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Scottish News for 6 October 2008

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Landslide risk on 'nearly 70 roads' Oct 06 2008

Landslides could hit almost 70 trunk roads across Scotland, an official report has revealed.Read

Police officer remanded over drugs Oct 06 2008

A police officer appeared in court charged with drug offences.Read

Father in court over baby's death Oct 06 2008

A father has appeared in court charged with the murder of his baby daughter in a house fire.Read

Salmond sets new energy targets Oct 06 2008

New targets to increase the use of renewable forms of energy have been announced by the First Minister.Read

Rail workers' strikes will go ahead Oct 06 2008

Two days of strikes on Scotland's rail services will go ahead this week after talks aimed at averting the action have broken down.Read

Jailed youths blame drink not drugs Oct 06 2008

Young offenders are increasingly blaming drink and not drugs for landing them in jail, a survey has revealed.Read

School for future dentists opens Oct 06 2008

A £21 million dental school has been officially opened and hailed as a major step in reversing long-term decline in oral health care.Read

Camilla backs new meals on wheels Oct 06 2008

The Duchess of Cornwall delivered lunch to a pensioner as she gave her backing to meals on wheels for the elderly.Read

'Better vetting system for workers' Oct 06 2008

A better vetting system for people working with children and vulnerable adults has been promised by the Scottish Government.Read

Couple held on island over drugs Oct 06 2008

A British man and woman, believed to be from Glasgow, have been arrested in the Dominican Republic on suspicion of drug trafficking, the Foreign Office has said.Read

Russell to head judge appointments Oct 06 2008

University chief and former top civil servant Sir Muir Russell is to head the body which advises ministers on appointing judges, it has been announced.Read