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Scottish News: Private finance schools cost £244m

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:25:17 GMT

The annual repayment costs for schools built through private finance schemes hit £244 million last year, official figures show.

Scottish News: MP loses backing of local party

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:25:14 GMT

A Labour MP faces deselection after losing the backing of her local party in a vote.

Scottish News: Soldier awarded for Afghan battle

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:25:14 GMT

An "incredible" soldier who fought a desperate 12-hour battle for a village was among 20 Black Watch soldiers honoured for their bravery in Afghanistan.

Scottish News: Commission reviews SNP accounts

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:25:14 GMT

Political parties clashed over an Electoral Commission probe into the SNP's financial affairs.

Scottish News: Ex-soldier's parents plea for help

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:25:15 GMT

The parents of a former soldier facing the death penalty in Iraq over the killing of two colleagues pleaded with the British Government to help save his life.

Scottish News: University is 'anti-English'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:16 GMT

Edinburgh University was accused of being "anti-English" after it emerged they are favouring candidates from north of the border.

Scottish News: Former SNP leader Wolfe dies at 86

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:14 GMT

First Minister Alex Salmond paid tribute to a former SNP leader who died in hospital on Thursday night.

Scottish News: 'Hawick Pound' aims to save firms

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

A town has launched its own currency in an effort to revive local businesses.

Scottish News: £3m plan to stabilise town hillside

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

A hillside which threatened to collapse on to the homes beneath will be stabilised through a £3 million funding package, it has been announced.

Scottish News: 'Autumn date' for class size laws

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

New regulations limiting class sizes in the first year of primary school could be in place this autumn, the Scottish Government has said.

Scottish News: £5m business loan scheme announced

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:13 GMT

A £5 million loan scheme for businesses has been announced by First Minister Alex Salmond.

Scottish News: MP to face fate in local party vote

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:25:18 GMT

A Labour MP is to learn whether she has the support of her local party in a crucial vote on her future.

Scottish News: Mother slams meow meow availability

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:25:15 GMT

The mother of a teenager who died after taking the "legal high" drug mephedrone has said it was "disgusting" it was so easily available.

Scottish News: High winds blow off roof of flats

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:25:15 GMT

Strong winds blew the roof from a block of flats.

Scottish News: Dundee among 'least visited' cities

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:25:14 GMT

Dundee in Scotland has come third in a poll of the cities travellers least want to visit.

Scottish News: Salmond unveils aid for small firms

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:25:17 GMT

Fresh support for small businesses is due to be announced by First Minister Alex Salmond.

Scottish News: Warning over public services crisis

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:25:14 GMT

Union chiefs have called for action as they warned that public services are facing a crisis.

Scottish News: Bradford 'least attractive city'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:25:19 GMT

Bradford in Yorkshire is the city travellers least want to visit as it is deemed "dangerous, ugly and boring".

Scottish News: Accused Briton claims self-defence

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:25:14 GMT

A former soldier facing the death penalty over the killing of two colleagues in Iraq reportedly claims he acted in self-defence.

Paisley Daily Express news: Firefighter retires after 30 years service

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A FIREFIGHTER who put his life on the line over and over again during a career spanning 30 years has hung up his hard hat and wellie boots.

Paisley Daily Express news: Workers take to football field to raise money for Haiti

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GENEROUS workers took to the football field to raise money for people left devastated by the Haiti earthquake.

Paisley Daily Express news: Knifeman avoids jail

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A THUG who attacked a neighbour with knives in an argument over cash has narrowly avoided being sent to jail.

Paisley Daily Express news: Paisley’s own good Samaritan

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A PENSIONER has been bowled over by an act of kindness from an honest Buddie who tracked him down after he lost his wallet and all the money he had put aside for a new telly.

Paisley Daily Express news: Free new money advice service

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A NATIONAL financial advice service is being launched by the government.

Paisley Daily Express news: Kaye praises police

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SINCE December, I have been supporting Strathclyde Police’s campaign to end domestic abuse.

Paisley Daily Express news: NHS keep Buddies posted on cancer screening

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LETTERS telling Buddies to look out for test kits for bowel cancer will be dropping through the post over the next few weeks.

Paisley Daily Express news: Dancing Buddie hoping to be cha-cha-champion

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DANCING Buddie John Amabile is preparing to cha-cha through the pain barrier tomorrow in a bid to raise cash for charity.

Paisley Daily Express news: Cup Final Buddie Banter special

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Paisley Daily Express news: Musical event

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SUSIE Lamont and her pupils will perform at Lochwinnoch Parish Church tonight at 7pm.

Paisley Daily Express news: Around 22 young drivers are killed in Strathclyde annually

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THIS was the horrific scene when skilled firefighters and paramedics had to cut a young Paisley driver out of his mangled car.