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Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?

Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.

Robert Wilson was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting Yvonne Carnie at a residential home in North Berwick.

The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh awarded the 'Best of the Best Things to Do' award by Tripadvisor.

Scientists say "chemical signatures" in the animals' skin provide new data on feeding behaviour.

The party promotes marriage between heterosexual couples and opposes abortion in all but "very extreme" cases.

Natasha Swann, from Glasgow, had applied for a place at a top wrestler's seminar on a whim.

Residents in Rosehearty in Aberdeenshire have been asked to keep windows closed and stay away from the blaze.

Local roads are closed after fire broke out at the St Michael's Inn in Leuchars just after 22:00 on Tuesday.

Criticism has erupted after it emerged fans would be charged $80 for a train and $90 for a bus from Boston to the stadium in Foxborough.

Rachel Kerr had not been seen since checking out of her hotel on Saturday.

Radio 2 in the Park was initially scheduled to take place in August, but has now been shifted to September.

A 48-year-old man was arrested after police raided properties in the Bonnington, Leith and Newhaven areas on Tuesday.

The animal spent four days wedged tight inside the pipe outside Markinch Town Hall in Fife.

The downing of tools for seven months at the Greenock factory was one of the most extraordinary chapters in Scottish industrial history.

Reform's Malcolm Offord bought six boats with a fortune made in banking - but other leaders had a life before politics too.

And highlights from the last televised debate before the election.

What’s driving the drop in birth rates and should we be worried?

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

The party is hoping to maximise the number of pro-independence MSPs returned to Holyrood.

The post is being advertised in Eyemouth to try to tackle the conflict between humans and the birds.

Explore the policies of the main parties in Scotland and compare where they stand on key issues with this interactive guide.

An improved system to safeguard the anonymous vote will be used across Scotland on 7 May.

The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.

They include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.

In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.

Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.

Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.

All you need to know about the upcoming election in Scotland, clearly and quickly explained.

A quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.

Robert Wilson was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting Yvonne Carnie at a residential home in North Berwick.

Scientists say "chemical signatures" in the animals' skin provide new data on feeding behaviour.

Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?

The inspector was injured after being struck by a car driven by Martin McGroary in Dumfries last July.

Radio 2 in the Park was initially scheduled to take place in August, but has now been shifted to September.

John Higgins defeats Neil Robertson 13-10 to set up a World Snooker Championship semi-final with Shaun Murphy.

Falkirk's John McGlynn is in the running for a third successive PFA Scotland manager of the year award, facing competition from Derek McInnes of Hearts and Stenhousemuir boss Gary Naysmith.

Scott McKenna hopes to reward Scotland coach Steve Clarke's "loyalty" and help the national team make history at this summer's World Cup.