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23 February 2012 Last updated at 05:52 ET

Parties clash over low cost fares

Ahead of a debate in Holyrood, SNP and Labour MSPs have clashed over the removal of lower cost ferry fares for freight.

Ambulance crewApology over remote medical care

Community leaders from west Ardnamurchan are pleased with the outcome of a meeting on out-of-hours emergency medical cover.

Capercaillie. Pic: Chris Gomersall/RSPB ImagesPine marten fear for capercaillie

Gamekeepers are warning capercaillie could be lost from Scotland for a second time, unless steps are taken to control pine marten numbers.

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