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Wind farm energy bill discount plan

People living close to new wind farms will receive at least £100 off electricity bills under a scheme announced by a renewable energy company.Read

Murder accused 'had victim run-ins'

A man accused of murder told a friend that a father who died in a house fire with his two children had "got what he deserved", a court has heard.Read

Minister wants easyJet flight talks

Transport minister Keith Brown is demanding urgent talks with bosses at the budget airline easyJet amid concerns a deal over slots at Gatwick could lead to cuts in services to the Highlands.Read

Salmond eyes 'better' drugs system

A better way of allocating drugs to patients can be found, the First Minister has said.Read

Tweddle backs athlete career drive

A programme which offers athletes the chance to prepare for a new career when they retire from professional sport has been launched by Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle.Read

Labour accused of tax 'hypocrisy'

Labour has been accused of hypocrisy by criticising Scottish Government grants to companies who "dodge tax" and plans to cut corporation tax at Holyrood while praising grants and tax cuts elsewhere.Read

Party leaders condemn London murder

Party leaders have united in their condemnation of the murder which took place in the Woolwich area of London.Read

Arms campaigner given treaty thanks

A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon has said he was "honoured" to receive a letter of thanks from the UK Government in recognition of his campaigning efforts.Read

MSP in referendum statements fear

Concerns have been raised that government-funded bodies may be able to make unregulated statements on their position in the run-up to the independence referendum.Read

Ministers reject childcare changes

Controversial childcare changes suggested by Tories at Westminster have been rejected by the Scottish Government.Read

Industry warning on Flybe pull-out

Industry leaders have called for "urgent action" to safeguard flights between the Highlands and London as one of the main operators struck a deal to sell all its landing and departure slots at Gatwick Airport.Read

£14m funding boost for universities

Academic researchers in Scotland will receive nearly £14 million from government grants and a commitment from universities to match the funding.Read

Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood

The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.Read

MSPs to vote through Forth crossing

The new bridge over the Firth of Forth will be officially sanctioned by MSPs in a vote.Read

Gun campaigner being recognised

A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon will be presented with a letter of thanks from the UK Government, recognising his campaigning efforts.Read

Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney

A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.Read

Watchdog in pay-off funds warning

Two-fifths of a half-billion-pound public sector pay-off fund was shared by just 1,200 high earners, the spending watchdog has found.Read

Family tribute for bike death boy

The grieving family of a boy who died following a crash between his bike and a mobile crane have paid tribute to their much-loved "ray of sunshine".Read

Hydro Bocelli concert moved back

The first concert announced for new £125 million Glasgow venue The Hydro is to be delayed, operators have confirmed.Read

Seatbelt 'may have saved bus girl'

A teenager who died on a school bus trip might have survived if she had worn a seatbelt and the driver had travelled slower, an inquiry has found.Read

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