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Web Issue 3503	July 4 2009

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Police warn new standards watchdog lacks bite

Senior police chiefs have accused civil servants and ministers of deliberately attempting to centralise power and undermine the independence of policing through recent changes to the inspectorate.

Tributes to RAF airmen killed in jet crash

The Scottish Government was yesterday accused of �sitting on its hands� over climate change as it was revealed that not one person was given help to insulate their home during the first two months of a new fuel policy.

Royal Concert Hall is in a strong financial position, claims memo

The finances of Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall are "strong" and it is "very much business as usual" according to a defiant internal memo, despite the city council planning to hand over control to another cultural body.

Nation's agony as dream ends

Andy Murray last night praised the �awesome� support from Scotland after his dreams of becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon for 73 years ended in crushing disappointment for the whole country.

Six including newborn baby killed in tower block fire

Six people, including a newborn baby and two other children, died last night after a blaze engulfed a tower block in London.

Gay minister supported by his ex-wife as he begins new job

Scotland's first openly gay minister took up his new job yesterday. The Rev Scott Rennie sparked controversy when he was appointed minister he was appointed minister at Queen's Cross Church in Aberdeen.

Tributes to RAF airmen killed in jet crash

The grieving family of an RAF pilot who died with his navigator when their Tornado jet crashed into an Argyll hillside said they took comfort from the fact he died �doing what he loved.�

From ecstasy to agony: how a nation shared Andy's pain

It started in ecstasy when Andy Murray sauntered on to the sweltering cauldron of Wimbledon's Centre Court yesterday afternoon.

Last-minute rescue efforts save National Trust’s leading attractions

Two of Scotland�s most important historical attractions have been granted a last-minute reprieve after months of doubt over their future.

A quiet Miss Marple character who lived and died unnoticed

The mail still came. The bills still got paid. The plate on the door still read �Purves�. It all suggested a life carrying on as normal, but that mail, those bills, that name plate were just false alarms; echoes of a life that had ended.

Jones: ‘My soul is joined with Michael’s’

The record producer behind Michael Jackson�s biggest hits has said their �souls will be joined together for ever�.

Who’s Who (including the Doctor) turn out for semi-final

A Who�s Who of celebrities were at Centre Court to watch the nail-biting semi-final between Andy Murray and Andy Roddick yesterday.

Scots activist tells of tough conditions in Israeli prison

A Scottish activist detained by Israeli authorities after being arrested aboard a ship carrying humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza, told yesterday of the conditions under which she and other prisoners are being held.

St Andrews named most expensive Scots coastal town to buy property

With its medieval buildings, golden sands and world-class golf, it�s no wonder people want to live in St Andrews � but life in Fife comes with a catch.

Yachts by famous Scot come home to the Clyde

Classic yachts created by one of Scotland�s most famous ship designers are returning home for a dramatic race around the west coast.

US troops say goodbye but leave behind no room for complacency

Palin resigns as governor amid talk of another White House bid

Prince leads tributes to ‘inspiring’ commander

Film based on true story ‘shows ridiculous nature of apartheid’

Death-camp accused is deemed fit to stand trial

Governor’s wife says she may forgive him for his affair

Fresh bid to reinstate Honduran president

UN leader’s request to meet Suu Kyi refused

Most senior officer killed in Afghanistan

Amnesty says Gaza attacks amounted to war crimes

Don’t buy fake Tamiflu online, warns chief medical officer

Brain tumour research funding attacked

UK nearly last among European countries offering access to IVF

Four pints of beer a week is a danger to health

Millions could take statins to prevent heart attacks

Warning of job cuts at private school

Airport terminal relaunched after £50m revamp

Rail company walks away from franchise on east coast

Virgin and BA to cut services

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Climate change has caused Soay sheep to shrink, researchers find

£70bn lift from wind and wave energy

Thousands sign petition to stop £800m Shetland wind farm

Satellite tagging bid to help solve puffin decline mystery

Moonwalker Aldrin says we should colonise Mars

Young driver who crashed into wall killing girl is jailed

Dormant power station to be transformed into village

Lawyer claims hundreds wrongly convicted in child porn swoop

Heavens open after week of warm weather

Scot is among 22 guilty of coal train ambush

Court reverses ‘exile’ decision

Facebook changes are a threat to online users’ privacy, say critics

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