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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde had consistently denied its water system was responsible for causing infections which led to the deaths of cancer patients.

A 17-year-old will appear in court on Monday and a 15-year-old has been reported to youth justice authorities following the incident in Edinburgh.

Scottish Information Commissioner David Hamilton says written evidence he requested by 15 January was not handed over.

The 20-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident near Dalnaspidal.

Police say the incident, which involved a BMW X5, happened at the Glen about 12:50 on Friday.

Ian Weir was seriously injured near Fountainhall on 4 December and died from his injuries on Monday.

Network Rail says electrification work requires complete closure of the line west of Edinburgh until 25 January.

Dan Armstrong joined Scottish League 1 side Queen of the South as a player - now he is chief executive.

The US has accused the Marinera of breaking its sanctions by carrying oil for Venezuela, Russia and Iran.

Waste firm Biffa claimed it invested heavily after being given assurances about the recycling scheme only to see it collapse a year later.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Bath seal top spot in Pool 2 and a home last-16 match in the Investec Champions Cup with a nine-try thrashing of Edinburgh.

A police officer was injured and cars were damaged during six-hours of mayhem in the Kirkton area of the city three years ago.

A review of the front pages as oil and as exploration backed and SFA opt against World Cup kilts.

A guide along with two other climbers died in a fall on Aonach Eagach in August 2023.

The estate and its ruined Armadale Castle were marketed for a total cost of almost £10m.

The actor stepped in to stop Dylan Bennet attacking a woman near the O2 Academy in Glasgow last year.

Hamilton intend to "prepare an immediate injunction to prevent" insolvency if "administration is forced by The Funding Globe".

The Scottish Football Union's disability lead also hit out at the pricing structure for the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico.

The 27-year-old student admitted causing the woman's death by careless driving in Angus in 2023

A ballot which closed on Wednesday failed to give the EIS union a legal mandate to go on strike because the turnout was too low.

As the dust settles on the Scottish Budget announcement, what are we left with? A tight squeeze, and some hidden obstacles.

Anas Sarwar says his party will not vote against the SNP administration's £68bn tax and spending plans.

BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country.

Tax consultants at Deloitte have put together an analysis of how income tax changes in Scotland could affect your pay next year.

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

A summary of the main points from the Scottish government's draft budget for the coming financial year.

Shona Robison has outlined tax and spending plans for the year ahead.

People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.

The police, fire service and prison service had all asked for extra funding to strengthen their numbers and resources.

Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.

David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on the week’s political news.

A banker from Greenock who joined the House of Lords in 2021, Malcolm Offord has made much of a relatively short political career.

The singer who shot to fame with his sea shanty Wellerman has found a new sound with the help of his band and best friends.

The Ayoub sisters are to perform at Celtic Connections, and have praised Glasgow for its cultural diversity

Becca Galloway says the condition is often misunderstood and she wants teachers to receive mandatory autism training.

From Edinburgh the race heads through Midlothian, the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway to Carlisle.

A 17-year-old will appear in court on Monday and a 15-year-old has been reported to youth justice authorities following the incident in Edinburgh.

The 20-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident near Dalnaspidal.

The US has accused the Marinera of breaking its sanctions by carrying oil for Venezuela, Russia and Iran.

Police say the incident, which involved a BMW X5, happened at the Glen about 12:50 on Friday.

A police officer was injured and cars were damaged during six-hours of mayhem in the Kirkton area of the city three years ago.

John Higgins stuns world number one Judd Trump as he fights back from 3-0 and 5-3 down to win 6-5 and reach his first Masters final since 2021.