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Scottish Government backs third runway plan

Man, 52, critically injured during disturbance at property in North Ayrshire

Man arrested in sex assault probe in East Ayrshire

£600,000 funding pledged to help armed forces veterans

Quarter of Scots not taking time to look after mental health, survey shows

WWF Scotland says 50% renewables target achievable by 2030

Private sector output shows first rise for three months

Towns urged to join twinning scheme for economic boost

Fresh warnings from police amid further 'killer clown' reports

Tens of thousands sign petition calling to axe Scotrail operator Abellio

Police Scotland sets up network of LGBTI liaison officers

Police release more images of fans sought in connection with cup final violence

Man arrested after £75,000 cocaine bust in Paisley

Still Game just behind Murray Wimbledon final in Scotland's overnight ratings

Andy Murray to face Grigor Dimitrov in China Open final

Police helicopter responds to road collision after firearm reports

Police issue reappeal for help in tracing Scott Diver

Man in a serious condition in hospital after unprovoked attack in Glasgow

Scottish talent to benefit from new fund launched in memory of Jim Diamond

Labour hits out at school support staff cuts

SNP Conference "will give message of inclusion and hope"

50 pupils given detention after missing religious service at school

Glasgow could see a £70m George Square re-vamp

Images released in Old Firm match disorder inquiry

Scottish Government backs Malawi electricity support project

Headteachers will not become bureaucrats, John Swinney says

£1 million Scottish Government funds to help poorer countries monitor climate change

Church calls for national strategy to target homelessness

Lewis grounding oil rig loaded on to ship for Turkey journey

Former rugby players in concussion study showed only 'mild memory effects'

Do you know these men? Images released in Old Firm match disorder inquiry

Robert Snodgrass enters 'not-guilty' plea to driving charges

Behind the scenes at Bear Grylls live show 'Endeavour'

Report shows renewables generating record amount of heating

Some Labour voters would back SNP pact to keep Tories out of government

No "Killer Clowns" in Scotland, Police say