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Monday, 6th September 2010
SNP to shelve plans for vote on independence
THE Scottish Government has confirmed it is poised to drop its flagship plan for an independence referendum in this parliament, despite spending three and a half years preparing for the vote.
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Girl, 2, suffers face wounds as third child in a week is attacked by dog
A TWO-YEAR-OLD girl needed hospital treatment after being been bitten on the face by a dog while playing in a garden....
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'Lacking moral courage' and 'malign' - ex-army chief on Tony Blair and Gordon Brown
The former head of the army has accused Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of letting down British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan....
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Parking fees hike slammed as 'unfair on Scots drivers'
Road tolls and higher parking charges being considered by Scottish Government officials would "discriminate" against drivers north of the Border, a leading motoring body has claimed. ...
International
Eta declares ceasefire and vows to pursue democracy
The Basque separatist militant group Eta declared a ceasefire in a video statement issued yesterday, suggesting it might turn to a political process in its quest for an independent homeland....
Sport
Kris Boyd not sure to start despite need for goals
CRAIG Levein is sure to select an attacking formation for tomorrow night's game against Liechtenstein, according to Scotland assistant manager Peter Houston. Just how positive remains to be seen.
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Business
Scots firms may get cash boost as new lender enters market
CASH-strapped Scottish firms could benefit from the expansion of a new lender specialising in the support of mid-sized corporates as existing banks struck hard by the financial crisis continue to decline loans.
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Interview: Jeremy Darroch, chief executive of BSkyB
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Interview: Pearl Lowe, fashion designer
Pearl Lowe is on the guest list for the Libertines' secret comeback gig in London tonight. One of the most celebrated British bands of the noughties, musicians Pete Doherty and Carl Barat have reunited, and this evening they're playing an intimate, private gig for family and friends. It's one for the musical history books, but Lowe won't be attending.
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Andy Murray's grand slam hopes dashed again with third-round exit in US
Andy Murray's bid for a first grand slam title came to an end late last night after an extraordinary match with Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka at Flushing Meadows.
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