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Blackwood Homes and Care declared a major incident at MacLehose Court earlier this week.

The five schoolboys have performed the hit on TV, but still found time to give back in their community at a local hospice.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) dispatched crews to the Inverclyde town on Friday evening.

Tough economic forces are bearing down on whisky producers and the sectors which rely on them.

Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year is back, with five finalists hoping to win the 2025 title

Chairman Russell Brown says the trip to Ibrox will make a huge financial difference to the club.

Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.

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

David McLennan has been elected as a councillor in West Lothian, taking the seat from Scottish Labour.

Ramsay El-Nakla's co-accused were charged with killing Mr Munro by putting him in an extreme state of fear for his safety.

The turtle is found by a walker on the beach next to Southerness Golf Club in southern Scotland.

A London music venue says it is "appalled" by alleged antisemitic images shown on stage at a gig.

Detectives were investigating the reported rape of a woman in Kirkcaldy on Sunday

The Balnaan bridge carries traffic across the River Dulnain near Carrbridge.

The discovery was made about 10:40 on Thursday in the water of the River Leven.

The actor and impressionist, known for comic parodies and his love of dressing up, was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s and 1980s.

Margot Blair wants to raise awareness of the symptoms so others will seek medical advice if something is not right.

Scotland's last operational plant, at Torness in East Lothian, is scheduled to cease operating in 2030.

The Highland town will mark its royal burgh's 800th anniversary next year.

The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.

Reform’s latest recruit in Scotland.

An annual report shows some good, bad and middling aspects of Scottish productivity - and there are no easy or quick fixes.

Tartan Army foot soldiers have shelled out for flights, pre-booked hotels and are now turning their attention to match tickets.

Overcrowding problems at Barlinnie Prison's are not likely to disappear due to erly release and the building of new prisons.

Highland communities and businesses will have their say on the NC500's future after overtourism concerns.

Academics say the Acorn project in Aberdeenshire is facing difficulties, but the company insists it is viable.

David McLennan has been elected as a councillor in West Lothian, taking the seat from Scottish Labour.

UHI House in Inverness recently reopened after a week of cleaning and disinfection.

The two parties hold "positive" talks over new stadium plans for the Scottish Premiership side.

Chairman Russell Brown says the trip to Ibrox will make a huge financial difference to the club.

The five schoolboys have performed the hit on TV, but still found time to give back in their community at a local hospice.

Glasgow are ready to "surprise" Antoine Dupont's Toulouse side when they meet in the Champions Cup on Saturday, says wing Ollie Smith.

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy says victory in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren would "validate" what he is trying to implement at his new club.

Peter Wright says becoming the first Scot to win the title for a third time is more motivation than the record £1m top prize at the PDC World Darts Championship.

Monday's meeting between Rangers and Hibernian, Heart of Midlothian's Claudio Braga and Livingston manager David Martindale provide talking points in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.

BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter, Tom English, dissects Wilfried Nancy's start as Celtic manager with the Premier Sports Cup final looming.