Scottish News for 3 June 2009

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Tycoon's son airlifted to Scotland Jun 03 2009

The critically ill adopted son of Stagecoach millionairess Ann Gloag has been airlifted from Kenya to Scotland after he was injured in a car crash.Read

Whisky firms to cut fossil fuel use Jun 03 2009

Scottish whisky companies have pledged to cut their use of fossil fuels by 80% over the next 40 years, under the first industry-wide environmental strategy.Read

Parties clash ahead of EU polls Jun 03 2009

Political parties have fired their closing shots in a European election campaign overshadowed by events at Westminster.Read

Hate crimes law passed unanimously Jun 03 2009

Victims of crime who are targeted because of their sexual orientation or disability have been given greater legal status.Read

First Minister 'should quit as MP' Jun 03 2009

First Minister Alex Salmond has been urged to quit his Westminster seat after it emerged he will miss a "historic" Holyrood vote so he can attend the House of Commons.Read

Pupils 'should see drink programme' Jun 03 2009

A documentary about binge drinking featuring pop star Michelle Heaton should be screened in classrooms as a warning to pupils, an MSP has said.Read

Swine flu patient in intensive care Jun 03 2009

A fourth swine flu victim has been admitted to intensive care in Scotland, it has been announced.Read

Salmond capitalises on MPs turmoil Jun 03 2009

Alex Salmond has taunted Labour over the turmoil in Gordon Brown's administration by highlighting the stream of ministerial resignations in Westminster.Read

New hospital cleaning standards Jun 03 2009

New standards for hospital cleaning are to apply across Scotland, it has been announced.Read

Plant 'opens up opportunities' Jun 03 2009

A new production line at a Finnish-owned plant in the Borders has been hailed by the First Minister.Read

Web auctions used for care services Jun 03 2009

The use of internet auctions to determine who provides some care services in Scotland has been branded "morally repugnant".Read

Ultimo founder 'a great ambassador' Jun 03 2009

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to Glasgow lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone as he attended a conference for people who help young entrepreneurs enter the business world.Read

Banking system inquiry launched Jun 03 2009

The Scottish Parliament is to hold an inquiry into the banking industry, it has been confirmed.Read

Swine flu shuts primary school Jun 03 2009

A primary school in Argyll has been closed after a pupil was confirmed as having swine flu.Read

Increase in children catching STDs Jun 03 2009

The number of cases of some sexually transmitted diseases among children in Scotland has increased in the past four years, figures have showed.Read

Fresh appeal over missing murderer Jun 03 2009

Police in Tayside have renewed an appeal to the public for help in tracing a killer at the centre of a political storm.Read

MSP 'confident' over hate crime law Jun 03 2009

An MSP who is calling for hate crime legislation to include attacks on gay and disabled people has said he was confident his proposals would become law.Read

Holden lays Boyle blame on media Jun 03 2009

Amanda Holden has emphatically denied that Britain's Got Talent exploited contestant Susan Boyle, blaming the press for "stressing her out".Read

Charles to meet young entrepreneurs Jun 03 2009

The Prince of Wales is due to meet young entrepreneurs who have been helped by a trust he set up 20 years ago.Read

Urgent steps on alcohol abuse urged Jun 03 2009

Ministers are due to be urged to take urgent action to tackle alcohol misuse and press ahead with plans for a minimum pricing regime.Read

Two swine flu victims 'critical' Jun 03 2009

Two people were admitted to intensive care in Scotland with swine flu as the World Health Organisation warned it was "getting closer" to declaring a global outbreak of the virus.Read

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