03/11/2011 Reporting Scotland

Welcome to Reporting Scotland. We are live as anti-capitalist and

demonstrators discuss whether to abandon their camp. Claims that

thousands of lives could be saved if we abandon and are unhealthy

eating habits and adopt an English eating habit. A load of rubbish, it

is up to the individual. We tend to have a lot of fried food. It is

bye-bye, Bella. She spends her last day as leader of the Tories in

Scotland. The Government's anti- sectarianism bill will not be

supported by any of the opposition parties at Holyrood. In a joint

statement, Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal

Democrats, as well as the Greens, said the proposed legislation was

"muddled", "slapdash" and "a shambles". The SNP had hoped for

consensus in its bid to tackle football-related bigotry, but as

our political correspondent Glenn Campbell reports, that appears

unlikely, either inside or outside parliament.

From trouble on the touchline to an attack on the Celtic manager, from

hate-filled messages on Facebook, to parcel bomb sent in the post.

The last football season is remembered for the ugliness it

brought to the beautiful game, and for the controversial hack down it

brought on the government. Police and prosecutors support the first

ministers plan to create two new offences to tackle abusive or

fences at or near football matches and offensive messages posted

online. Possible sentences of five years for the worst offenders. All

of the opposition parties team up to attack the legislation however.

This legislation is not fit for purpose, I appeal to you to

withdraw the legislation. To think again. We dance around the issue,

in this Bill we tried to cover it in a wide ranging and criticised

provision which is highly contentious. This government has a

majority and can pass the law but there is a real risk it could do

more harm than good. Very hard to pin down what this legislation will

do and what the impact will be. What kind of people will be

convicted and for what behaviour. The concerns expressed by some fans

of both Rangers and Celtic have been made public. But the

government says the new law is needed. We should agree with the

law advocate and police that the current situation is inadequate,

and we should create the best and most effective measures we can to

give our prosecutors the tools they have asked for. Ministers can use

their majority to get the law passed, but they would much rather

be doing so with cross-party support.

Anti-capitalist protesters who've been illegally occupying part of

George Square in Glasgow for three weeks are meeting about now to

decide whether to accept a council offer to move their camp. The

council has meanwhile been to court, in case the protesters won't move

and have to be evicted. Our local government correspondent Jamie

McIvor is near the camp. What's happening just now? Well, the

protesters are about to meet. They will discuss the offer to move to

Kelvingrove Park, and the responsibilities which come with

that. They will also decide whether they are going to move. The deal on

offer was reached earlier on today after some of the protesters spoke

to council officials. The meeting seemed to go well and the protest

has issued a statement after the meeting saying that they welcomed

what was on offer. However the matter is not clear cut, whilst

most of the protesters are going to move to Kelvingrove Park, a few are

very unhappy with what is on offer. What is clear is that any

protesters are left in George Square on Monday they will face

eviction by the council. The council went to court this

afternoon to gain the authority to do that. Their concern is they want

George Clare -- George Square clear for the switching on of Christmas

lights. With the council giving their blessing, people may wonder

why they are taking such a softly- softly approach to a protest which

is illegal. Indeed, and we must not forget a woman was raped here last

week. Police inquiries into that are continuing, but the council's

issue here was never about the right to protest, it was about what

was seen as the illegal occupation of part of George Square. They are

drawing up a contract for the use of Kelvingrove Park which is

similar to the kind of contracts used to anyone else who wants to

use the park. That means the protesters will have to behave

themselves, any anti-social illegal behaving in Kelvingrove could see

them evicted. Thank you. You're watching Reporting Scotland

from the BBC. Still to come before 7:00pm: A boost for shipbuilding on

the Clyde, as a local yard lands the contract to deliver the world's

first hybrid ferries. And after 50 years veterans win the

right to wear a medal awarded for fighting in the Malaya Emergency.

In sport: It's all change at the top of one Premier League club.

