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Calls for 'old-fashioned' revolution
Using "good old-fashioned" farming techniques will help deliver a sustainable green revolution in Africa. |
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The nine lives of ID cards
National identity cards are dead, but history shows it's an idea that keeps getting resurrected, says David Cannadine in his Point of View column. |
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The myth of the tyrannical dad
Fathers of yesteryear tend to be portrayed as cold, detached, even callous creatures. But many of them were cuddly, warm and sentimental. |
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At-a-glance: Scotland's council jobs toll
BBC Scotland presents a round-up of council job losses expected around Scotland as a result of budget cuts facing local authorities. |
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Restating the IPCC's reason for being
IPCC chairman R K Pachauri says the organisation contines to play a vital role in the global climate policy debate, despite a turbulent past six months. |
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Public sign up to use speed guns
Fife Constabulary ask people in Fife to volunteer to help them catch speeding motorists, but some critics condemn the scheme as hi-visibility vigilanteeism. |
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What does your festival say about you?
The season for music festivals is about to kick off, with seemingly more people going than ever before. But what does your choice of festival say about you? |
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Eye test firm returns to profit
Optos, the retinal imaging company, reports half yearly pre-tax profits of £1.25m, up from a £3.4m loss last year. |
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Men jailed for 'drugs conspiracy'
Seven men are jailed for their part in a major drugs and firearms conspiracy spanning the UK, Europe and South America. |
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Makeover closer for Fife village
A Fife village moves one step closer to a £1m makeover including restoring traditional shop fronts and buildings. |
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Bravery award for fire death hero
A teenager who tried to save a girl from burning to death after she was set on fire by her boyfriend is to receive a bravery award. |
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Your Pictures of Scotland: 7 May - 14 May
Your Pictures of Scotland: 7 May - 14 May |
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Child porn headteacher struck off
A former Fife headteacher jailed for two years after he was caught with nearly 3,000 images of child abuse is struck off. |
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Brown to remain as backbench MP
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown confirms he will not be standing down as an MP in an address to college students. |
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SNP MSP calls for Brown 'reward'
An SNP MSP takes the unusual step of calling for opposition politician Gordon Brown to be given the Freedom of Fife. |
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MSPs support new Forth crossing
Plans to build a new Forth road bridge have been backed by a special committee of MSPs set up to scrutinise the plans. |
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Salmond warning to new PM Cameron
The Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond warns Scotland will not be a "helpless bystander" in the face of potential spending cuts. |
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Police name tractor crash victim
A man who died after his motorbike was in collision with a tractor in Perth and Kinross is identified by police. |
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In pictures: Gordon Brown
Images from Gordon Brown's time in politics. |
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Tory deal 'needs voting reform'
A senior Scottish Lib Dem says his party could look elsewhere if they cannot convince the Tories to adopt electoral reform. |