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Scottish News for 28 March 2012

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Hacker 'no longer a suicide risk' Mar 28 2012

Computer hacker Gary McKinnon would no longer pose a serious suicide risk if extradited to the United States, a medical expert has said.Read

Gas flare 'of no immediate concern' Mar 28 2012

Operators of an offshore platform which is leaking gas have said there is "no immediate concern" about a flare still alight on it.Read

Panda 'ready to mate next week' Mar 28 2012

The UK's only female giant panda will be ready to mate next week, her keepers predict.Read

Surfer paddles 30 miles for charity Mar 28 2012

A world beating surfer has conquered a marathon challenge with a difference by dodging tankers, trawlers and an oil rig to paddle from Northern Ireland to Scotland.Read

Man detained over pensioner murder Mar 28 2012

A man has been detained by police investigating the murder of an 80-year-old woman in her home last month.Read

Rural area poverty 'astonishing' Mar 28 2012

Problems with youth unemployment across the country risk being sidelined because of a focus on urban centres, politicians have been warned.Read

Abuse site hits up 600% after match Mar 28 2012

The number of visits to a website offering advice to victims of domestic abuse rose by 600% following the weekend's Old Firm match, a charity has said.Read

Third of S2 pupils 'poor at maths' Mar 28 2012

A third of second-year high school pupils cannot do basic maths, official figures show.Read

Trio jailed for businessman murder Mar 28 2012

Three men who carried out the "pre-meditated brutal" murder of a businessman have been jailed for life.Read

Millennium added to music history Mar 28 2012

The history of music in Britain may be 1,000 years older than originally thought.Read

Fury at student fees 'bias scandal' Mar 28 2012

Charging English students up to £36,000 to study in Scotland when its own young people learn for free is an "absolute scandal", peers have been told.Read

Bid to boost electric vehicle use Mar 28 2012

The Scottish Government is teaming up with industry leaders and environmental campaigners in a new drive to get more electric cars on the roads.Read

Gail Sheridan to stand in election Mar 28 2012

The wife of recently paroled former MSP Tommy Sheridan has revealed she is to stand for election to Glasgow City Council.Read

Man arrested following stand-off Mar 28 2012

A man has been arrested after threatening police officers with a knife during a seven-hour stand-off.Read

Man found dead after fire at flat Mar 28 2012

A man has died in a flat fire, the ambulance service said.Read

Ovation for Boyle at stage musical Mar 28 2012

Singer Susan Boyle has received a standing ovation as she sang at the finale of the opening night of the musical based on her life.Read

Flare alight on gas leak platform Mar 28 2012

A flare is still alight on an offshore platform which has been evacuated following a gas leak, it has emerged.Read

Firms wants more state energy funds Mar 28 2012

The UK and Scottish governments are being urged to work together to support the marine energy industry.Read

Chancellor 'has failed Scotland' Mar 28 2012

Finance Secretary John Swinney is to highlight the UK Chancellor's "failure to deliver for Scotland" in the UK Budget by not supporting his call for control of "the full range of economic levers".Read