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14 June 2011 Last updated at 07:29 ET

Women prisoner inquiry announced

A commission examining how female offenders are dealt with in the criminal justice system is to be set up by the Scottish government.

Fresh appeal over missing woman

The parents of a Glasgow woman who has been missing for two months will make a fresh appeal for her safe return.

Concern grows for missing woman

Women freed from cars after crash

Two women are rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped in their cars following a crash in Argyll.

Russell wants rural schools talks

Education Secretary Mike Russell said he was happy to talk to local councils which want to close rural schools.
Council plans data leak inquiry

A council confirms it will carry out an inquiry into how the personal data of hundreds of staff ended up on the internet.
Scots housing market loses bounce
Two vehicles crash into DIY store
Four due in court over town death
Scots job outlook 'worst in UK'
Fund in memory of murdered woman
Renewed plea in missing man hunt
'Makeover' for hospital woodlands

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Councils consider shared services

Eight local authorities in Scotland are planning to share key services in a bid to save up to £70m over five years.
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Faroe to abandon Lagavulin well

Faroe Petroleum says a well west of Shetland is to be abandoned after no workable reserves were found.
Gigawatt first for energy company
Businesses 'taking on more staff'

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Win boosts Wimbledon bid - Murray

Andy Murray heads to Wimbledon confident he can win his first Grand Slam title after beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to win the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.
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