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Anger at proposal to change under-age sex laws

A controversial Scottish Government proposal to effectively �decriminalise� sex for 13 to 15-year-olds has provoked fierce debate.

Teenage sex prosecution move has split opinion

Background: It is intended as a common-sense move to save young teenagers who have consensual sex from being prosecuted.

Teenagers get life after gang murder of schoolboy

Two teenagers were yesterday given life sentences for the murder of a schoolboy. They were part of a gang which chased 16-year-old Kodjo Yenga shouting "kill him, kill him".

Raising the roof: the rise of Scotland’s million-pound properties

They offer luxurious surroundings in superior locations - for a price. But despite the global credit crunch, it appears that in Scotland at least, there are plenty of home-buyers willing to splash out for their own million-pound mansion.

Zara Phillips named as part of team for Olympic Games

One may have to abandon one's strongly entrenched superstition to compete in the Olympic Games.

‘She has to go’: Labour MPs call on Alexander to resign

Wendy Alexander was called on by Labour colleagues last night to step down as leader of the party at Holyrood as her brother made clear he supported Gordon Brown and the UK Government�s line on an early independence referendum.

Manchester police unveil ‘relaxed and friendly’ approach for fans

Relaxed and friendly. Chief superintendent Gerry Donnellan of Greater Manchester Police repeated those words over and over again yesterday.

�Tell fans not to drink? Might as well tell them not to breathe�

Jobs threat as Arran brewery forced to call in administrators

It was in the vanguard of the modern age of microbreweries, spawning a wealth of competitors across Scotland.

Salmon warning as EU to drop minimum price rules

Silence descended on Scotland's salmon farming industry last night when it emerged the European Union is preparing to drop its anti-dumping measures against Norway.

Foreign aid for cyclone survivors seized

Burma's military leaders seized aid shipments intended for cyclone survivors and yesterday told the top US diplomat there that they are not ready to let in American aid workers despite warnings the country is on the verge of a medical catastrophe.

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16 post offices on islands to close but three put on hold

The closure of 16 post offices serving some of Scotland's most remote communities has been confirmed, while a stay of execution has been granted to three island branches.

Speeder asks sheriff to limit ban on basis of ‘secret job’

A speeding driver yesterday asked a sheriff to limit his disqualification on the grounds of his job - but the public was not allowed to know what it is.

Parents tell of shot barrister son’s ‘sheer energy for life’

The parents of Chelsea gun siege barrister Mark Saunders said yesterday that he was known for his �warmth, generosity and sheer energy for life�.

Honours at last for veterans of a hidden war

Theirs was a silent war; often fought below ground, away from the headlines and the ultimate glory of victory.

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Public ‘happy with Scots news on TV’

Around two-thirds of the public are happy with the amount of Scottish news coverage on television, a new survey by the Scottish Broadcasting Commission (SBC) has found.

Rocket hits Baghdad park as 6000 flee homes

Lebanon fighting intensifies amid plea for peace

Obama close to grasping the nomination after latest win

Poor results see Clinton’s White House hopes fading

Fritzl quizzed as ministers review sex offender laws

£5m lifeline for the fish market

Bumpy ride ahead for the funicular

The drive to make roads safer

When Lady Luck has the final say on school places

Someone, somewhere, knows the truth about Madeleine

Vaccination warning as diphtheria child dies

Obesity is linked to short sleeps and taking long lie-ins

New service to help stop smoking

New rector named at Aberdeen University

World record for Glasgow artist as painting is sold for £400,000

Quarter of shoppers going for Fairtrade

Bus chief watches as depot is demolished

Charges against ‘police’ stripper dropped

‘Tell fans not to drink? Might as well tell them not to breathe’

Corsie company calls in administrators

Guinness owners to axe 250 staff in Ireland

Woman who put rat poison in husband’s dinner is jailed

Wishart wins best restaurant award

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