National News
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Justice secretary apologises to grooming gangs expert
Angela Constance has faced calls to resign after being accused of misrepresenting Prof Alexis Jay.
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New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.
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Man, 87, waits seven hours for ambulance on garden centre floor
James Craig waited hours for medical help after he broke his leg and hurt his hip in a fall.
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Fruit farm workers living in 'damp' and 'unsafe' caravans
A video shows some fruit farm workers living in damp, overcrowded and unsafe caravans.
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Learner drivers from London book tests in Inverness to beat backlog
Learner drivers from as far away as London and south Wales are booking driving tests in the north of Scotland to try to get around the massive backlogs.
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What were Scotland's top archaeological finds in 2025?
Discoveries on the list include a lost medieval village and a hillfort possibly attacked by the Romans.
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Scotland records sunniest year since 1955
The country basked in sun for about 57 days over the last year thanks to sunny spring weather.
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White-tailed eagle disappearance 'deeply shocking'
The bird's satellite tag stopped working in suspicious circumstances in the Southern Uplands.
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'Do not drink' warning for island gin and whisky brand
Food Standards Scotland says a distillery had been making alcohol "without required safety controls".
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Timothée Chalamet names Susan Boyle among all-time greatest Brits
The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.
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Scottish government to spend £9.25m hosting Tour de France start
The government said it will publish a full breakdown of costs following the event.
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Fukofuka appointed Scotland women head coach
Australian former United States women head coach Sione Fukofuka is appointed head coach of Scotland women.
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'I was excluded from football - so I set up a sports app for girls'
Four pupils have created TrainHer, an app designed to help girls build confidence and develop football skills.
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Scotland's papers: Grangemouth investment and housebuilding slump
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
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Fifa brings in new £45 ticket for 2026 World Cup
Fifa introduces a small number of "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament.
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Police warn mental health call-outs are 'unsustainable'
Officers are spending more than 14,000 hours per month responding to mental health calls.
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UK will rejoin Erasmus student scheme in 2027
The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson.
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Police treat tower block death as targeted attack
The 26-year-old was found dead at Shields Court in Motherwell on Monday but police believe he may have died the previous evening.
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New dog theft law passed by Scottish Parliament
It will include a maximum prison sentence of five years and the possibility of an unlimited fine.
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Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
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How loss of brother shaped Smith's rugby journey
Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith explains how losing his brother at age 21 affected his rugby career and inspired his family to set up a blood donation charity.
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Have Greens saved the justice secretary’s skin?
Angela Constance has survived a vote of no confidence.
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My father was murdered in the line of duty - but can't get a bravery award
The family of a police sergeant who died in the line of duty are calling for a change in UK government policy on the issuing of bravery awards.
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'A wee bit emotional': Headset helps visually-impaired football fan see his team play for first time
Visually-impaired Jon Attenborough watched a Dundee United match thanks to new technology
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Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year revealed
The judges assessed the festive flair of five homes to choose Scotland's Christmas Home of The Year.
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'Anyone can do it' - Turner Prize winner's inspirational effect
Other disabled artists are looking at Nnena Kalu's success and hoping to follow in her footsteps.
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Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise
Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".
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Scottish government to spend £9.25m hosting Tour de France start
The government said it will publish a full breakdown of costs following the event.
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Learner drivers from London book tests in Inverness to beat backlog
Learner drivers from as far away as London and south Wales are booking driving tests in the north of Scotland to try to get around the massive backlogs.
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Fishing boat sank after pumps on decks left running
Six crew were rescued when the Fraserburgh-registered Odyssey trawler sank in October last year.
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White-tailed eagle disappearance 'deeply shocking'
The bird's satellite tag stopped working in suspicious circumstances in the Southern Uplands.
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New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.
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Fukofuka appointed Scotland women head coach
Australian former United States women head coach Sione Fukofuka is appointed head coach of Scotland women.
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Scot Simpson leads first wave of GB athletes named for Winter Paralympics
Defending Paralympic champion Neil Simpson leads the first wave of athletes named in the Great Britain squad for next year's Winter Games in Italy.
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How loss of brother shaped Smith's rugby journey
Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith explains how losing his brother at age 21 affected his rugby career and inspired his family to set up a blood donation charity.
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Scottish government to spend £9.25m hosting Tour de France start
The government said it will publish a full breakdown of costs following the event.
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Nancy 'grateful' for Celtic backing amid losing start
Wilfried Nancy says "I don't have to prove anything to anybody" amid criticism of his losing start as Celtic manager.

