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Security firms bid to become 'private police'
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[Scotsman] - A Home Office spokesman said private companies will not be able to arrest suspects, and will not be solely responsible for investigating crime. Paddy Tomkins : Front - line services demand real policing . Picture : Julie Bull.
107 fewer nurses in Scottish hospitals
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[Scotsman] have already seen a planned reduction in the numbers of hospital nurses and an increase in other medical staff this is now beginning to level off, as predicted”. Jackie Baillie criticised the SNP over the latest nursing figures . Picture : Julie Bull.
Google News: Prayers will be staying, say councils
[This is Staffordshire] - Independent councillor Julie Bull said: "While no-one is complaining, I don't see a problem." Conservative Moorlands MP Karen Bradley said: "I don't agree with the ruling. We start with prayers at Westminster and it's a great tradition.
Edinburgh's New Town to celebrate literary history
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[Scotsman] of the Edinburgh City of Literature Trust, which was set up to promote the city's status, include developing literary tourism, promoting Scottish literature and developing new talent. Robert Louis Stevenson's words will be used . Picture : Julie Bull.
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