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Lockerbie bombing accused says he was forced into false confession
Lawyers have asked a federal court in Washington to rule the alleged confession inadmissible before his trial next year.
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Fears thousands of animals died in 'biblical' wildfires
Young hares and grouse chicks were among the wildlife lost to Scotland's worst wildfires.
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'Erosion emergency' at Edinburgh landmark after grass cut too short
Edinburgh Council said it had now adjusted grass cutting schedules at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Robert Carlyle: 'I think I was hacked'
The Scottish film star is starring in a new TV drama about the phone-hacking scandal alongside David Tennant.
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'One of a kind' Abernethy Pearl goes on display
The pearl was bought for almost £94,000 last year and has been donated to the National Museum of Scotland.
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Scotch whisky wants a pass on US tariffs. But why should Trump give it?
The Scottish government is seeking a reduction or removal of the 10% tariff, which the whisky industry says costs businesses £4m per week.
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Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai
Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were taken into custody following a co-ordinated operation.
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Scotland's papers: Not proven verdict scrapped and Trump state visit
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
News Headlines
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US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK, as Starmer hosts Trump
The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".
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US TV host Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments
The late-night host said on Monday that Trump's allies were "doing everything they can to score political points from" Kirk's death.
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Katty Kay: Why America is at a dangerous crossroads following the Charlie Kirk shooting
This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them.
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Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year.
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'I'm taking life day by day, year by year': Tennis legend Bjorn Borg on cancer diagnosis
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg speaks to BBC Breakfast about his prostate cancer diagnosis and his rivalry-turned-friendship with John McEnroe.
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Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says
They have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.
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Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area
The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.
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Government to appeal against ruling blocking migrant deportation to France
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says attempts to block removals "are intolerable" and threaten the government's plans.
Entertainment News
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Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments
The late-night host said on Monday that Trump's allies were "doing everything they can to score political points from" Kirk's death.
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Robert Carlyle: 'I think I was hacked'
The Scottish film star is starring in a new TV drama about the phone-hacking scandal alongside David Tennant.
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Fashion risks going backwards on diversity, says ex-Vogue boss
The former British Vogue editor says being "super-thin" and European is often seen as "the norm" again.
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The Summer I Turned Pretty to conclude with feature film
The hit young-adult series will conclude with what author and showrunner Han says is "another big milestone" in Belly's journey.
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Body found in car registered to D4vd identified as missing teen
Authorities say the cause and time of the 15-year-old girl's death are still unknown.
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Melania’s hat, a yellow dress and Kate’s golden gown - standout state visit looks
State visits are often seen as an opportunity to exercise “sartorial diplomacy” on the world stage.
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BBC's delayed Ozzy Osbourne film gets new date
The documentary about the rock legend was pulled from the schedules at the last minute a month ago.
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Acting legend Robert Redford dies aged 89
The acting star was famous for roles in The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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’,
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Alex Horsburgh steps in for Lewis Ness throughout the day, for the latest community chat and music from across Perthshire.
