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Scottish News for 27 September 2012

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Queen unveils Jubilee cairn plaque Sep 27 2012

The Queen has unveiled a plaque marking a special Diamond Jubilee cairn close to her Balmoral Estate.Read

Davidson warning on Trident future Sep 27 2012

Forcing the early removal of the Trident nuclear deterrent from an independent Scotland could have a knock-on effect on wider defence jobs, according to a senior MP.Read

Man found dead on country road Sep 27 2012

The death of a man who was found on a country road is being treated as unexplained, police have said.Read

Reforms 'risk lowest CAP payments' Sep 27 2012

Scottish farmers are at risk of having the lowest agricultural payments in the European Union as a result of new reforms, the Environment Secretary has warned.Read

Second orchestra project approved Sep 27 2012

A second centre for an orchestra project which aims to instil confidence and discipline in youngsters has moved a step closer after receiving approval from Glasgow councillors.Read

'Tory poster girl' Lamont blasted Sep 27 2012

Labour leader Johann Lamont was branded a "poster girl for the Tories" as she mounted a defence of a major policy shift by her party.Read

Rennie wants nursery policy review Sep 27 2012

A generation of young people could "miss out" on the best start to life unless the Scottish Government reviews its nursery education policy, according to Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie.Read

Green electricity production up 12% Sep 27 2012

Electricity from renewable sources has increased by about 12%, putting Scotland on track for its best year for generation, according to statistics.Read

Firefighter family wants jury trial Sep 27 2012

The family of a firefighter killed in the line of duty more than three years ago are suing his bosses for £700,000, and want a jury to hear the case.Read

£3m funds to boost youth employment Sep 27 2012

Funding worth £3 million which could help some 2,000 young people find work has been announced by the Scottish Government.Read

MSP hails Better Together approach Sep 27 2012

The campaign against independence "doesn't need to be shining lights and setting off rockets", according to the former leader of the Conservatives.Read

Brown praises winter preparations Sep 27 2012

The Government has spent £36,000 on new ice breakers following the severe weather "wake-up call" of 2010 which left hundreds stranded and cost a minister his job.Read

Council faces £50m savings target Sep 27 2012

Scotland's largest council could have to make almost £50 million of savings over the next two years, it has emerged.Read

Defence probe MPs to visit dockyard Sep 27 2012

MPs investigating the impact of Scottish independence on the defence industry are visiting Rosyth dockyard.Read

MSP praises winter roads equipment Sep 27 2012

New equipment to help keep Scotland's roads clear this winter is to be unveiled by the transport minister.Read

Queen to be presented with cairn Sep 27 2012

The Queen is to be presented with a cairn, as part of Diamond Jubilee celebrations, close to the Balmoral Estate.Read

Woman dies in 'fierce' flat blaze Sep 27 2012

A woman has died in a fire in a four-storey block of flats.Read

Chemicals firm to expand operation Sep 27 2012

A chemical company is to expand its operations in Scotland, the First Minister has announced.Read

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