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Man guilty of baby Abbie murder A 32-year-old man is convicted for the second time of murdering his baby daughter at the family home in Glasgow. Mum gives birth outside hospital A woman gives birth on the pavement outside a Fife hospital after she was unable to get inside the building. Vicky Hamilton tape given to dad The father of murdered schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton is reunited with some of her possessions almost 21 years after she went missing. Home improvement rules relaxed New regulations come into force which will allow Scots to make certain home improvements without planning permission. Scots 'locked out' on procurement Scottish firms are being "locked out" of public procurement contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds, a think-tank claims. Girl reported for teacher assault A 14-year-old girl is reported to police after allegedly assaulting the depute head at a secondary school in Dundee. Royal Salute at Edinburgh Castle A 21-Gun Royal Salute is fired at Edinburgh Castle to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne. Action over stop and search anger A new group is set up to tackle concerns among minority communities over how police use stop and search powers at Glasgow Airport. Mental state of killer mum probed A woman who murdered her baby and who is now being sought in her homeland over another baby's death may have mental health issues. River body discovery investigated Lothian and Borders Police launch an investigation after a man's body is discovered floating in a Scottish Borders river. Three people rescued from blazes Three people, including a woman and a child, are receiving treatment in hospital after being rescued from fires in the Highlands. Law firm McGrigors in merger move One of Scotland's largest law firms, McGrigors, announces it is to merge with London-based international firm Pinsent Masons. Black Watch gear up for pull out Soldiers of the Black Watch are preparing the ground for a British military withdrawal from Afghanistan. Clan chief joins conservation row A clan chief is accusing the Scottish government and SNH of not listening to islanders' concerns about a conservation area. Whisky for £100,000 honours Queen A whisky costing £100,000 a bottle is released to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne. Reservoir ice rescue for pet dog A dog that fell through ice on a Dundee reservoir at Clatto Country Park is rescued by a team of specialist firefighters. Sale of water tower 'with views' A disused water tower bought from Scottish Water for £2,700 last year is being offered for sale by its private owner for £19,000. Oban fiddler wins BBC music award A 22-year-old fiddler from Oban has been crowned BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2012. City heritage projects given £8m Funding of almost £8m is awarded for heritage and conservations projects across Scotland's six cities. Tesco Bank delays account launch Tesco Bank is not expected to launch its current account until next year in order to take advantage of new rules. Man, 85, robbed at cash machine An 85-year-old man is robbed of a three-figure sum of money at a cash machine outside a bank in the centre of Edinburgh. City office development approved Work is to start soon on a major office development in Glasgow city centre, after the project gains planning permission. Man arrested over school stabbing A 38-year-old man is arrested in connection with a stabbing outside a primary school in Glasgow two weeks ago. Ear bitten off in fast food queue A man had part of his ear bitten off in a "violent" and "unprovoked" attack by two men in a Glasgow fast food outlet. Employer body wants road decision A construction organisation is urging Highland councillors to make a decision on the controversial Inverness West Link road.