And some of Hearts' highest earners are told they can find new clubs as

part of a cost cutting drive. Not everyone on the playing staff seems

to be too worried, but we'll hear what a club legend has to say about

Hundreds of lives could be saved if the Scots were more like the

English, at least in what we eat. Adopting an average English diet

could cut down on the number of strokes and heart attacks here.

These are the conclusions of research carried out for the

British Heart Foundation. Our health correspondent Eleanor

Bradford is here with more details. For years we have been told that a

Mediterranean diet is what we should follow but this research

suggests even making small changes could save lives. For example,

eating like the English. Now, if this is a typical or perhaps there

are typical Scottish dinner, perhaps this might be the English

equivalent. More vegetables in the English dinner but less saturated

fat and salt. That is the big difference between the diet of the

two nations. The Scots swapped this for this and the number of lives

saved every year might be as many as 2100, due to fewer deaths from

heart disease and also strokes and diet-related cancers. We asked

diners at the St Enoch shopping centre in Glasgow whether they

thought the Scottish diet was worse than the English. It is rubbish, it

is up to the individual what they put in their mouths. I would agree,

you tend to have a lot of fried foods. Square sausage has always

tried, potato scones, we will have casseroles, meat and lots of

vegetables. I have just moved back here 18 months ago from England, I

lived there for many years. You are right, the English diet is

healthier. Everyone needs differ Lee, not every person in Scotland

leads fried food. People in an north of England beat a dye which

looks more like the Scottish one, and they would benefit from eating

more like their countrymen in the south.

The problem is that Scottish people eat worse over all. We are not

suggesting the English diet is the ideal diet, we still do not eat

enough vegetables and we eat too much saturated fat and salt. The

reason for using the English diet as a comparison here though is that

it is a diet which is already achieved in the English population

and is something which is achievable in the Scottish, Welsh

and Irish populations. Diet is not the only reason why Scots die from

heart disease, strokes and cancers. We still don't know quite why

Scotland has such a high rate. But this gives an interesting insight

into the massive effects that as a small number of changes can make.

A leading firm of accountants says the offshore industry could

generate more than six hundred billion dollars in future revenues.

But the report by PricewaterhouseCoopers says

Aberdeen may miss out on a renewables boom, because firms

don't know what their roles would be in that sector. This comes as

the Institute of Mechanical Engineers says the Scottish

Government's target for one hundred per cent renewables by 2020 can't

be met from an engineering perspective.

A traditional Scottish industry has just embarked on a world-first.

Ferguson's of Port Glasgow has won a twenty-two million pound contract

to build two hybrid ferries. The ships will be powered by a battery

and a small diesel generator. It's hoped the deal will give a new

lease of life to the Inverclyde yard, as Julie Peacock reports.

There has not been a ship built here in court long years. But this

Shipbuilders is a survivor, all that is left of an industry that

once dominated the Clyde. Today it and commercial shipbuilding,

returning here again. We will be building ships again, we have been

out of the market place for many years and it can be difficult to

get back in there. But more importantly it gives us a platform

to build for the future. contract is for two new ferries to

service the islands. The world's first using technology already used

in submarines to create hybrid ferries with no carbon emissions.

We started the projects about two- and-a-half years ago, with the oil

supply is running out we need to build environmentally friendly

transport and we have gradually worked on the idea of a hybrid

ferries, similar to a hybrid car which is powered not only by normal

engines but batteries as well. new contract secures the 75 jobs

already here, but they are looking to create another hundred as well

as 20 new apprenticeships. A huge boost for the local economy which

will allow Ferguson's to continue, to expand into new international

markets and created more jobs and more investment. More

apprenticeships to and it will boost the Clyde economy. The last

18 months have been the toughest Ferguson's have ever seen, staying

open by repairing vessels, but the new ferries have already sparked

interest from a board. The new technology could still revive one

of Scotland's oldest industries. -- a broad.

