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Motorcyclist killed in crash

A motorcyclist died after in a seven car pile-up on the A7.Read

Swine flu patient dies

A 26-year-old man has become the fifth person in Scotland to die after contracting swine flu.Read

Farewell to most expensive sheep

One of the owners of Britain's most expensive sheep has paid tribute to the animal after it died at a farm in Scotland.Read

Charles to attend Mey Games

The Prince of Wales is due to be a guest at a traditional highland games.Read

Man dies in seven-car pile-up

A man died in a seven-car pile-up on the A7, fire and rescue services said.Read

Angler's body recovered by police

The body of a man who was swept away while fishing on a river has been recovered by police, it has been announced.Read

Post workers strike for second day

Postal workers are continuing a second day of industrial action with strikes set to spread into next week, in a bitter row over pay, jobs and services.Read

Fisherman injured in North Sea

A fisherman is being treated in hospital after being injured in the North Sea.Read

Charles to attend Highland Games

The Prince of Wales is due to be a guest at a traditional Highland Games.Read

Probation for mosque threat man

Muslim leaders called for action against the threat of violence from the extreme right after a man was sentenced for threatening to blow up a mosque.Read

Doctor deportation action withdrawn

The Government is no longer seeking to deport the doctor accused of involvement in the London and Glasgow bomb plots.Read

Women waiting longer to have a baby

Mothers are waiting longer before they decide to have a baby, according to new figures.Read

Robison says targets can be met

The Public Health minister said she was confident that targets will be met to cut deaths from cancer, heart disease and stroke.Read

Date set for Trump golf course

Donald Trump plans to start building his £1 billion golf resort in Scotland in November, it has been disclosed.Read

Wind farm plans given go-ahead

A wind farm development which drew protests from anglers and environmentalists has been approved.Read

C diff-related deaths reach high

The number of deaths caused by the hospital bug Clostridium difficile reached a new high in Scotland last year, it has been revealed.Read

Hartson thanks cancer well-wishers

Former Celtic legend John Hartson has spoken for the first time since he was admitted to hospital with cancer to thank well-wishers for their support.Read

Father jailed for killing wife

The daughter of an axe murderer who killed his Scottish wife and their two grandchildren said "justice has been done" after he was jailed for life in Australia.Read

RBS shares slump after CEO warning

Shares in part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland slumped as chief executive Stephen Hester warned there were "no miracle cures" for the business.Read