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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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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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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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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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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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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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Reeves should resign for misleading public, says Swinney
The first minister has called for the chancellor to step down due to comments she made ahead of the Budget.
News Headlines
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Putin and Trump's envoy set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow
Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the Kremlin, after the White House said it was "optimistic" about a breakthrough.
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OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
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British Fashion Awards: Baby bumps and Traitors stars
Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.
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Hillsborough police report 'may not give answers'
A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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Australia won't be intimidated by firms over social media ban, minister tells BBC
Anika Wells says she is 'ready to help' nations that wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.
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UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.
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Jury trial reforms set to be announced
The changes will restrict the right to a jury trial in a bid to reduce the backlog of cases.
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Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.
Entertainment News
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Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.
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British Fashion Awards: Baby bumps and Traitors stars
Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.
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'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington's West End musical declared a hit by critics
The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher.
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Jorja Smith's record label hits out at 'AI clone' song
The label claims Haven's dance hit I Run was made using AI trained on the award-winning singer's voice.
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Charli XCX and Raye to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2026
It is the first time in 25 years the top of the festival bill will be exclusively British and Irish acts.
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'Revolutionary' LBC and BBC radio host Brian Hayes dies at 87
The Australian helped to transform radio phone-ins with his conversational and confrontational style.
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Japanese 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud
The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment.
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'Rage bait' named Oxford word of the year 2025
The phrase - meaning to get angry scrolling through social media - beats aura farming and biohack to the title.
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’,

