Martin ‘did not authorise raid on MP’
	12:48am Thu 4 Dec 08
	Scotland Yard's raid on an MP's office was last night branded "a scandal" after Commons Speaker Michael Martin revealed that he had not authorised the Scotland Yard raid on an MP's office and that the police did not have a warrant.

Tenacious teenager wins top achiever award

12:01am Thursday 4th December 2008

A Glasgow teenager with learning difficulties has won the Educational Achiever of the Year award from the Prince's Trust.

MMR jab not linked to baby's death

2:37pm Thursday 4th December 2008

The controversial MMR jab played no part in the death of a "healthy and robust" baby 10 days after having the vaccine, a coroner ruled today.

Rogue doctor accessed files for ‘unknown reasons’

12:49am Thursday 4th December 2008

Seven prominent BBC journalists are among a group of patients who have been warned that their personal health records may have been inappropriately accessed by a doctor.

Motorists across Scotland snared in mobile crackdown

6:05pm Thursday 4th December 2008

Hundreds of motorists across Scotland were caught using their hand-held mobiles despite treacherous road conditions during a police crackdown, figures revealed today.

VIDEO: Blizzard fears subside as Scotland avoids worst of weather

10:56am Thursday 4th December 2008

Fears of blizzards and treacherous conditions across Scotland receded today as much of the expected bad weather failed to arrive.

Homewares chain The Pier goes into administration

10:08am Thursday 4th December 2008

Around 400 jobs are at risk after homewares retail chain The Pier today became the latest victim of the economic turmoil.

Clampdown on alcohol ‘could lead to booze cruises’

12:51am Thursday 4th December 2008

A lack of uniformity in the interpretation and enforcement of Scotland's plans to halt "irresponsible drinks promotions" in off-sales and supermarkets could spark a wave of "booze cruises" across the country, trade leaders and retailers are warning.

	Country reeling as the big freeze continues
	12:49am Thu 4 Dec 08
	A severe weather warning has been issued for the western half of Scotland for today. Forecasters have predicted persistent heavy snow, with the potential for 10cm to 20cm (4in to 8in), blizzard conditions and drifting.

Wave of car thefts as owners leave engines running to warm up

12:47am Thursday 4th December 2008

Cold weather has triggered a series of car thefts caused by car owners warming up their vehicles by leaving their engines running outside their homes.

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