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Page last updated at 14:10 GMT, Friday, 17 July 2009 15:10 UK

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Survivor recalls wartime tragedy
A woman whose family was wiped out in a war-time tragedy 65 years ago says she still has no idea how she survived.

Private Jason Smith Appeal over military rights case
The UK Government is to appeal against a court ruling which said British troops must be protected by the Human Rights Act.

Cannabis plant Jail terms for cannabis couriers
Two drug couriers caught with more than 800 cannabis plants are given jail terms totalling almost six years.

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Supermarkets cut bag use by 50%
The number of plastic bags given to customers by Scottish supermarkets has almost halved in the last three years.

Electronic sheep tag rules eased
Farmers give a cautious welcome to an EU agreement not to force farmers to have scanners for the new electronic tags.
Council renews Nith clean-up bid
The environment minister will be asked to overturn the decision to reject plans to clean up part of the River Nith.
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