Some of the other stories across Scotland this Thursday: A woman

died following a fire a flat in North Ayrshire. Emergency services

were called to the flat, above a shop in High Street, Irvine, at

about 20 to six this morning. Fire crews brought the woman from the

property, but she later died at Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock.

Punch Taverns, one of the country's major pub chains, is claiming the

brewer of Tennent's lager is pushing prices up sharply. With

more than three hundred leased pubs in Scotland, it's telling its

landlords they should look to After the breakdown in talks, the

broker says there is no wholesale price increase. -- wholesale.

The parliament's Presiding Officer has upheld at a ban on MPs tweeting

during Holyrood debate. She says that MPs should be keeping their

attention on the important business of passing laws and holding the

government to account. MPs at Westminster backed a motion

allowing MPs to tweet. British military rules previously

meant that veterans could not wear this medal. But that could be about

to change. The Mollie and urgency of was a war

in everything but name. -- the Malaya Emergency. More than 500

British troops were killed. 50 years after the fighting ended, the

Malaysian government created a medal to one or the veterans of the

Malay and urgency. But British rules meant that the

veterans could not wear those medals. That meant they could not

where the medals during Remembrance Sunday.

For those who earn dead, the right to wear this medal was worth a six-

year fight which and that -- ended up in the House of Lords.

We accepted the medal but were not allowed to wear red. We run all

subject to military discipline and we feel like we would like to have

official permission to where the medals.

Medals are meant to be worn with pride. But that formal recognition

was always missing for these veterans.

I thought it was just so wrong. The sheer generosity of the Malaysian

government, awarding these medals to thousands of Commonwealth

soldiers, and yet the Fijians, the New Zealanders and the Australians

could where the medals. We in Britain were refused that

permission. They medal means a lot. It is a lot of memories. It is

something you cherish and look after and hand on to your grandson.

The final word rests with the Queen. That word is expected any day in

time for Remembrance Sunday. Edinburgh Castle has been named the

best UK heritage attraction at the Oscars of the travel industry. The

ancient monument took the gold award at the British Travel Awards

in London. So far this year, one million people have visited the

castle, the highest number since records began. As far as to us

coming to experience history, it is also popular with music fans. -- as

well as visitors coming to experience the history.

Now we will look at the sport. A number of high-earning Hearts

players have been told they can leave if they find new clubs. The

news was broken as part of a cost- cutting drive. Players are still

waiting to be paid wages they are owed. There was better news for one

man connected with heart. Dancing in the face of adversity.

Moves of a different kind could soon be on the agenda. Players have

been told that cost-cutting is coming. BBC has been told that the

heart of Midlothian will continue to beat and the club's existence is

not in doubt. The future of some of the club's top stars could be

however. Stars of the past have their own

fears but they are sure the show must go on.

Will the club going to administration? No, I do not think

so. They might have to scale down. They might have been spending money

they should not have been. But they have managed to pay that. Maybe now

they will come back to reality. They were facing the reality of a

winding-up order lodged by the Court of Session. There could be a

heavy fine or ban for the manager, although he escaped from hand and

with rapped knuckles. What about the future? The owner

once again was the subject of fan's anger.

YSE building a basketball stadium when they cannot pay their wages? -

- why is he building a basketball stadium?

St Johnstone have appointed the former Northern Ireland captain as

their new manager. He replaces Derek McInnes. There has also been

a change at the top of the Perth club.

The St Johnstone chairman has always believed in giving young

managers a chance and that paid a big part in this decision. If you

look at the top that the previous managers have done, it is a good

job and a lot of credit must go to St Johnstone for giving them the

opportunity and support. That was one of the key elements for me.

It is all change at St Johnson as a new, young manager steps through

the doors. The longest serving chairman in Scottish football is

walking in the other direction after 25 years at the helm.

25 years is a long time. Eight managers later, and five promotions,

two relegations, it has certainly been a rocky road.

He has put his heart and soul into the club but although he is

standing down, the job will remain in the family. The new chairman is

at one with his father over the appointment of the new manager.

