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Lockerbie bombing accused says he was forced into false confession

Lawyers have asked a federal court in Washington to rule the alleged confession inadmissible before his trial next year.
Scotch whisky wants a pass on US tariffs. But why should Trump give it?

The Scottish government is seeking a reduction or removal of the 10% tariff, which the whisky industry says costs businesses £4m per week.
Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai

Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were taken into custody following a co-ordinated operation.
'Erosion emergency' at Edinburgh landmark after grass cut too short

Edinburgh Council said it had now adjusted grass cutting schedules at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Man guilty of murdering wife in New Year's Day knife attack

Mompati Dodo Isaacs attacked Keotshepile Naso Isaacs at their home in North Berwick on New Year's Day last year.
Fears thousands of animals died in 'biblical' wildfires

Young hares and grouse chicks were among the wildlife lost to Scotland's worst wildfires.
Scotland's not proven verdict to be scrapped as MSPs back reforms

The verdict has been used in criminal trials for hundreds of years but campaigners had called for it to be abolished.
Toddler may have lived if she remained in hospital - inquiry

Cailyn Newlands was discharged from a hospital emergency department three times in the fours days before she died.

King and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in state banquet speech

The state visit will continue on Thursday, as it moves from a royal spectacle to political talks with PM Keir Starmer
Watch: Pomp and protests on day one of Trump state visit

King Charles hosts Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on the first full day of his UK state visit.
US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs

The UK government is calling this the largest commercial deal of its kind and expects it to create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".
US TV host Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments

The late-night host said on Monday that Trump's allies were "doing everything they can to score political points from" Kirk's death.
Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England

The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year.
I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil's President Lula tells BBC

In an exclusive interview, Brazil's president says Trump is "not emperor of the world".
Three officers killed in Pennsylvania shooting, with two others critical

Officials said the suspect has been "neutralised" and there is no further threat to the public.
Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area

The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.

BBC's delayed Ozzy Osbourne film gets new date

The documentary about the rock legend was pulled from the schedules at the last minute a month ago.
The Summer I Turned Pretty reaches emotional climax

Spoiler warning: The much-anticipated final episode reveals how the talked-about TV show's plot ends.
Acting legend Robert Redford dies aged 89

The acting star was famous for roles in The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Robert Redford: An enthralling star with an aura that lit up Hollywood

Look back at the life of the actor whose laconic style made him one of Hollywood's brightest stars.
Tate showcases performance in Picasso's works

Theatre Picasso marks 100 years since the Spanish artist unveiled his work The Three Dancers.
Great British Sewing Bee winner 'overwhelmed'

The winner of the BBC One show's 11th series is announced during Tuesday's episode.
Boardmasters Bob Vylan licence review dropped

Hundreds of people had written to Cornwall councillors before the festival demanding a ban.
Japanese girl group release AI-assisted single after fan vote

Pop group AKB48 asked fans to pick their next single from a song written by humans and another by AI.

The Heartland FM Arena at the Crieff Highland Gathering

Hear Peat & Diesel, Calum MacPhail, and the Rollin Drones on the Heartland FM Arena on Sunday, 17th August.
Heartland FM celebrates the Crieff Summer Festival

The Crieff Summer Festival, running from the 9th August until the 16th August, will bring the town to life with music, culture, fun and celebration. Concluding with the Crieff Highland Gathering and featuring special events throughout!
Perthshire radio presenter wins national award

Lewis Ness, a local radio presenter with Heartland FM, has been included in The Radio Academy ‘30 Under 30’,