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Rowling gives £10m for MS research

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has donated £10 million to set up a new multiple sclerosis (MS) research clinic.Read

Homeless help calls 'decrease'

The number of people asking for help after becoming homeless decreased slightly last year, according to official figures.Read

Climate science trust 'important'

Public trust in the science behind climate change is "hugely important", according to Scottish Green party co-leader Patrick Harvie.Read

Gang links over attack on driver

An armed gang targeted a rival in a brutal road attack, it has emerged.Read

Report set to reject alcohol plan

The body set up by Labour to find a way of tackling Scotland's drink problem is expected to reject plans to bring in minimum pricing.Read

Action urged on homelessness pledge

The Scottish Government has been urged to act to help those councils who risk failing to deliver on a pledge to end homelessness by 2012.Read

Parade planned to mark Pope's visit

A major parade to mark the Pope's visit next month has been launched by the head of the Catholic church in Scotland.Read

Grandma hailed over mauling rescue

The mother of a 10-year-old girl mauled by two rottweilers has praised the child's grandmother for helping to save her.Read

Fringe ticket sales close to 2m

Nearly two million tickets were sold at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, organisers saidRead

Police probe assault and abduction

A man was assaulted and abducted in broad daylight before being dumped in a business park, police said.Read

Luxury hotel hit by air rifles raid

Air rifles have been stolen from a shooting lodge at a luxury hotel, police said.Read

Authorities fear cuts may hit jobs

Half of council chiefs fear that up to 22,000 local authority jobs could be lost as a result of public spending cuts, a survey has revealed.Read

Police name crash death couple

Police have named a husband and wife who were killed when the motorbike they were riding was involved in a crash.Read

Ministers approve colleges merger

The biggest college in Scotland is to be created after ministers approved the merger of three smaller institutions.Read

Driver hurt as car forced off road

A motorist was fighting for his life after being run off the road by another car.Read

Sturgeon backs medication service

Scottish patients with long-term conditions will be given a "five-star" service from pharmacies thanks to a new scheme, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has announced.Read

Schoolgirl savaged by rottweillers

A 10-year-old schoolgirl has been left needing plastic surgery after she was mauled by two rottweillers.Read

New rail line to create 130 jobs

A new rail line is to create 130 jobs, transport chiefs have announced.Read

Teachers 'must give more time'

Teachers should spend more time in the classroom in an effort to lessen the impact of swingeing spending cuts, the head of Scotland's biggest council said.Read

Stone commemorates fire disaster

A memorial stone for those who died in the worst peacetime tragedy in the history of the British fire service is due to be unveiled.Read

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