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Mother jailed for benefit fraud
A Midlothian mother, who falsely claimed that she, her children and her partner were all disabled to receive benefits, is jailed.

Ewan Williamson Fatal fireman 'lessons to learn'
The fire service must "learn the lessons" from a blaze which claimed the life of a fireman at the weekend, union chiefs say.

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A mother was caught drunk behind the wheel of her car with her three-month old baby asleep in the back seat, police reveal.

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The Edinburgh International Book Festival director is to step down from the post after a long period of illness.

Drivers warned over vehicle scam
An East Lothian man warns buyers to be "extra vigilant" after he was duped by criminals who sold him a stolen van.
Head injuries for horse fall girl
A 12-year-old girl is being treated for head injuries after falling off a horse at Seacliff beach in East Lothian.

Scotland tops league for fat dogs
Scotland has the fattest dogs in the UK, according to the findings of a survey by leading animal charity PDSA.
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