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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

Girl in hospital after dog attack

A 10-year-old girl is being treated in hospital after being attacked by two Rottweilers.Read

£40m cannabis seized in four years

Scotland's police forces seized nearly £40 million worth of cannabis plants in the past four years, new figures have shown.Read

Climate Camp activists seek apology

Activists have demanded an apology from police after suggestions they were responsible for what appeared to be an oil spill on a busy road.Read

Economic recovery 'set to slow'

Economic recovery is expected to slow down against "looming headwinds", according to a study.Read

Six killed in weekend road crashes

Six people have been killed and five children injured in road accidents across the country this weekend.Read

Most 'unopposed to pope's visit'

Scotland's most senior Catholic has said he is "greatly heartened" by a poll suggesting opposition to the papal visit next month is "evaporating".Read

Biker pair killed in road crash

Two people have died and four others have been injured in a collision on a main road in the Highlands.Read

Salmond set for independence push

Alex Salmond is preparing to push Scottish independence as a dominating feature of his campaign for a second term in office, he said.Read

Union row with Tories over teachers

A union has clashed with the Tories over claims money is being "splashed out" to cover teachers' time off for official duties.Read

Police braced for £88.5m funds cut

Police forces are braced for cuts which could see a reduction of more than 2,800 officers across Scotland, it has been claimed.Read

Red tape blamed over free fruit

Children are being denied a free fruit scheme because of Treasury red tape, the Scottish Government said.Read

AV poll 'may delay election count'

The count for next year's Holyrood elections could be delayed because of the referendum on the alternative vote being held on the same day, the SNP has said.Read

'Proud' pair complete live TV climb

Two "completely knackered" climbers have completed a mission to scale one of the world's toughest rock faces live on television.Read

RAF officer complete canoe task

A Royal Air Force officer who was seriously injured in an explosion in Afghanistan has spoken of his pride at completing a 100km canoe challenge to raise money and awareness for families affected by the war.Read