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Strike 'will not hit rugby fans'
Rugby fans travelling to the Scotland v England match should not be affected by the rail strike, First ScotRail says.

Rally over tower block 'suicides'
A rally will be held in Glasgow in memory of three Russian asylum seekers who fell to their deaths from a tower block.

Mother 'murdered' after night out
A mother-of-three whose body was found in undergrowth in Dundee after a night out was murdered, police confirm.

Carbon capture bid wins funding
Scottish Power wins "tens of millions of pounds" in funding to develop technology designed to tackle climate change.

Arrest over Susan Boyle break-in
A 16-year-old is arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at singer Susan Boyle's home in West Lothian.

New guidelines for firefighters
New health and safety guidelines for firefighters have been published to help rescue workers act faster in dangerous situations.

Bruise claim at baby murder trial
The trial of a man accused of murdering his baby daughter hears she had no bruising to her body the day before she died.

Pauline McLean feels the force of a Star Wars spectacular
Pauline McLean feels the force of a Star Wars spectacular

Losses reported by Scots airline
Newly-published accounts show the extent of a Scottish aviation company's financial difficulties.

Scottish Power to cut gas bills
The energy company Scottish Power says its gas prices will fall by around £66 a year and vulnerable customers will get extra help.

Scots can beat England - Robinson
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson believes an aggressive display will see off England in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.

Baltacha celebrates best-ever win
Britain's Elena Baltacha reaches the third round in Indian Wells with an impressive win over Chinese seventh seed Na Li.

Your pictures
Photographs from around Scotland sent in by readers

Testing time
Cameron Buttle on the Ark Royal in last days of sea trials

Happy trails
Highlands canoe project wins European funding

Right track?
What high speed rail could mean for Scotland

New companion
Doctor Who girl 'nervous' about debut

Half-cock theory
Why are some chickens part male and part female?

Blether with Brian
All the action from question time at Holyrood

Police seize drugs in dawn raids
More than £250,000 worth of drugs are seized by police in Fife, following early morning raids on 12 properties in the area.

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