BBC News | Scotland | UK Edition

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Survey shows recession 'looming'
A recession looms in Scotland, with business confidence at a record low, a Scottish Chambers of Commerce report says.

SNP faithful gather at conference
SNP leader Alex Salmond is set to open his party's annual conference in Perth later in a bullish mood.

Watchdog sorry for bank failings
The financial services watchdog apologises for failing to spot banking problems which led to the government bail-out.

Centre spearheads superbugs fight
A new multimillion-pound research facility to lead the fight against superbugs is be built at a Fife university.

Police bid to call time on drunks
The drinks trade should help foot part of the bill for people found "drunk and incapable", a police watchdog says.

Scots singer in Oxfam cash plea
Scottish singer Sandi Thom returns from east Africa to launch Oxfam's £15m World Food Crisis Appeal.

'Bomb material purchase' on CCTV
A man accused of attempted car bombings at Glasgow airport and in London was captured on CCTV, a jury hears.

You are the Weakest Link - Goodbye. Show moves north
BBC shows such as the Weakest Link, Newsnight Review and Question Time will be moved to Scotland by 2012.

Radar love as city celebrates pioneering engineer
The life and work of Sir Robert Watson-Watt is celebrated at Dundee University

Brian Taylor pays tribute to Dundee Utd's Eddie Thompson
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