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Poor February sales for retailers

Retailers suffered their worst February for at least 11 years, sales figures have revealed.Read

Building apprenticeships 'to fall'

The number of apprentices in the building trade could fall by just over 50% this year, construction industry bosses have warned.Read

Probe after bodies found at house

A police investigation has been launched following the discovery of two bodies at a house.Read

Cabinet to go on summer tour again

The Scottish Cabinet is to embark on another summer tour, it has been confirmed.Read

Gallacher drums up lottery support

TV star Kirsty Gallacher tried her hand at drumming as part of a tour to celebrate the impact National Lottery funding has had in the UK.Read

Time running out for lottery winner

A £3.6 million lottery jackpot remains unclaimed with less than a week before the prize deadline expires, it has emerged.Read

One person fined under alcohol laws

Only one person has been fined in the past two years for selling alcohol to someone who is already drunk, according to official figures.Read

Man charged with murdering mother

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a mother-of-three whose body was found dumped in undergrowth after a night out.Read

Minister anger at bird poisonings

The number of birds of prey being killed by poison has returned to previously high figures, according to figures.Read

Small crime drop in campus scheme

Only a minority of schools with a police officer on campus saw a fall in crime, research revealed.Read

Neil warning over housing policy

Housing Minister Alex Neil has warned that "radical measures" are needed to address a looming spending squeeze.Read

Schizophrenic jailed over murder

A violent psychopath who killed a young father four months after walking free from court over another brutal attack has been jailed for life.Read

Marine energy plan to power homes

Up to 750,000 homes in Scotland could be powered by 10 major marine renewable energy projects, it has been announced.Read

Dog recovers after eating football

A dog owner has told how his pet bounced back to health after swallowing a football.Read

Copter crew saved premature twins

The parents of premature twins flown 200 miles for life-saving hospital treatment have thanked a Royal Navy helicopter crew for their help.Read

Students to design tartan for Trump

Scottish fashion students have been invited to design a tartan which could be used at Donald Trump's golf development, it has been announced.Read

Fire bravery award for teenager

A teenager who tried to save a neighbour set on fire by her boyfriend is set to receive a bravery award.Read

Energy lease deals to be unveiled

First Minister Alex Salmond is due to unveil the firms who have won the world's first commercial wave and tidal power leasing deals.Read

Birds of prey poisoning rises

The number of birds of prey being killed with poison has increased, figures will show.Read

Man in court charged with murder

A man is due to appear in court in connection with the murder of a mother of three whose body was discovered in undergrowth.Read

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