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Breaking News for 8 July 2009

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Salmond accused of meeting 'snub' Jul 08 2009

A row has erupted after union chiefs claimed First Minister Alex Salmond had "snubbed" a meeting with a drinks firm planning to axe 900 jobs.Read

London-Scotland line a decade away Jul 08 2009

It may be as long as 10 years before the first stage of a London to Scotland high-speed rail line could open, MPs have been told.Read

Murder hunt launched Jul 08 2009

Police have launched a murder hunt after a man was assaulted by an armed gang in a "particularly violent" attack.Read

'Alternatives' to plant closure Jul 08 2009

Drinks giant Diageo will consider alternatives to shutting its Johnnie Walker bottling plant, it is being suggested.Read

Fewer catching hospital bug Jul 08 2009

Cases of the hospital bug Clostridium difficile have dropped to a record low.Read

Thousands join closure protest Jul 08 2009

More than 8,000 people have already signed petitions demanding a reprieve for Kilmarnock's threatened Diageo whisky bottling plant.Read

Skin mole checks scrapped Jul 08 2009

Plans to offer the public mole checks at a dermatology conference have been scrapped amid fears it would put extra pressure on the health service.Read

'Net stalker' found with girl, 12 Jul 08 2009

Police have arrested an internet stalker who tried to abduct a British schoolgirl while she was on a family holiday in the south of France.Read

Jewellery salesman robbed at hotel Jul 08 2009

A jewellery salesman has been robbed of gems worth at least £100,000 after being attacked at a hotel.Read

Waitrose to expand in Scotland Jul 08 2009

Upmarket supermarket chain Waitrose is to expand its Scottish operation.Read

Cruisers wait on bug-hit ship Jul 08 2009

Passengers are waiting to find out when they would be allowed to disembark a ship at the centre of a vomiting bug outbreak which is cutting short its voyage.Read