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LETTER FROM SCOTLAND 10th January 14
The Caledonian MercuryChildcare – a political issue Childcare has leapt to the top of the political agenda. It’s now one of the big issues of the referendum campaign, maybe the defining issue because...
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SCOTCH – A PROTECTED SPECIES
The Caledonian MercuryScotch – now protected from fakes The UK Government has announced a new scheme to protect Scotch whisky and other drinks from fake or sub-standard products. The Spirit Drinks...
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SALMON STOCKS ‘NOT SUSTAINABLE’
The Caledonian MercuryNo salmon to be taken til May In an unprecedented move, the Association of Salmon Fishery Boards (ASFB) has called on anglers not to kill any salmon in Scotland until the late...
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POLICE SCOTLAND CHOSES FORD
The Caledonian MercuryCentralised purchasing for Police Scotland vehicles Ford has won the first contract to supply vehicles to Police Scotland, comprising 124 Ford Focus and 58 Ford Transit Custom...
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POST OFFICE SETS UP ‘ADVISORY COUNCIL’
The Caledonian MercuryLooking for 20-30 people for the Council The Post Office, currently undergoing the biggest transformation in its 370 year history, has announced the launch of a new Advisory...
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NSPCC concerned about rise in child sex abuse
The Caledonian MercuryNSPCC has relaunched its ‘Underwear Rule’ campaign NSPCC Scotland is seriously concerned by a rise in sexual abuse against children aged under 13 in Scotland. It says that Police...
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TREASURY’S DEBT PLEDGE
The Caledonian Mercury‘Cast Iron Guarantee’ The question of the UK’s considerable debt has been part of the ongoing debate in the lead up to the Independence Referendum later this year. The White Paper...
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BBC’s modern Sherlock owes his success to pure Victoriana
The Caledonian MercuryThis season, it’s all about the jacket for Watson. Pictures from the BBC By Sarah Artt, Edinburgh Napier University The third season of the BBC’s Sherlock opens with a bang and...
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CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION – NEED FOR ‘CLEAR STRATEGY’
The Caledonian MercuryBarnardo’s submitted its petition in 2011 As reported earlier this week, there’s growing concern about the rise in sexual abuse against children under 13. Now, MSPs have called on...
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Scottish Hockey: Women’s Squad for 4-test series against England
The Caledonian MercuryThe test series comes before the European Championships Scotland Senior Women Head Coach Gordon Shepherd has selected a squad of twelve players for a four match international...
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INFLATION AT NEW LOW
The Caledonian MercuryFood prices have been falling The UK’s inflation rate fell to the psychologically important level of 2% in December, down 0.1% from the month before. It’s the first time inflation...
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UK Food Prices Among the Highest in Europe
The Caledonian MercuryA ‘concerted effort’ needed to end ‘the shame of food hunger’ – Dave Myers Picture Credit: Thomas Cristofoletti / Ruom for Oxfam UK A global food database prepared by Oxfam shows...
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EDINBURGH BASED EVENTS COMPANY LAUNCHES NEW YORK TATTOO ON KICKSTARTER
The Caledonian MercuryBringing the best of a Scottish tradition to New York in a fast paced celebration of music and dance! The New York Tattoo will showcase some of the finest bands, Highland dancers...
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LETTER FROM SCOTLAND 17th January 2014
The Caledonian MercuryDuddingston Loch – herons are returning to their nests It looks like the herons are back. Twice now I’ve seen them checking out their nests in the willow trees at Duddingston Loch...
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WEIR’S WEEK: 17th January 2014
The Caledonian MercuryMark Selby won the Masters – on the ‘red button’ Saturday Most people woke to the tragic news that former Dundee, Rangers and Dundee United midfielder Ian Redford had been found...
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SCDI’s Scottish Cities Alliance Strategic Director
The Caledonian MercuryStewart Carruth is currently Depute Chief Executive of Stirling Council SCDI has announced that Stewart Carruth has been appointed Strategic Director of the Scottish Cities...
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Scotland and the EU – the debate continues
The Caledonian MercuryWould Scotland be able to negotiate EU membership ‘from within’? The European Union – and Scotland’s future place within it – is an issue that simply will not go away. William...
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GLOBAL TRADE IN IVORY
The Caledonian Mercury Global ivory trade has been banned for decades, so why are there still stockpiles? By Phyllis Lee, University of Stirling China is the most recent nation to destroy its ivory...
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PENTLAND FIRTH’S POTENTIAL ENERGY RESOURCE
The Caledonian MercuryTidal Turbine Research by scientists from Edinburgh and Oxfod Universities suggests that the Pentland Firth could provide up to half of Scotland’s power from renewable energy. The...
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The Caledonian MercuryScotland’s professional rugby teams – ‘not good enough’ (Picture – SRU) So that’s it for another year. No Scottish interest in Europe beyond the pool stages of the Heineken Cup...
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