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Scottish News for 24 April 2012

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Whyte and lawyer 'in conspiracy' Apr 24 2012

A lawyer participated in a "conspiracy" with Rangers owner Craig Whyte before doing "a runner", administrators alleged at the High Court.Read

Come clean to Leveson, Salmond told Apr 24 2012

Opposition politicians have called on Alex Salmond to "come clean" about an apparent offer to intervene with the UK Government as part of News Corporation's bid to take over BSkyBRead

Man and woman facing murder charge Apr 24 2012

Two people have been charged with the murder of a man who was discovered in his flat two weeks ago.Read

Lords give backing to Scotland Bill Apr 24 2012

Plans to give wide-ranging new powers to the Scottish Parliament have cleared the House of Lords.Read

Drugs probe arrest man is released Apr 24 2012

A 21-year-old man arrested in connection with the supply of illicit drugs that left 14 people needing treatment has been released pending further inquiries, the Crown Office said.Read

Rangers cash case set for October Apr 24 2012

Financial experts trying to revive ailing football giant Rangers FC are scheduled to try to add the best part of £30 million to the club's coffers at a High Court fight later this year.Read

P1 obesity levels largely unchanged Apr 24 2012

Obesity levels among primary one children have remained largely unchanged last year, with just over one in five classed as overweight and almost one in ten considered obese.Read

Summit tackles female unemployment Apr 24 2012

A jobs summit will be held to tackle rising unemployment among women, the First Minister has announced.Read

Renewable energy targets questioned Apr 24 2012

The Scottish Government's already "questionable" renewable energy targets would become "highly questionable" if it became independent, a top market analyst has said.Read

Drug dealer handed jail sentence Apr 24 2012

A drug dealer caught with more than £1 million worth of heroin and cocaine has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.Read

Breast cancer screenings call made Apr 24 2012

Concern has been raised that women are putting their lives at risk by failing to attend breast cancer screening appointments.Read

Mother 'confronted' murder accused Apr 24 2012

The mother of an alleged murder victim has told a court that she confronted her daughter's husband after she vanished and asked if he had "done anything" to her.Read

Expert calls for referendum clarity Apr 24 2012

Giving voters the option of increased powers for Holyrood in the independence referendum will "muddy the waters", according to the expert who investigated the 2007 election fiasco.Read

MSPs hear of benefit reform worries Apr 24 2012

Vulnerable and disabled people are at risk of dropping out of the welfare system due to a lack of support during the application and assessment processes, charities in Scotland have warned.Read

Wife murder accused was 'agitated' Apr 24 2012

The mother of an alleged murder victim has told a court of the moment 14 years ago when she was informed her daughter was missing.Read

Skin cancer cases rise 62%: Report Apr 24 2012

Cases of skin cancer have increased sharply in a decade, prompting warnings in Scotalnd about the dangers of "unsafe" tanning.Read

Tourism 'not harmed by wind farms' Apr 24 2012

Four out of five people have said wind farms do not affect their decisions over where to holiday in the UK.Read

'Thousands of jobs' from broadband Apr 24 2012

Investment in super-fast broadband could create thousands of jobs and bring millions of pounds into the Scottish economy in the next 15 years, according to a report.Read

Sturgeon welcomes US investment Apr 24 2012

Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed plans to expand the European base of a US life science firm in Scotland.Read

Charity wants travel scheme pledge Apr 24 2012

A disability charity is calling on the Scottish Government to give a guarantee on concessionary travel, regardless of changes being made to the welfare system at Westminster.Read