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'Evil' Tobin handed life for murder

Convicted sex killer Peter Tobin has been jailed for a minimum of 30 years for the "barbaric" murder of schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton. Read

Tobin guilty of Vicky murder

Convicted sex killer Peter Tobin has been found guilty of murdering schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton 17 years ago and sentenced to life in prison. Read

Retailers decline talks invitation

Retailers were criticised for failing to face questions over the promotion of sexual imagery on goods aimed at children. Read

Experts consulted over awards

Teaching experts are being asked for advice on the timing of new literacy and numeracy awards, education secretary Fiona Hyslop said. Read

More staff for energy advice body

Demand for an energy advice service has been so great that the number of advisers is being doubled, the Scottish Government announced. Read

Retailer to shed more than 800 jobs

Britain's retail sector was dealt a major blow when another high street company went into administration with the loss of more than 800 jobs. Read

'Whisky Galore!' bottle for auction

A bottle of whisky recovered from the wreck of a cargo ship which inspired the film Whisky Galore! could fetch more than £1,500, auctioneers said. Read

Engineers working to restore gas

More than 100 engineers are working to restore gas to thousands of homes which have been left without supplies as freezing winter weather sets in. Read

Vicky murder jury considers verdict

The jury in the trial of the man accused of murdering schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton has retired to consider its verdict. Read

Edinburgh 'loneliest place to live'

Edinburgh is the loneliest place to live in the UK, research has revealed. Read

Health chief urges lifestyle change

Scotland's top doctor said that 5,000 lives a year could be saved if Scots took simple steps to lead healthier lives. Read

Police numbers reach record level

Scotland has a record number of police officers according to official figures, the Scottish Government said. Read

Care centre damaged by vandals

Vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a centre which provides care for autistic people. Read

Westminster links 'need to change'

The "informal" relationship between the Scottish Government and Westminster cannot last and needs to change, a body examining the devolution settlement found. Read

Engineers work to fix gas supply

Engineers have been working to restore gas supplies to thousands of homes facing days without heating during a cold snap. Read

£60m medical centre gets under way

A ceremony will mark the start of work on a £60 million medical research centre. Read

Green energy prize details due

First Minister Alex Salmond will set out the details of a £10 million green energy prize. Read

Exam grades review results revealed

Education secretary Fiona Hyslop is going to reveal the feedback over plans to replace Standard Grades. Read

Devolution commission report due

The body set up to look at the devolution settlement is going to publish an interim report. Read

Call over rail franchise rejected

A Labour call for an extension of the ScotRail franchise to be suspended has been rejected by the Scottish government. Read

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