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Chaos as flash floods hit Scotland Aug 20 2008
Firefighters responded to more than 100 call-outs as Scotland was battered by flash floods. more

Council workers to strike over pay Aug 20 2008
Many schools will be closed, bins will be left unemptied, and day care and sports centres will be shut as thousands of council workers go on strike over pay. more

Key projects 'must be put on hold' Aug 20 2008
Major developments in Scotland's capital should be put on hold until an investigation into Edinburgh's World Heritage status has been completed, the head of Unesco warned. more

Camilla attends animal aid event Aug 20 2008
The Duchess of Cornwall is due to attend a garden party in aid of an animal hospital. more

Trafficking victims 'not known' Aug 20 2008
Victims of human trafficking are missing out on vital support because authorities in Scotland have trouble identifying them. more

Retail sales fall in Scotland Aug 20 2008
There is evidence that Scots are tightening their belts, as retailers revealed the biggest monthly fall in sales since 2000. more

Homes threatened as floods strike Aug 19 2008
Firefighters were battling to protect homes as parts of Scotland were hit by flash floods. more

Toddler hurt by road crash debris Aug 19 2008
An 18-month-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was hit by debris when a van lost control and struck a wall. more

Mary Queen of Scots hair for sale Aug 19 2008
A lock of hair belonging to Mary Queen of Scots has been unveiled before going under the hammer. more

Soldier killed in Afghanistan named Aug 19 2008
A British soldier killed as he left his patrol vehicle in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. more

£100m pledged for affordable housing Aug 19 2008
Around £100 million could be spent ahead of schedule to deliver affordable housing in Scotland, it has been announced. more

Soldier killed in afghanistan named Aug 19 2008
A British soldier killed as he left his patrol vehicle in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. more

Six treated for C diff in one ward Aug 19 2008
Six patients from a hospital ward have tested positive for the C difficile bug. more

Velodrome name honour for Hoy Aug 19 2008
Triple Olympic champion Chris Hoy is to be honoured by having a new national cycling stadium named after him, it has been announced. more

Council staff strike to hit schools Aug 19 2008
Schools and public services will be hit by strike action on Wednesday in a walkout by around 200,000 union members, councils said. more

Expert demands world ban on torture Aug 19 2008
A Nobel Peace Prize nominee has condemned torture as "the worst power instrument" as she called for a world ban on the practice. more

River searched in hunt for father Aug 19 2008
Police divers have searched a river as part of an investigation into the disappearance of a father one week ago. more

Hoy cycles to record third gold Aug 19 2008
Olympian Chris Hoy became the first Briton in a century to win three gold medals at the same Games. more

Jamieson's pledge over tax benefits Aug 19 2008
Labour leadership candidate Cathy Jamieson has vowed to meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown to safeguard hundreds of millions of pounds in council tax benefit. more

NHS fails cancer waiting time bid Aug 19 2008
The NHS is still failing to hit waiting time targets for cancer treatment, it has been revealed. more

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