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18 March 2012 Last updated at 23:16 ET

Scottish jobs market 'improving'

The latest survey into Scotland's jobs market suggests the fastest rise in permanent appointments since last October.

Group promotes Scots studies move

A new group made up of academics and cultural specialists is launched to promote Scottish studies in schools.

Scots studies 'not brainwashing'

Dennis the Menace on new stamps

Some of Britain's best-loved comic books characters are to grace a new set of stamps to be issued by Royal Mail.

Start-up 'spark' scheme extended

A scheme offering free advice and office space to budding entrepreneurs is to be extended with support from Sir Tom Hunter.
Brain tumour eye device launched

Researchers in Edinburgh launch a device for testing vision which could detect brain tumours in children and vulnerable people.
Swinney: Local pay 'a disaster'

The Scottish government says it would "vigorously oppose" attempts by the chancellor to axe national pay rates for public sector workers.
Man was murdered in his own home
Cup final player's dad collapses
Wider ban on junk food ads urged
Body found in river 'unexplained'
Images released in assault probe
Forth bridge works finished early
Davidson launches pro-Union group
Cash boost for jobless hotspots
Teenager 'critical' after assault
Police probe 'unexplained' death
Man airlifted after crash on A75

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Independence 'could come by 2016'

A senior Scottish government minister says independence for Scotland could be negotiated in a "single year" following the 2014 referendum.
Teachers' strike action suspended
Summit focuses on youth jobless

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SSE loses appeal on mis-selling

SSE has lost an appeal into a conviction for tricking potential customers into switching from their existing energy firm.
House building falls in Scotland
Coal-fired power plant to close

Sport

Celtic 0-1 Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock win the Scottish Communities League Cup for the first time in their history and end Celtic's domestic treble hopes.
Shiels hails Cup winners' belief
Penalty denial upsets Celtic boss

Scotland's Future

Independence 'natural' next step

SNP leader Alex Salmond urges Scots to grasp the chance of independence, describing it as "the most natural thing in this world".
Watchdog makes voting age warning
STUC backs SNP referendum terms

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Scottish Parliament Watch

Alex Salmond tells MSPs the SNP has increased free nursery provision from 425 hours in 2007 to 475 hours, and that new legislation will take that figure to over 600 hours.

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