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MSP blasts council high earners

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:25:18 GMT

Almost 80 staff at councils around the country are earning six-figure salaries.

Darling faces Budget challenge

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:25:18 GMT

Chancellor Alistair Darling has been challenged to meet four demands for a Budget that "benefits" Scotland.

Double jeopardy law to be reformed

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:25:13 GMT

Plans to reform the double jeopardy law have been announced by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill.

'Human remains' found on beach

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:25:14 GMT

Police are investigating after the discovery of what are thought to be human remains on a stretch of seashore.

Salmond lists potential SNP gains

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:25:13 GMT

Scotland's First Minister has set out a list of gains his party could make if there is a hung Parliament at Westminster.

'Green gold rush' being hampered

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:25:15 GMT

The growth of Scotland's potential "green gold rush" is impeded by poor infrastructure which prevents renewable energy from reaching lucrative markets, the SNP spring conference heard.

Efforts to cut class size 'fails'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:15 GMT

Efforts to cut class sizes for the youngest schoolchildren have "not gone far enough", Education Secretary Mike Russell said.

Independence 'not just about flags'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:15 GMT

Independence is about more than "flags and borders", SNP activists heard.

Two dead, one badly hurt in crash

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:15 GMT

Two people died and a third person was seriously injured in a road crash.

Hung parliament 'the best scenario'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:25:17 GMT

A hung parliament would be the best outcome for Scotland in the general election, Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Consumer group slams energy firms

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:25:16 GMT

A consumer group highlighted poor customer satisfaction with energy firms in a survey published.

Hung parliament an opportunity: SNP

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:25:16 GMT

Scotland's First Minister is setting out what gains could be made if there is a hung parliament at Westminster.

MP loses backing of local party

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:25:19 GMT

A Labour MP is facing deselection amid claims by local party members she does not work hard enough in her constituency.

Private finance schools cost £244m

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:25:17 GMT

The annual repayment costs for schools built through private finance schemes hit £244 million last year, official figures show.

'Autumn date' for class size laws

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:25:15 GMT

New regulations limiting primary one class sizes will have "no meaningful impact" for over a year, teachers` leaders said.

Soldier awarded for Afghan battle

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:25:14 GMT

An "incredible" soldier who fought a desperate 12-hour battle for a village was among 20 Black Watch soldiers honoured for their bravery in Afghanistan.

Commission reviews SNP accounts

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:25:14 GMT

Political parties clashed over an Electoral Commission probe into the SNP's financial affairs.

Ex-soldier's parents plea for help

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:25:15 GMT

The parents of a former soldier facing the death penalty in Iraq over the killing of two colleagues pleaded with the British Government to help save his life.

University is 'anti-English'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:16 GMT

Edinburgh University was accused of being "anti-English" after it emerged they are favouring candidates from north of the border.

Former SNP leader Wolfe dies at 86

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:14 GMT

First Minister Alex Salmond paid tribute to a former SNP leader who died in hospital on Thursday night.