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22 May 2012 Last updated at 01:31

Plan put to cut Scots councilsEdinburgh City Council

The number of Scottish councils should be cut by almost half and their powers boosted to revitalise local government, a think tank says.


Lockerbie planeSalmond: Remember Lockerbie dead

First Minister Alex Salmond says the victims of the Lockerbie bombing should be remembered, after the death of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

Rail commutersCall for crackdown on late trains

MSPs call for a crackdown on late-running trains by bringing in tougher rules for services in Scotland.

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Brian Taylor, Political editor, Scotland Article written by Brian Taylor Brian Taylor Political editor, Scotland

Death leaves theories to contemplate

It is difficult in truth, even for a detached observer, to remain dispassionate with regard to the long prolonged aftermath of the Lockerbie tragedy.

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