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Ministerial code updated to stop aides sitting on policy area committee

Labour contender Owen Smith would not oppose second independence referendum

Val McDermid and Chris Brookmyre in running for McIlvanney Prize

Crohn's patients who smoke "more likely to suffer relapse after surgery"

Scottish Government's education advisers group to meet

Hibs and Rangers charged over crowd trouble at Scottish Cup final

WATCH: Brother of London woman found dead in Edinburgh "struggling" to find closure

Liam Fee case worker "chose not to intervene" after reports of bruising

Citizens Advice Scotland warns utility firm bills can breed poverty

Man's body discovered on grounds of Liberton High School

Tories call for more NHS funding for GP services

Patients waiting longer than six weeks for radiological test trebles

Debris being recovered at oil rig grounding site on Lewis

Why old mobiles are golden oldies

A9 accidents and deaths down since speed camera scheme introduced

There's gold in them thar phones... and Edinburgh scientists know how to get it

Two in five patients delayed when leaving hospital, survey finds

Scottish Government adviser calls on fresh currency plan to be considered

Edinburgh Rugby stand-off Jason Tovey sidelined for 8 weeks

Huge crowds watch the world's largest annual fireworks display

Minister to meet rebel council group

Almost 2.5 million tickets sold for 2016 Edinburgh Fringe

Gordon Brown backing home rule for Scotland to foil second independence vote

Pilots bailed after being charged with being under influence of alcohol

Teachers to vote on industrial action despite new guidance

Wages have fallen in real terms but jobs market "resilience" hailed

Cyclist in serious condition after being struck by car in Kirkcaldy

LISTEN: 'Crucifixion' protest sparks 40 abuse victims to come forward

UK 'The number one destination in Europe for investment'

£512m cocaine smugglers to appeal conviction

VIDEO: John Swinney's streamlined guidance aims to reduce workload for teachers

Young and highly-educated 'more engaged by independence debate'

Liam Fee social worker branded "erratic and disorganised" by boss at probe into her conduct

Mental health officers shortfall in local authorities 'rises to highest level'

Foil assault Edinburgh care home workers sentenced

Kirkcaldy born Oliver Burke becomes most expensive Scottish footballer in history