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Scottish Government set to lower drink-drive limit
Sunday 27 May 2012
The Scottish Government have today announced plans to almost half the drink-drive limit with a new scheme being implemented “as soon as possible”.
Scottish independence 'needs second question'
Monday 14 May 2012
Veteran MP George Galloway has said the Scottish independence referendum should include a second question calling for more devolved powers instead of secession.
Critics hit out at Scottish Government's minimum alcohol pricing plan
Monday 14 May 2012
Critics of the Scottish Government's plans for minimum pricing have hit out at the proposed 50p-a-unit price, branding it a regressive charge which will treat drinkers “as if they're children to be nannied by the Government”.
Wind farms will kill tourism, says Donald Trump
Wednesday 25 April 2012
US tycoon Donald Trump has told the Scottish Parliament that wind farms will destroy tourism.
Donald Trump launches wind farms broadside
Tuesday 17 April 2012
US tycoon Donald Trump has warned that wind farms could "completely end" tourism in Scotland and the country is "in effect committing financial suicide".
Lockerbie bomber receives 11 litres of blood
Sunday 15 April 2012
The family of Lockerbie bomber Abdulbasit al-Megrahi said yesterday that he had received 11 litres of blood in an emergency transfusion.
Rig gas leak plans 'progressing'
Saturday 14 April 2012
There has been "significant progress" towards plans to stop a gas leak on an offshore platform, the operator has said.
Christians 'should wear a cross' says Cardinal
Saturday 07 April 2012
Christians should wear a cross on their clothes every day as "a symbol of their beliefs", according to the head of the Catholic church in Scotland.
Nick Clegg urges 'no' to Scottish independence
Friday 02 March 2012
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has urged Scots to say "No" to independence before working to achieve more devolved power within the United Kingdom.
Artwork saved! But was it worth it?
Friday 02 March 2012
A Titian masterpiece was yesterday rescued for the nation – for £45m. But should we have just let it go?
Minster pressed on Abdelbaset al-Megrahi claims
Monday 27 February 2012
Scotland's Justice Secretary is facing demands to make a statement to Holyrood after it was claimed he sent a message to the Lockerbie bomber that he should drop his appeal against conviction to smooth the way for his compassionate release.
David Cameron challenged on independence offer
Friday 17 February 2012
Alex Salmond has challenged Prime Minister David Cameron to “level” with the people of Scotland and answer three questions about his offer for more powers in return for rejecting independence.
'Progress' made in referendum talks, says Alex Salmond
Monday 13 February 2012
Alex Salmond said "modest progress" has been made in talks with the Scottish Secretary about the independence referendum.
Alex Salmond accused over wind farm plan
Thursday 09 February 2012
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.
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