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'Critical month for climate change'

Environmental campaigners claimed marks that start of a "critical month" in the fight against climate change. Read

Grading system shows 'good' results

The early results of a new grading system for care services are "encouraging", a report revealed. Read

'Half planning career change'

Almost half of Scots are considering changing their career in the wake of the credit crunch, a survey has showed. Read

Mobile phone services for commuters

Thousands of commuters can now make calls on their mobile phones in Underground stations. Read

Fewer Scots plan outdoor decoration

Scots are turning into Scrooges when it comes to outdoor festive decorations this Christmas, research showed. Read

Home reports 'as hated as Poll Tax'

From Monday anyone putting their house up for sale must have a home report - including a survey. Read

Police appeal over body on beach

Police are appealing for help in identifying a man whose body was discovered on a beach. Read

Reception marks Burns book launch

First Minister Alex Salmond has hosted a St Andrew's Day reception to mark the launch of a book celebrating the influence of Scotland's national bard. Read

Passengers led to safety

Around 60 people were led to safety after an underground train broke down. Read

Teenage crash victim named

A teenage girl who died in a road crash has been named by police. Read

Event highlights World Aids Day

Campaigners have staged a "flash mob" event to highlight World Aids Day. Read

House-building programme condemned

Labour has claimed house-building programmes were "in reverse" after figures showed a drop in the number of new properties being completed. Read

HBOS merger 'a shotgun marriage'

The merger of HBOS and Lloyds TSB has been described as a "shotgun marriage" by one of the men behind a last-ditch bid to halt the move. Read

Labour criticises cut in teachers

Labour has hit out at the Scottish Government after figures showed that teacher numbers were falling at the same time as the number of government staff was increasing. Read

MP wants more drug tests on troops

An MP has called for the Army to carry out more drug tests after it was reported 101 soldiers from Scottish battalions were dismissed last year for taking drugs. Read

Salmond tax cut call to beat slump

First Minister Alex Salmond made a fresh call for measures such as tax cuts to be put in place to boost the economy. Read

Loch Lomond 'Scotland's best song'

Runrig's version of Loch Lomond has been voted Scotland`s greatest song, it was revealed. Read

Man found dead in nightclub

Police are carrying out investigations after a man was found dead in a nightclub. Read

Two charged over accountant's death

Two men have been charged in connection with the abduction and death of an accountant who disappeared more than two years ago, police said. Read

Second man held in murder probe

A second man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 31-year-old, police said. Read

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