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Scottish News for 23 June 2009

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Emaciated dog had to be put down Jun 23 2009

Police said they are trying to track down the owner of an abandoned dog which was so emaciated it had to be put down.Read

Experts 'should guide bank inquiry' Jun 23 2009

Experts should guide a Holyrood inquiry into any changes to the banking industry to stop politicians relying on anecdotal evidence, MSPs heard.Read

Murray wins opening Wimbledon match Jun 23 2009

Andy Murray has clinched his place in the second round of Wimbledon but only after a tense opening match against American Robert Kendrick.Read

Murder accused is convicted killer Jun 23 2009

A man accused of murdering a teenager in 1991 has convictions for the murder of another young woman and sex attacks on two schoolgirls, a court has been told.Read

40 more people infected with virus Jun 23 2009

A further 40 people in Scotland have been diagnosed with swine flu.Read

'Inappropriate' flag display row Jun 23 2009

A Nationalist MSP has hit out after a library worker was ordered to remove Saltire flags and tartan from his desk.Read

Prison rehabilitation 'hindered' Jun 23 2009

The high number of women prisoners serving short sentences is hindering efforts at rehabilitation, prison chiefs have said.Read

Debt payment changes cancelled Jun 23 2009

The Scottish Government has backed down over changes that were planned for a scheme that helps those struggling to pay their debts.Read

Community service backlog pledge Jun 23 2009

Ministers are to plough an extra £5.5 million into trying to speed up the system of community service orders, MSPs have heard.Read

Sky deal saves call-centre jobs Jun 23 2009

Hundreds of workers facing the axe at a call-centre have been told their jobs are safe after the company landed a major contract.Read

Student designs devolution tartan Jun 23 2009

An official Scottish Parliament tartan has been unveiled.Read

Strikers continue refinery support Jun 23 2009

Contract staff at the Longannet power station in Fife are continuing their unofficial walkout in support of oil refinery workers in England.Read

Child smoking rate 'levels off' Jun 23 2009

The decline in the number of young teenagers who smoke has halted, official statistics show.Read

Man denies murder of missing teen Jun 23 2009

A man has gone on trial accused of murdering a teenager who disappeared 18 years ago.Read

Children's protection 'inadequate' Jun 23 2009

Child protection services in the city where toddler Brandon Muir was killed have been criticised in a report.Read

Vaccination cash calls rejected Jun 23 2009

Calls for Westminster to foot a £100 million bill for vaccinating everyone in Scotland against swine flu have been rejected by the Scottish Secretary.Read

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