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End of life care 'inconsistent'
Care for terminally-ill patients varies significantly across Scotland, according to an independent investigation.
Helpline to tackle teacher stress
A 24-hour counselling service is launched to provide Scots teachers with practical and emotional support.
Back to school on pupils' meals
The Scottish Consumer Council calls on the government to extend healthy eating initiatives for school children.
Parents helped to talk about sex
A course helps parents to avoid feeling embarrassed when they discuss sex with their children.
Film fans demand new town cinema
Movie-goers campaigning for a cinema in Angus target an old bingo hall which is being converted to a pub.
'Coolest' surf contest to return
An event dubbed the world's coldest professional surf competition is to be held next year, organisers say.
Prison for eBay hair tong thief
A hairdresser who made £63,000 selling stolen hair straighteners on eBay is given a prison sentence.
A bridge too far as rail crossing is struck again
A double decker bus has part of its roof ripped off after its driver tried to negotiate a low bridge.
Funny women silence the critics at comedy awards
Three female comedians are among the nominees for this year's comedy awards at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Scotland 0-0 Northern Ireland
10-man Northern Ireland are denied a win at Hampden as Allan McGregor saves David Healy's second half penalty.
Scotland net Twenty20 finals spot
Zimbabwe formally withdraw from next year's World Twenty20 tournament in England - and Scotland will replace them.
Investigation follows body find
Police launch an inquiry after the suspicious death of a woman who was found in a house in Fife.
Edinburgh development curb urged
The head of the UN cultural body warns against more building in Edinburgh, ahead of World Heritage status inquiry.
BAA 'should sell' Scottish airport
The Competition Commission says BAA should sell one of Scotland's busiest airports, as well as two in London.
Conference boost before Olympics
Glasgow will host a conference to promote advances in sports medicine and science on the eve of the London Olympics.
Glasgow gets city of music honour
Glasgow aims to build on its rich and varied musical heritage after it is named a United Nations City of Music.
Man gets probation for baby slap
A man who slapped a nine-month-old baby so hard that her ear and face turned purple is given probation.
Atomic body backs rail proposal
A group campaigning for the modernisation of a Highlands railway is welcoming findings of the UKAEA.
Staff hold strike rally at castle
Industrial action by council staff closes local authority services and schools in the Highlands and Islands.
Nessie to enter the dragon's den
A Loch Ness Monster mock-up is to be used as a marketing tool at a major Chinese tourism event.
Court shown crash footage
A jury watches CCTV footage of a motorbike ploughing into pedestrians during a street parade.
Foster carer jailed for child sex
A former foster father is jailed for 12 years after raping two girls and abusing other children.
Landslide-hit hall to be rebuilt
A village hall which was badly damaged in a landslide last year is to be give a £148,000 facelift.
Angler drowned near holiday home
Police identify a Castle Douglas pensioner who drowned after wading into the sea in the Western Isles.
Drifting cruiser towed to safety
A cabin cruiser travelling from the Isle of Whithorn is towed to safety after its engines fail off the Manx coast.
Buyer takes over dyeing factory
A buyer is found for a south of Scotland dyeing factory after the firm running it went into administration.
Shoe fetish man tagged for attack
A man with a shoe fetish who attacked a teenager and stole her high heel is electronically tagged.
Rabbit-skinner reward increased
The reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person who killed a rabbit is raised.
Jail for drug dealing ex-soldier
A former soldier and youth footballer is jailed after police find almost 150 ecstasy tablets in his van.
Slave trade 'still in operation'
A modern-day slave trade is in operation across Scotland, new Amnesty International research suggests.
Opposition in home-care demands
A "politically united front" is presented in the campaign against changes to services for the vulnerable in Fife.
Salmond in bid to boost housing
First Minister Alex Salmond uses a speech at the Edinburgh Book Festival to announce plans on affordable housing.
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