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Israel moves in despite protests

Israel's ground operation to seize parts of Gaza is under way despite a day of demonstrations in Britain and around the world calling for an end to the violence. Read

Call for better sports facilities

Councils were urged to make sure sports pitches are well maintained in a bid to encourage more people to use them. Read

Call for new Victims' Commissioner

A dedicated commissioner should be set up to look after the needs of victims of crime, Labour has demanded. Read

Call for school discipline rethink

The Tories have called for "a much more radical approach" to be used to deal with badly-behaved schoolchildren. Read

Tory concern over power line plan

All options should be explored by ministers before a decision on a controversial power line is made, a leading Tory has said. Read

Manhunt after teenager attacked

Police have appealed for help to catch a man who raped a teenager in the early hours of New Year's Day. Read

Protesters voice anger over Gaza

Thousands of protesters have voiced their anger at the bombing of Gaza in a series of rallies across the UK. Read

Hyslop rapped over teacher numbers

Labour has hit out at education secretary Fiona Hyslop over the number of teachers who are leaving the classroom. Read

Probe after man critically injured

Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man was left critically injured. Read

Missing man found safe and well

A missing man who was feared to have gone into the sea has been found safe and well, police said. Read

Man killed after car goes off road

A man was killed after his car went off the road in a crash, police said. Read

Sea search on for missing man

A search is under way for a missing man who may have gone into the sea. Read

Firefighters tackle blaze at farm

Five fire engines were called out to a blaze at a farm early on Saturday. Read

Rallies to protest Gaza bombing

Tens of thousands of protesters are due to voice their anger at the Gaza bombing blitz in a series of rallies across the UK. Read

Visible clothes for offenders urged

Offenders serving their sentences doing community projects should wear distinctive clothes, Labour has said. Read

Stores 'should donate unsold food'

Supermarkets should make greater efforts to hand out unsold food to the hungry, an MSP has said. Read

Darling's budget plans attacked

Nationalists have launched a fresh assault on Labour over chancellor Alistair Darling's budget plans. Read

McConnell in strong economy call

The plight of the developing world could be made worse by the economic downturn, former First Minister Jack McConnell said. Read

MP in call for job centre move

Public buildings such as libraries may be pressed into service as job centres to help the unemployed, an MP said. Read

Security probe over palace plans

Detailed plans of the Queen's official residence in Scotland discovered near a footpath did not originate from the royal household. Read

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