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Police to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder
As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.
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Islanders fight for return of late night ferry sailing
They told BBC Scotland News that Argyll and Bute Council removed its 21:30 service from Islay without warning.
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UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling
Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.
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Fatal train crash could have been avoided if drain was built correctly - sheriff
Three men died when a train derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire following heavy rain in 2020.
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Comedian Karen Dunbar cancels tour dates claiming promoter has not paid her
Dunbar claimed she had only been paid for five of her previous 39 tour dates, a claim disputed by promoter Breakneck Comedy.
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School 'devastated' after death of girl, 12, hit by bus
North Ayrshire Council said the girl was a pupil at Kilwinning Academy and known for a bright smile and helpful nature.
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Chef who quit after 'mushy peas' row with boss gets £34,000 payout
Elma Booth said the row was the final straw after a series of disputes with Haydar Baran at La Mirage in Helmsdale, Sutherland.
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No trace of missing fishing boat found in search off Lewis
Three men were on board the Kilda when it disappeared on 13 October.
News Headlines
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Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump – how will Burnham react?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?
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Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago
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The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients
Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?
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Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.
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Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.
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British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK
The wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.
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Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever'
Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.
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Police in Scotland to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder
As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.
Entertainment News
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Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.
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Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.
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Fleabag star offers rent-free flat to new writers
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is donating the accommodation to playwrights from underprivileged backgrounds.
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Tributes paid to drummer with dozens of number ones
Amarillo singer Tony Christie says Clem Cattini was a "world class" musician and gentleman.
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Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.
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Jury in Russell Brand rape trial begins considering verdicts
The media personality has been on trial for three weeks, after pleading not guilty to all charges.
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Sheryl Crow reveals 'incredible' Welsh heritage
The nine-time Grammy winner recalled visiting Wales for the first time in about 1990 with her parents.
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James Blunt on Traitors: I tried - and failed - to get banished
The pop star on new music, The Traitors, and what really went down at James Acaster's banishment.

