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Scottish News: Wind farm energy bill discount plan

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:16 GMT

People living close to new wind farms will receive at least £100 off electricity bills under a scheme announced by a renewable energy company.

Scottish News: Minister wants easyJet flight talks

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

Transport minister Keith Brown is demanding urgent talks with bosses at the budget airline easyJet amid concerns a deal over slots at Gatwick could lead to cuts in services to the Highlands.

Scottish News: Salmond eyes 'better' drugs system

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:15 GMT

A better way of allocating drugs to patients can be found, the First Minister has said.

Scottish News: Tweddle backs athlete career drive

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:15 GMT

A programme which offers athletes the chance to prepare for a new career when they retire from professional sport has been launched by Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle.

Scottish News: Labour accused of tax 'hypocrisy'

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT

Labour has been accused of hypocrisy by criticising Scottish Government grants to companies who "dodge tax" and plans to cut corporation tax at Holyrood while praising grants and tax cuts elsewhere.

Scottish News: Party leaders condemn London murder

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT

Party leaders have united in their condemnation of the murder which took place in the Woolwich area of London.

Scottish News: Arms campaigner given treaty thanks

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:25:15 GMT

A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon has said he was "honoured" to receive a letter of thanks from the UK Government in recognition of his campaigning efforts.

Scottish News: MSP in referendum statements fear

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

Concerns have been raised that government-funded bodies may be able to make unregulated statements on their position in the run-up to the independence referendum.

Scottish News: Ministers reject childcare changes

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:15 GMT

Controversial childcare changes suggested by Tories at Westminster have been rejected by the Scottish Government.

Scottish News: Murder accused 'had victim run-ins'

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:14 GMT

A man accused of murder told a friend that a father who died in a house fire with his two children had "got what he deserved", a court has heard.

Scottish News: £14m funding boost for universities

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:25:15 GMT

Academic researchers in Scotland will receive nearly £14 million from government grants and a commitment from universities to match the funding.

Scottish News: Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:25:15 GMT

The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.

Scottish News: Industry warning on Flybe pull-out

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:25:14 GMT

Industry leaders have called for "urgent action" to safeguard flights between the Highlands and London as one of the main operators struck a deal to sell all its landing and departure slots at Gatwick Airport.

Scottish News: MSPs to vote through Forth crossing

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:15 GMT

The new bridge over the Firth of Forth will be officially sanctioned by MSPs in a vote.

Scottish News: Gun campaigner being recognised

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:15 GMT

A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon will be presented with a letter of thanks from the UK Government, recognising his campaigning efforts.

Scottish News: Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:25:18 GMT

A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.

Scottish News: Watchdog in pay-off funds warning

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:25:14 GMT

Two-fifths of a half-billion-pound public sector pay-off fund was shared by just 1,200 high earners, the spending watchdog has found.

Scottish News: Family tribute for bike death boy

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

The grieving family of a boy who died following a crash between his bike and a mobile crane have paid tribute to their much-loved "ray of sunshine".

Scottish News: Hydro Bocelli concert moved back

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

The first concert announced for new £125 million Glasgow venue The Hydro is to be delayed, operators have confirmed.

Scottish News: Seatbelt 'may have saved bus girl'

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT

A teenager who died on a school bus trip might have survived if she had worn a seatbelt and the driver had travelled slower, an inquiry has found.

Scottish News: Wife's tribute at soldier funeral

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

The wife of a serviceman killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has told mourners at his funeral he will live on through their unborn son.

Scottish News: £6m fund for weather-hit farmers

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:25:16 GMT

Farmers hit by extreme weather can seek financial assistance from a £6 million government fund, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced.

Scottish News: Councils reform call dismissed

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT

A suggestion that the number of councils be cut as part of the reform of public services has been dismissed by the Scottish Government.

Scottish News: Pair admit jewellery robbery charge

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:25:15 GMT

Two men have admitted taking part in a million-pound armed robbery at a jewellery shop, police said.

Scottish News: Cow handbag design offal-y daring

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

As fashion designs go, some might say it is just offal.

Scottish News: Largest wave energy farm approved

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

Plans for the world's largest commercial wave energy farm have been given the go-ahead.

Scottish News: Ashes commission wants public views

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

The independent commission set up in the wake of the baby ashes scandal has called for the views of bereaved parents, cremation staff and others to be submitted.

Scottish News: MP Eric Joyce faces airport charges

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

MP Eric Joyce is facing breach of the peace charges following an incident at Edinburgh Airport.

Scottish News: Church packed for soldier's funeral

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:14 GMT

Friends, family and soldiers have gathered in Midlothian for the funeral of one of three servicemen killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

Scottish News: Councils reform debate called for

Blairgowrie Advertiser — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:15 GMT

Cutting the number of councils and health boards across Scotland could lead to better services and reduced costs, a senior police officer has suggested.