Tag: Holyrood

Hundreds of psychiatric patients escaped

Deadline News Journalist - December 20, 2009

By Cara Sulieman HUNDREDS of psychiatric patients have escaped from Scotland’s mental hospitals in the past five years. The figures include 38 serious offenders who receiving...

Holyrood architects to design Siberian gambling Mecca

Deadline News Journalist - December 6, 2009

By Rory Reynolds THE architects behind the Scottish Parliament building are set to design a multi-billion pound casino and five-star hotel – in Siberia. Scots firm...

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

Deadline News Journalist - November 26, 2009

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...

Scotland expected to ban air rifles

Deadline News Journalist - November 22, 2009

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,...

New regulations to protect whisky industry

Deadline News Journalist - November 22, 2009

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...