National News
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Scotland becoming less tolerant to immigration - Humza Yousaf
A former first minister suggested the debate around immigration in Scotland had become 'toxic'.
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Friend stole my face for deepfake nudes – now I want tougher laws
The victim of one of the first deepfake prosecutions in Scotland says the law needs to change to protect victims.
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Remains of farmer missing for 13 years found in woodland
Thomas Robb, who had dementia, was 74 when he was reported missing after failing to return home in August 2012.
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Why urban Scotland must plant 2.5 million saplings for 'tree equality'
Woodland Trust Scotland says too many people in towns and cities don't have access to the benefits of trees
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Douglas Ross accuses SNP minister of assaulting him at parliament
The former Scottish Conservative leader spoke to police about the confrontation with Jamie Hepburn, but did not make an official complaint.
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I work in the maternity unit where I was born - with the midwife who cared for me
Leah Hobson was visited by Carol Bennett after being born in 2004 but it took two months to get a name.
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Miss Hoolie's green Balamory house up for sale
The Tobermory house was home to nursery teacher Miss Hoolie in the Cbeebies show.
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Swinney defends attendance at Trump banquet after SNP criticism
In a now-deleted social media post, SNP MP Chris Law suggested going to the dinner was tantamount to supporting genocide.
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Scientists pinpoint the brain's internal mileage clock
They located this key area of function by recording the brain activity of running rats.
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Pair jailed for murder of stranger in botched robbery
James Cook, 49, and Brian Reilly, 37, attacked Alastair Campbell close to his home in Renfrew.
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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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Climate activists guilty after spray-painting jets
Jennifer Kowalski and Cole Macdonald tried to target the pop star's private jet.
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Man dies and another in hospital after disturbance at house
A 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene in Hamilton Drive in Airdrie.
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Project hopes to use Seagliders for coastal travel
The US-designed vehicle can fly or skim across water on hydrofoils and reach speeds of 180mph.
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Woman missing and man in hospital after house fire
Four appliances were called to the scene in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, at about 04:55.
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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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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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New Lockerbie bombing twist
And will Scotland benefit from Trump’s nuclear deal?
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Why was Scotland's not proven verdict abolished?
The government also wants to raise the bar for a guilty verdict as part of wide-ranging justice reforms.
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Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
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The blossoming relationship between Trump and Swinney
The politicians are at odds on a whole range of issues – but something has fundamentally changed in their relationship.
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'Great British Sewing Bee was like one crazy holiday'
Scotland's Órla Ní Eadhra says she loved her moment of being part of the show.
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'I want a bit of The Slosh put into one of my Strictly dances'
LA-based showbiz presenter Ross King says he wants to get some Scottish elements into his dance routines.
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Is social media warping Scottish political debate?
John Swinney is considering leaving X - but is social media too important to modern politics?
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Broken clock to return after more than 20 years
The 157-year-old clock is to be repaired and reinstated in Portobello at a cost of £150,000.
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Portree nurses in place by end of year, says Gray
The hospital in Skye has been at the centre of a row over the availability of 24/7 urgent care.
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I work in the maternity unit where I was born - with the midwife who cared for me
Leah Hobson was visited by Carol Bennett after being born in 2004 but it took two months to get a name.
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Holiday park plan for 18th Century country mansion
More than 140 lodges would be built as part of the plans for Irvine House near Canonbie.
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Friend stole my face for deepfake nudes – now I want tougher laws
The victim of one of the first deepfake prosecutions in Scotland says the law needs to change to protect victims.
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'I toasted silver by singing Gold in karaoke bar'
Jake Wightman celebrates his World Championship silver by singing Spandau Ballet hit Gold as he "butchers songs" into the early hours in a karaoke bar.
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Go-kart brawl and SAS kidnap - when team bonding goes wrong
Under-fire Rangers manager Russell Martin has taken his squad open-water swimming this week - but away days don't always work out as planned.
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Injury denied Kerr podium spot with me - Wightman
Jake Wightman is adamant Josh Kerr would have been alongside him on the podium had injury not ruined his attempts to retain his 1500m title at the World Athletics Championships.
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What's the next step for Gray's Hibs?
BBC Scotland analyses a whirlwind year for Hibernian and looks at how David Gray's side can progress.
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Rangers chairman to face fan revolt - Thursday's gossip
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh will face an anti-Russell Martin fan revolt at Saturday's game against Hibernian when he flies in to take control of the crisis at Ibrox.