Scottish News for 10 December 2012

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Firefighters clear motorway diesel Dec 10 2012

Firefighters have cleared the country's busiest motorway of diesel during rush hour traffic after a car accident.Read

Dundee to have a real Bash Street Dec 10 2012

A city street will be named in honour of troublesome comic characters, according to Dundee City Council.Read

Three remanded over Perth murder Dec 10 2012

Three men have appeared in court charged over the murder of a man who was found injured in a city street.Read

Fire safety checks offered for free Dec 10 2012

Firefighters are offering free home safety checks in an attempt to avoid fatal fires over the festive period.Read

Pair remanded over man's murder Dec 10 2012

Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of a man whose body was discovered at a block of flats.Read

Sturgeon wants talks on EU sooner Dec 10 2012

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for early talks about an independent Scotland's place in the EU in response to comments that the country may have to reapply.Read

Revenue Scotland proposals launched Dec 10 2012

A consultation has been launched on establishing an authority to deal with Holyrood's new tax powers, and those which may be devolved in the future.Read

Woman hurt after car and bus crash Dec 10 2012

A woman has been seriously injured after the car she was travelling in collided with a bus.Read

Good inspection report for hospital Dec 10 2012

Dundee's Ninewells Hospital has been given a clean bill of health by inspectors but bosses should review the provision of showers for patients, a report said.Read

Need to reapply to EU 'obvious' Dec 10 2012

The president of the European Commission has said it is "obvious" a newly independent state would have to apply for EU membership.Read

CashBack on £50m after five years Dec 10 2012

The amount of money seized from criminals and diverted to youth organisations has reached £50 million on the fifth anniversary of the launch of CashBack for Communities.Read

Orkneys 'have highest rate of MS' Dec 10 2012

The highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world has been found in a small group of islands in the UK, researchers said.Read

Picture of attack suspect released Dec 10 2012

Police investigating the sexual assault of a young woman on an overnight bus have released a picture of a man they want to speak to.Read

Ex-soldier wins murder case review Dec 10 2012

An ex-soldier serving life for the murder of a Bangladeshi waiter is to have his case reviewed in the latest attempt to clear his name.Read

Bannockburn poem inscribed on site Dec 10 2012

A poem which commemorates the Battle of Bannockburn is to be inscribed on part of a monument at the heritage site.Read

Women 'segregated in low-paid jobs' Dec 10 2012

Women are being segregated into low-paid and low-status work, MSPs have found.Read

MSPs in call on investment plans Dec 10 2012

The Scottish Government's emphasis on capital investment is welcome but more clarity is needed on the projects which will be supported, a Holyrood committee has said.Read

Land tax 'could deter investment' Dec 10 2012

A bid to stop property developers dodging Scotland's new land tax could cost the industry millions and deter investment, according to a property law firm.Read

Ignorance over Parkinson's tackled Dec 10 2012

More than 10,000 people are affected by Parkinson's disease in Scotland but research suggests there is a "woeful lack of knowledge" about the condition.Read

£1.8 million for superbug research Dec 10 2012

A fund of £1.8 million is being made available to support research into hospital superbugs.Read

Insurance warning amid winter chill Dec 10 2012

Homeowners are being urged to carry out checks on their properties and to make sure they have taken out insurance as the winter weather sets in.Read

Urquhart vote 'embarrassing defeat' Dec 10 2012

The SNP has suffered an "embarrassing defeat" at the hands of one of its own former MSPs who rejected the party's praise of the Finance Secretary's budget, according to opposition parties.Read

Growth for private-sector business Dec 10 2012

Private-sector business grew marginally during "challenging" conditions last month, according to a report.Read

Independence 'clout' warning issued Dec 10 2012

Scotland risks entering its post-independence negotiations from a "position of weakness" and could emerge with relatively little influence on the world stage, the Scottish Secretary will tell a US audience.Read

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