A cyclist who died after being hit by a car in Midlothian on Sunday has been named.

He was 50-year-old James William Scott, of Pathhead.

A statement from his family said: "James was a very loving husband and father."He would go out of his way to help anyone who needed it and had recently been nominated for employee of the month at work. "He will be sorely missed."Sgt Scott Sneddon, of Trunk Road Policing, said: "Our sincere condolences go to James' family and friends at this very sad time."We are still keen to speak to anyone who saw the collision on the A68 on Sunday or who has information that can help us with our inquiries into this" 

The SNP's culture spokesman John Nicolson has written to Tony Hall to ask that Tyson Fury be dropped from the shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year.

Mr Nicolson said the boxer's recent comments meant Fury had disqualified himself from the contest.

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The new heavyweight world champion has caused controversy with his view on homosexuality and abortion and suggesting women should stay in the kitchen.

In the letter Mr Nicolson says that by nominating him,the BBC endorsed the view that he was a role model.

The Scottish government would consider an organ donation opt-out if a similar system trialled in Wales goes well.

Health minister Maureen Watt said she was not opposed to the idea of an opt-out system "in principle".

However, she voiced concerns about the Transplant Bill featuring a "soft opt-out" put before the Health and Sport Committee by Labour's Anne McTaggart.

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She said "real progress" has been made, with transplant numbers up and the waiting list down 20% since 2007.

At present, organs are only removed after someone's death if they "opt in" by signing up for the NHS Organ Donation Register.

A baby's hands got stuck on a shop trolley which had been smeared with fast-setting glue.

A mother was in the B&M store at Aberdeen's Kittybrewster retail park with her child when the incident happened on Saturday afternoon.

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She sought staff help for the 14-month-old and between them the baby's hands were loosened from the trolley.

It was found that other trolleys had been targeted at the front of the shop.

The search for an Aberdeen man who has been missing for almost two weeks is being widened out into Aberdeenshire.

Mark Ingram, 32, was last seen in the city's Mastrick Road on 26 November.

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Door-to-door inquiries were carried out on Monday evening. Officers are also planning to comb areas of Deeside, near Anchor and Torphins, where he has connections.

When last seen, Mr Ingram was wearing a black jacket, a grey hooded jumper, and dark jeans.

Planned new assessments in schools need to be handled "carefully", according to a major report on Scottish education.

The Scottish government is to introduce standardised testing at four separate stages in a child's school life.

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The Commission on School Reform warned that the assessments would give little beneficial information to teachers and parents.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon believes improving school attainment is an important goal for her government.

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Danny Lennonhas resigned as manager of Alloa Athleticafter picking up just five points from 16 games in the Scottish Championship.

The former St Mirren manager took charge of the Wasps in April and helped them avoid relegation.

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"I'm the first to hold my hands up and say that our run of results this season has not been good enough." said Lennon.

Former Dundee United striker Paddy Connelly has been placed in temporary charge of the first team.

Councillors in Stirling are due to make a decision on a controversial sports and housing development near Dunblane.

The greenbelt development is being promoted by Judy Murray in the face of strong local opposition.

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Planning officers at the council have recommended that the Park of Keir application be refused, external.

On Friday, Sir Alex Ferguson gave his backing to the scheme, saying he hoped the council would "take the right decision".

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has taken up a role on an advisory panel at a global investment management firm.

Pimco said it had formed a five-strong group of "world-renowned experts on economic and political issues".

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The other members include former US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke, and Jean-Claude Trichet, former president of the European Central Bank.

A spokesman for Mr Brown said he was taking on "a minor advisory role" and would not financially benefit.

James Tinch’s idea (09:54) of using the Clacks bridge for Northbound and Kincardine for Southbound will not work as the roundabout at the north end of the bridge will clog up and no one coming south will get round. This is what is happening at roundabouts now and is causing much of the tailbacks.

 ALLAN C, Clacks Bridge user

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There will be a ministerial statement on the Forth Road Bridge closure at 14:20.

The bridge has been completely closed until the new year after steelwork faults were found.

The Scottish government said the alternative travel arrangements were working better than expected.

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A Labour peer has proposed turning the former Royal High School in Edinburgh into asecond chamber for the Scottish Parliament.

The plan by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock would see the setting up of a Scottish Senate to revise Holyrood legislation.

It would consist of 46 members elected using proportional representation.

The peer's idea will be examined by members of the House Lords later who are currently examining the details of the Scotland Bill.

• Watch the Lords debate on the Scotland Bill from 14:30

The sports pages of today's newspapers are dominated by the decision that SPFL bosses have agreed on a radical shake-up of the League Cup that will bring summer football and a winter shutdown to Scottish football next season. Read our full review here.

MSPs are to approve new legislation that aims to introduce a statutory code governing the use of police stop and search powers.

The measures are contained in the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill, which will be voted on by Holyrood later.

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The bill also sets out police powers to arrest, hold in custody and question suspects.

But a controversial proposal to end the need for corroboration was dropped earlier this year.

What's making the front pages of today's Scottish papers? Read our full review here.