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Scotland swaps shorts for waterproofs as snow strikes

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Much of Scotland was battered by snow, sleet and high winds today. Just a week after parts of Aberdeenshire set new records for high temperatures, winter...

Man convicted of trapping owl

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A MAN has admitted trapping an owl in a crow trap. Robert Christie pleaded guilty at Forfar Sheriff Court to trapping the tawny owl, contrary to...

Plucked to safety from 1,300m peak

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A Royal Navy rescue helicopter from HMS Gannet in Prestwick, Ayrshire, was part of a major emergency response in search of nine people today (April...

Pay gap “boosts younger workers”

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KNOWING that your colleagues and peers earn more than you can actually raise your satisfaction levels, but only if you are under 45, according to...

Yang Guang, thank you ma’am

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ZOO bosses turned off the webcams trained on Scotland's pandas this morning as matters heated up in the bears' enclosure despite the chilly weather. Male bear...

Police warn a possible murder victim every month

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A POLICE force is sending out almost one letter a month warning Scots they are the target of a murder plot. A total of 11 people...

Nurse suspended over alleged assault on elderly dementia patient

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A NURSE has been suspended amid allegations he assaulted an elderly dementia patient. Ian Hamilton Rafferty, a mental health nurse from Dumfries, allegedly kicked an elderly...

Horse welfare charity asks to be remembered in wills

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WORLD Horse Welfare is asking animal lovers help them rescue more abused and neglected horses - via their will. The charity says it cannot survive without...

Fashion students show off their work on the catwalk

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CUTTING-edge designs by some of Scotland's brightest fashion talent will be premiered at the University of Edinburgh tomorrow. The Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show, one...

Edinburgh trials new business parking permits

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TWO new business permits aimed at making it easier for businesses to park in the Edinburgh are being piloted over the next 18 months. A new...

Charter launched for social housing

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HOUSING and Transport Minister, Keith Brown MSP, today launched Scotland’s first Social Housing Charter. Affecting over 600,000 households, the Social Housing Charter sets 16 standards and...

Veggie diet linked to rocketing bill for thyroid drugs

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VEGETARIAN diets have been linked to the soaring number of Scots suffering chronic weight problems. A lack of iron and large amounts of soya in some...

Nurse suspended for 12 months after moonlighting while off sick

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A NURSE who moonlighted at a  hospital while off sick has been banned for a year. Diane Barhoumi, 43, took 14 sick days from her job...

Don’t panic: 97% of Scots petrol stations “still have fuel” say ministers

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The Scottish government has revealed that 97% of Scotland's petrol stations still have fuel. Finance Secretary John Swinney said the widespread availability of fuel, combined with...

T in the Park announce new acts for festival

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T IN THE PARK has announced several new acts are joining the line-up for this summer's musical extravaganza. The organisers said in a statement: "The T...

Driving test bosses spend £4.3m to catch cheats

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THE Driving Standards Agency has spent at least £4.3m on private investigators in a bid to crack down on test cheats, official figures have revealed. The...

Scots communities have one day left to bid for Portas cash

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THE deadline for towns across Scotland to bid for a share of £1 million to boost their local high street runs out tomorrow. Communities have until...

Work starts on key bike route into capital

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THIS week sees the start of work on Edinburgh Council’s Quality Bike Corridor scheme, which runs between the Mound and the University of Edinburgh’s King’s...

Year of co-operative businesses launched by Salmond

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First Minister Alex Salmond will tonight launch the United Nations-led International Year of Co-operatives (IYC) in Scotland. At an evening reception at Edinburgh Castle, the First...

Easter Bunny takes a plunge…with sharks

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AN intrepid Easter Bunny is taking the plunge at Deep Sea World, Scotland’s national aquarium, over the Easter holidays - in search of shark eggs! The...
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