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Scottish News for 8 September 2009

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Murray dumped out of US Open tennis Sep 08 2009

Andy Murray's dreams of reaching his second consecutive US Open final were ended when he lost in straight sets in his fourth round match against Marin Cilic.Read

Robbed grandmother cremated Sep 08 2009

More than 70 people gathered at a temple in Bangkok for the cremation of a Scottish grandmother who died after being attacked by a pair of street robbers.Read

Plea for better disabled toilets Sep 08 2009

The mother of a disabled woman has launched a campaign at Holyrood for better access to toilet facilities across Scotland.Read

Landslide-drivers faced detours Sep 08 2009

Motorists have faced massive detours after a landslide closed a long stretch of road near a beauty spot.Read

Lockerbie row discussed in speech Sep 08 2009

The lack of cooperation between London and Edinburgh over the release of the Lockerbie bomber was remarkable, the former Scottish first minister has said.Read

Racing legend Stewart honoured Sep 08 2009

Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart has said he is "honoured" as an exhibition celebrating his first world championship win was opened.Read

Government defeat on child hearings Sep 08 2009

The Scottish Government has suffered a Holyrood defeat over a move to extend legal representation in children's hearings.Read

Equality boss denies quango problem Sep 08 2009

A director of Britain's equality quango has insisted that recent high-profile resignations were not a symptom of "deep trouble".Read

Report: Fishermen face profits fall Sep 08 2009

Fishermen are facing reduced profit levels during a "difficult year" for the industry, a report has warned.Read

Councillors back guru's retreat bid Sep 08 2009

Plans to turn a tiny Scottish island into a retreat backed by a controversial Indian lifestyle guru could provide a massive tourism boost, according to local councillors.Read

Fall in greenhouse gas emissions Sep 08 2009

Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 19% since 1990, annual figures have revealed.Read

Salmond launches offshore event Sep 08 2009

First Minister Alex Salmond has launched a major offshore industry conference which is expected to attract 40,000 delegates.Read

Push to help protect Scottish foods Sep 08 2009

Action to help producers protect their famous Scottish foods has been announced by the Scottish Government.Read

MacAskill brother's Lockerbie link Sep 08 2009

Scotland's Justice Secretary has faced fresh questions over his decision to free the Lockerbie bomber after it was revealed he had past family links to the oil industry.Read