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Dundee and US surgeons achieve world-first stroke surgery using robot
BBC News can reveal a Dundee professor carried out the first remote thrombectomy on a human cadaver.
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Man accused of sexually assaulting boy at campsite dies in jail
John Bell was charged over an incident at Loch Ness Bay campsite in which a boy was approached in his tent in the early hours.
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Plans in progress for Inverness Castle opening ceremony
The detail is set out in a new report, but no date has been released for when the new attraction will open.
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We've travelled 5,000 miles to the 'holy place' of knitting
A group of American men are among thousands of knitters who make the trip to Shetland.
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Finance secretary may have to 'revisit' no tax rise pledge
Shona Robison says the chancellor's Budget decisions later this month could put unforeseen pressure on Scotland's finances.
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Crime author says book festival is like the 'spine' of her career
Crime writer Denise Mina has been a stalwart of Aye Write since it started in 2005, only missing three.
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Are Celtic & Rangers starting to click in pursuit of Hearts?
Managerial changes have given the Old Firm a timely boost, but should surprise league leaders Hearts be worried?
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Scotland falls silent for war dead on Remembrance Sunday
First Minister John Swinney laid a wreath at Edinburgh City Chambers following the traditional two minutes of silence at 11:00 GMT.
News Headlines
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Katie Razzall: A seismic moment that shows rift at top of BBC
There may be more to this than meets the eye, says the BBC's culture and media editor.
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US Senate passes deal aimed at ending government shutdown
The measure signals a major breakthrough but the deal still needs to get over more hurdles in Congress.
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A hacking kingpin reveals all: Inside the gang that left a trail of destruction
One of the world's most prominent cyber-criminals speaks to the BBC in an exclusive interview.
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'Killed because they are Alawites': Fear among Syria's minorities after the fall of Assad
Many among Syria's minorities see little future in the country amid revenge attacks and sectarian killings.
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COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
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Hospital failings continued after Alice Figueiredo death, leaked documents show
Four months after a young woman died in a mental health unit, another patient tried to harm herself in similar circumstances, leaked documents show.
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China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbs
The block on exports of the company's chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit.
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Sex schedules and curiosity: How I keep my relationship alive
How bringing fresh conversation and perspectives into a relationship can help keep it alive.
Entertainment News
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Katie Razzall: A seismic moment that shows rift at top of BBC
There may be more to this than meets the eye, says the BBC's culture and media editor.
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'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TV
She's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.
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Bend It Like Beckham director has a sequel - and a spin on a Christmas classic
The director on pressure to get her sequel right, while also working on a reimagining of A Christmas Carol.
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How this year’s Christmas ads ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinity
We look at the Christmas ads that are out so far - and what they tell us about the year that’s been.
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Davina McCall reveals breast cancer surgery
The TV presenter says she found a lump in her breast after checking herself and is relieved to know the cancer had not spread.
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Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies aged 68
The presenter and campaigner was described by his family as a "true national treasure" and "consumer champion".
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Ukrainians would like to watch comedies - but for now their culture is defined by war
Nearly four years on from Russia's invasion, the arts are back but the war permeates everything.
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Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations
Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees, while K-Pop breaks into the song of the year category.
Station Updates
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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.
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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!
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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’,

