Scottish News for 16 July 2012

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Street closed by smoke grenade Jul 16 2012

A discarded smoke grenade caused a street to be closed and the bomb squad called, police say.Read

Police probing 'unexplained' death Jul 16 2012

The death of a man discovered in water on the west coast of Scotland is being treated as unexplained, police have said.Read

Whisky firm fined after oil leak Jul 16 2012

A whisky company has been fined £9,000 after pleading guilty to an oil leak in an environmentally protected area.Read

Row on same-sex marriage poll call Jul 16 2012

Holding a referendum on same-sex marriage would be unfair and a "colossal" waste of taxpayers' money, according to equality campaigners.Read

Arctic protests hit petrol stations Jul 16 2012

Motorists have faced delays at petrol pumps after environmental campaigners launched a protest at an oil firm's plans to drill in the Arctic.Read

Legal bid plan in housing land row Jul 16 2012

A couple is taking legal action against a housing association over claims their home was built on contaminated land.Read

Firms 'harmed by rising fuel costs' Jul 16 2012

Small manufacturers in Scotland are being held back from growing by rising costs in fuel and transport, research has suggested.Read

Eta case accused fights extradition Jul 16 2012

A man alleged to be a high-profile member of the Basque separatist group Eta has opposed bids to extradite him to mainland Europe.Read

Study: 274 businesses could go bust Jul 16 2012

Hundreds of retailers and hoteliers are at serious risk of going out of business in the next year, according to the trade body for insolvency professionals.Read

Activists target petrol stations Jul 16 2012

Environmental campaigners have targeted Shell petrol stations over the company's plans to drill for oil in the Arctic.Read

Four held after man found injured Jul 16 2012

Four people have been arrested after a man was found seriously injured in his home.Read

Rise in permanent job placements Jul 16 2012

The number of people being placed in permanent jobs rose for the sixth consecutive month in June, but was at the weakest rate since the start of the year.Read

Cancer patient fitness class begins Jul 16 2012

An exercise class has been launched which is designed to get cancer patients moving to aid their recovery.Read

Call for vote on gay marriage plans Jul 16 2012

Scotland's most senior Catholic has urged the Scottish Government to hold a referendum on proposals to legalise same-sex marriage.Read

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