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Breaking News for 17 November 2009

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Briton denies disrupting US flight Nov 17 2009

A British man has denied disrupting a transatlantic flight after he was hauled off a plane for refusing to move his injured arm.Read

Boy's death - pool operator fined Nov 17 2009

The operators of a city swimming pool where a boy drowned were fined £40,000 for breaching health and safety laws.Read

Pupils want chocolate ban lifted Nov 17 2009

A group of pupils who were banned from selling chocolate at a school stall have taken their campaign for a u-turn to MSPs.Read

Girl 'involved in row' before death Nov 17 2009

A teenage girl rowed with her boyfriend on the day she was allegedly murdered, a court heard.Read

Bets on Scotland manager stopped Nov 17 2009

A leading bookmaker has stopped taking bets on who would be the next Scotland manager over fears of a conflict of interest.Read

Court shown photos of flat fire Nov 17 2009

Photographs of a fire-damaged flat where a teenage girl was allegedly murdered have been shown to a murder jury.Read

Cancer target met for ninth month Nov 17 2009

A key target on cancer waiting times has been met for nine months in a row, official figures have showed.Read

Care home fire inquiry shown photos Nov 17 2009

Photographs of charred and smoke-blackened corridors in a nursing home where 14 residents died have been shown to an inquiry.Read

Economists warn of bleak outlook Nov 17 2009

Scotland is likely to emerge from the recession by the end of the year but the financial outlook remains poor, economists have said.Read

MSPs vote to close three courts Nov 17 2009

Scottish Government proposals to close three local courts have been backed by MSPs after a Holyrood committee voting deadlock.Read

Britain 'ready' to send more troops Nov 17 2009

Allied troops must stay in Afghanistan to prevent the Taliban filling any "vacuum", the Foreign Secretary has said.Read

Bullying drive's 'united' approach Nov 17 2009

A new drive to tackle bullying will ensure a "united" approach across the country, Children's Minister Keith Brown has said.Read

'More troops needed in Afghanistan' Nov 17 2009

Nato countries have been urged to send more troops to bolster military efforts in Afghanistan.Read

STV in legal action against ITV Nov 17 2009

Scottish broadcaster STV has launched a new legal action against the ITV network in a dispute over new media rights.Read

Navy's submarine begins sea trials Nov 17 2009

The biggest and most powerful attack submarine ever built for the Royal Navy has taken to the seas for the first time.Read

Bridge 'not to risk other projects' Nov 17 2009

A new Forth Road Bridge must not come at the cost of other projects, the Scottish Government has been warned, as legislation for the bridge, costing between £1.7 billion and £2.3 billion, was published.Read

Conman traced after call to mother Nov 17 2009

A conman sentenced to nine years in prison was caught after calling his mother with a phone he used while defrauding banks of more than £8 million, a police spokesman said.Read

Cash boost to improve flood warning Nov 17 2009

Research into ways of improving flood warnings has been ordered by the Scottish Government, it has been announced.Read

Charity in fuel poverty warning Nov 17 2009

More than three quarters of a million households in Scotland will face fuel poverty this winter as they struggle to heat homes during the recession, a charity has warned.Read

New cross-Forth bridge plan due Nov 17 2009

Legislation which will pave the the way for a new Forth Road Bridge is being published.Read

Charity slams child care shortfall Nov 17 2009

Children's charity Barnardo's has hit out at the lack of specialist services to deal with the sexual exploitation of youngsters.Read

'No mad rush' for Burley successor Nov 17 2009

Tartan Army supporters have urged the Scottish Football Association not to rush their appointment of a new manager for the national team after George Burley was sacked.Read

MSPs debate local court closures Nov 17 2009

Ministers are making a fresh attempt to persuade MSPs to agree to the closure of three local courts.Read

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