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Authorities fear cuts may hit jobs

Half of council chiefs fear that up to 22,000 local authority jobs could be lost as a result of public spending cuts, a survey has revealed.Read

Police name crash death couple

Police have named a husband and wife who were killed when the motorbike they were riding was involved in a crash.Read

Ministers approve colleges merger

The biggest college in Scotland is to be created after ministers approved the merger of three smaller institutions.Read

Driver hurt as car forced off road

A motorist was fighting for his life after being run off the road by another car.Read

Sturgeon backs medication service

Scottish patients with long-term conditions will be given a "five-star" service from pharmacies thanks to a new scheme, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has announced.Read

Schoolgirl savaged by rottweillers

A 10-year-old schoolgirl has been left needing plastic surgery after she was mauled by two rottweillers.Read

New rail line to create 130 jobs

A new rail line is to create 130 jobs, transport chiefs have announced.Read

Teachers 'must give more time'

Teachers should spend more time in the classroom in an effort to lessen the impact of swingeing spending cuts, the head of Scotland's biggest council said.Read

Stone commemorates fire disaster

A memorial stone for those who died in the worst peacetime tragedy in the history of the British fire service is due to be unveiled.Read

Girl in hospital after dog attack

A 10-year-old girl is being treated in hospital after being attacked by two Rottweilers.Read

£40m cannabis seized in four years

Scotland's police forces seized nearly £40 million worth of cannabis plants in the past four years, new figures have shown.Read

Climate Camp activists seek apology

Activists have demanded an apology from police after suggestions they were responsible for what appeared to be an oil spill on a busy road.Read

Economic recovery 'set to slow'

Economic recovery is expected to slow down against "looming headwinds", according to a study.Read

Six killed in weekend road crashes

Six people have been killed and five children injured in road accidents across the country this weekend.Read

Most 'unopposed to pope's visit'

Scotland's most senior Catholic has said he is "greatly heartened" by a poll suggesting opposition to the papal visit next month is "evaporating".Read