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Councils seeks to cut energy use

Scottish Borders Council is attempting to reduce the amount of energy it consumes.

Cross-party support for hospital

Two MSPs give their support to the fight to keep Thornhill's community hospital open.

Scots court for Lockerbie appeal

Judges say an appeal in the Lockerbie bomber case can be heard in Scotland rather than the Netherlands.

High winds trouble Northern Isles

Strong winds topple a helicopter on Shetland, close schools on Orkney and disrupt travel.

Full Nimrod safety probe promised

Concerns about the safety of the RAF Nimrod fleet will be fully investigated, the MoD promises.

Aberdeen drug courier locked up

An Aberdeen man who was caught with Ј40,000 of drugs is jailed for three and a half years.

Supply boat crew freed from rocks

A fish farm freight vessel is under tow after running aground in stormy weather off the Highland coast.

Tourist attacker's case deferred

A judge further defers sentence on a man who attempted to murder an American tourist.

Patient's human rights challenge

A woman who suffers from anaphylaxis claims proposed health cutbacks put her life in danger.

Gay snub crew appeals rejected

Four firefighters who refused to hand out safety advice at a gay pride march have their appeals rejected.

'Underground' paedophile concerns

MSPs hear police and social worker warnings about paedophiles being driven underground.

Farm worker electrocuted

A 34-year-old mushroom farm worker is killed after he was electrocuted in an accident on a farm in East Lothian.

Rate cuts for tramway businesses

A package of measures to support Edinburgh businesses during the construction of the city's tramway is announced.

Jodi killer's lawyer in DNA claim

The lawyer for the man convicted of killing Jodi Jones says DNA found on her body will form part of his appeal.

Collins confirmed as Hibs manager

Former Hibernian midfielder John Collins signs a three-year deal to succeed Tony Mowbray as manager.

Iran ex-president's Scots visit

Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami visits Scotland as part of a controversial three day trip.

Woman minister to be moderator

The Reverend Sheilagh Kesting is named as the next moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Warning over heart drugs rise

Drugs to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure are being offered to too many healthy patients, doctors are warning.

Witness delay halts Kriss trial

The Kriss Donald murder trial is temporarily stopped to allow more time for the defence to produce witnesses.

Payout to treatment boy's parents

Parents who remortgaged their home to pay for their son's vital dental treatment win compensation.

Divers to strike as deal rejected

Hundreds of North Sea divers will begin an indefinite strike after rejecting the latest pay offer.

Family seeking baby brain answers

The family of a deceased baby boy say his body was released for burial with his brain missing.

Concerts moved as roof collapses

Inquiries are under way to find out why part of the roof of Newry Town Hall in County Down collapsed.

Only two Ulstermen in GPA team

Only two players from Ulster counties are named in the Opel 2006 GPA football team of the year.

Bartholomeusz and Best set to start

Skipper Simon Best and Mark Bartholomeusz are set to play for Ulster in Friday night's Magners League game against the Borders.

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