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Page last updated at 13:27 GMT, Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Traffic at a stanstill from Penicuik heading towards Edinburgh (Pic: Brian McLauchlin)
Road is closed after pipe bursts
The road between Hillend and Silverburn is closed after water floods from a pipe onto the route.

Napeogenes inachia (Pic: Keith Willmott) Butterfly rivals unite to survive
Rival species of butterfly which have stopped trying to drive each other out of their habitats are found.
Police officer Vandals damage new autism centre
Vandals cause £10,000 damage to a new autistic day centre for children and adults in Edinburgh.

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Dog in snow [Pic: Ann Ruddy] Your pictures
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Jurors consider Vicky murder case
Jurors in the trial of a man accused of murdering Falkirk schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton retire to consider their verdict.

Drama training network announced
A new national drama training network will be led by the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

Pair in court over abduction case
Two men appear on petition at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with abducting a 16-year-old boy.

'Severe' weather warning issued
A severe weather warning is issued across Scotland, with forecasters highlighting treacherous conditions due to icy roads and heavy snow.

Bangkok Britons wait for a way out
An Edinburgh couple who are among those caught up in the travel chaos in Bangkok speak about their ordeal.

Science centre to be gene-shaped
Work on a £58m state-of-the-art research centre which will accommodate 500 scientists has started in Midlothian.

Jail sentence for bank fraudster
A bank supervisor is jailed for nine months for embezzling £18,000 from HBOS to pay off his gambling debts.



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