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Cancer charity announces £5m fund

A cancer charity has invested a record £5 million in Scotland to encourage patients to seek wider support beyond the NHS.Read

Work on poll statement under way

The Scottish and UK governments are working to produce a statement on what will happen in the event of either a yes or no vote in the independence referendum, the Deputy First Minister has said.Read

Poverty warning amid welfare reform

More children could be pushed into poverty as a result of the UK Government's controversial welfare reform programme, the Deputy First Minister has warned.Read

RBS confirms 2,000 job loss plans

Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed plans for the loss of 2,000 investment banking jobs as its shares tumbled on the back of chief executive Stephen Hester's surprise exit.Read

Hundreds gather for double funeral

Hundreds of mourners have packed into a cathedral for the funerals of a mother and daughter who died after being found critically injured at a hotel.Read

Neil pledge on care package costs

People will be "appropriately reimbursed" if they are having to pay for care which they should be getting free on the NHS, the Health Secretary has pledged.Read

RBS shares plunge after boss quits

Royal Bank of Scotland shares have plunged 5% as the City reacted badly to the departure of chief executive Stephen Hester.Read

Kidnap Briton reunited with family

A British oil worker kidnapped in Indonesia has been reunited with his family after a two-day ordeal.Read

Oil worker held in Indonesia freed

A British oil worker kidnapped in Indonesia has been released, the Foreign Office has said.Read

Bannockburn time capsule is buried

The completed restoration of the historic flagpole at Bannockburn will be celebrated with the burial of a time capsule later.Read

Prince to meet injured soldiers

The Prince of Wales will visit veterans and meet injured soldiers on his final day of engagements in Scotland.Read

RBS job fears after Hester news

Royal Bank of Scotland is expected to announce 2,000 job losses in the wake of boss Stephen Hester's plans to stand down after five years at the helm.Read

Woman, aged 32, dies after crash

A woman whose car came off a rural road has died.Read

Pensions clarity sought before poll

Campaigners in Scotland are calling for further clarity on pensions in the run-up to the independence referendum.Read

Moore help pledge for energy firms

The UK Government is committed to providing support for small and medium businesses involved in the oil and gas industry, according to the Scottish Secretary.Read

'Abducted' girl tells of first kiss

A married teacher accused of abducting a 15-year-old schoolgirl and taking her to France researched how long he could face behind bars for having a sexual relationship with a child, a court has heard.Read

RBS chief Hester to leave post

Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester has announced plans to step down from the lender after five years at the helm.Read

Coalition's economic policy slammed

The UK Government's economic policies are one reason for the country's "anaemic recovery" from recession, a leading academic has claimed.Read

Farage ready for Scotland return

Ukip leader Nigel Farage has confirmed he will return to campaign in Scotland, one month after angry demonstrators hounded him out of an Edinburgh pub.Read

Woman 'killed and dismembered'

A woman whose remains were found in a shallow grave was murdered and dismembered, police believe.Read

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