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SNP stuns Labour in Glasgow East
The Scottish National Party pulls off a stunning victory, winning one of Labour's safest seats by a few hundred votes.
North Sea alert charges dropped
A woman charged following a major security alert on a North Sea oil platform will not face court.
Man jailed after 'shaking' baby
A man is sentenced to nine and a half years in prison for shaking a two-month-old baby so hard it was left brain-damaged.
Police identify landfill remains
The remains of a man found at a landfill site near Falkirk are identified as missing Stirling man John McAnish.
Probe into disused brewery blaze
An investigation is launched into the cause of a fire at a disused brewery in the centre of Edinburgh.
Finnie says Lib Dems lack clarity
Scottish Lib Dem leadership contender Ross Finnie says his party's message is blurred and lacks clarity.
Boys rescued from castle cliffs
Two young boys are rescued after becoming stranded on cliffs near a castle in south west Scotland.
Musician Tom Waits asks for photo ID from fans at his concert
Concert-goers in Edinburgh are to be asked for photo ID under a new bid to tackle ticket touts.
Brian Taylor on the outcome of the Glasgow by-election
Brian Taylor on the outcome of the Glasgow by-election
Niculae makes return to Bucharest
Romania striker Marius Niculae leaves Inverness Caley Thistle to join Dinamo Bucharest on a four-year deal.
Well lose out after Kennedy bid
Celtic defender John Kennedy is holding talks with Norwich and Preston about a loan move as Motherwell's offer is rejected.
Miner sculpture unveiled in town
A statue of a miner is unveiled as the centrepiece point of Lochgelly town centre's redevelopment
Jobs lost as paper maker closes
A historic paper mill ceases production and goes into administration with the loss of 180 jobs.
Bus route chestnut tree is pruned
A chestnut tree at the centre of a row about pruning trees to make way for a temporary bus route is cut back.
Woman knocks bag robber off bike
An 81-year-old woman knocked a robber off his bike as he tried to get her bag in a railway station, it emerges.
On-the-run inmate hid in bushes
A prisoner who went on the run has six months added to his sentence after being caught hiding in bushes.
Population 'highest in 25 years'
The population of Scotland has risen to its highest level since 1983, according to government statistics.
Search for canal swimmer resumes
A search resumes for a man feared drowned after going swimming in part of the Caledonian canal.
Unions urge council strike vote
Unions representing Highland Council staff urge their members to vote for strike action over a pay dispute.
Watchdog backs nuclear waste plan
Environment watchdog Sepa backs plans for a low level waste store to be built next to Dounreay nuclear plant.
Expert council crisis group meets
The expert group tasked with helping Aberdeen City Council tackle its financial problems is meeting.
Police appeal on 'suspicious' man
Police appeal for information after a man made inappropriate comments to a woman in Aberdeen.
Beach pollution action launched
A businessman sues for £5.1m over beach pollution which it is claimed could cost millions of pounds to clean.
Complaint silences historic bells
A town's historic clock bells are silenced at night after an environmental health investigation.
Missing climber 'warned off peak'
A missing British climber was warned not to try a solo attempt on a summit in Pakistan, his sister says.
Fuel raiders target farming diesel
Fuel thieves make off with hundreds of litres of diesel from a farm in Dumfries and Galloway.
NHS apology after hospital death
Health bosses agree to apologise to the family of a man who died after a knee operation at Ninewells.
Solider admits sex attack on boy
A soldier is warned he faces time in prison after admitting attacking a young boy six years ago in Angus.
Rare bumblebees fly to sanctuary
A bumblebee sanctuary is set up in Perth and Kinross to attract rare and threatened species.
Petition to call for leader to go
Campaigners against Aberdeen's council cuts are to gather a petition calling for leader Kate Dean to resign.
Call to probe budget 'legality'
Scotland's finance secretary is asked to investigate if Aberdeen City Council's £49.7m budget cutbacks are legal.
Minister sees booze sales trial
Scotland's public health minister visits a community which is trialling an alcohol off-sales ban for under-21s.
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