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Working with photographers Anderson and Low, Brian Griffin, Emma Hardy, Nadav Kander, Finlay MacKay and Bettina von Zwehl, Anne Braybon, Commissions Manager for the National Portrait Gallery, London, has produced over 100 newly commissioned portraits that celebrate top athletes and those working behind the scenes to make London 2012. She will talk about the challenges of this unique and exciting three year Cultural Olympiad project.

BBC Scotand's David Currie looks at the archives of the last Hibs and Hearts Edinburgh Derby in 1896.

A man whose appeal changed the Scottish legal system walks free from court after a re-trial collapses.

Fhuair an carthannas an t-airgead air fad a bha a dhìth airson oifisean ùra.

Ten Tory councillors on South Ayrshire Council form a minority administration but they also agree a working partnership agreement with Labour.

Staff at an RSPB reserve are welcoming the arrival of its first osprey chick but are wary of a repeat of events of five years ago.

Striker Leigh Griffiths says firing Hibs to a Scottish Cup final victory would be the pinnacle of his career.

Former crewmen of the Royal Yacht Britannia are back on board preparing the Royal Barge to carry the Queen during her Jubilee pageant.

The Scottish government unveils a £10m funding package for a planned oil platform decommissioning facility in Shetland.

Pauline McLean looks back on the career of artist George Wyllie, who has died at the age of 90.

Highland Council says it is committed to a "living wage" for staff following the election of its senior members.

Edinburgh Council is to carry out an "urgent review" of a controversial camera system set up to monitor illegal use of the city's bus lanes.

A full meeting of Scottish Borders Council sees the appointment of SNP, Lib Dem and independent councillors to key posts.

A man admits raping one woman and seriously sexually assaulting another in Glasgow city centre on a Christmas night out.

A retired police officer tells the Arlene Fraser murder trial that he saw her wedding rings in her house on the day she vanished.

Pauline McLean enjoys the buzz of the Southside Film Festival

A new £200m general hospital for Dumfries will not be built on its current site after two locations near the bypass are preferred.

The upcoming Hearts verses Hibernian cup final clash is causing quite a stir among councillors in Edinburgh.

Aerospace engineers at Strathclyde University are aiming to put a solar power station in space and beam the power to Earth.

Hearts boss Paulo Sergio insists facing Hibs in the Scottish Cup final does not create extra motivation to win.

Scottish scientists are working on a device to restore sight in people with a form of age related blindness.

Join team RNLI this May and run the Scottish Half Marathon in Edinburgh and help us saves lives at sea.

Why not take part in the Edinburgh marathon and help save lives at sea? We will support you all the way with a fantastic fundraising pack , including official sponsorship forms and a running vest.

This free fall abseil from the Forth Rail Bridge is a once in a lifetime experience and your chance to raise funds to help our volunteer crew save lives at sea. Registration is now open.

The Great Scottish Run is Scotland's largest mass participation sporting event. If you have secured a place in this event and would like to fundraise for the RNLI, please get in touch today.

Imagine a route that traverses one of the most famous mountain landscapes in the world by bike, foot and boat; a journey that covers just over 100 miles, a journey that takes in some of the most iconic locations and amazing views in the Scottish Highlands: Loch Ness, the Great Glen, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. Sign up today and start training for a unique experience and raise funds to help save lives at sea.

Set in one of Scotland's most famous and most beautiful locations, The Loch Ness Marathon is a popular event on the running calender and the biggest marathon in Scotland.

Ever thought about tackling one of Scotland's most famous routes from Milngavie to Fort William, Why not make 2012 the year to do it. Take on the route when and how you choose - you organise your own transport and route but we can provide the fundraising pack and tshirt to ensure you're helping to save lives at sea!

Are you up for a challenge? Could you plunge into 130 ft canyon at the UKs first static bungee jump? Secure your own place for this thilling event and we will send you a pack to help you raise vital funds for the RNLI.

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Don't let the pickpockets win! CRIMESTOPPERS ANNOUNCES NEW CRIME CAMPAIGN - Crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers, is warning young people to be on their guard when out and about to help prevent them from becoming a victim of p... [Crime Stoppers]

Most wanted distraction burglars target the elderly - Crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, is today launching a list of 10 Most Wanted people sought in connection with distraction burglaries and warning... [Crime Stoppers]

Will Young Claims Best-Selling Single Title - It's been more than 10 years since Will Young won Pop Idol but the singer's debut release, Evergreen, is still the best-selling single of the 21st century. Released as a double A-side with Anything Is... [MTv News]

Madonna's World Tour Hit By Two-Day Delay - Madonna's upcoming MDNA tour is to be delayed by two days, according to a statement on her website. The world tour was due to kick off on 29 May at the Ramat Gan Stadium in Tel Aviv but has been pushed... [MTv News]

Jessie J Shows Support For Music Is Great Week - Jessie J has been selected as an ambassador for a new campaign that aims to celebrate the British music scene.The Voice coach has shown her support of Music Is Great Week ahead of its launch on 14th... [MTv News]

The Voice: First Live Show Contestant Songs Revealed - The Voice live shows are almost upon us with the full list of song choices for this weekend being revealed. Team Will and Team Tom will battle it out on tomorrow's first live final (28th April), with... [MTv News]

Knife crime searches not effective - Knife crime has risen in some parts of London, despite more police using stop and search powers. [26 January 2010] Knife crime rose by 8.6% in Southwa... [Crime Stoppers]

The Invergordon RNLI Trent Class Lifeboat Douglas Aikman Smith was launched shortly before 5pm on Tuesday 15 May to a yacht in difficulty in strong to near gale force North Westerly winds.

