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Call for new fair employment body: Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) calls for a new body to be set up to protect workers from abuse and exploitation by bosses.
Home improvement rules relaxed: New regulations come into force which will allow Scots to make certain home improvements without planning permission.
Craig Group in Â£50m vessels deal: Shipping and energy services firm Craig Group is to invest Â£50m in new vessels, after winning a contract with Talisman Energy.
Independent press regulator urged: A tougher regulatory framework for the press is needed but it should be voluntary, according to a new report.
Swinney defends EU nationals vote: Finance Secretary John Swinney defends plans to let EU nationals living in Scotland vote in the independence referendum.
Women urged to 'drop drink size': The Scottish government is launching a "changing attitudes" campaign to encourage women to drop a drink size.
Man arrested over school stabbing: A 38-year-old man is arrested in connection with a stabbing outside a primary school in Glasgow two weeks ago.
Anti-social tenant moves planned: The process of evicting anti-social tenants could be simplified under plans being put forward by the Scottish government.
Lawrie triumphs in Qatar Masters: Scotland's Paul Lawrie shoots a final-day 65 to win the Qatar Masters and continue his fine start to 2012.
Man, 85, robbed at cash machine: An 85-year-old man was robbed of a three-figure sum of money at a cash machine outside a bank in the centre of Edinburgh.
Famous golf shop put up for sale: A golf shop once owned by pioneering course designer Robert Simpson is put up for sale at Carnoustie Golf Links.
Vettriano's Butler in rare show: One of the most famous paintings by Fife artist Jack Vettriano has gone on public display for the first time in two decades.
Extradited man charged with rape: A man extradited from Poland is remanded in custody on a charge of raping a woman in West Lothian.
Lorry driver killed on M74 named: A lorry driver who died after being struck by a passing tanker as he stood at the side of the M74 is named.
Thief convicted of two shop raids: A 29-year-old man is found guilty of two robberies in Edinburgh within three hours of each other.
Ear bitten off in fast food queue: A man had part of his ear bitten off in a "violent" and "unprovoked" attack by two men in a Glasgow fast food outlet.
Security thief makes bike getaway: A security guard making a delivery of cash to a city centre centre was robbed by a thief who got away on a bicycle.
Baths site reopens after 11 years: A swimming pool in Glasgow whose closure 11 years ago led to violent clashes with police is reopened by Scots actor and director Peter Mullan.
Firefighters tackle rural blazes: Firefighters have been tackling two large blazes at rural properties in the Highlands and Aberdeenshire.
Olympic bid girl pulls dad's van: A 16-year-old is pulling her father's van 50 metres as part of her bid to represent team GB in power lifting at the 2016 Olympics.
Icy roads warning for motorists: Motorists in Scotland are warned to beware of icy roads after a night of sub-zero temperatures.
Man, 71, killed in tractor named: A 71-year-old man who died after a crash between a car and a tractor in Moray has been named by police.
Heartbreak of missing man family: The parents and girlfriend of a young man who disappeared near cliffs south of Aberdeen speak of their "heartbreak".
Drugs teenager spared jail term: A teenage drugs courier from Kent caught with heroin worth more than Â£125,000 in Aberdeen is given community service.
Farm body murder accused in court: A woman accused of murdering an eastern European man whose body was found at a farm in the Borders appears at the high court.
Crash driver freed pending appeal: A Gateshead man whose lorry crushed a Fife surgeon to death in a crash in the Borders is freed to await the outcome of his appeal.
Calvin Harris named top hitmaker: Pop star Calvin Harris was the most successful songwriter in the UK singles chart in 2011, according to research from trade magazine Music Week.
Man charged with raping two women: A 43-year-old man appears in court accused of raping two women and harassing one of them on Facebook.
'Big man' conductor back at work: A train conductor who featured in a video watched by millions of people on the internet returns to work.
New battle centre work to begin: Construction work on a new visitor centre at the site of the battle of Bannockburn will begin in the summer, it has been confirmed.
New date set for referendum talks: First Minister Alex Salmond and Scottish Secretary Michael Moore are to hold independence referendum talks in Edinburgh on 13 February.
Union plea to delay exams change: Schools should be allowed to delay a new exam system if they are not ready to implement it, Scotland's largest teaching union says.
Leaders unite against SDL march: Four of Scotland's highest profile politicians urge councillors to block moves by the Scottish Defence League to march in Glasgow.
'Record number' of firms go bust: A record number of firms went bust during 2011 with property-related companies hard hit, latest figures suggest.
RBS boss calls for pay correction: The chairman of 82% taxpayer-owned Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) says banker pay has been "high for too long" and needs to be corrected.
Keeping pound 'has restrictions': An independent Scotland could be more constrained on economic policy than at present, a study suggests.
Rangers 0-2 Dundee Utd: Dundee United knock Rangers out of the Scottish Cup with a deserved fifth-round victory at Ibrox.
Hearts 1-1 St Johnstone: St Johnstone battle back to claim a Scottish Cup fifth-round replay against top flight rivals Hearts.
Livingston manager Bollan sacked: Gary Bollan is sacked as manager of Livingston, the Scottish First Division club announces.
Peer in 'double referendum' bid: A former Scotland Office minister is calling for a "double referendum" to decide Scotland's constitutional future.
Referendum oil uncertainty claim: The UK Energy Minister says the Scottish independence referendum is "a point of uncertainty that could cause concern" to oil and gas firms.
MPs call for Scots defence review: Pressure is mounting from MPs at Westminster to hold an inquiry into what Scottish independence would mean for defence.
VIDEO: Scottish Parliament: Alex Salmond tells MSPs he regrets sending a letter of support to Fred Goodwin ahead of the Royal Bank of Scotland's take over of ABN-Amro.
VIDEO: Teaching union calls to delay new exams: Scotland's largest teaching union calls on ministers to allow all schools to delay new exams linked to the curriculum for excellence.
VIDEO: Scots teen named strongest schoolgirl: Scots teenager Bronwyn Taylor can lift twice her own bodyweight and is named Britain's strongest schoolgirl.
VIDEO: Special reports from Afghanistan: BBC Reporting Scotland will have two special reports on the role of Scots soldiers in Afghanistan.
AUDIO: Goodwin knighthood row 'overblown': The chairman of Royal Bank of Scotland has said the furore surrounding Fred's Goodwin's knighthood was "overblown".
AUDIO: Jack Frew murder: 999 call recording: An extract of the 999 call made after the body of murdered schoolboy Jack Frew was found in woods in East Kilbride.
AUDIO: 'Apprehension' of Egypt derby clash: At least 74 people have died in clashes between rival football fans in the city of Port Said in Egypt.
AUDIO: Ba game reveals Simpsons heritage: Groundskeeper Willie from The Simpsons will reveal more about his Scottish roots and his personality conflicts in a new episode of the show.
VIDEO: Round-up - news from around Scotland: A two-minute round-up of the news which has been happening around Scotland.
Your pictures of Scotland: 27 January - 3 February: A selection of your photographs taken across Scotland
What the Scottish papers say: The stories making the headlines in Scotland's newspapers
Your pictures from across Scotland: How to send us your photographs of Scotland

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