India raises security to war level as Pakistan links deteriorate
	Mon 1 Dec 08
	The fallout from a three-day terrorist rampage that killed at least 174 people in Mumbai threatened yesterday to unravel India's improving ties with Pakistan and prompted the resignation of India's Security Minister.

Brainwave discovery could help autism research

Monday 1st December 2008

Unique brainwave patterns, spotted for the first time in autistic children, may help explain why they have so much trouble communicating, according to a study.

Eating Scots food is meat and drink to Swinney

Monday 1st December 2008

Alex Salmond may seem an unlikely culinary icon but cabinet colleague John Swinney is taking a leaf out of the First Minister's recipe book with a pledge to eat only Scottish produce for the next week.

Runrig’s Loch Lomond is Scotland’s top song

Monday 1st December 2008

Runrig's version of Loch Lomond has been voted Scotland's greatest song, it was revealed yesterday.

Frontrunner for the Met police top job faces tough questions

Monday 1st December 2008

Sir Paul Stephenson will take the reins of Britain's largest police force, the Metropolitan Police today.

St Andrew’s celebrations put nation in a festival mood

Monday 1st December 2008

Dozens of Scotland's top visitor attractions opened their doors for free yesterday while thousands braved icy temperatures to take part in an unprecedented series of free activities to commemorate the country's patron saint.

Tenant fighting for life after gas explosion

Monday 1st December 2008

A man was fighting for his life yesterday after a gas explosion "like an earthquake" destroyed three flats.

‘Burns-Iqbal Supper’ is part of new Islamic awareness campaign

12:04am Monday 1st December 2008

A year-long programme of events has been launched to increase awareness of the Islamic faith in Scotland.

Hoy was stranded in Thailand

Monday 1st December 2008

Triple Olympic gold medallist Chris Hoy was among thousands of Britons stranded in Thailand, it has emerged.

Thatcher death play to mark miners’ strike anniversary

Monday 1st December 2008

A play which starts with the death of former Tory prime minister Margaret Thatcher is set to open on a London stage to mark the 25th anniversary of the miners' strike Maggie's End, which is sponsored by trade unions including the National Union of Mineworkers, is described as a "dark comedy". It has been playing to sell-out audiences in north-east England.

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