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Labour MSP joins by-election race
Labour MSP Margaret Curran says she will stand as a candidate for the Glasgow East by-election after the frontrunner drops out.

Boy dies in mini-motorbike crash
A 12-year-old boy dies after his mini-motorcycle collided with a car in the Clackmannanshire area on Friday.

Car plea over missing paedophile
Police hunting for a missing sex offender appeal for information about the car he is believed to be using.

Lib Dems set out leader timetable
The Scottish Liberal Democrats agree a timetable for the leadership election, following the resignation of Nicol Stephen.

Sailor wins round-the-world race
A skipper from south west Scotland crosses the finish line in first place after a round-the-world yacht race.

Escaped cow shot dead by police
An "aggressive" cow which escaped on to a busy road in Perthshire was shot dead by police.

Orange parades 'pass peacefully'
Thousands of marchers took part in "peaceful" annual Orange Order parades, police say.

Couple say 'aisle do' in the supermarket where they work
A couple tie the knot in the seasonal goods aisle at the supermarket in Dundee where they first met and both work.

Brian Taylor on Labour's missing by-election contender
Brian Taylor on Labour's missing by-election contender

Murrays to play Olympic doubles
Judy Murray says her sons Andy and Jamie plan to play in the doubles event at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

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26th April 2006 - Event Listings

We have just launched our events listing service. If you would like to know what's happening in our area over the coming weeks and months, or you would like to tell everyone about your event, you have come to the right place. Use our event calendar to browse through upcoming events or complete our simple submission form to add your event to our listings.

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