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Student terror conviction quashed
A man branded a "wannabe suicide bomber" will not face a retrial on terrorism charges after a conviction is quashed.

Inquiry into Scottish trafficking
An inquiry begins to establish the extent of human trafficking in Scotland and whether victims have enough protection.

Housing crisis 'worst since WWII'
The house building industry says Scotland is facing its worst housing crisis since World War II and recovery could take years.

Engineers work on waterbus glitch
Stagecoach hopes to resume testing of an amphibious bus service in Glasgow after technical problems halted the first trial.

Diver's body recovered from wreck
The remains of a male diver have been recovered from a wreck in Scapa Flow in Orkney, Northern Constabulary say.

Gunmen fire shots into property
Police believe a flat in the east end of Glasgow was deliberately targeted by gunmen after shots were fired into the property.

Naked rambler's longest sentence
A man known as the naked rambler receives his longest sentence yet for refusing to put his clothes on.

Why a group of hedgehogs are on a diet after the cold spell
Ten "chubby" hedgehogs are put on a diet by the SSPCA as excess fat is in danger of stopping them from rolling into a ball.

'Shake and bake' iPhone app aims to cut waste
An iPhone application designed in Dundee helps minimise waste by suggesting recipes to cook with leftover food.

Losses widen at microchip electronics firm
Wolfson Microelectronics reports a pre-tax loss of more than £9m but is optimistic of returning to growth.

Job cuts for development agency
Government agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise is planning to shed between 30 to 45 full-time posts.

Innis & Gunn sets up in America
The Edinburgh-based independent brewer, Innis & Gunn, has set up a new company to lead its drive into the US.

Debt firm to create 100 new jobs
The credit and debt recovery company, Mackenzie Hall, is to double its workforce at its Kilmarnock call centre.

Murray ready for Scotland return
Scotland have prop Euan Murray available for Saturday's Six Nations visit to Wales, with Andy Robinson set to name his squad on Tuesday.

Scots suffer Twenty20 loss to USA
Scotland's chances of qualifying for the ICC World Twenty20 are diminished by a surprise opening defeat by the USA.

Stud farm
Rent-a-bull scheme for Highland crofters to continue

Question time
Would you like to quiz the shadow Scottish secretary?

Broadcast bid
Douglas Fraser on the future of Scots commercial news

Not so bonny
Byelaws could restrict camping along Loch Lomond

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