Scottish News for 18 November 2008

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Salmond signs Maradona card Nov 18 2008

First Minister Alex Salmond paid tribute to football legend Diego Maradona by signing a card.Read

Irish MEP to visit amid chant fury Nov 18 2008

An Irish politician agreed to visit Scotland amid growing anger over sectarian singing at football matches.Read

Plans for high-speed rail link Nov 18 2008

A high-speed rail link between Scotland and the south of England could be built in just five years if it was made a top priority, MSPs were told.Read

Iceland bank crisis affects schools Nov 18 2008

Building work at some schools will be halted in the wake of the Icelandic banking collapse, it has emerged.Read

Ministers' claims backed by report Nov 18 2008

Scottish Government complaints of a tight-fisted financial settlement from Westminster have been vindicated by an independent report, it has been claimed.Read

Warning over sex laws overhaul Nov 18 2008

Top lawyers have warned that new legislation overhauling sex laws in Scotland is unnecessary and could clog up appeals courts.Read

Politicians criticise cancer wait Nov 18 2008

Politicians have expressed their disappointment over new figures which revealed cancer patients are waiting longer for treatment.Read

Arrest over man's death in Spain Nov 18 2008

A man has been arrested over the death of a businessman from Lanarkshire in Barcelona, police have said.Read

Import plea at anthrax death probe Nov 18 2008

The brother of a man who died after contracting anthrax has called for tighter controls on the importation of potentially contaminated drum skins.Read

Court told of terror suspect 'lies' Nov 18 2008

An alleged terrorist plotter shifted blame to a dead co-conspirator and told "astonishing" lies to the jury, a court has heard.Read

Business scheme creates jobs Nov 18 2008

One hundred new jobs are to be created though a Scottish Government-backed expansion plan by a business information firm, it has been announced.Read

Ex-carer jailed for child abuse Nov 18 2008

A former foster carer was jailed for more than eight years after he admitted abusing four boys.Read

Experts reveal Vicky death details Nov 18 2008

Falkirk schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton may have died as a result of compression to her neck, an expert has told a court.Read

Holyrood poem to be read in Gaelic Nov 18 2008

A poem written to mark the opening of the Scottish Parliament has been translated into Gaelic, Holyrood bosses have revealed.Read

Rape cases to mirror murder probes Nov 18 2008

Rape cases are to be investigated more like murder inquiries, under new guidelines which have been published.Read

Scheme shows children knife wounds Nov 18 2008

Schoolchildren are to be shown the injuries of stab victims as part of a new £80,000 initiative.Read

Cancer patients are kept waiting Nov 18 2008

Patients are waiting longer to be treated for cancer, new figures reveal.Read

Crackdown on kerb-crawlers defended Nov 18 2008

New legislation cracking down on kerb-crawlers has been defended after claims that the laws had led to an increase in prostitution.Read

New rescue scheme for homeowners Nov 18 2008

A rescue scheme for homeowners facing repossession is to be launched next year, the Scottish Government said.Read

Universities funding shake-up plan Nov 18 2008

A taskforce has revealed plans for a wide-ranging reform of the way universities receive public cash.Read

Tough budget choices for Government Nov 18 2008

The Scottish Government can expect to face tough decisions over the next two years as its budget comes under mounting pressure, experts have warned.Read

Crimes against birds 'remain high' Nov 18 2008

The number of birds of prey killed illegally in Scotland is "deeply troubling", a conservation charity said.Read

Fifth of young Scots 'pessimistic' Nov 18 2008

One in five young Scots believe they have little chance of making a success of their lives, a report has revealed.Read

Cod plan 'should recognise Scots' Nov 18 2008

A new European cod recovery plan must recognise the "trail-blazing" success of Scottish fishermen, environment secretary Richard Lochhead has said.Read

Artist's anthrax death probe begins Nov 18 2008

An inquiry into the death of an artist who died after contracting anthrax is due to begin.Read

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