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Judges split over gun jail term Appeal judges are split over the five-year sentence handed to a Dundee grandmother for possessing an "heirloom" pistol.

Consultation over school closures Councillors in Stirling accept a recommendation to consider the closure of two primary schools.

Scots chefs in London food event Two Scots are among 20 of the UK's leading chefs invited to show off their skills at the London Restaurant Festival next month.

Payout after spillage slip claim A 71-year-old woman who broke her hip after slipping on a spilled prawn cocktail wins £7,500 from Marks and Spencer.

City launches Scottish food fest Two weeks of events showcasing the "best of Scotland's larder" are launched at a festival in Dundee.

Drunk driver caught at police HQ A drunk driver was caught after taking a wrong turn and ending up in a police station car park, a court hears.

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Murray sees off flamboyant Brown Britain's Andy Murray overcomes the unorthodox style of Jamaica's Dustin Brown to reach the third round of the US Open.

Brechin's Weir wins manager award Jim Weir is Irn-Bru Phenomenal Manager of the Month for August in Division Two after Brechin's unbeaten run.

Forfar 0-2 Ross County Paul Lawson scores both goals as Ross County advance to the semi-finals of the Alba Challenge Cup.

Arbroath 1-0 Queen's Park A headed goal from Gavin Swankie moves the home side up to second in the Third Division.

Peterhead v Stenhousemuir (Sun) Team news followed by match report on the Alba Challenge Cup quarter-final tie at Balmoor Stadium.

Bairns return for striker McManus Striker Tom McManus returns to Falkirk for a second spell, having agreed a deal until January.

BBC to screen Victoria Park tie The Co-operative Insurance Cup tie between Ross County and Dundee United will be shown live on BBC Two Scotland.

Dundee sign Finland striker Kuqi Dundee sign Finnish international striker Njazi Kuqi on a one-year deal.

Dundee U-turn on chairman choice Former Celtic general manager Jock Brown will not be replacing Bob Brannan as chairman of Dundee.

Casalinuovo makes Accies switch Hamilton Accies sign Argentine striker Damian Casalinuovo from Dundee United on a two-year deal.

Severin agrees Dundee United deal Dundee United sign of former Aberdeen captain Scott Severin on a two-year contract after an unsettled spell with Watford.

Rider airlifted at horse trials Scottish event rider Nicola Malcolm is airlifted to hospital after falling from her horse during the Burghley Horse Trials.

Council could cut over 1,000 jobs One of Scotland's largest councils - North Lanarkshire - warns that it may have to cut more than 1,000 jobs.

Father and son die in bike crash A father and his 15-year-old son are killed in a motorbike accident outside Galashiels in the Scottish Borders.

Taxpayers 'should not fund Pope' Some 77% of Britons think taxpayers should not help pay for Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Scotland and England, a survey suggests.

Murder inquiry over man's death Police say they are treating the death of a man in Glasgow's east end as murder, following a post mortem examination.

Man saved after lighthouse plunge A man is rescued after he reportedly fell from a lighthouse and plunged into the sea off the coast of Dumfries and Galloway.

Police raids after drill attack Police carry out two days of raids after a man was attacked with a power drill in North Lanarkshire.

Fans jailed for Manchester riot Twelve football hooligans who took part in what a judge said was the worst destruction Manchester has suffered "since the Blitz" are sentenced.

City centre plan for 20mph zone Edinburgh's transport leader admits speeding but said he still believes a 20mph zone would be a good idea.

Lawyer firing rapist loses appeal A rapist who fired his defence lawyers 14 times finally loses his appeal against the conviction.