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30 December 2013 Last updated at 23:33 ET

Helicopter rescue at flooded farm

Seven people are airlifted to safety from a flooded farm after torrential rain causes disruption in several parts of Scotland.


Janet Lockhart and her son MichaelCharges over mother and son killings

A 32-year-old man is charged with murdering a mother and her young son, whose bodies were discovered in a house in Midlothian at the weekend.

 Prof Geoffrey PalmerScots awarded New Year's Honours

Scotland's first black professor is among Scots from all walks of life who are recognised in the New Year's Honours.

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Women workers and a fragile recovery

The chief economist in St Andrew's House offers an interesting year-end take on women in the workforce, and how much is lost to Scotland in profits sent overseas.

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

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All the action from first minister's questions in the Scottish Parliament

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