The Health Secretary says “decisive” action is needed and that a minimum unit price of 45p would save 225 lives per year within a decade. But can Nicola Sturgeon get the measure though Holyrood? Watch my report:

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The former Prime Minister’s memoirs reveal the depths of the animosity with Gordon Brown.

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Reports suggest a possible deal with France to share aircraft carriers. The proposal has sparked concerns that one of the two planned replacement ships could be scrapped or downgraded – hitting jobs in Scotland.

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies insists the lowest income households will lose most from the Chancellor’s emergency budget.

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Is Scotland’s largest police force preparing to axe 400 officers?

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Abdelbasset Al Megrahi was freed from Greenock Prison on compassionate release.

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Watch my full length interview with the man who took the decision – Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill:

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The Coalition refuses to end speculation that the Winter Fuel Allowance and Child Benefit could be hit as it targets huge savings within the welfare bill. Watch my lead report here:

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A senior doctor calls for Class A drugs to be decriminalised. It comes as new figures reveal a fall in the number of drug related deaths in Scotland. Watch my report here:

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The leader of Scotland’s biggest council says the freeze is no longer sustainable. Gordon Matheson says “brutal” cuts will be needed unless council tax bills rise. Watch my report and live here:

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The appeal in Scotland hits £1m – but there is concern about the depth and speeed of donations.

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