National News
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Lockerbie suspect 'is the bomber' - MacAskill
Dorothy Bain KC was speaking to mark the 36th anniversary of the terror act, which claimed 270 lives.
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Ferry services disrupted due to strong winds
Wind gusts of 82mph were recorded in South Uist as a yellow weather warning for the country came into force.
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Retailers face 'critical weekend' after flat year
The Scottish Retail Consortium warns some shops could go out of business next year if sales remain sluggish.
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The town with Christmas lights designed by kids
Newburgh in Fife holds a competition every year for its children to design a new festive light.
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How a Glasgow nursery 'arrested' the Grinch
Dr Seuss's famous Christmas-hating character was arrested days after a break-in at an early years centre
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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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Abuse survivor missing after failed anonymity bid
A search was launched for Kevin Sutherland after he posted a lengthy "final announcement" on social media.
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Countdown crowns first female winner since 1998
Fiona Wood, from Kinross, won after correctly identifying "lassitude" as the final conundrum.
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Scotland's papers: 800 trains a day cancelled and cosmetics fears
The amount of trains cancelled across the UK and a consultation on the cosmetics sector make the papers.
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Glen Sannox begins passenger service on 13 January
The CalMac ferry will begin timetabled sailings after a long-running political row over its construction.
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Flamingo Land appeal after land deal extended
Scottish Enterprise is criticised for extending an exclusivity deal after planning permission was refused.
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Woman, 79, dies 10 days after car crash
Wilma Porter, from Montrose, was involved on a two-car crash near Gordoun in Aberdeenshire.
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Woman dies and man seriously injured in A9 crash
The smash happened at about 01:40 on the southbound carriageway near Inshes in inverness.
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Romance scammer duped £17k from me with deepfakes
Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with.
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NHS staff could have stopped suicide - inquiry
An inquiry ruled there were serious failings in the treatment and care of Sara MacRae by NHS Lothian.
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Man charged with smuggling 14 Albanians in lorry
Patrick McKinney, 23, from County Armargh in Northern Ireland, was arrested at the Loch Ryan ferry terminal at Cairnryan.
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Glasgow streets closed due to dangerous building
Glasgow City Council said material fell onto the pavement on Queen Street in the early hours of Friday.
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Will Scotland see a white Christmas this year?
Forecasters predict that temperatures could reach up to 14C on 25 December in north east Scotland.
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Antibiotic side effects left me barely able to walk
Seven years later, John Marshall is still suffering from chronic pain and regular muscle spasms.
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Has Swinney got the SNP back on the front foot after wipeout fear?
From fears of an election wipeout to bouncing back with the budget, John Swinney reflects on a chaotic 2024.
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The retailers living in fear of violent shoplifters
One woman working in a store in Edinburgh's Morningside area was knocked to the floor and throttled by a thief.
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The enduring fascination with a 'haunted' bothy
The BBC's Uncanny series packs a rucksack and investigates claims of spooky goings-on at Luibeilt Lodge.
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Who is Humza Yousaf? The rise and fall of a former first minister
A profile of Humza Yousaf, who has announced he is standing down as an MSP at the 2026 election.
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The Scottish spaceport stuck in limbo
The facility in Sutherland was to be the UK's first but there are now doubts over its future.
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Murder and mayhem: The story of Glasgow's deadly gang feud
A gangland feud which dates back more than 20 years is the focus of a new BBC Radio 5 Live true crime podcast.
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What is stealthing? Rapist jailed in Scotland's first conviction
A rapist has been jailed for stealthing in Scotland's first conviction of the kind.
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Watch the Christmas weather forecast for Scotland
Dreaming of a white Christmas? You are likely to be disappointed as Scotland could potentially see its warmest Christmas Day on record.
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Watch Grinch get 'arrested' after nursery break-in
A nursery in Glasgow which has managed to have the Grinch arrested after it was robbed of an iPad.
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Bus roofless after driving through rail bridge tunnel
Emergency services are at the scene after a double decker bus crashed into a bridge in Kilmarnock, ripping off its roof.
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'We see illegal e-bikes going 40mph on pavements'
Figures show almost 300 e-bikes were confiscated by Police Scotland between January and September 2024.
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Sarwar says Labour got Waspi payout decision wrong
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says the prime minister was wrong not to compensate women affected by the UK government's failure to adequately warn them about changes to the state pension.
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Fearful shoppers run to avoid charging football fans
Footage taken by shoppers shows violence and disorder in Glasgow city centre ahead of the Scottish League Cup final.
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Double decker bus wedged under bridge after crash
The bus crashed into a bridge on Cook Street, at the junction with Commerce Street.
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The 16ft knitted Christmas tree aiming to tackle loneliness
A community group in Edinburgh have unveiled a 16ft knitted Christmas tree aimed at bringing different generations together.
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Abuse survivor missing after failed anonymity bid
A search was launched for Kevin Sutherland after he posted a lengthy "final announcement" on social media.
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Ferry services disrupted due to strong winds
Wind gusts of 82mph were recorded in South Uist as a yellow weather warning for the country came into force.
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Man who posed as Good Samaritan jailed for rape
Diego Valdivieso lured a drunk and confused woman back to his flat.
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Lockerbie suspect 'is the bomber' - MacAskill
Abu Agila Masud is due to go on trial in Washington in May facing three charges, which he denies.
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Countdown crowns first female winner since 1998
Fiona Wood, from Kinross, won after correctly identifying "lassitude" as the final conundrum.
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Watch Sportscene results
David Currie goes around the grounds bringing the latest scores in the Scottish leagues.