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STV News at Six - Glasgow Wednesday, February 29, 6:00pm

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STV News understands a woman who was found dead along with her son at their Edinburgh home had killed him before taking her own life. Michelle Stephen and Leon Weston’s bodies were discovered at the flat in Sighthill. In other news: two Catholic midwives have lost a legal battle over having to manage staff who were working with women undergoing abortions; in an emergency statement to MSPs the Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has said there was no deal between the Scottish Government and the Lockerbie bomber; and in sport, Craig Levein says he’s 100 percent happier with his squad than he was when the took on the Scotland job two years ago. 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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The former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has accused the SNP of being more interested in what he calls 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 woman who survived a house fire which killed her husband and two children has told a court she wishes she had never gone to sleep the night they died. <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 announces 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 for his crimes. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, May 07, 6:00pm
Motherwell striker Michael Higdon has been arrested for an alleged assault outside a Glasgow nightclub, just hours after being named as Scotland Player of the Year. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, May 06, 6:00pm
Ten clubs are poised to resign from the Scottish Football League after becoming disillusioned with reconstruction talks. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, May 03, 6:00pm
The deaths of three Scottish based soliders 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. Wednesday, May 01, 6:00pm
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STV News can reveal that only fifty-five people were convicted in a ten month period last year under the Government's flagship anti bigotry legislation. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, April 26, 6:00pm
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Two Catholic midwives have won a legal battle to refuse to help with any abortion procedures or planning. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, April 24, 6:00pm
The embattled leader of Glasgow City Council Gordon Matheson has predicted he will lead the City beyond the period of the Commonwealth Games. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, April 23, 6:00pm
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Charles Green has resigned as Chief Executive of Rangers following a storm of allegations and investigations. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, April 19, 6:00pm
Sir Chris Hoy has announced 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
The funeral has taken place of Baroness Thatcher who died last week at the age of 87. Thousands lined the streets of central London to pay their respects and say their goodbyes.<strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, April 17, 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
Pressure for a Scotland-wide enquiry into the baby ashes scandal is growing after it emerged the remains of 6 babies were dispersed at crematoriums without parents being informed. <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
Euromillions lottery winners 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
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