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Mother faces drink-driving sentence

A mother whose child raised the alarm when she was drunk at the wheel is being be sentenced. Read

Denis Healey addresses Holyrood

Former chancellor Denis Healey will appear at the Scottish Parliament to talk about his political life. Read

STV executive sentenced for murder

A television executive who murdered his wealthy father and dumped his body in a wheelie bin will be sentenced. Read

Terminally ill 'need better care'

Terminally ill patients must have better access to care across Scotland, a report found. Read

Search for dinghy boys called off

A search for two boys spotted in a partially-inflated dinghy paddling down a canal was called off, the coastguard said. Read

Plans for sports medicine event

Scotland's biggest city is to host an international sports medicine and science conference in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic Games. Read

Man held over pensioner's death

A 64-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of an elderly woman. Read

Police apologise over flag mistake

Police in Scotland who ordered travelling football fans to remove a Northern Ireland flag they mistakenly believed was illegal, have apologised for the mistake. Read

Camilla at animal aid fundraiser

The Duchess of Cornwall has met members of an animal welfare charity during a fundraising garden party. Read

Ambulance service slammed over boy

The ambulance service put the health of a teenager in jeopardy by refusing to send help, it has been ruled. Read

Council bosses ready for talks

Council bosses have insisted they are still prepared to talk to unions after an estimated 150,000 local government workers staged a one-day walkut over pay. Read

Unesco music honour for Glasgow

Scotland's biggest city has been named a Unesco City of Music in recognition of its musical pedigree. Read

Extradited man admits 2004 killing

A man murdered his partner and fled to Thailand before he was due to go on trial for the killing, a court has heard. Read

Harrison's partner 'expecting baby'

The partner of former world boxing champion Scott Harrison is pregnant, a court has heard. Read

More Military Tattoo shows in 2009

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is to move beyond the capital next year, First Minister Alex Salmond has announced Read

Council workers strike over pay row

Thousands of council workers in Scotland are taking part in a one-day strike, causing disruption to schools, rubbish collections and ferry services. Read