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Three die in plunge from flats

Three people have died after falling from a high rise building.Read

Ex-council leader quizzed by police

The former leader of Scotland`s biggest local authority was interviewed by police, it has emerged.Read

Scots defence contribution set out

The "massive contribution" Scotland makes to the UK's defence needs was set out on Sunday.Read

Lib Dems 'offer exciting change'

Only the Liberal Democrats offer change that is "fair and exciting", the party's Scottish president is due to say.Read

Seal skins ban 'could hit sporrans'

Highland dress shops could be hit by "unclear" plans to ban the sale or rental of seal skins, Tories said.Read

Body of missing pensioner found

The body of a missing pensioner has been discovered in a remote area just miles from his home, police said.Read

Police plea over missing woman

Detectives searching for a missing mother said they have received a "steady flow" of information but urged anyone with information to come forward.Read

Lib Dem pledge over jobs cash

A Liberal Democrat government would deliver hundreds of millions of extra cash for Scotland and create thousands of jobs, Scottish leader Tavish Scott has said.Read

Salmond branded 'El Presidente'

Alex Salmond was branded "El Presidente" as Liberal Democrats accused the SNP Government of a power grab.Read

PM asked to visit jobless youths

The Prime Minister has been challenged to visit Glasgow and talk to young people struggling to find work.Read

Thousands protest against cuts

Thousands of teachers, lecturers and parents from across Scotland have taken part in a protest march against education funding cuts.Read

Lib Dems attack Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond was branded "El Presidente" as Liberal Democrats accused the SNP Government of a power grab.Read

Statement issued amid takeover bid

Rangers Football Club issued a statement amid speculation a takeover bid was being prepared.Read

Salmond pledges SNP 'champions'

First Minister Alex Salmond launched the SNP's General Election campaign, criticising Westminster politics and pledging that his MPs will be "champions" working for people across Scotland.Read

Salmond launches election campaign

First Minister Alex Salmond will highlight the prospect of a hung parliament when he launches the Nationalists' General Election campaign.Read

Teachers march against funding cuts

Thousands of teachers and lecturers from across Scotland will take part in a protest march against education funding cuts, organisers said.Read

Uri Geller in island treasure hunt

Spoon-bender Uri Geller will spend a night on his Scottish island in search of Egyptian treasure.Read

Lib Dems set out education plans

Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott is due to set out plans to reform education in Scotland.Read

Clegg underlines bank reform policy

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has held out "a vision for fairness" as he said only his party offered real change.Read

Purcell stands down as councillor

The former leader of Scotland`s biggest local authority has resigned as a councillor.Read

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