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Scottish News: Salmond launches by-election fight

Kilmarnock Standard — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:25:14 GMT

Alex Salmond is to officially launch the SNP's camapign for the Aberdeen Donside by-election.

Scottish News: Virgin Media named Games partner

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:25:18 GMT

Virgin Media has been announced as the latest partner of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Scottish News: EIS study raises workload concerns

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:25:17 GMT

A survey has highlighted high levels of increased workload and continuing concerns about the new curriculum among nursery and primary teachers.

Kilmarnock Standard News: Tenth anniversary of Galston murder

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A fresh appeal for new evidence has been issued on behalf of the two men convicted of the brutal killing of 91-year-old Galston woman Margaret Irvine.

Scottish News: Wind farm energy bill discount plan

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:16 GMT

People living close to new wind farms will receive at least £100 off electricity bills under a scheme announced by a renewable energy company.

Scottish News: Murder accused 'had victim run-ins'

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

A man accused of murder told a friend that a father who died in a house fire with his two children had "got what he deserved", a court has heard.

Scottish News: Minister wants easyJet flight talks

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

Transport minister Keith Brown is demanding urgent talks with bosses at the budget airline easyJet amid concerns a deal over slots at Gatwick could lead to cuts in services to the Highlands.

Scottish News: Salmond eyes 'better' drugs system

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:15 GMT

A better way of allocating drugs to patients can be found, the First Minister has said.

Scottish News: Tweddle backs athlete career drive

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:15 GMT

A programme which offers athletes the chance to prepare for a new career when they retire from professional sport has been launched by Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle.

Scottish News: Labour accused of tax 'hypocrisy'

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT

Labour has been accused of hypocrisy by criticising Scottish Government grants to companies who "dodge tax" and plans to cut corporation tax at Holyrood while praising grants and tax cuts elsewhere.

Scottish News: Party leaders condemn London murder

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT

Party leaders have united in their condemnation of the murder which took place in the Woolwich area of London.

Scottish News: Arms campaigner given treaty thanks

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:25:15 GMT

A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon has said he was "honoured" to receive a letter of thanks from the UK Government in recognition of his campaigning efforts.

Scottish News: MSP in referendum statements fear

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

Concerns have been raised that government-funded bodies may be able to make unregulated statements on their position in the run-up to the independence referendum.

Kilmarnock Standard News: Football fans brawl in Kilmarnock town centre

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:02:00 GMT

Mindless football yobs brought terror to town after Killmarnock’s last game of the season against St Mirren on Saturday.

Scottish News: Ministers reject childcare changes

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:15 GMT

Controversial childcare changes suggested by Tories at Westminster have been rejected by the Scottish Government.

Scottish News: Industry warning on Flybe pull-out

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:14 GMT

Industry leaders have called for "urgent action" to safeguard flights between the Highlands and London as one of the main operators struck a deal to sell all its landing and departure slots at Gatwick Airport.

Scottish News: £14m funding boost for universities

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:25:15 GMT

Academic researchers in Scotland will receive nearly £14 million from government grants and a commitment from universities to match the funding.

Scottish News: Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:25:15 GMT

The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.

Scottish News: MSPs to vote through Forth crossing

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:15 GMT

The new bridge over the Firth of Forth will be officially sanctioned by MSPs in a vote.

Scottish News: Gun campaigner being recognised

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:15 GMT

A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon will be presented with a letter of thanks from the UK Government, recognising his campaigning efforts.

Scottish News: Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:25:18 GMT

A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.

Scottish News: Watchdog in pay-off funds warning

Kilmarnock Standard — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:25:14 GMT

Two-fifths of a half-billion-pound public sector pay-off fund was shared by just 1,200 high earners, the spending watchdog has found.

Scottish News: Family tribute for bike death boy

Kilmarnock Standard — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

The grieving family of a boy who died following a crash between his bike and a mobile crane have paid tribute to their much-loved "ray of sunshine".

Scottish News: Hydro Bocelli concert moved back

Kilmarnock Standard — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

The first concert announced for new £125 million Glasgow venue The Hydro is to be delayed, operators have confirmed.

Scottish News: Seatbelt 'may have saved bus girl'

Kilmarnock Standard — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

A teenager who died on a school bus trip might have survived if she had worn a seatbelt and the driver had travelled slower, an inquiry has found.

Scottish News: Wife's tribute at soldier funeral

Kilmarnock Standard — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

The wife of a serviceman killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has told mourners at his funeral he will live on through their unborn son.

Scottish News: £6m fund for weather-hit farmers

Kilmarnock Standard — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:25:16 GMT

Farmers hit by extreme weather can seek financial assistance from a £6 million government fund, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced.

Scottish News: Councils reform call dismissed

Kilmarnock Standard — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT

A suggestion that the number of councils be cut as part of the reform of public services has been dismissed by the Scottish Government.

Scottish News: Church packed for soldier's funeral

Kilmarnock Standard — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:25:15 GMT

Friends, family and soldiers have gathered in Midlothian for the funeral of one of three servicemen killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

Scottish News: MP Eric Joyce faces airport charges

Kilmarnock Standard — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:25:15 GMT

MP Eric Joyce is facing breach of the peace charges following an incident at Edinburgh Airport.