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Convicted murderer missing from prison near Dundee
Raymond McCourt was given a life sentence in 1993 for killing a shopkeeper and wounding two other people.
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Scottish government drops key climate target to cut car use by 20%
Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop told MSPs that the goal was "not realistic and will need to be changed".
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Private prison first in Scotland to be prosecuted over Covid death
The lord advocate launched the move over alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis in HMP Addiewell.
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Worry for learner drivers 'waiting months' for tests
Dylan Whiteley, 17, has been trying to book a test for seven weeks, without success.
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Judge orders Scottish schools to provide single-sex toilets
A case was brought against Scottish Borders Council which had installed only gender neutral toilets in a replacement school.
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Rangers confirm takeover talks with US investors including 49ers
Reports of interest first surfaced earlier this year but the Ibrox club has now confirmed "productive conversations" are ongoing.
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Ambulance service errors contributed to death at work
An inquiry found the death of a man who suffered a heart attack at work could have been avoided
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Teenager killed after jet ski crashes into pier
A 17-year-old youth was also taken to hospital following the incident, which happened at about 16:00 in Gremista.
News Headlines
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Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea
The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.
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Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash
Cricketer-turned-TV host Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his car crash for the first time.
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Thousands wait to see Pope's body in St Peter's
The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning.
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'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'
Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.
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Woman who tricked her way into men-only Magic Circle finally allowed in
Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership.
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Convicted murderer missing from prison near Dundee
Raymond McCourt was given a life sentence in 1993 for killing a shopkeeper and wounding two other people.
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BBC reporter asks Trump how Canada's election could influence tariffs
The president avoided predicting who could win the election, but said the US does not need Canada's cars, energy or lumber.
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Bites on gladiator bones first evidence of combat with lion
Experts say the discovery provides the first physical evidence of gladiatorial combat with animals.
Entertainment News
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Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash
Cricketer-turned-TV host Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his car crash for the first time.
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Proms go dark: The Traitors and all-night concerts planned for 2025
The programme for the 2025 Proms season is unveiled, with a host of special guests... and Traitors.
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Netflix's Wednesday gets launch date and new characters
Joanna Lumley and Steve Buscemi are seen in a new trailer for the hit show's second season.
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Lola Young leads nominations for top songwriting awards
Charli XCX, Ghetts and Jade are among the other stars in contention for songwriting prizes.
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Benson Boone tells haters to 'at least have a good reason'
The chart-topping US singer had the most popular song of last year, but has faced a backlash.
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'Extraordinary world-views': Turner Prize nominees revealed
The four artists in the running for this year's prestigious art award are revealed.
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Kneecap say statement at Coachella 'not aggressive' after criticism
Kneecap ended their performance at the California music festival with pro-Palestinian messages.
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Letter reveals Shakespeare did not abandon his wife
New analysis of a letter suggests that the couple's relationship was closer than previously thought.