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UFO sightings rocket after MoD shutdown alien hotline

Deadline News Journalist - February 14, 2010

By Rory Reynolds SCOTLAND saw a massive increase in UFO sightings in the year the Ministry of Defence axed their supernatural investigations department. New figures released...

Tennent’s backs minimum pricing

Deadline News Journalist - January 25, 2010

By Cara Sulieman THE Scottish Government yesterday toasted a decision by brewing giants Tennent’s to back plans for minimum pricing on alcohol. But opposition parties said...

Scottish NHS Boards slammed by Ombudsman

Deadline News Journalist - January 20, 2010

By Cara Sulieman SEVERAL Scots health boards have been slammed by the Public Services Ombudsman over a series of complaints by patients - on the...

Health quango back-tracks on external PR contract

Deadline News Journalist - January 18, 2010

By Cara Sulieman A SCOTTISH health quango has back-tracked on plans to hire an external public relations company after coming under fire from politicians. NHS Health...

Residents use Facebook to start grit campaign

Deadline News Journalist - January 6, 2010

By Cara Sulieman SCOTS fed up with treacherous road conditions are taking to the internet to vent their anger. Hundreds of Facebook groups have been set...