Aberdeen Coastguard received a Mayday call from the 10 metre yacht Toytown nine miles North East of Tarbat Ness...

Three RNLI Medals for Gallantry – the RNLI’s highest accolade – were awarded to volunteer crew members from Dungeness, Exmouth and St Abbs lifeboat stations today (17 May) at the charity’s annual awards ceremony at the Barbican Centre in London.

Dungeness RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew member Garry Clark (48) was awarded a Silver Medal for Gallantry – one of the RNLI’s highest honours...

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has presented SSE with an award in recognition of the energy company’s support for the charity that saves lives at sea. The Corporate Supporter Award was presented to SSE at the RNLI’s annual awards ceremony at the Barbican Centre in London today (17 May)...

 
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Plans to use private firms in police roles in Surrey are put on hold, but West Midlands Police says the delay will not affect the process in its area.

John McDonnell defies odds of 58,000 to 1 to again top the ballot to allow MPs to bring in a Private Member's Bill.

Alan Hansen says his old club Liverpool will need to move quickly to fill the void left by the sacking of manager Kenny Dalglish.

The head of Syria's main opposition umbrella body, the Syrian National Council, says he will resign amid growing criticism and rifts within the group.

Nasa's Kepler space telescope provides new insight on the colossal explosions that can occur in the atmospheres of some stars.

Gas and electricity price rises at the end of last year are expected to have pushed 400,000 more households in England into fuel poverty.

The UK says it will retain stricter animal testing standards than required by a new European Union Directive.

A 24-year-old man who has served more than seven years in jail for a murder in central London has his conviction quashed.

A man whose appeal changed the Scottish legal system walks free from court after a re-trial collapses.

An AM raises concerns about the future of an organic yogurt maker in Aberystwyth after its owners revealed a number of jobs were at risk.

David Cameron says it was "more dangerous to stay silent than to speak out" - and insists there will be no retreat on deficit reduction.

Michael Owen says he does not plan to retire, despite Manchester United confirming he will not be offered a new contract.

A third of children in England cannot swim by the time they leave primary school, according to research from the Amateur Swimming Association.

A drone strike in eastern Yemen has killed two suspected al-Qaeda militants, a Yemeni security official says.

An 83-year-old man has become the oldest person in the UK to donate a kidney while still being alive, the NHS Blood and Transplant service has said.

Turkey says it scrambled two military jets to chase away an Israeli plane which allegedly violated the airspace of Turkish-held northern Cyprus.

Two arrests are made after an attack that left a 93-year-old woman in a critical condition in hospital.

The Princess Royal has expressed her sympathy for athletes preparing for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

At least two suspected armed robbers are killed in an explosion in a minibus in Nigeria's oil capital, Port Harcourt, police say.

A man admits raping one woman and seriously sexually assaulting another in Glasgow city centre on a Christmas night out.

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Becky Edwards from Cannock, Staffordshire, was so humiliated by her mishap that it forced her to change her unhealthy lifestyle - and lose more than half her body weight.

Striker has not been offered a new deal at Old Trafford.

Shadows on the ground will also turn into crescents and 'rings' of light as moon covers as much as 94% of the sun this Sunday in parts of the U.S. and Asia.

The government is "determined" to introduce a register of lobbyists before 2015, constitutional reform minister Mark Harper tells a Commons committee.

Hearts boss Paulo Sergio insists facing Hibs in the Scottish Cup final does not create extra motivation to win.

Social networking service Pinterest is to receive $100m in funding, prompting analysts to value the two-year-old firm at up to $1.5bn.

Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder signs a new contract to extend his stay at Franklin's Gardens until 2015.

Shares in French Connection fall as the fashion retailer issues a profits warning following a continued fall in sales.

The details of Labour leader Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet following the recent reshuffle.

Frankel is poised to make his season debut in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury, having been declared ready after an injury concern.

Louis Tomlinson of One Direction has been singled out by bandmate Niall Horan over his allegedly stinky feet - which apparently leave the rest of the group reaching for their handkerchiefs. The Sun newspaper...

Simon Cowell has launched a war of words with rival talent show The Voice, stating that the BBC1 series 'rips off' The X Factor. The Sun reports that the music mogul believes The Voice - which stars...

Mark Ronson has hit back at claims that he said that the late Amy Winehouse was "freaked out" by Adele's worldwide success, stating he has been misquoted.Earlier this week, the producer apparently...

Britain's Got Talent-winning dog Pudsey is reported to have been piling on the pounds with treats since winning the ITV1 talent show on Saturday night. And The Sun claims that his owner Ashleigh Butler...

Jennifer Lopez has been named as the World's Most Powerful Celebrity by Forbes. The Dance Again singer beat the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Justin Bieber, who came in second and third place respectively...

Jenna Whittingham has become the ninth contestant to be fired in this year's series of The Apprentice.The beauty shop owner from Lancashire was fired after she took responsibility for a disastrously...