National News
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Drug gang trio jailed for killing woman in car attack
A drug dealer and his two accomplices were sentenced to 11 years for killing 27-year-old Amy Rose Wilson in a deliberate crash.
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Scotland will have to qualify for Euro 2028
Joint-hosts England, Scotland, Wales and Republic of Ireland will not be granted automatic qualification for Euro 2028, says Uefa.
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Sensitive data stolen in West Lothian cyber attack
The council's education IT network was hit by a suspected ransomware attack two weeks ago.
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Footballer admits plot to smuggle £600k of cannabis
Former Aberdeen, Ipswich Town and Bristol City striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas will be sentenced at a later date.
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Nurse demands clarity from union over single-sex spaces
Sandie Peggie is suing NHS Fife after sharing a female changing room with a transgender doctor.
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Glasgow man, 22, found dead in Australia's Gold Coast
Lewis Jack was reported missing from Surfer's Paradise in Queensland on Saturday.
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Prison officer caught in 13-year-old girl chat sting
The 46-year-old also admitted possessing child abuse and bestiality material
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Plans approved for 168 flats at old Edinburgh brewery
The plans will see the old brewery buildings repurposed to create sustainable flats and houses.
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Man in court after footballer struck by seat at game
Jack MacKenzie was hit by part of a seat after his side's defeat against Dundee United.
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Man in court over £18.5m cocaine seizure set for Scotland
The seizure is the largest Class A drug find by authorities in Northern Ireland.
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Church magazine to end after more than 140 years
The Church of Scotland's Life and Work has been struggling with falling readership.
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Princess Royal to open Orkney's Island Games
About 2,000 athletes are expected as it hosts the week-long event for the first time.
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Potato farm fined £20,000 after worker's death
Adam Currie, 24, died after his clothing became entangled in machinery on the Aberdeenshire farm.
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UK's oldest polar bear put down as health fails
Victoria had been receiving specialist care at the Highland Wildlife Park since late last year.
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Two arrested after teen killed in hit-and-run
Police say Ashton Kitchen-White, 19, died when he was struck by a car in Leeds on Friday.
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Scotland given new 20-year targets in climate report
Ministers are expected to adopt the recommendations after abandoning repeatedly-missed targets last year.
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Edinburgh University staff back strike action over £140m cuts
Staff said the university had refused to rule out compulsory job losses as part of 'unprecedented' cuts to its budget.
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Electric plane tech centre to be built near Glasgow Airport
US start-up ZeroAvia says 350 jobs could be created at new centre to develop hydrogen fuel cells for planes.
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Stagecoach drivers to strike after pay talks break down
Unite said 430 drivers would strike on routes in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Glasgow in May and June.
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Broadcaster STV to launch commercial radio station
The mainstream music station will be on digital radio and online and aimed at the 35 to 54-year-old market.
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£500m regeneration plan for Glasgow and Rutherglen
The project would include a new 130 bed hotel near Dalmarnock Station and Celtic Park.
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Nicholas Rossi: How the mask slipped during court saga
Unravelling the case of a US fugitive who claimed to be the victim of mistaken identity after being traced in Glasgow.
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Firefighter photos reveal wildfire damage to coastal forest
Photographs taken by firefighters reveal damage caused to parts of a large forest on the shores of the Moray Firth.
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Net zero: what’s in it for us?
Experts propose new climate targets for Scotland.
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Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted
Teenagers say it is easy to get hold of the products, which experts warn can be highly addictive.
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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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What does the new EU deal mean for Scotland?
The new agreement is set to affect sectors including fishing, agriculture, hospitality and defence.
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Comedy is a massive healer - Sir Lenny Henry returns to stand-up
The Dudley comedian and actor will be headlining a one-off show at the end of May.
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How did an Ayrshire bin end up in a German village?
North Ayrshire Council told BBC Scotland News it was uncertain how the container had managed to wind up abroad.
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What is happening with Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond?
The Scottish government has overturned a decision to reject a proposed holiday resort on the shores of Loch Lomond.
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We had to be on last run of UK's longest train route
Passengers enjoy the 775-mile journey from Aberdeen to Penzance one last time.
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Fishermen’s fury over PM’s Brexit reset
And could the UK eventually rejoin the EU?
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Why does Scotland use more water than the rest of the UK?
People in Scotland have been told to use water supplies sparingly after the driest start to the year since 1964.
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How could the assisted dying law work in Scotland?
A bill to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives has passed an initial vote at Holyrood.
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Nurse demands clarity from union over single-sex spaces
Sandie Peggie is suing NHS Fife after sharing a female changing room with a transgender doctor.
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Care home submits formal complaint against watchdog
Castlehill Care Home was issued with an improvement notice after serious concerns were identified.
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Footballer admits plot to smuggle £600k of cannabis
Former Aberdeen, Ipswich Town and Bristol City striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas will be sentenced at a later date.
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Man charged over attempted murder in Dumfries
Police said a 29-year-old man has been charged after an incident in Dumfries at the weekend.
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Drug gang trio jailed for killing woman in car attack
A drug dealer and his two accomplices were sentenced to 11 years for killing 27-year-old Amy Rose Wilson in a car chase.
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Is Gerrard returning? And is he what Rangers need?
Would a return for Rangers' last title-winning manager Steven Gerrard be the best thing for the club?
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Extra spots should Euro 2028 hosts fail to qualify
Joint-hosts England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland will have to qualify for Euro 2028 - but two places will be reserved at the finals should any of those host nations fail to qualify.
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Big Dunc - From Barlinnie hell to Goodison heaven
BBC Sport Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English speaks to football icon Duncan Ferguson.
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Glasgow City & Rangers seek cup cheer after title frustration
Glasgow City and Rangers meet in the Women's Scottish Cup final, having fallen short in the SWPL title race.
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McColgan eyes Great North Run after marathon debut 'relief'
Eilish McColgan is targeting the Great North Run in September as the next stage in her switch to marathon running after "a real struggle walking down and up stairs" after her debut at 26.2 miles.