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Scottish News for 9 June 2009

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Green council tax rebates urged Jun 09 2009

Council tax breaks for energy efficiency measures like better insulation have been called for by MSPs.Read

Call for non-surgical post-mortems Jun 09 2009

Justice officials are considering calls from a Jewish organisation to allow non-surgical post-mortem examinations because of religious beliefs, it has emerged.Read

McKie 'over-reacted to accusation' Jun 09 2009

A retired detective involved in the Shirley McKie fingerprint case has said he thought she over-reacted when she was accused of leaving a print at the murder scene.Read

Breweries exempt from alcohol law Jun 09 2009

Distilleries and breweries will be exempt from laws targeting alcohol displays in shops, MSPs have agreed.Read

Obesity surgery figures rocketing Jun 09 2009

The number of Scots resorting to major surgery for obesity has increased seven-fold in five years, new figures have revealed.Read

'Sex with pupil' hearing is delayed Jun 09 2009

A teacher who had sex with a teenage pupil will have to wait to learn if she is to be struck off.Read

Mountain rescue funding announced Jun 09 2009

Mountain rescue teams are to receive £300,000 in Scottish Government funding this year, it has been announced.Read

Pledge to protect reposessions Jun 09 2009

New legislation making it harder for mortgage lenders to repossess homes has been promised by the Scottish Government.Read

Shorter sentences 'are a risk' Jun 09 2009

Locking up prisoners for short periods of six months or less could endanger public safety, prison chiefs have said.Read

Public purse strings to tighten Jun 09 2009

Holyrood ministers face tough decisions in next year's budget, a watchdog committee of MSPs has warned.Read

Independence opposition 'dropping' Jun 09 2009

The SNP has seized on a poll which showed that opposition to independence has dropped to a new low.Read

Police numbers now above 17,000 Jun 09 2009

The number of police officers in Scotland has risen above 17,000 for the first time, according to official figures.Read

Bill to remove 'get-out clause' Jun 09 2009

The Scottish Government has announced it will act to remove a "get-out clause for rapists" from new legislation.Read

Man held over student murder Jun 09 2009

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Nepalese student found in undergrowth near her home, police have said.Read

Homeless offered bank account Jun 09 2009

Thousands of homeless people will get the chance to open a bank account with the expansion of a dedicated savings group announced.Read

Animal treatment centre launched Jun 09 2009

A cancer-beating border collie is the special guest at a new treatment centre for animals which has officially opened its doors.Read

Ex-detective grilled in McKie probe Jun 09 2009

A retired detective at the heart of the Shirley McKie fingerprint case is due to give evidence before a public inquiry.Read

Overcrowded jails threat to public Jun 09 2009

Overcrowding in jails threatens public safety, prison chiefs are due to tell MSPs.Read

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