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Scottish News for 28 June 2012

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Murray hopes rise with Nadal defeat Jun 28 2012

Hopes of Andy Murray becoming Wimbledon champion have increased after two-time champion Rafael Nadal was dumped out of the grand slam by a previously unsung player.Read

Landslide derails freight train Jun 28 2012

A landslide has caused a freight train to derail, blocking the West Highland railway line.Read

Father to join arms treaty talks Jun 28 2012

A man whose toddler son was shot dead in a cafe in Turkey has met with the First Minister to discuss the campaign for a global treaty on the arms trade.Read

Boy, 11, found unconscious in pool Jun 28 2012

An 11-year-old boy has been found unconscious in an outdoor swimming pool.Read

Murray clinches Karlovic victory Jun 28 2012

Andy Murray battled to victory to give Britain two players in the third round of Wimbledon for the first time in a decade.Read

Welfare Reform Bill passed by MSPs Jun 28 2012

MSPs have passed laws designed to mitigate the impact of UK Government benefit cuts.Read

Cannabis seized at city properties Jun 28 2012

Two men have been arrested and £164,000-worth of cannabis seized at two addresses in the capital.Read

Fringe's Assembly Rooms refurbished Jun 28 2012

Finishing touches are being made to a well-known Festival Fringe venue after an 18-month refurbishment.Read

University honours Kick Ass writer Jun 28 2012

Comic book writer Mark Millar has been given an honorary degree by Glasgow Caledonian University.Read

Cancer girl 'serious but stable' Jun 28 2012

A terminally-ill seven-year-old girl who returned to Scotland after specialist treatment in Mexico remains in a serious condition.Read

Outbreak inquiries 'to be thorough' Jun 28 2012

Investigations into a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease will leave no stone unturned, the First Minister has pledged.Read

Sport 'blighted by homophobia' Jun 28 2012

Homophobia blights sport and puts many gay people off from taking part from a young age, according to a charity.Read

Policing Orange walks cost debated Jun 28 2012

Legislation to limit the "huge cost implications" for policing Orange walks is being considered, according to the Scottish Government.Read

Legislation 'to protect our water' Jun 28 2012

Scotland's water will be protected under a new proposed law, according to a minister.Read

Renewable energy production doubles Jun 28 2012

Scotland produced a record amount of renewable energy last year, almost double the total from five years ago, according to UK Government figures.Read

Impoverished Bhutan 'similar to us' Jun 28 2012

Independent Scotland would have many similarities with Bhutan, one of the least developed countries in the world, according to an SNP minister.Read

Ministers 'in colleges power grab' Jun 28 2012

Colleges are facing an unprecedented level of interference from the Scottish Government, a former education minister has claimed.Read

Susan Boyle to get honorary degree Jun 28 2012

Susan Boyle is to be given an honorary doctorate for her contribution to the creative industries.Read

Murray aiming for third round berth Jun 28 2012

Andy Murray will return to centre court as British players continue their battle through Wimbledon.Read

Welfare Reform Bill to be passed Jun 28 2012

Legislation designed to mitigate the impact of UK Government benefit cuts is expected to be passed at its final stage in Holyrood.Read

One police force 'means job losses' Jun 28 2012

The introduction of a single police force will mean job losses, the Justice Secretary has conceded.Read

Veterans 'struggle to cope in life' Jun 28 2012

War veterans struggle to reintegrate to their communities when they are discharged from the military and need help to cope with debt, unemployment and low income, a report has found.Read

Yes campaign 'wants mature debate' Jun 28 2012

The debate about Scotland's future should be "free from Punch and Judy confrontations", the new chief executive of the independence campaign group has said.Read

Rangers fans in takeover protest Jun 28 2012

More than 1,000 Rangers fans have staged a protest over the takeover of the football club by Charles Green's consortium.Read

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