Seeing his playing career, absolutely fantastic. If you look

at QPR's captain, a 23-year-old. And he has captained the national

team, Northern Ireland. With the sense, -- currently 4th in

the SPL, it looks like he has inherited a side that are going

places. Celtic will be at home to Rennes in

the Europa League tonight. A win could take Celtic to second place

in their grip. But a win for the French club could just about end

Celtic's hopes of making it to the knockout stages. You can hear live

coverage on BBC Radio Scotland. The programme is already on their but

of course, do not to men until after this programme.

The WBO World Lightweight title will be fought for at the weekend.

The two boxers came face to face earlier today for the first time.

They will be even closer on Saturday for Ricky Burns's' first

fight since moving up a weight division.

We have been working on a few things in the gym. Again, whatever

type of fight this turns out to be, we will be ready.

A gentle man outside the ring but once he is in there, a different

story. Goodbye, Bella. Annabel Goldie met

her last appearance as the Conservative leader at Holyrood

today. Her success or will be named tomorrow after a closely fought

election. He was hour political editor.

You cannot say she does not try. Annabel Goldie has tried everything

to take the Tory message around Scotland. She has even tried

abseiling. Bela, to her charms, she even gang it up with Harley-

Davidson bikers. -- Bella, to her chums. Alex Salmond, who is

overseas, has already put her a fond farewell.

I thank her for her contribution and on behalf of all the timber

wish her well for the future. I have immensely enjoyed my

position as leader of my party in Scotland. And I would encourage her,

do not give up hope, deer. The latest in a series of cheeky

gags. Who will wrap these two by the

sword and colours? -- grab these two by the short and curlies.

Rather than keep the Bank of Scotland, he would rather have I

euro note with some regional branding, perhaps his own face or a

haggis, but perhaps some people would not know the difference.

Unfortunately for the First Minister, patting himself on the

back does not count as P. -- PE. Her successor will be named

tomorrow. Our financial adviser Fergus

Muirhead will be on lunchtime Reporting Scotland a week on

Wednesday. He will be talking about borrowing money at and the ins and

outs of taking on a loan. He will do his best to get back to your e-

mails. It is looking good for the weekend.

The general trend today was a lot of dry weather with heavy showers

working their way into the West. We will continue to see heavy showers

this evening. Here is the map from 7pm. As time goes on, towards

midnight, a lot of those will fade away leaving a dry and cloudy night.

Temperatures no law than nine or ten degrees. The rain may persist

for a time over Shetland. The potential for rain in eastern areas

is there of tomorrow. We are unsure about the movement there at the

moment. Tomorrow morning, many parts of the country will be dry

and some brightness as well. Showers will continue through the

day and this rain could push him. By mid-afternoon, across the South,

spells of brightness particularly at in the West. Chances of rain and

parts of Aberdeenshire, and towards Fife. But the further north and

west, the higher chance of having a dry day. The threat of rain goes

away by the evening and the rest of the country will be dry and clear

or overnight. The weekend looks good thanks to this rate of high

pressure that we are expecting to build on Saturday and Sunday. Dry,

fine and bright conditions. Temperatures 10-12 degrees. If you

are out on Saturday for bonfire night, a cool, clear night. Not too

bad for watching the fireworks. Sunday will be a brighter day than

Saturday. Temperatures back to nine or ten degrees. There should be

or ten degrees. There should be Uncertainty is gripping the

eurozone tonight as the Greek Prime Minister looks certain to shelf

their referendum that he announced a few days ago. The shockwaves

caused by his original decision to let Greek voters decide on the

bail-out plan threatened more weeks of financial turmoil. The issue has

dominated the G20 summit at France. -- in France.

The anti-sectarianism -- anti- sectarianism bill will not be

supported by any opposition party in Holyrood.

Britain's biggest public sector union has voted in favour of a

strike over pensions. Unison, which represents staff from school dinner