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Scottish News for 23 April 2012

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Arrest made over illicit tablets Apr 23 2012

A man has been arrested after 14 people were treated in hospital for the effects of taking illicit tablets, police said.Read

Man denies 1998 murder of wife Apr 23 2012

A man has gone on trial accused of murdering his wife 14 years ago.Read

No charges against Rooney's father Apr 23 2012

Wayne Rooney's father will face no further action over allegations of a football betting scam.Read

Errors 'led to submarine grounding' Apr 23 2012

A series of errors contributed to the grounding of a nuclear-powered submarine off the west coast of Scotland more than two years ago, a report has found.Read

Tories focus on 'crucial' poll week Apr 23 2012

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has stressed the upcoming council elections should be about local issues, at the start of a "crucial week" for the campaign.Read

Renewables 'can transform economy' Apr 23 2012

Offshore clean energy will help transform Scotland's economy and reindustrialise communities, the First Minister has said.Read

Edinburgh Airport sold in £8m deal Apr 23 2012

Edinburgh Airport is to be bought by the group that runs Gatwick and London City airports, it has been announced.Read

Dundee in bid to win new residents Apr 23 2012

Dundee is targeting people in Scotland's two main cities in a bid to win new residents, it has been revealed.Read

Stagecoach sales move down a gear Apr 23 2012

Transport group Stagecoach has said profits over the coming year will at least hold steady despite a slight slowdown in UK sales growth.Read

'Wind turbines moratorium needed' Apr 23 2012

Wind turbine applications are overwhelming communities and should be put on hold for six months, the Scottish Government has been told.Read

Police probe after shot cat dies Apr 23 2012

A pet cat has died after it was shot, police said.Read

Mars meteorite fragment examined Apr 23 2012

A fragment of the surface of Mars has made its way to a Scottish laboratory.Read

Pair arrested in flat death inquiry Apr 23 2012

Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was discovered following a fire in his flat.Read

Tablet reaction patient monitored Apr 23 2012

One person is still being treated in hospital after suffering an extreme reaction to unprescribed pills.Read

Burns first edition goes to auction Apr 23 2012

A rare first edition of the poems of Robert Burns is expected to fetch around £35,000 when it goes under the hammer next month.Read

Wildlife rescue centre unveiled Apr 23 2012

A £3.5 million wildlife rescue centre has been created in response to a rising number of sick, injured and orphaned wild animals requiring treatment.Read

Scientists urge snail fever testing Apr 23 2012

Scottish scientists have called for African infants to be routinely screened for a disease that causes impaired memory and organ damage.Read

US boosts Scottish salmon exports Apr 23 2012

North America has become the biggest international consumer of Scottish salmon for the first time and has helped to boost exports to a record level for the second consecutive year, new figures have shown.Read

Lennon accused ran up £10,000 bill Apr 23 2012

One of the men convicted of sending parcel bombs to Celtic FC manager Neil Lennon and other prominent fans of the club notched up more than £10,000 in legal aid fees before the trial started.Read

Huge rise in youth unemployment Apr 23 2012

The number of young people who have been out of work and claiming jobseeker's allowance for more than a year in Scotland has increased by more than 1,100% in the last five years, according to union chiefs.Read

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