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• Sturgeon says opposition will “pay a heavy price” for opposing Scots anti-booze bill

  
  Deadline Press & Picture Agency — Authority: 579
  By Rory Reynolds HEALTH secretary Nicola Sturgeon has laid into opposition parties over their decision to block the controversial Alcohol Bill, saying they will “pay a heavy price” for their actions. Speaking on the morning that Labour announced they would prevent the bill from being passed at Holyrood, ...
  2 days ago

• Hard work is paying off

  
  BNP Scotland — Authority: 122
  BNP Scotland are now in reach of winning a seat in Holyrood, that is if the usual suspects don’t change the voting system by 2011. This reflects the hard work that has been done over the last two years that has resulted in doubling our membership and increasing our vote to with in a whisker of saving our deposit for ...
  3 days ago

• Coming up on Wednesday: More freedom for the Scots - or not?

  
  Westminster Blog — Authority: 593
  To the cynics, the Calman Commission was always an attempt by Labour to show that it was taking seriously the desire within Scotland for independence/ greater freedom. But will ministers do anything with the Calman report, published nearly a year ago?The commission made some big suggestions; they included 1] the ...
  4 days ago

• Scotland expected to ban air rifles

  
  Deadline Press & Picture Agency — Authority: 579
  By Andrea McCallum A NEW agreement between Westminster and Holyrood could see air rifles being banned from Scotland’s streets. Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy secured the deal, which sees the authority over the weapons being transferred to the Scottish Government. The decision comes four years after Scots tot ...
  6 days ago

• Scotland expected to ban air rifles

  
  Deadline Press & Picture Agency — Authority: 579
  By Andrea McCallum A NEW agreement between Westminster and Holyrood could see air rifles being banned from Scotland’s streets. Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy secured the deal, which sees the authority over the weapons being transferred to the Scottish Government. The decision comes four years after Scots tot ...
  6 days ago

• New regulations to protect whisky industry

  
  Deadline Press & Picture Agency — Authority: 579
  Whisky to have more protection from cheap imitations By Cara Sulieman NEW regulations come in to force tomorrow (Mon) to protect the reputation of Scottish whisky. In an attempt to stop cheap imitations from tricking people into buying what they think is the real McCoy, rules on labelling have been stepped up. ...
  6 days ago

• A score for In Trust for Scotland in dispute with NTS

  
  For Argyll — Authority: 488
  The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) members’ lobby group, In Trust for Scotland (ITFS) has been engaged in a confrontation with the organisation since the precipitate announcement in the Spring of this year that the NTS was to close or revise the function and status of 11 of its properties.The group attracted ...
  1 week ago

• Group petition for law to stop future Brandon Muir cases

  
  Deadline Press & Picture Agency — Authority: 579
  By Cara Sulieman A GROUP set up in memory of Brandon Muir are to have their child protection petition heard before a committee of the Scottish Parliament . Calling on the government to set up a Safe Guardian scheme, they hope that children who are suffering from suspected abuse can stay with a safe family member ...
  1 week ago

• Summing up our fantastic result

  
  BNP Scotland — Authority: 122
  We’re glad to report that the British National Party has pulled off our best-ever result in a parliamentary election in Scotland, demonstrating just how far we have come in a very short time and the extent to which the party is now perceived as a credible, mainstream contender by increasing numbers of voters. There ...
  1 week ago

• Veteran human rights campaigner calls for same-sex marriage in Scotland

  
  Deadline Press & Picture Agency — Authority: 579
  By Oliver Farrimond VETERAN human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has called on Alex Salmond and the SNP administration to legalise same-sex civil marriage in Scotland. He also condemned the “disproportionate influence” of the Catholic Church on the Scottish Government, saying that church leaders were “out ...
  1 week ago

