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Scottish News for 8 January 2013

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Fatal rail incident hits services Jan 08 2013

Rail services have been disrupted during Tuesday evening's rush hour after a person was struck and killed by a train.Read

Report reveals independence 'cost' Jan 08 2013

Scottish independence is unlikely to benefit a shrunken UK and could even represent a net economic cost, according to a former Treasury economist.Read

ScotRail hails alcohol ban response Jan 08 2013

There were no arrests over the festive period linked to the alcohol ban on trains.Read

Norovirus affecting hospitals: Neil Jan 08 2013

Hospitals are struggling to find enough beds and meet waiting-time targets while dealing with high numbers of winter vomiting bug cases, the Health Secretary has been warned.Read

'Scaffold' boosts stem cell growth Jan 08 2013

Scientists have developed a new and improved way of generating stem cells in a potential boost to research and drug screening.Read

Abortions case midwives in appeal Jan 08 2013

An appeal by two Catholic midwives who lost a legal battle over their role in abortion procedures has got under way at Scotland's highest civil court.Read

MSPs to explore national tree plan Jan 08 2013

MSPs are to press the Scottish Government on how to designate a national tree for Scotland.Read

Police force roads unit unveiled Jan 08 2013

A national police unit to patrol Scotland's roads is being created as part of the new single force.Read

Sturgeon slams benefit moves 'myth' Jan 08 2013

The UK Government's insistence that its benefit changes will help people into work is a myth, according to the Deputy First Minister.Read

Warning on chronic pain sufferers Jan 08 2013

Hundreds of thousands of people are suffering in silence from chronic pain, campaigners have warned MSPs.Read

MSPs issue police dispute ultimatum Jan 08 2013

Top police officers engaged in a "power struggle" over major functions of the new national force have been accused of empire building.Read

Women urged to 'drop a glass size' Jan 08 2013

Women in Scotland are being asked to look into a "drinking mirror" to see the effects of alcohol on their bodies.Read

New strikes in rail shifts dispute Jan 08 2013

Rail signallers have announced a new phase of strike action in a long-running dispute over shifts.Read

Rail network upgrade plans unveiled Jan 08 2013

Network Rail has unveiled its plans for the next five years, including a £4 billion investment to improve rail infrastructure.Read

Man held in Hogmanay death probe Jan 08 2013

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 21-year-old on Hogmanay.Read

Residents moved out amid flats fire Jan 08 2013

Residents of a four-storey block of city flats have been led to safety by firefighters after an early-morning blaze.Read

MSPs to get police reforms update Jan 08 2013

MSPs are due to consider a progress report over reforms to Scotland's police and fire services.Read

Aberdeen Airport goes international Jan 08 2013

Changing the name of the main airport in the north-east of Scotland signals a "new direction" for the company, according to its managing director.Read

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