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Ministers examine alcohol prices May 18 2008 Justice secretary Kenny MacAskill has said that ministers in Scotland are looking "carefully" at the price of alcohol. more

Lasting legacy of Commonwealth Games May 18 2008 The Commonwealth Games in 2014 will bring "great opportunities" to improve communities and people's lives, sports minister Stewart Maxwell has said. more

Al Fayed 'will move to Scotland' May 18 2008 Harrods owner Mohammed Al Fayed has said he would move to Scotland permanently if the country became independent. more

Stewart 'honoured' by paintings May 18 2008 Former world champion racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart has said it was a "great honour" to be painted by artist Jack Vettriano. more

Patients hit by bug at hospitals May 18 2008 Nine patients have been laid low by a bug which has struck two hospitals in different cities. more

Minister urged to back bomb ban May 18 2008 A Nationalist MSP has called on UK Defence Secretary Des Browne to back a total ban on the use of cluster bombs. more

McGregor beaten to award by surgeon May 18 2008 A surgeon has beaten film star Ewan McGregor to win a humanitarian award. more

Convicted killer escapes from jail May 18 2008 Police are still hunting a convicted killer who has gone on the run from an open prison. more

Four arrested over man's death May 18 2008 Four men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man two weeks ago. more

Positive drugs test on soldiers May 18 2008 Ten soldiers have tested positive for drugs in a random test. more

Teenage killer loses Jodi appeal May 18 2008 The mother of murdered schoolgirl Jodi Jones has spoken of her relief after her daughter's killer failed in a bid to have his conviction overturned. more

Pc tells of 'unbelievable' violence May 18 2008 The police officer attacked by Glasgow Rangers fans after the team's defeat in the Uefa Cup Final said the violence was "unbelievable" and "frightening". more

Scotland wants oil revenue talks May 18 2008 The Scottish Government is demanding talks with Downing Street on greater fiscal independence and the transfer of North Sea revenues. more

Concern over elections control May 18 2008 The Scottish Government should not be given control of future Scottish elections, MPs have found. more

Positive drugs test on soldiers May 17 2008 Ten soldiers have tested positive for drugs in a random test. more

Four arrested over man's death May 17 2008 Four men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man two weeks ago. more

Patients hit by bug at hospitals May 16 2008 Nine patients have been laid low by a bug which has struck two hospitals in different cities. more

Convicted killer escapes from jail May 16 2008 Police are hunting a convicted killer who has gone on the run from an open prison. more

'Weaknesses' in care of vulnerable May 16 2008 Major weaknesses have been identified in the care of some of Scotland's most vulnerable people, according to a report. more

Broadcaster honoured by university May 16 2008 Broadcaster Kirsty Young is to be awarded an honorary degree for her "outstanding contribution" to television and radio, it has been announced. more

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