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19 October 2011 Last updated at 14:36 ET

'First' carbon capture plan axed

Plans for the UK's first carbon capture project at Longannet power station in Fife are scrapped, the energy secretary confirms.

Attacks threaten gritter service

One of Scotland's largest councils warns it will stop gritting roads in areas where its lorries and drivers are being attacked.

Viking boat burial find 'a first'

Archaeologists are describing a Viking boat burial find as the most important discovery of its kind to be made on the UK mainland.

Viking find shows 'high-status' Watch

BAA will sell Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is to be sold by BAA after it was told by competition regulators to let go of one of its Scottish hubs.
'Zombie' killer held indefinitely

A teenager who stabbed a cleaner to death because he thought he was a zombie is sent to the State Hospital at Carstairs indefinitely.
Man turned loaded shotgun on wife
Economic growth in Scotland dips
NHS sorry for patient's bed sore
Lowest life expectancy in Glasgow
Woman admits petrol bomb threat
Woman killed by car on A90 road
Boy charged over damaged artwork

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Crime cash given to boxing clubs

More than 100 boxing clubs across Scotland are to be given profits seized from criminals to encourage young people into the sport.
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Financial stress hits more Scots

Latest figures on personal insolvencies in Scotland point to an increase in financial stress across the country
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McInnes named Bristol City boss

Derek McInnes leaves St Johnstone to take up the vacant manager's position at Bristol City.
Mjallby welcomes Rennes 'break'
Sutton unconcerned by pay issue

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