Scottish News for 17 March 2009

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Myners blames board for RBS pension Mar 17 2009

Former board members of Royal Bank of Scotland "bent over backwards" to furnish Sir Fred Goodwin with a pension package he was not entitled to, a Treasury minister has said.Read

Salmond calls for stimulus package Mar 17 2009

First Minister Alex Salmond has stepped up the pressure on Westminster for a spending package to breathe new life into the economy.Read

Accused cried 'crocodile tears' Mar 17 2009

A man suspected of killing his baby daughter was accused of crying "crocodile tears" when questioned by police, a court has heard.Read

Woman killed after leaving partner Mar 17 2009

A businesswoman had planned to stay at her boyfriend's flat the night she was murdered, a court has heard.Read

Fresh plea over same-sex marriages Mar 17 2009

Scotland should take a lead in Europe in allowing same-sex couples to marry, MSPs have heard.Read

overcrowding fears for offenders Mar 17 2009

Half of young offenders institutions have faced "chronic overcrowding" over the past 14 months, the Liberal Democrats have claimed.Read

Number of private patients doubles Mar 17 2009

The number of NHS patients treated by the private sector has more than doubled in the past decade, new figures have revealed.Read

Action call over homeless figures Mar 17 2009

A rise in the number of homeless people triggered demands from housing bodies for more action.Read

Call for ex-pat vote in Holyrood Mar 17 2009

A leading think-tank has called for ex-pat Scots to be allowed to vote in Holyrood elections.Read

RBS pension 'contrary to policy' Mar 17 2009

The £700,000-a-year pension paid out to ousted Royal Bank of Scotland chief Sir Fred Goodwin was "clearly contrary" to the bank's own pension policy, City Minister Lord Myners has told MPs.Read

Seven more held over soccer riots Mar 17 2009

Police hunting Rangers hooligans after last year's Uefa Cup riots in Manchester have made a further seven arrests.Read

Peeping Toms face jail under law Mar 17 2009

Peeping Toms could be jailed for up to five years under plans announced by the Scottish Government.Read

Islanders remember lifeboat tragedy Mar 17 2009

An island community has marked the 40th anniversary of a lifeboat disaster which claimed the lives of eight men.Read

Minister backs free football plan Mar 17 2009

Children will be given free admission to a football club ground in a move backed by the sports minister.Read

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