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Scottish News for 1 November 2009

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Swine flu-related deaths rise to 29 Nov 01 2009

Three people have died after contracting swine flu, bringing the number of deaths in Scotland to 29, health officials have said.Read

Man in court over burned fan Nov 01 2009

A man is to appear in court after a football fan dressed as a sheep was injured as he travelled back from a match.Read

Two more die of swine flu Nov 01 2009

Two people have died after contracting swine flu, bringing the number of deaths in Scotland to 28, health officials said.Read

Fan 'dressed as sheep' badly burned Nov 01 2009

A football fan who was dressed as a sheep suffered burns to his arms and legs in an incident on a train.Read

New chain to open first four stores Nov 01 2009

A new supermarket chain has revealed plans to open its first four stores in Scotland, creating almost 200 jobs.Read

'Stop obsessing about independence' Nov 01 2009

The Scottish Government has been challenged to dump its plans for an independence referendum next year, after the Liberal Democrats refused to give their support to such a vote.Read

Poll predicts SNP losses Nov 01 2009

The SNP could be the biggest loser at the next Holyrood elections, it was claimed after the results of a new opinion poll were released.Read

'Parents get data on sex offenders' Nov 01 2009

A scheme giving concerned parents the right to know if a sex offender has access to their children could be put in place across all of Scotland, it has been confirmed.Read

Government cash to help apprentices Nov 01 2009

The Scottish Government is to offer financial support to safeguard the jobs of apprentices in the recession, it has been announced.Read

MSPs claim for Remembrance wreaths Nov 01 2009

Holyrood bosses have confirmed that MSPs would still be allowed to claim the cost of Remembrance Day wreaths on their expenses.Read

PM's wife campaigns for Labour Nov 01 2009

The Prime Minister's wife has been campaigning for Labour in the upcoming Glasgow North East by-election, it has been confirmed.Read

MSPs claim for remembrance wreaths Nov 01 2009

Holyrood bosses have confirmed that MSPs would still be allowed to claim the cost of Remembrance Day wreaths on their expenses.Read

Man held over train burns incident Nov 01 2009

A 24-year-old man suffered burns to his arms and legs in an incident on a train, the British Transport Police said.Read

Deryck Walker crowned top designer Nov 01 2009

Scots fashion designer Deryck Walker has been honoured for his contribution to the industry for a second year in a row.Read

MacAskill's warning to paedophiles Nov 01 2009

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill warned that the "net is closing" on sex offenders who target young people.Read

Soldiers shot in Falklands exercise Nov 01 2009

Military police are investigating after three soldiers were injured in a shooting incident on the Falkland Islands.Read

Senior BBC man in child sex probe Nov 01 2009

A senior BBC producer has been charged following a police investigation into child sex abuse, it is reported.Read

Gray urges for broadband access Nov 01 2009

Labour leader Iain Gray called on ministers to consider how all Scots could be guaranteed broadband access to the internet.Read

Heavy drinkers buy cheaper alcohol Nov 01 2009

A study of heavy drinkers consuming up to 800 units of alcohol a week found they were buying cheaper drink than most other people.Read

Call to change law on dead fishes Nov 01 2009

Changing the law which forces fishermen to dump dead fish back into the sea could save the industry £60 million a year, the Environment Secretary said.Read

Labour accuses Scottish Government Nov 01 2009

Labour accused the Scottish Government of "ripping off" councils, claiming the share of cash local authorities received had fallen under the Nationalists.Read