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Soldier awarded for Afghan battle

An "incredible" soldier who fought a desperate 12-hour battle for a village was among 20 Black Watch soldiers honoured for their bravery in Afghanistan.Read

Commission reviews SNP accounts

Political parties clashed over an Electoral Commission probe into the SNP's financial affairs.Read

Ex-soldier's parents plea for help

The parents of a former soldier facing the death penalty in Iraq over the killing of two colleagues pleaded with the British Government to help save his life.Read

University is 'anti-English'

Edinburgh University was accused of being "anti-English" after it emerged they are favouring candidates from north of the border.Read

Former SNP leader Wolfe dies at 86

First Minister Alex Salmond paid tribute to a former SNP leader who died in hospital on Thursday night.Read

'Autumn date' for class size laws

New regulations limiting class sizes in the first year of primary school could be in place this autumn, the Scottish Government has said.Read

'Hawick Pound' aims to save firms

A town has launched its own currency in an effort to revive local businesses.Read

£3m plan to stabilise town hillside

A hillside which threatened to collapse on to the homes beneath will be stabilised through a £3 million funding package, it has been announced.Read

£5m business loan scheme announced

A £5 million loan scheme for businesses has been announced by First Minister Alex Salmond.Read

MP to face fate in local party vote

A Labour MP is to learn whether she has the support of her local party in a crucial vote on her future.Read

Mother slams meow meow availability

The mother of a teenager who died after taking the "legal high" drug mephedrone has said it was "disgusting" it was so easily available.Read

High winds blow off roof of flats

Strong winds blew the roof from a block of flats.Read

Dundee among 'least visited' cities

Dundee in Scotland has come third in a poll of the cities travellers least want to visit.Read

Salmond unveils aid for small firms

Fresh support for small businesses is due to be announced by First Minister Alex Salmond.Read

Warning over public services crisis

Union chiefs have called for action as they warned that public services are facing a crisis.Read

Bradford 'least attractive city'

Bradford in Yorkshire is the city travellers least want to visit as it is deemed "dangerous, ugly and boring".Read

Accused Briton claims self-defence

A former soldier facing the death penalty over the killing of two colleagues in Iraq reportedly claims he acted in self-defence.Read

Vote opposes power station plan

MSPs signalled their opposition to a controversial new coal-fired power station.Read

£7m Malawi aid package unveiled

Projects working to help people in the poverty-stricken nation of Malawi are to receive more than £7 million, it was announced.Read

Offender management plans

The First Minister said on Thursday that the Government was working hard to assess and manage violent offenders once they are released from jail.Read

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