National News
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Large surge in flu cases as new strain takes hold
Flu cases across Scotland jumped by 45% in a week, figures from Public Health Scotland show.
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'Scotland qualifying for the World Cup put me in hospital'
The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson needed surgery after a mishap ahead of Scotland's World Cup qualifying game.
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The SQA has been scrapped. Why and what now?
Qualifications Scotland comes into being on Tuesday but is it any more than a rebranding of the existing exams agency?
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Two men charged over frost-jacking incidents granted bail
Owners had left their vehicles unattended while the engine was running in order to defrost them
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Council apologises to family over lack of support for adopted teenager
The family has won a settlement from the authority after their adopted teenage son was in crisis.
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New delay for Turkish-built CalMac ferry MV Isle of Islay
The first of four new CalMac ferries being built in Turkey will not now arrive in Scotland until before Christmas.
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Breaking even will be a 'challenge' for Aberdeen University
New principal Prof Peter Edwards says there needs to be a "fundamental look" at university funding.
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Police called after pupil took skean dhu into school
The incident involving the small ceremonial knife happened at Albyn School in Aberdeen.
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Care home in BBC probe making progress on improvements, says watchdog
The Care Inspectorate carried out an unannounced visit to the Inverness home where a BBC reporter worked undercover.
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Mum and 'miracle baby' join call for festive blood donations
Figures show fewer than 2% of people in Scotland are currently donating blood, down from 3% ten years ago.
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Council asked to consider future uses of 'notorious eyesore'
A study will try to find a way to bring the former Interfloor site near Dumfries back into use.
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Kitchin kids join top chef to cook up opportunities
Youngsters from the Citadel Youth Club in Edinburgh are being trained by chef Tom KItchin.
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Scotland's papers: Chancellor urged to stand down and feet in bag horror
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
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Sandie Peggie launches further legal action against NHS Fife
Ms Peggie has now expanded her case to include Carol Potter, the chief executive of NHS Fife, and its director of people and culture, David Miller.
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Detained activist's family 'disappointed' after Cooper meeting
Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was arrested in 2017, weeks after his wedding in the Punjab region.
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Original Hampden must be saved, says National Trust for Scotland
There are fears among campaigners that the land could be turned into flats or a car park if the grounds become free for commercial use.
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Do we need a grooming gangs inquiry too?
And your reaction to our interview with Sandie Peggie’s lawyer.
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An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town
A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities.
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Which are the best west coast ferries to spot whales and dolphins?
Conservationists travel on CalMac routes to record sea life in Scotland's waters.
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Scotland has 33 new towns - where are they and what's it like living in one?
BBC Scotland visits Tarves in Aberdeenshire - one of 33 places which are no longer villages after seeing their populations swell.
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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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Glasgow artists collaborate on painting of Van Gogh
Peter Howson and Ross Muir have joined forces to create a remake of Muir's famous Square Gogh painting.
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'I want to live my life': Fibromyalgia sufferers being failed by NHS
Researchers and patients are calling for the NHS to overhaul its care of fibromyalgia patients.
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Two men charged over frost-jacking incidents granted bail
Owners had left their vehicles unattended while the engine was running in order to defrost them
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Potential Airbnb-style lets control zone for Skye and Raasay
Councillors agreed the first steps should be taken towards introducing a short-term lets control area.
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Breaking even will be a 'challenge' for Aberdeen University
New principal Prof Peter Edwards says there needs to be a "fundamental look" at university funding.
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No objection advised to sixth energy storage scheme near village
Leitholm in the Borders has become a hotspot for battery energy plans due to a nearby substation.
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An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town
A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities.
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Rangers' Antman out for two months with leg issue
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is hit with another injury blow with winger Oliver Antman out for the next two months.
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Emotional Donaldson defeats Allen in UK shock
World number 52 Scott Donaldson gains one of the best victories of his career as he beats eighth seed Mark Allen in a late-night finish on day three of the UK Championship.
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Tannadice tussle, Shankland and O'Neill in spotlight
Previewing a difficult game for Rangers at Dundee United, Hearts' Lawrence Shankland SOS and Martin O'Neill's second Celtic farewell.
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Rangers may lose Rice as English clubs circle - gossip
Rangers may lose midfielder, Aberdeen players possibly on the move and visa delay for expected new Celtic manager.
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Nancy will take charge of Celtic this week - O'Neill
Wilfried Nancy will be in the Celtic dugout for Sunday's Scottish Premiership match against Hearts, according to interim manager Martin O'Neill.

