed to have fallen from a ferry in Northern Ireland.Read

Woman's body discovered in factory May 10 2012

A woman's body has been found in a disused factory, police said.Read

Charles to meet cookery hopefuls May 10 2012

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to meet young people involved in a cooking programme which aims to secure future jobs for them in the hospitality industry.Read

Delayed council ballot to be held May 10 2012

Voters are to select the last three councillors in a delayed local authority ballot.Read

MSPs to debate police force plans May 10 2012

Opposition parties are to call on ministers to explain how they will keep police officers on the beat amid cuts in back office staff.Read

Workers strike over pension reform May 10 2012

Thousands of public sector workers in Scotland are to go on strike in protest over pension reform.Read

Calls on council costs information May 10 2012

Councils are not using information about costs effectively enough to ensure the £21 billion they spend on services each year delivers maximum value, a report has found.Read

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