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Last Updated: Saturday, 2 September 2006, 14:45 GMT 15:45 UK
Alex Salmond
Salmond issues challenge to Blair
The SNP leader calls for the prime minister to have a "head to head" debate on the future of Scotland.
Parties plan ahead for May votes
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First Minister Jack McConnell McConnell vows education changes
The first minister says revolutionary improvements in education will be made if Labour wins a third term.
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GLASGOW AND WEST
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HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
'Missing' girl wanted to leave UK
Fire plotters to go to High Court
New campaign waged against mink
NORTH EAST/N ISLES
VAT fear on Aberdeen road ended
Five in court over drugs charges
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SOUTH OF SCOTLAND
Pregnant woman death investigated
Wind farm objections top 500
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TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL
Arrests in major police operation
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Efforts to improve organ donation
New act gives police more powers
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