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Scottish Power liable for worker's asbestos death, court rules
Robert Crozier died after developing cancer from asbestos exposure while working for Scottish Power.
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M74 reopens after lorries blown over during Storm Bram
The motorway was shut overnight near Abington in South Lanarkshire while some rail services were also disrupted.
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I saw overturned lorries 'scattered like ninepins' during Storm Bram
Andy Paterson compared the scene on the M74 overnight to a zombie movie.
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Strathclyde University announces plans to cut 70 jobs
The university says it needs to save £35m but a union is calling for no compulsory redundancies.
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Life expectancy in Scotland increases to pre-pandemic levels
The average life expectancy for 2022 to 2024 was 77.12 years for men and 81.06 years for women, according to the National Records of Scotland.
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BBC to show Scotland's first World Cup game since 1998
The BBC will broadcast Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998, when they take on Haiti on 14 June, plus their final group match against Brazil and England's group match against Ghana.
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Sound of Mull may have had a system of look-outs to warn of invaders
A researcher suggests the chain of beacons could have alerted communities to Viking fleets.
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How is Scotland's economy performing - and how can it improve?
An annual report shows some good, bad and middling aspects of Scottish productivity - and there are no easy or quick fixes.
News Headlines
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British paratrooper who died in Ukraine named
Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to Lance Corporal George Hooley, who the Ministry of Defence says died in a "tragic accident" away from the front lines.
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Man guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend's sister and three children in house fire
Bryonie Gawith and her children Denisty, Oscar and Aubree Birtle died in their home in Bradford.
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Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55
The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
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US could ask UK tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
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Taliban warn Afghans who wore 'un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders outfits
The friends were warned their clothing was "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values", a Taliban spokesman told the BBC.
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Can you solve GCHQ's Christmas code-cracking challenge?
Do you have what it takes to crack GCHQ's Christmas codes?
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Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".
Entertainment News
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Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55
The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Russell Crowe says Gladiator II creators misunderstood what made original 'special'
The actor isn't entertained by how the sequel changed his character with the big reveal
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Kate Winslet says her family never watch The Holiday
The Oscar-winning star says watching herself on screen is "an excruciating experience."
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Artist Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' Turner Prize win
Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.
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Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert
The incident in Australia comes after the man was jailed for nine days and deported from Singapore for public nuisance.
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Doctor Who spin-off pushes boundaries, says Russell T Davies
The new five-part series The War Between the Land and the Sea is said to take "a tougher tone".
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Meghan sends letter to estranged father in hospital
A letter from Meghan to her estranged dad Thomas Markle is "now safely in his hands".
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TV faithful Claudia Winkleman made MBE by King at Windsor Castle
The Traitors and Strictly presenter was recognised on Tuesday for services to broadcasting.
Station Updates
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The Heartland FM Arena at the Crieff Highland Gathering
Hear Peat & Diesel, Calum MacPhail, and the Rollin Drones on the Heartland FM Arena on Sunday, 17th August.
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Heartland FM celebrates the Crieff Summer Festival
The Crieff Summer Festival, running from the 9th August until the 16th August, will bring the town to life with music, culture, fun and celebration. Concluding with the Crieff Highland Gathering and featuring special events throughout!
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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’,

