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Ministers urged to change limos

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:25:14 GMT

Labour is to call on the Scottish Government to replace ministerial limousines with more eco-friendly vehicles.

Divers search dock after van drama

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:25:14 GMT

Police divers are searching a dock after a stolen van plunged into the water.

Rates plan may 'cost tourism jobs'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:25:15 GMT

Jobs could be lost in the tourism industry unless ministers reconsider plans to increase business rates, MSPs have said.

Ewing wants `legal high` drug ban

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:25:14 GMT

The Scottish Government has stepped up calls for a "legal high" drug to be outlawed after the deaths of the two teenagers.

Thousands of public sector jobs cut

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:25:15 GMT

Almost 10,000 public sector jobs were axed last year, official figures have shown.

Public notice change plan abandoned

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:25:16 GMT

Public notices will continue to be published in local newspapers after ministers dropped plans to let councils advertise on the internet.

HIV case man to appeal sentence

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:25:15 GMT

A chef who was jailed after he infected his lover with the HIV virus has appealed against his sentence, it has been confirmed.

Diageo boss defends deal amid cuts

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:25:13 GMT

Whisky chiefs have faced a grilling from MSPs over their Formula 1 sponsorship deals while hundreds of staff are being axed.

Double shooting shocks community

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

A husband and wife found shot dead in a suspected domestic incident at their home have been described as a "lovely couple".

City pantomime return for Krankies

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:25:15 GMT

The Krankies are to return to Christmas pantomime in Glasgow for the first time since an on-stage accident that almost killed Wee Jimmy, it has been confirmed.

Fall in job seeker benefit claims

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:25:21 GMT

The number of people out of work and claiming benefit has fallen for the first time in almost two years, figures have revealed.

Couple found shot 'were lovely'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:25:19 GMT

A husband and wife found shot dead in their home were a "lovely couple", neighbours have said.

Couple 'shot dead in home'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:25:15 GMT

Investigations have been continuing after a couple were reportedly shot dead in their home.

MSPs set to grill Diageo chief

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:25:15 GMT

The head of drinks giant Diageo is due to appear before MSPs after the firm's decision to axe 900 jobs last year.

Whisky boss grilled on booze prices

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:25:15 GMT

A whisky firm boss who has been recalled by a parliamentary committee will clarify what impact minimum pricing on alcohol could have on jobs.

Bid to boost Muslim officer numbers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:25:15 GMT

A new policing body has been launched to boost the number of Muslim officers in Scottish forces.

Help for male victims of abuse

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:25:15 GMT

A new confidential support service for men who are the victims of domestic abuse is due to be announced by the Scottish Government.

Poor February sales for retailers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:25:15 GMT

Retailers suffered their worst February for at least 11 years, sales figures have revealed.

Building apprenticeships 'to fall'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:25:15 GMT

The number of apprentices in the building trade could fall by just over 50% this year, construction industry bosses have warned.

Probe after bodies found at house

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:25:14 GMT

A police investigation has been launched following the discovery of two bodies at a house.