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National News
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Inquiry into fatal Stonehaven train derailment to begin
Three men died when the train derailed in Aberdeenshire after hitting a landslide in 2020.
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My toddler's rare disease was spotted with 24 hours to spare
Ashleigh McGeogh's daughter Delilah was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, a condition that is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in UK children.
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Scotland's papers: Swinney's health board attack and Burnham fallout
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
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I'm finally retiring aged 91, after fulfilling my wife's dying wish
Norrie McIntosh has volunteers with Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service for 25 years.
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Swinney says it 'looks like' hospital inquiry families were lied to
The first minister also said there has been a "cultural problem" within Glasgow's health board, which is being "flushed out" by a public inquiry.
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'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle'
Depleted Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts passed the latest test of their mettle in compelling draw with Celtic, writes Tom English.
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Should artists get a basic income like they do in Ireland?
Could the government pay salaries to musicians and artists - no strings attached like they do in Ireland?
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Lost Robert Burns portrait discovered after 200 years
The rediscovered portrait by Sir Henry Raeburn was found in an auction house following a house clearance last March.
News Headlines
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Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership
In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham’s attempted run from Manchester to Westminster.
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Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents
Second fatal shooting an 'inflection point' says Tim Walz as protests spread over Saturday's shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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Make sure pupils don't ever use phones at school, Phillipson tells teachers
The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime.
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Murder and MI5: How an extraordinary battle erupted over what the state keeps secret
Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?
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At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US
Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of "life threatening conditions" that could affect 180 million people.
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Russia using Interpol's wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals
A leak exposes for the first time the extent of Russia’s misuse of Interpol to request the arrest of critics.
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Mahmood to call for more police patrols and faster responses to 999 calls
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets.
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UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries
For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables.
Entertainment News
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Class bias should be illegal, culture review says
More than 50% of respondents to a survey on the creative sector say they experienced class bias.
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Cosmetic doctor sorry for picking apart singer Troye Sivan's looks on TikTok
The singer hit out at Dr Zayn Khalid Majeed - who says he will try to have a positive impact with his content.
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Knitwear, jumpsuits and Cluedo: Traitors fashion explained
It's not just what they say or how they act that influences their fellow contestants - it's how they dress, too.
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The Traitors stars serve up drama in nail-biting final
After three weeks, the latest series of The Traitors came to its dramatic climax in Friday's finale.
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Explosive bust-ups, secret relationships and extreme reactions: The Traitors' best moments
As another series ends, we look back at the most memorable moments from Stephen's facial expressions to Matt's proposition.
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Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles' chart record
The star's latest album, Britpop, debuts at number one, giving Williams his 16th solo UK chart-topper.
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Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance
The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".
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Spanish prosecutors dismiss Julio Iglesias sex assault allegations
They say Spanish courts do not have the competence to investigate complaints committed overseas by non-residents.
Local News
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Overnight road closures scheduled between Crieff and Comrie
The A85 between Crieff and Comrie will be subject to overnight closures from Thursday, 29th January to Tuesday, 3rd February.
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Council rent increase to be considered
Councillors will be asked to approve a 6.5% rent increase for Perth and Kinross Council tenants next week.
Traffic & Travel
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Overnight road closures scheduled between Crieff and Comrie
The A85 between Crieff and Comrie will be subject to overnight closures from Thursday, 29th January to Tuesday, 3rd February.
Station Updates
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Perthshire radio presenter wins national award
Lewis Ness, a local radio presenter with Heartland FM, has been included in The Radio Academy ‘30 Under 30’,

