Scottish News for 26 February 2010

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McGregor in more talks with police Feb 26 2010

Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has spoken to police for a second time in connection with an attack during a night out.Read

Nose-blowing motorist avoids court Feb 26 2010

A man who refused to pay a fine for blowing his nose while stopped in traffic will face no further action, his lawyer said.Read

Another night without power Feb 26 2010

Thousands of homes across Scotland were facing another night without electricity after heavy snow caused power cuts.Read

Great backing for walk soldier Feb 26 2010

A soldier completed a gruelling 500-mile trek to raise funds to get his blind daughter into a specialist school.Read

'Difficult period' for transport body Feb 26 2010

A transport body hit by a row over expenses has suffered an "immensely difficult" period, its new chairman said.Read

Festival tickets sold in 90 minutes Feb 26 2010

The final tickets for Scotland's biggest music festival sold out in less than 90 minutes.Read

Lions coach knighted by Queen Feb 26 2010

Rugby legend Ian McGeechan was knighted by the Queen for a glittering sports career as both player and coach.Read

Transport firm wins Lotto jackpot Feb 26 2010

Workers at a haulage firm were celebrating after their lottery syndicate scooped more than £700,000.Read

23-year low for housebuilding Feb 26 2010

Housebuilding has fallen to its lowest level in more than 20 years, figures showed.Read

Nurses back dungeon skeletons plea Feb 26 2010

Two NHS nurses have bequeathed their skeletons to a dungeon visitor attraction to highlight the shortage of bodies donated to medical science.Read

Council leader faces housing probe Feb 26 2010

The leader of Scotland's largest local authority is to be quizzed on slum housing in part of Glasgow.Read

Lawyers challenge 'murder' evidence Feb 26 2010

Lawyers for a Scottish-born man accused of murdering a nine-year-old girl in Northern Ireland 28 years ago have launched a legal challenge against the evidence in the case.Read

Sturgeon urges independence vote Feb 26 2010

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the time had "never been better" for Scotland to be independent despite the recession.Read

30,000 civil servants join walkout Feb 26 2010

Up to 30,000 civil service staff in Scotland could take part in strike action next month.Read

Heavy snow leads to power cuts Feb 26 2010

Engineers are battling to restore electricity to thousands of homes hit by power cuts caused by heavy snow.Read

Answers sought over pests at school Feb 26 2010

Pest control staff were called out to deal with a snake that was found at a primary school, it has emerged.Read

Power lines brought down by snow Feb 26 2010

Thousands of people are without electricity after heavy snow brought down power lines in the north of Scotland.Read

Soldier finishing fund-raising trek Feb 26 2010

A soldier is due to complete a 500-mile trek to raise money to send his daughter to a school for blind children.Read

£3.4m boost for thalidomide victims Feb 26 2010

Victims of the thalidomide scandal are to be given extra help through a £3.4 million fund announced by the Scottish Government.Read

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