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Scottish News for 25 January 2013

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MoD censured over death of cadet Jan 25 2013

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been censured over the death of a teenage Army cadet who drowned on a training exercise.Read

1794 Burns actress letter published Jan 25 2013

A recently-discovered letter written by Robert Burns to an actress has been published to celebrate his birthday.Read

Schools and roads hit by heavy snow Jan 25 2013

Heavy snow has closed schools and roads across the country, with further disruption expected over the weekend.Read

EIS members in pensions row ballot Jan 25 2013

Scotland's largest teaching union is to ballot members on industrial action over pension changes.Read

Tories to look at options: Davidson Jan 25 2013

The Scottish Conservatives will be taking a "long, considered, forensic look" at all the options as they set out their proposals for Scotland's future over the coming months, the party's leader Ruth Davidson said.Read

Fake whisky woman jailed in China Jan 25 2013

A woman who sold fake Scotch whisky has been jailed for four years in China in a legal first for the country, according to an industry body.Read

£43m fire training centre praised Jan 25 2013

A £43 million facility for firefighters to take part in realistic training scenarios has been officially opened.Read

Missing woman 'secured fake bonds' Jan 25 2013

A printer who allegedly created fake bearer bonds worth £6.8 million for a missing businesswoman thought they were to be used for a prank, a murder trial has heard.Read

Murray 'could be world number one' Jan 25 2013

Andy Murray could hit the world number one spot within months, experts said after the Briton battled his way to a third Australian Open final.Read

Yes Scotland launches leaflets push Jan 25 2013

The pro-independence group Yes Scotland has launched its first campaign of the year, revealing more than 130 local activist groups are now in place across the country.Read

Sturgeon keen to build EU alliances Jan 25 2013

Being an independent member state in the European Union (EU) is "overwhelmingly" in Scotland's economic interests, according to the Deputy First Minister.Read

Snow joy for sled dog race mushers Jan 25 2013

Blizzards have created the perfect racing conditions for this year's Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Aviemore Sled Dog Race, according to organisers.Read

Chippy celebrates UK awards double Jan 25 2013

A Scottish chippy has won the industry's top prize as the UK's best fish and chip shop for 2013.Read

£24m tech funding boost for Glasgow Jan 25 2013

The city of Glasgow is to benefit from an additional £24 million in Government funding to boost science and technology, science minister David Willetts announced.Read

Letter find revealed on Burns Day Jan 25 2013

Events are taking place across Scotland to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns.Read

Public warned of snowfall hazard Jan 25 2013

Snow is forecast for much of the country, with the travelling public urged to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions in some areas.Read

Scientists develop 'tractor beam' Jan 25 2013

A real-life miniature version of the "tractor beam" featured in the Star Trek series has been created by a team of scientists which could be used in medical testing.Read