National News
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Will Scots back the Three Lions against Argentina - or it is 'anyone but England'?
As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie.
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To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
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Building fire closes Edinburgh's main street during festival season
Bus and tram services on Princes Street will be disrupted as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Edinburgh.
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Music fans have spoken - the contenders for a Scottish Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Some of the biggest names in Scottish music are supporting a bid to create a Scottish Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame.
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Murderer guilty of 'merciless' punishment attack on stepmother's ex
Gabriel Brown, 35, stabbed Joseph Ernest Johnston before setting fire to his Annan home in 2024.
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Police make further inquiries into university employee's Ann Widdecombe comments
Officers initially said there had been no criminality in relation to comments by an Aberdeen University worker about the former MP's death.
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Faslane set for £15bn upgrade to increase 'warfighting readiness'
The revamp of the base, which houses the UK's nuclear submarine fleet, will be carried out over the next decade.
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Residents urged to immediately leave flats over 'high fire risk'
Fire safety investigations at the Bonnington Bond revealed serious issues with the building's cladding and insulation.
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Amnesty 'regret' over criticism of JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre
The human rights charity had characterised the women-only service in Edinburgh as "anti-rights".
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Huge haul of fake Scotland and England football strips seized in raid
The trading standards seizure in Edinburgh found about 58,000 strips and is estimated to be one of the largest of its kind in the UK.
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Yes Scotland hands accounts to police after 'missing £1.5m' complaint
The group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum insists all its funds have been accounted for.
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Merseyside man accused of 'stirring up hatred' at Glasgow protest
Ryan Ferguson is accused of shouting racist abuse after travelling from England to attend a protest in Glasgow.
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Families of RAF Chinook crash victims have case dismissed by judge
In 1994, a Chinook helicopter carrying 25 passengers and four crew crashed in the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland, killing all of those on board.
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Scotland's international net migration at lowest level in five years
Scotland's population grew by less than 0.1% in the year to mid-2025, official statistics reveal.
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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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Island business owners 'forced to plan around' unreliable postal service
Islanders face high postal costs and inconsistent services, according to the watchdog Consumer Scotland.
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What will Burnham do about North Sea oil and gas?
Prospective PM is being urged to back more development.
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Bullying pupils protected more than victims, parents say
Lesley is one of a group of parents who believe existing school guidelines on bullying are not enough.
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Stars back bid to create Scotland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Midge Ure and Jim Kerr support plans to house the museum at Glasgow's troubled Centre for Contemporary Arts.
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Starting uni? What you need to know about the meningitis B vaccine in Scotland
The vaccine will be offered to older teenagers and new college and university students who are at higher risk of exposure.
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How potato festivals and community ownership are rejuvenating a seaside town
Girvan used to be a popular destination for tourists, but locals hope it can flourish again.
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See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test
Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.
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'I was needle spiked in a nightclub on my first holiday with friends'
Teenage footballer Taylor Coulter needed hospital treatment after being injected by a stranger in the Spanish resort of Magaluf.
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Building fire closes Edinburgh's main street during festival season
Bus and tram services on Princes Street will be disrupted as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Edinburgh.
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To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
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Police make further inquiries into university employee's Ann Widdecombe comments
Officers initially said there had been no criminality in relation to comments by an Aberdeen University worker about the former MP's death.
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Murderer guilty of 'merciless' punishment attack on stepmother's ex
Gabriel Brown, 35, stabbed Joseph Ernest Johnston before setting fire to his Annan home in 2024.
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Starting uni? What you need to know about the meningitis B vaccine in Scotland
The vaccine will be offered to older teenagers and new college and university students who are at higher risk of exposure.
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Scotland braced for Fiji backlash after learning lessons in Pretoria
Scotland have had enough of praise without results, says forwards coach John Dalziel, as they prepare for a Fiji backlash at Murrayfield.
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McGregor keen to 'build something special' with O'Neill amid exit talk
Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.
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Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr beat Falkirk in League Cup groups
Dundee United's hopes of progressing from the Scottish League Cup group stage are in the balance after they were stunned by third-tier Montrose.
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Will Scots back Three Lions against Argentina - or it is 'anyone but England'?
As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie.
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Kerr's world record attempt confirmed for London meet
Josh Kerr's world record mile attempt is confirmed as the Scot is part of a strong international field at the Diamond League Series event in London on Saturday.

