Scottish News for 15 January 2009

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SNP 'missed out on £20m Euro cash' Jan 15 2009

Labour has accused the SNP of missing out on £20 million of European funding.Read

Salmond row sparks inquiry calls Jan 15 2009

A row over whether Alex Salmond misled Parliament has triggered calls for Holyrood to tighten up its procedures.Read

Teenager charged with man's murder Jan 15 2009

A teenager has been charged with the murder of a man found dead in his home while his young daughter slept.Read

Health board election plans backed Jan 15 2009

Direct elections to local health boards have moved a step closer after the proposals won the backing of Parliament.Read

Government quizzed over new bridge Jan 15 2009

The Scottish Government has come under pressure over claims that a new Forth bridge will not be able to cope with increased traffic.Read

New London railway link announced Jan 15 2009

The UK Government has taken the first step towards creating a high-speed rail line between Scotland and London.Read

Rise in Scots undergraduates Jan 15 2009

The number of Scottish full-time students accepted on undergraduate courses around the UK rose by 8% last year.Read

Hacker 'naive not criminal' Jan 15 2009

A Glasgow-born computer expert hacked into US military networks through "naivety" as a result of his Asperger's Syndrome and should not be considered a criminal, an expert said.Read

Pro-Palestine campaigners for trial Jan 15 2009

A group of pro-Palestinian campaigners accused of disrupting a performance by Israeli musicians in Edinburgh will stand trial in March, a court decided.Read

Hacker naive not criminal - expert Jan 15 2009

A north London computer expert hacked into US military networks through "naivety" as a result of his Asperger's Syndrome and should not be considered a criminal, an expert has said.Read

Salmond challenged on training Jan 15 2009

Labour has challenged First Minister Alex Salmond to match its pledge to provide modern apprenticeships to all 16-year-olds who qualify.Read

Lamborghini driver killed in crash Jan 15 2009

The driver of a sports car died and his passenger was seriously injured when the Lamborghini crashed into trees and burst into flames in West Lothian.Read

Lennon attack jury urged to convict Jan 15 2009

A jury in the trial of two men accused of assaulting former Celtic captain Neil Lennon in Glasgow was urged to convict them of a "vicious and cowardly attack".Read

Fireman sacked over weight Jan 15 2009

A long-serving firefighter from Aberdeen given three months to get fit amid claims he was overweight has been sacked.Read

Camilla sees charity beard shaved Jan 15 2009

The Duchess of Cornwall looked on as a charity fundraiser had his first shave in a year in Royal Deeside.Read

Footballer who drove 94mph fined Jan 15 2009

A professional footballer was fined £300 after admitting speeding at 94 miles per hour on the M9 motorway between Edinburgh and Perth.Read

Bomber release would cause 'unease' Jan 15 2009

Releasing the Lockerbie bomber early from a Scottish jail would cause "deep unease", Tory leader Annabel Goldie said as she pressed the First Minister on whether the convicted terrorist could be returned to his own country.Read

Salmond warns of more job losses Jan 15 2009

More jobs losses are on the way as the recession begins to take hold, First Minister Alex Salmond has warned.Read

Hopes for knife crime debate Jan 15 2009

A father whose son was stabbed to death in Greenock said he hoped a special Holyrood debate on knife crime would provide "fresh thinking" on how to tackle the problem.Read

Staff lack threatens flood plans Jan 15 2009

A shortage of skilled staff is threatening Scottish Government plans to tackle flooding, MSPs warned.Read

Quake shakes Shetland islands Jan 15 2009

Seismologists have been investigating reports of a minor earthquake on Shetland.Read

Supporters set to defend 'hacker' Jan 15 2009

Supporters of a man facing extradition to the US on charges of hacking into military computers will speak out in his defence.Read

Teen in court after man found dead Jan 15 2009

A teenager is due to appear in court charged over the death of a man found in his home while his young daughter slept.Read

Pro-Palestine campaigners on trial Jan 15 2009

A group of pro-Palestinian campaigners accused of disrupting a performance by Israeli musicians is due to go on trial.Read

Elected health boards backed Jan 15 2009

Elections to health boards will bring democracy to the heart of local decision-making, health secretary Nicola Sturgeon said.Read

Camilla tours historic cottages Jan 15 2009

The Duchess of Cornwall is visiting a group of historic buildings successfully restored by locals.Read

Academics gather for Burns event Jan 15 2009

Academics from around the globe have gathered for the world's largest conference on the life and works of Robert Burns, which begins on Thursday.Read

MSPs debate new Forth bridge plan Jan 15 2009

The plan for a new Forth crossing will be debated in Parliament later on Thursday.Read

Better use of consultants urged Jan 15 2009

The Scottish Government can save up to £13 million a year if it made more efficient use of consultants, according to a new report.Read

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