National News
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Family unlawfully killed in head-on motorway crash
A coroner rules on the deaths on the M6 near Tebay of two children, their father and his partner.
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Sally Magnusson: I need the stimulation of work but it has always been family first
Sally Magnusson on juggling her career and being a mum-of-five as she steps down from presenting Reporting Scotland after 27 years.
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How long is this good weather going to last?
The first week of April has brought the warmest day of the year - but how long can it last?
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Watch: Scotland's oldest electricity pylons pulled down
Ageing steel towers are being replaced by smaller wooden pylons in parts of the west of Scotland.
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Premature baby leave 'transformative' for parents
From Sunday, parents of premature or sick babies will be entitled to 12 weeks' paid leave.
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Lockerbie bombing whistleblower arrested in Libya
Samir Shegwara was arrested after the BBC reported the existence of evidence linking Libya with the bombing.
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Deaths of British couple in France treated as murder-suicide
The bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who previously lived in East Lothian, were found at their home near Toulouse.
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Plane wheel fell off from Edinburgh-Belfast flight
An overheated bearing caused the axle to fractured and detach the right nose wheel during take off in Edinburgh
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No legal requirement to update heating in new bill
A previous version of the bill required new homeowners to replace their heating systems by 2045.
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Man jailed for killing NHS worker with knife and scissors
Darren McDade admitted causing the death of Kyle Zybilowicz at his flat in Glasgow in July 2023.
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Two abandoned possums have babies in pouches
The four females and two males are now being cared for at the Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder in West Lothian.
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Dundee University staff to be balloted over strike action
Up to 700 jobs at the University could be cut in a bid to tackle a £35m deficit.
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Public inquiry into brain surgeon Eljamel launched
Former head of neurosurgery at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients.
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Four arrests in connection with Edinburgh gang feud
Police believe several incidents of firearms being discharged and properties being set alight are linked to a feud between rival groups.
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Meat-eating dinosaurs shared watering holes with their prey
Scientists' analysis of prehistoric tracks suggests predators and prey drank at the same lagoons.
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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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Why there are protests over a £6.8m estate sale
Skye's South Sleat Estate involves 20,000 acres of land.
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In pictures: Scottish nature photo awards 2024
Images taken in Shetland, Orkney, Highlands and Edinburgh were among the winners.
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Alarms, overdoses and saving lives: Two days in UK's first drug injection room
The BBC was given exclusive access to the controversial facility in the east end of Glasgow.
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'Gran inspired me to act and now I'm in the leading role'
James McCardle is starring in new comedy Four Mothers, which reminds him of his grandmother.
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Getting to know Sally Magnusson
The BBC Reporting Scotland presenter is standing down after 27 years.
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Pupils studying esports in Scottish Borders school
The esports course serves as a starting point for learners who want a career in the sector.
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MSP's emotional tribute to 'star' and partner Christina McKelvie
Keith Brown pays an emotional tribute to his partner Christina McKelvie MSP following her death.
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Stirling celebrates 900th anniversary with parade
About 900 people took part in the parade, including 350 musicians and local community groups.
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'To know the Big Yin's seen my stand-up is incredible'
Rosco McClelland has won this year's Sir Billy Connolly "Spirit of Glasgow" Award at the city's comedy festival.
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The 85-year-old still working on dry stone dykes
Dave Goulder was named in the New Year’s Honours list for services to dry stane dyking.
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Drone footage shows fire-damaged cargo vessel in Aberdeen
A cargo ship involved in a crash with an oil tanker in the North Sea has been towed to Aberdeen.
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Plane wheel fell off from Edinburgh-Belfast flight
An overheated bearing caused the axle to fractured and detach the right nose wheel during take off in Edinburgh
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Premature baby leave 'transformative' for parents
From Sunday, parents of premature or sick babies will be entitled to 12 weeks' paid leave.
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Ships had no lookouts before crash, says report
The Solong cargo ship - which is now berthed in Aberdeen - hit the Stena Immaculate in the North Sea.
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Lockerbie bombing whistleblower arrested in Libya
Samir Shegwara was arrested after the BBC reported the existence of evidence linking Libya with the bombing.
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Public inquiry into brain surgeon Eljamel launched
Former head of neurosurgery at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients.
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Scotland 'already started' preparing to host Women's World Cup
Scotland have "already started" preparing for an "inspirational" UK-hosted Women's World Cup in 2035, according to interim head coach Mick McArdle.
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Ferguson proving people wrong as Rangers boss, says McCann
Rangers assistant Neil McCann insists interim-head coach Barry Ferguson has already proven doubters wrong over his suitability for the role.
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UK set to host 2035 Women's World Cup as only 'valid' bid
The UK is set to host the 2035 Women's World Cup as the sole "valid" bidder for the tournament, Fifa president Gianni Infantino says.
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Why is St Johnstone's 16-year top-flight stay at risk?
How have St Johnstone gone from Scotland's "most stable" to "most unstable" as they battle to escape relegation from the Scottish Premiership?
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Scots humbled by defending champions Sweden at curling worlds
Scotland sit joint second in the World Men's Curling Championship round-robin table after recovering from a loss to Switzerland to beat Norway 8-4.