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Breaking News for 21 March 2010

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Sturgeon condemns Labour 'secrecy' Mar 21 2010

The problems of Scotland's largest local authority go "much deeper" than those of former Glasgow Council leader Steven Purcell, Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.Read

JK Rowling named among 'perfect 10' Mar 21 2010

Harry Potter author JK Rowling and singer Sharleen Spiteri were among those honoured as the ten most influential women in Scotland today.Read

SNP blasts knife crime 'bid war' Mar 21 2010

Labour and the Tories are engaged in a "bidding war" on jail terms for knife crime, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has declared.Read

Pair injured in gang attack Mar 21 2010

A woman and a teenage boy have received hospital treatment after they were attacked by a group of youths.Read

SNP seeks defence cash guarantees Mar 21 2010

The SNP has called on rival parties to give a "cast-iron promise" not to cut Scotland's conventional defence.Read

SNP condemns knife crime 'bid war' Mar 21 2010

Labour and the Tories are engaged in a "bidding war" on jail terms for knife crime, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has declared.Read

SNP slams UK over tourism scheme Mar 21 2010

The UK Government was accused of pressing the "nuclear button" with plans to end a rates relief scheme for part of the tourism industry.Read

NHS consultants' bonuses slammed Mar 21 2010

A doctor-turned-politician has signalled the Nationalists' determination to end the practice of financial bonuses for top NHS consultants.Read

McConnell plays down Tory claims Mar 21 2010

Former Labour First Minister Jack McConnell played down claims that he held talks over a potential role with a future Tory government.Read

Scotland 'spared from budget cuts' Mar 21 2010

Scotland would be spared from making immediate budget cuts should the Tories win the general election, it has been revealed.Read

SNP 'committed to free OAP care' Mar 21 2010

Free personal care for the elderly is "here to stay" in Scotland under the SNP Government, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon is to declare.Read

MSP blasts council high earners Mar 21 2010

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

Darling faces Budget challenge Mar 21 2010

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

Double jeopardy law to be reformed Mar 21 2010

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

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