- Chimps 'have their own personality'
- Passing fire crew revives woman
- Eurozone crisis 'has implications'
- 1+2 plan 'needs funds and staff'
- Police car involved in road crash
- Firms urged to use Scottish produce
- Lockerbie inquiry calls rejected
- Stabbing prompts murder inquiry
- Impact of ageing population probed
- MSPs set to pass alcohol price Bill
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Chimps 'have their own personality'
Chimpanzees and orang-utans have their own personalities, researchers have found.
Passing fire crew revives woman
A woman who collapsed during an exercise class was revived using an emergency defibrillator after a crew of passing firefighters was flagged down.
Eurozone crisis 'has implications'
The eurozone crisis could have substantial implications for Scotland, the First Minister has warned.
1+2 plan 'needs funds and staff'
Issues such as a lack of funding and low teacher numbers must be addressed if proposals to enable children to learn two foreign languages at primary school are to be implemented successfully, Labour has warned.
Police car involved in road crash
A policeman has been taken to hospital following a collision between a patrol vehicle and another car.
Firms urged to use Scottish produce
One thousand businesses could become food champions under a new scheme to promote Scottish produce.
Lockerbie inquiry calls rejected
Fresh calls for an inquiry into the Lockerbie bombing have been rejected by the First Minister.
Stabbing prompts murder inquiry
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death.
Impact of ageing population probed
An inquiry into the economic and social impact of the ageing population has been launched by a Holyrood committee.
MSPs set to pass alcohol price Bill
Scotland is set to become the first part of the UK to approve plans for minimum pricing for alcohol.
Firm fails to appear at committee
A firm which sparked controversy by suggesting many young people are unemployable has been criticised for not turning up to a scheduled Scottish Parliament committee session.
Returning Fraser rings 'a mistake'
Returning jewellery to the estranged husband of an alleged murder victim was a "mistake", a former senior police officer has told a court.
Lunchtime sunshine brings 25C heat
Scots have basked in sunshine as temperatures reached their highest of the year so far.
MSPs pass Bill 'to soften UK cuts'
Legislation to mitigate the impact of controversial UK benefit changes has been unanimously backed in principle by MSPs.
Teen held after schoolboy collapse
A 14-year-old schoolboy has been arrested after another pupil collapsed during an alleged altercation and was taken to hospital.
Empty-property Bill 'will not work'
A proposal to bring empty shops and business premises back into use will not achieve its goal, MSPs have been warned.
Cash offered for turbine conversion
Millions of pounds are up for grabs to turn prototype sea energy turbines into commercial power generators.
Firms 'complacent' over grid energy
Energy companies have insisted they are not complacent about getting islands-based renewables projects connected to the national grid.
Glasgow among 'best sports hosts'
Glasgow has been named as one of the world's best cities for holding sporting events.
New exams 'will be ready on time'
Exams being introduced in a major schools shake-up can be delivered on time, a report has concluded.
Fire at derelict school deliberate
A large fire that forced homes to be evacuated was started deliberately, police believe.
Special £10 note celebrates Jubilee
A commemorative £10 banknote to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and her connections with Scotland has been launched.
FirstGroup signals bus overhaul
FirstGroup has put more of its bus services on the block after admitting fuel costs, lower demand and reduced subsidies were hurting the division.
All-time high in oil and gas bids
A record number of applications have been submitted by companies wishing to drill for oil and gas in the North Sea.
Holyrood Bill 'will soften UK cuts'
Legislation designed to mitigate "the likely widespread impact" of controversial benefit changes is expected to receive cross-party backing in Holyrood.
Islands' wind farm to generate £20m
The UK's largest community wind farm project is set to generate more than £20 million over the next two decades for local people, the scheme's backers have said.
Legal call over prior convictions
Juries and judges should be told if an accused person has previous convictions, a new report has recommended.
MP in 'radioactive' air base talks
An MP whose constituency includes RAF Kinloss has held talks with the Defence Secretary amid concerns over potential radioactive contamination at the base.
MSPs back ban for radiation beach
The extension of a ban on gathering seafood and bait from a beach which has radioactive particles present has been backed by MSPs.
Open letter urges Lockerbie inquiry
More than 40 politicians, religious leaders and journalists have signed a letter calling for an independent inquiry into the Lockerbie bomber's conviction.
Alibi for witness 'not robust'
An alibi for the man Nat Fraser claims may have killed his wife was "not particularly robust", a former senior police officer has told a court.
Any Nato u-turn 'will cost the SNP'
First Minister Alex Salmond must end speculation that the SNP will withdraw its opposition to Nato "or pay the price", according to one of his own MSPs.
Long-term jobless over 50% in areas
In five areas of Scotland at least half the number of jobless people have been out of work for more than six months.
Osprey hatches chick number 48
An osprey thought to be the oldest in the UK has hatched her 48th chick - her first in two years - at a nature reserve.
Government: Renewables not nuclear
Planned reforms to the electricity market must focus on renewable energy rather than nuclear subsidies, according to the Scottish Government.
Problems 'show need for drug fund'
The difficulties patients face in getting cancer treatments which are not routinely available on the NHS highlight the case for a cancer drug fund, according to the Conservatives.
Individual bankruptcy fee to double
Labour has failed to block a plan to double bankruptcy fees after MSPs heard the hike would save taxpayers £1.5 million.
Cash from criminals may help victim
Offenders could be made to pay towards the cost of supporting victims of crime, the Scottish Government has revealed.
Moves to fight cyber crime hailed
The Scottish Government is developing an action plan for boosting cyber security, with Enterprise Minister Fergus Ewing to be responsible for it.
School leavers 'not ready for work'
More than four-fifths of school leavers seeking an apprenticeship are unsuitable for employment, according to a major firm.
Rover pipes up to save trapped fox
A fox cub trapped inside an overflow pipe has been rescued after a "canine hero" alerted his owner to its plight.
£9.5m waves test centre being built
A wave and current test centre which could benefit developers of marine energy devices is being built in Scotland.
Gas leak stopped, says rig operator
A gas leak on an oil platform in the North Sea has completely stopped, its operator has said.
Eye stem cell breakthrough sought
A grandmother who suffers from corneal blindness has undergone pioneering stem cell replacement treatment which could restore her sight.
Police arrest three in drugs probe
Three people have been arrested over a drugs seizure worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Irn-Bru company's sales buck trend
The company behind fizzy drink Irn-Bru has defied the downturn with an increase in sales this year.
Agency jobs 'show moderate growth'
The jobs market has shown its strongest improvement in almost a year, according to research.
MSPs demand review of rail services
MSPs have called for an urgent review of rail services amid revelations that Scots are paying a third more in fares and taxes than elsewhere in Europe for uncomfortable and overcrowded old trains.
MacAskill defends Megrahi release
Scotland's Justice Secretary has defended his decision to release the Lockerbie bomber almost three years ago as the only man convicted of the tragedy is buried in Libya today.
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Thursday 24 May 2012
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