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Family tribute for van crash woman

Daily Express — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

An elderly woman who died after being hit by a council van will be sadly missed by all who knew her, according to her daughter.

Murder trial witness 'terrified'

Daily Express — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

A former marina manager failed to tell police what he knew about a fatal fire in which three members of the same family died because he was "terrified" of the consequences, a court has heard.

Worry over £62m mines clear-up cost

Daily Express — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

A shortfall of up to £62 million has been found in the costs of restoring open cast mines in a single council area.

Yes Scotland hails signatures push

Daily Express — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:25:15 GMT

The official Scottish independence campaign remains on course to secure one million signatures of support ahead of the referendum, according to Yes Scotland.

Witness accused over fire remarks

Daily Express — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:25:15 GMT

A former marina manager did not tell police that a murder accused made disparaging remarks about a man who died in a fire until the fourth time he was interviewed months later, a court has heard.

Defibrillators installed in schools

Daily Express — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:25:14 GMT

A council is to become the first in Scotland to install defibrillators in all its secondary schools.

Salmond launches by-election fight

Daily Express — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:25:14 GMT

Alex Salmond is to officially launch the SNP's camapign for the Aberdeen Donside by-election.

Virgin Media named Games partner

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:25:18 GMT

Virgin Media has been announced as the latest partner of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

EIS study raises workload concerns

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:25:17 GMT

A survey has highlighted high levels of increased workload and continuing concerns about the new curriculum among nursery and primary teachers.

Wind farm energy bill discount plan

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:16 GMT

People living close to new wind farms will receive at least £100 off electricity bills under a scheme announced by a renewable energy company.

Minister wants easyJet flight talks

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

Transport minister Keith Brown is demanding urgent talks with bosses at the budget airline easyJet amid concerns a deal over slots at Gatwick could lead to cuts in services to the Highlands.

Salmond eyes 'better' drugs system

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:15 GMT

A better way of allocating drugs to patients can be found, the First Minister has said.

Tweddle backs athlete career drive

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:15 GMT

A programme which offers athletes the chance to prepare for a new career when they retire from professional sport has been launched by Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle.

Labour accused of tax 'hypocrisy'

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT

Labour has been accused of hypocrisy by criticising Scottish Government grants to companies who "dodge tax" and plans to cut corporation tax at Holyrood while praising grants and tax cuts elsewhere.

Party leaders condemn London murder

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT

Party leaders have united in their condemnation of the murder which took place in the Woolwich area of London.

Arms campaigner given treaty thanks

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:25:15 GMT

A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon has said he was "honoured" to receive a letter of thanks from the UK Government in recognition of his campaigning efforts.

MSP in referendum statements fear

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

Concerns have been raised that government-funded bodies may be able to make unregulated statements on their position in the run-up to the independence referendum.

Ministers reject childcare changes

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:15 GMT

Controversial childcare changes suggested by Tories at Westminster have been rejected by the Scottish Government.

Murder accused 'had victim run-ins'

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:14 GMT

A man accused of murder told a friend that a father who died in a house fire with his two children had "got what he deserved", a court has heard.

£14m funding boost for universities

Daily Express — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:25:15 GMT

Academic researchers in Scotland will receive nearly £14 million from government grants and a commitment from universities to match the funding.