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Archbishop backs papal visit cost The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales says taxpayers should help fund the Pope's visit because it is an official state event. Gove defends free school numbers Education Secretary Michael Gove says 16 so-called "free schools" will be set up over the next year - "well in excess" of the numbers he hoped for. Cell assault policeman faces sack A police officer who was caught on CCTV injuring a woman by throwing her into a cell faces being dismissed. UK soldier killed in Afghan blast A British soldier from The Royal Scots Borderers has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says. SNP rethink Scots referendum plan The Scottish government is set to shelve plans for an independence referendum before next year's election.

Scottish News
BBC News - Scotland

UK soldier killed in Afghan blast A British soldier from The Royal Scots Borderers has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says. Motorcycle family speak of loss The family of a father and son killed in a motorbike crash say the tragedy will leave a huge hole in their lives. Scotland faces £3.7bn budget cuts Scotland faces nearly £4bn of cuts over the next four years, Finance Secretary John Swinney is warning. Toddler treated after dog attack A two-year-old girl is treated for facial injuries after being attacked by a dog in North Berwick. SNP rethink Scots referendum plan The Scottish government is set to shelve plans for an independence referendum before next year's election.

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