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STV News at Six - Edinburgh Wednesday, May 16, 6:00pm

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There are growing calls for the drug believed to be keeping the Lockerbie bomber alive to be made available in Scotland. Aberr-atterr-oan has been approved for use in England and Wales but turned down here. The therapy, for those with advanced prostate cancer, is not a cure but can extend a patient's life by up to four months. French oil giant Total says an operation to stop a gas leak on its stricken Elgin platform in the north sea has been successful. The installation was evacuated seven weeks ago when when the gas began leaking. And in sport; Now as the countdown to Saturday's all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup Final continues, Pat Fenlon believes he is a "lucky" manager. The Irishman has only been in the Easter Road door for six months, but stands on the verge of leading Hibernian to their first Scottish Cup trophy in 110 years. This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed. Viewers within the UK who want to watch the full episode 'as broadcast' should select the UK version of the programme.

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Councils across Scotland could be left with a huge bill for restoring countryside ripped apart by open cast coal mines. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, May 24, 6:00pm
A group of Scandanavian businessmen are hopeful of taking control of Hearts within weeks. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, May 23, 6:00pm
Two men are facing lengthy jail sentences after admitting their part in a three quarters of a million pound armed robbery at an Edinburgh jewellery store. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, May 22, 6:00pm
The First Minister has told an audience of factory workers in Falkirk that only independence can make Scotland a truly prosperous nation. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, May 21, 6:00pm
It's an issue which has caused deep division in the Church of Scotland - whether to allow gay people to be ordained as ministers. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, May 20, 6:00pm
The SNP has accused UKIP Leader Nigel Farage of losing the plot after he likened parts of Scottish Nationalism to fascism. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, May 17, 6:00pm
The Royal Bank of Scotland is cutting fourteen-hundred jobs over the next two years. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, May 16, 6:00pm
The Vatican has confirmed that Cardinal Keith O'Brien, who resigned his position following revelations about his sexual conduct, will leave Scotland for several months. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, May 15, 6:00pm
Nine members of a gang who police believe smuggled up to two-hundred million pounds worth of drugs into Scotland have been jailed for a total of one-hundred and nineteen years. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, May 14, 6:00pm
The former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has accused the SNP of being more interested in the dogma of separation than creating a socially just country. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, May 13, 6:00pm
A flagship renewable energy project in Aberdeen is facing an uncertain future. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, May 10, 6:00pm
The bodies of three Scottish-based soldiers killed in Afghanistan 10 days ago have been flown home to their families. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, May 09, 6:00pm
Sir Alex Ferguson has announced he is retiring from the beautiful game, ending the most successful managerial career in British football history. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, May 08, 6:00pm
One of Scotland's most notorious criminals has been released from jail after serving forty three years. Triple axe murderer Thomas McCulloch was freed on parole from Castle Huntly prison near Dundee. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights re Tuesday, May 07, 6:00pm
A legal challenge to the introduction of a minimum price for alcohol in Scotland has failed but the drinks industry is vowing to appeal. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, May 03, 6:00pm
The deaths of three Scottish based soliders who were killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, have been described as a 'hammerblow' by their battalion. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, May 02, 6:00pm
Three soldiers from a Scottish regiment have been killed and six others injured after their heavily armoured vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, May 01, 6:00pm
Two in five people in Scotland will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, according to official figures released today. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, April 30, 6:00pm
Hundreds of terminally ill people in Scotland are being forced to prove they can't work as part of the UK Governments welfare reforms. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, April 29, 6:00pm
Firms may have to find millions of pounds to plug pension funding gaps under independence. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, April 26, 6:00pm
Parents are being urged to ensure that their older children are vaccinated against measles following an outbreak of the disease in England and Wales. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, April 25, 6:00pm
In a ruling that could have implications throughout the UK, two Roman Catholic midwives have won a legal battle to avoid taking part in abortions. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, April 24, 6:00pm
The Chancellor has said that an independent Scotland would have to adopt new currency arrangements which would be a "very deep dive into uncharted waters". <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, April 23, 6:00pm
The families of three crewmen who died when a tugboat capsized on the Clyde have welcomed the news that the boat's owner and the port operator are to face criminal charges. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, April 22, 6:00pm
Police believe a father-of-four whose body was discovered in a remote cottage in East Lothian may have been murdered. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, April 19, 6:00pm
Sir Chris Hoy has confirmed the end of his illustrious career, saying it was time to step aside and let someone else have a chance for glory. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, April 18, 6:00pm
A Scottish woman running in the Boston Marathon has described her terror as she fled from the scene of the bomb explosions. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, April 16, 6:00pm
The man who found a baby abandoned outside a block of flats in Edinburgh has told STV News of his shock at the discovery. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, April 12, 6:00pm
Police are trying to track down the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned in an Edinburgh street. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, April 11, 6:00pm
The Scottish couple who hit the Euromillions jackpot have been revealed as the Yes Campaign's biggest donors. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, April 10, 6:00pm
The Fire Service is to be charged with breaking health and safety laws over the death of a firefighter in Edinburgh. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, April 09, 6:00pm
Baroness Thatcher has died at the age of 87. The former Conservative leader passed away following a stroke. She was the first female Prime Minister. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, April 08, 6:00pm
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