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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

LISTEN: Firm evidence of otters at Cromarty Firth development

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

Scottish Government's education advisers group to meet

Citizens Advice Scotland warns utility firm bills can breed poverty

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

A9 accidents and deaths down since speed camera scheme introduced

Two in five patients delayed when leaving hospital, survey finds

Scottish Government adviser calls on fresh currency plan to be considered

Minister to meet rebel council group

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

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

LISTEN: Highland Council redesign board make progress on streamlining

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

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

Plans put forward for new Inverness Justice Centre

First Minister backs drive to inspire leadership qualities among girls

Asthma care 'needs big changes using new technologies to ease burden'

Woman, 84, dies in hospital after being rescued from River Conon

LISTEN: Scots scientists lead new pancreatic cancer trial

Two US pilots arrested on booze charges at Glasgow Airport

Ruth Davidson calls for SNP to shelve independence campaign

Hamilton 1 Ross County 0

Richie Foran 'drained' after Inverness snatch dramatic win