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Iceland bank crisis affects schools

Building work at some schools will be halted in the wake of the Icelandic banking collapse, it has emerged. Read

Arrest over man's death in Spain

A man has been arrested over the death of a businessman from Lanarkshire in Barcelona, police have said. Read

Import plea at anthrax death probe

The brother of a man who died after contracting anthrax has called for tighter controls on the importation of potentially contaminated drum skins. Read

Court told of terror suspect 'lies'

An alleged terrorist plotter shifted blame to a dead co-conspirator and told "astonishing" lies to the jury, a court has heard. Read

Business scheme creates jobs

One hundred new jobs are to be created though a Scottish Government-backed expansion plan by a business information firm, it has been announced. Read

Ex-carer jailed for child abuse

A former foster carer was jailed for more than eight years after he admitted abusing four boys. Read

Experts reveal Vicky death details

Falkirk schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton may have died as a result of compression to her neck, an expert has told a court. Read

Holyrood poem to be read in Gaelic

A poem written to mark the opening of the Scottish Parliament has been translated into Gaelic, Holyrood bosses have revealed. Read

Rape cases to mirror murder probes

Rape cases are to be investigated more like murder inquiries, under new guidelines which have been published. Read

Scheme shows children knife wounds

Schoolchildren are to be shown the injuries of stab victims as part of a new £80,000 initiative. Read

Cancer patients are kept waiting

Patients are waiting longer to be treated for cancer, new figures reveal. Read

New rescue scheme for homeowners

A rescue scheme for homeowners facing repossession is to be launched next year, the Scottish Government said. Read

Crackdown on kerb-crawlers defended

New legislation cracking down on kerb-crawlers has been defended after claims that the laws had led to an increase in prostitution. Read

Tough budget choices for Government

The Scottish Government can expect to face tough decisions over the next two years as its budget comes under mounting pressure, experts have warned. Read

Universities funding shake-up plan

A taskforce has revealed plans for a wide-ranging reform of the way universities receive public cash. Read

Crimes against birds 'remain high'

The number of birds of prey killed illegally in Scotland is "deeply troubling", a conservation charity said. Read

Cod plan 'should recognise Scots'

A new European cod recovery plan must recognise the "trail-blazing" success of Scottish fishermen, environment secretary Richard Lochhead has said. Read