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General news from the BBC web site:

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.
Profile: Scotland
A profile of Scotland
Big Brother through the years
As Channel 4 announces it is axing Big Brother, a look back at highlights from the show's 10 series.
Who's who: Cameron's government
A guide to who's doing what in David Cameron's Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government.
Number of households still rising
The number of households in Scotland is continuing to increase, according to the registrar general for Scotland.
£3m boost for Scots landscapes
Almost £3m of lottery funding is earmarked to help preserve and protect two treasured Scottish landscapes.
Value of offshore energy revealed
The first full economic valuation of the offshore renewable energy suggests it could power the UK and create thousands of jobs.
New wave power prototype unveiled
A new wave power electricity generator is hailed as "another significant step" for Scotland's green energy sector.
UK ash cloud restrictions lifted
Flight bans are lifted at UK airports after closures due to volcanic ash, as new rules on the restrictions are agreed.
Closed Scottish airports reopen
A ban on flights imposed due to the danger posed by a cloud of volcanic ash is lifted at most Scottish airports.
Ash flight restrictions lifted
The no-fly zone that has been affecting flights at NI's airports is lifted after fresh information from the Met Office.
Ash disruption as it happened: 17 May
News and updates as the Icelandic volcanic ash disrupts flights across the UK.
Lord Wallace back in government
The former deputy Scottish first minister Lord Wallace is to become the UK government's senior Scottish law officer, the BBC understands.
Drifting ship towed into harbour
A broken down ship which was drifting off the coast of Westray in the Orkney Islands has been towed to safety.
Drifting ship is taken under tow
A broken down ship drifting off the coast of Westray in the Orkney Islands is taken under tow and heads for shore.
Police chief announces retirement
A chief constable whose time in the job has been marked by controversy and the solving of a high profile murder is to retire.
Ash causes further travel misery
British air passengers faced more misery as a volcanic ash cloud continued to disrupt European flight schedules.
Political map remains unchanged
The political map in the North East and Northern Isles remains virtually unchanged after the general election.
The full story: Scotland's general election results
Live coverage of the 2010 general election with results and analysis from across Scotland throughout the night.
Lasers aimed at Mount Rushmore
A team of Scottish conservation experts embarks on the challenge of carrying out a 3D scan of the iconic US mountain.


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