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Scottish News for 10 October 2008

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Hero Smeaton in intensive care Oct 10 2008

Glasgow Airport car bomb hero John Smeaton is fighting for his life a day after the two men accused over the attack went on trial.Read

Council staff reject new pay offer Oct 10 2008

The council workers' pay row intensified after Scotland's largest local government union urged rejection of the latest pay offer.Read

Mod makes debut Falkirk appearance Oct 10 2008

A celebration of Gaelic culture is getting under way at the annual Mod festival.Read

Government urges help for councils Oct 10 2008

The Scottish Government has stepped up calls for action by Westminster as the amount of Scottish council cash trapped in collapsed Icelandic banks approached the £50 million mark.Read

Green light for Rangers development Oct 10 2008

Rangers Football Club has been given the go-ahead for a multi-million pound development close to its stadium.Read

Earthquake shakes Highland homes Oct 10 2008

An early morning earthquake shook homes and woke residents in the north of Scotland on Friday.Read

Council chiefs demand meal talks Oct 10 2008

Council leaders have called for funding talks with the Scottish Government amid concerns over the cost of providing free school meals.Read

'Councils want equal involvement' Oct 10 2008

Council leaders are seeking a joint meeting with the Scottish and Westminster governments to request "equal involvement" over their Icelandic investments crisis, it has emerged.Read

'Car bomber left will to bin Laden' Oct 10 2008

An Islamic terrorist who launched a suicide car bomb attack on Glasgow Airport left a will addressed to Osama bin Laden, a court has heard.Read

Overflowing river forces evacuation Oct 10 2008

Hundreds of people were evacuated from shops, restaurants and a cinema after a river burst its banks and flooded a retail park.Read

Probe into children's sport decline Oct 10 2008

An investigation to reverse a decline in the number of children taking part in sport has been launched.Read

Lib Dems confident of success Oct 10 2008

The Liberal Democrats have insisted they will be contenders at the forthcoming Glenrothes by-election.Read

'Spending hike to fight poverty' Oct 10 2008

A big rise in government spending is needed to help fight fuel poverty, a report said.Read

Police unveil eco-friendly scooter Oct 10 2008

An eco-friendly scooter to help patrol the area around the Scottish Parliament has been unveiled by police.Read

Mod festival first for Falkirk Oct 10 2008

The annual Mod festival to celebrate Gaelic culture is being held in Falkirk for the first time in the festival's history.Read

Rain brings flooding to parts Oct 10 2008

Heavy rain caused flooding in parts of Scotland on Friday bringing disruption to motorists and homeowners.Read

Swinney for council cash guarantee Oct 10 2008

Calls for Westminster to guarantee more than £45 million of council cash in collapsed Icelandic banks were stepped up on Friday by the Scottish Government.Read

Review for youngsters' secure units Oct 10 2008

A review is to be carried out of Scotland's secure accommodation for youngsters, MSPs have heard.Read

Emergency meeting over free meals Oct 10 2008

An emergency meeting of council leaders is being held on the Scottish Government's plans to introduce free school meals.Read

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