Scotland becomes toll-road free
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Drivers finally begin using the Forth and Tay road bridges for free after charges are abolished.
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Thousands of gravely ill older people will no longer have to spend their savings or sell their homes to pay for round-the-clock medical care, under government guidelines to be revealed this week.
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By NO BYLINE  A CITY woodland is being given a GBP 200,000 makeover with new paths, wardens and thousands of trees.   Work will begin on improving Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells next month thanks to the grant from Forestry Commission Scotland.
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Ian Paisley, the 78-year-old leader of the Democratic Unionist party, was granted the freedom of his native town, Ballymena, yesterday, and given the right to drive sheep and cattle through its streets.
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"That means we might not need the enclosed spaces and the expense of stewarding, which could also allow us to get rid of charging people for tickets."  EDINBURGH, Scotland, Dec. 31 The sagging popularity of Edinburgh's world-famous Hogmanay New Year's celebrations had organizers considering not charging for the event. via Earth Times
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HIGHSPIRE, Pa. When toll collectors went on strike on the day before Thanksgiving, drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike were allowed to go through the toll booths without paying -- at least, for one day.
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The first strike in the 64-year history of the Pennsylvania Turnpike meant free rides for about 650,000 vehicles yesterday, the first travel day of the Thanksgiving weekend.
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Scottish ministers are expected to approve plans for a replacement Forth crossing, costing Â£1bn.
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Figures reveal that more than 7,000 motorists have been fined for driving while using a mobile phone in Scotland.
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RE the letter from an ex- Scottish Gas customer, I have the same problem.  I pay my son's electricity bill on the internet, and had a message that his payment was to rise by pounds 14 per month, despite the fact that I opted for the capped bill until 2010.
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Day marks the annual Car Free Day across Europe. This is the fifth year that Ireland is taking part in the event.
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The first minister launches the latest phase in the scheme to bring people from overseas to work in Scotland.
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The Scottish government said Monday it would pay to insert advertisements discouraging drinking and driving into video games.
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Britain&#39;s government on Saturday relaxed transport restrictions put in place after the latest outbreaks of foot and mouth disease.
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SNP leader Alex Salmond says monetary donations to the party have helped to slashed its debt.
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Germany, one of the few countries in Europe where motorways are still toll-free, is to start charging trucks for use of the country's chronically overcrowded "Autobahns" next month in a move that some believe ...
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The Scottish Executive brings an end to the Skye Bridge tolls after buying the span back from its owners.