• BNP Scotland Official Statement: Now a Mainstream Contender in Scotland

  
  The British National Party — Authority: 613
  By our BNP Scotland reporter — We’re glad to report that the British National Party has pulled off our best-ever result in a parliamentary election in Scotland, demonstrating just how far we have come in a very short time and the extent to which the party is now perceived as a credible, mainstream contender by ...
  2 weeks ago

• McGrigor tables Parliamentary Motion on Mid Argyll Swimming Pool

  
  For Argyll — Authority: 488
  Jamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands MSP this morning (11th November) tabled the following Parliamentary Motion on the Mid Argyll Swimming Pool in Lochgilphead. Apart from the subject matter, it’s interesting to see the way these motions are formally presented. Take a deep breath and dive in.Short Title: Future ...
  2 weeks ago

• Lord Hamilton accused of ‘being deluded’ over McKenzie Friends in Scotland as judges attack on Holyrood petition contradicts courtroom reality

  
  A Diary of Injustice in Scotland - by Peter Cherbi — Authority: 118
  Scotlands Lord President of the courts, Lord Hamilton . SCOTLAND"S CHIEF JUDGE LORD HAMILTON has been accused of "being deluded" over the use of McKenzie Friends in English Courts, and providing “a gravely mistaken account” to the Scottish Parliaments Petitions Committee of the attitudes of Scotlands Courts ...
  2 weeks ago

• Holyrood enquiry seeks your views on active travel

  
  Greener Leith News — Authority: 121
  At Holyrood, The Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee is holding an inquiry into walking and cycling in Scotland. Whilst Greener Leith has already submitted the results of our We Love Leith Travel Survey to the committee for their consideration, individuals - such as you - can also give evidence. ...
  3 weeks ago

• Maybe Alex Salmond would attend FiSAB meetings if they were held in a castle?

  
  Family: News and advice on family matters children and parents — Authority: 970
  If Alex Salmond is not getting advice on how to repair Scotlands battered economy at meetings of the Financial Services Advisory Board then where is he getting it asks Alan Cochrane.
  3 weeks ago

• Area Tasking Team 4 November 2009

  
  Tim Pickstone — Authority: 119
  Yesterday I attended the Prestwich Local Area Tasking Team. This is the body that brings together various staff that are working to make Prestwich a safer place (Police, Council, Six Town Housing etc). I try to attend as a representative of the nice Prestwich councillors. Yesterday’s meeting was, for some reason, ...
  3 weeks ago

• Cabinet ministers’ offices flooded after pipes burst

  
  Deadline Press & Picture Agency — Authority: 579
  By Rory Reynolds SCOTTISH Parliament staff have been forced to carry out mopping up operations at the troubled Holyrood building yet again – this time after senior ministers’ offices were hit by water leaks. Finance secretary John Swinney and housing minister Alex Neil were worst affected, while Transport ...
  3 weeks ago

• BNP exploit Scots heroes to gain votes

  
  Lancaster Unity — Authority: 525
  The BNP was attacked last night for attempting to exploit Scottish veterans Speaking to The Sunday Post in a brief visit to Scotland, Nick Griffin, the controversial leader of the far-right party, boasted how he hoped to use former soldiers to bolster his vote. He was in Hamilton to discuss a potential £100,000 ...
  3 weeks ago

• The respectable face of the BNP?

  
  Lancaster Unity — Authority: 525
  Nick Griffin didn’t speak to many Scots when he visited Glasgow last week Two men in crisp suits are standing outside the stylish Corinthian bar, nodding in a string of men and women, chatting to some as old friends. The pair are not bouncers – not any more – but members of the British National Party. Those ...
  3 weeks ago

• License Variation Application - Farmers Arms Simister

  
  Tim Pickstone — Authority: 119
  The Council has received an application from JW Lees for the above. They have applied to vary the hours for the following: Performance of Live Music, Playing of Recorded Music, Provision of facilities for Making Music, Provision of facilities for Dancing, Late Night Refreshment. Monday to Sunday 12.00 ...
  3 weeks ago

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