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Player on trial over 'sectarianism'

Hamilton Advertiser — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:25:16 GMT

A Scottish footballer is due to go on trial accused of a sectarian breach of the peace.

Probe into Rangers takeover urged

Hamilton Advertiser — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:25:19 GMT

Former Rangers chairman Alastair Johnston has reportedly asked the Government's insolvency service to investigate "certain financial arrangements" surrounding Craig Whyte's takeover of the club.

Section 30 independence vote urged

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:25:14 GMT

The Holyrood administration is being urged to agree that Westminster's proposed method for staging an independence referendum is the "preferred route".

Trump slams Salmond over wind farms

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

US tycoon Donald Trump has written to First Minister Alex Salmond, accusing him of seeming "hell-bent on destroying Scotland's coastline" with wind turbines.

Money 'will create youth jobs'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

Youth Employment Minister Angela Constance has singled out £8.5 million which she says will create 1,000 jobs and 800 voluntary opportunities for young people.

Sisters named oldest living twins

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

Two 102-year-old sisters have been recognised as the world's oldest living twins by the Guinness Book of Records.

FM 'can officially complain to BBC'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:25:14 GMT

The chairman of the BBC Trust has told First Minister Alex Salmond to make a formal complaint about a decision not to include him in coverage of last Saturday's Scotland-England rugby match.

Cross-dressing conman 'disgusting'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:25:17 GMT

The victim of a thief who disguised himself as an elderly woman to steal thousands of pounds from her bank account has branded the cross-dressing conman as "disgusting".

Firm shelves city biomass plant

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:25:16 GMT

An energy company has withdrawn its plan to build a biomass plant at a city port.

Cash and drugs seized during raids

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:25:15 GMT

Five people were arrested and around £12,000 in cash and drugs was seized in police raids on Wednesday.

FM: No apology for criticising BBC

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:25:14 GMT

Alex Salmond has dismissed renewed calls to apologise for his role in a row over a decision not to include him in BBC coverage of last Saturday's Scotland-England rugby match.

No Army base 'would create outrage'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:25:17 GMT

The Ministry of Defence failing to move the Army into a Scottish airbase following the RAF's departure, as promised, would provoke "outrage" across Scotland, the First Minister has warned.

McKinnon's ordeal like 'execution'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:25:17 GMT

Computer hacker Gary McKinnon's 10-year ordeal as he faces extradition to the US is "tantamount to facing execution", his MP has said.

Steel contract 'review needed now'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:25:16 GMT

Labour has demanded an immediate review of the "disgraceful" decision to award a contract to supply steel for the new Forth crossing to overseas firms.

Glasgow HQ for green technology

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:25:17 GMT

A new £50 million centre aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of green technologies will be based in Glasgow, the Government has announced.

Road chaos in icy 'perfect storm'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:16 GMT

A "perfect storm" of freezing rain falling on icy roads has caused chaos on the roads.

Referendum views 'need to be aired'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:16 GMT

Some politicians in pro-Union parties are "privately enthusiastic" for Scottish independence and should be allowed to speak their minds without fear of party discipline, Green leader Patrick Harvie has said.

Budget cash announced for councils

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

Councils will share funds of £11.5 billion in the coming year, Finance Secretary John Swinney has said.

Gas leak evacuates Shell oil rig

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:16 GMT

An oil platform was partially evacuated earlier this week when a gas leak was detected, Shell has said.

Diageo drink sales decline in UK

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:25:14 GMT

Drinks giant Diageo has said sales in the UK were falling behind its continental neighbours - although Britons are still lapping up vodka and Baileys.