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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
'Urgent action' promised to tackle rising Dundee drug deaths
Calls for changes to drug legislation are part of a strategy addressing rising drug deaths in Dundee.
Compulsory mental health detentions in Scotland at record high
Some of the fastest growth in emergency treatment in Scotland is among young people, new statistics show.
Alloa crash: Woman critical after two-car collision
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital following the collision in Clackmannanshire.
Perth police officer admits crashing patrol car into traffic lights
PC Mark Chance caused thousands of pounds worth of damage attempting to overtake a cyclist in Perth.
Scottish universities 'oblivious' to extent of racial abuse
One student felt the need to "act more white" and anti-English sentiment was found at Scottish institutions.
Man dies in hospital a week after industrial accident in Perth
The 51-year-old dies of his injuries a week after the incident at a shop in Perth's Main Street.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Muirhead & Brewster retain titles
Eve Muirhead and Tom Brewster guide their rinks to respective women's and men's Scottish curling titles in Perth on Sunday.
McNamara hurt by Dundee Utd loss
Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara urges his team to improve defensively following the 6-2 humbling by Celtic.
Managers at odds on County win
St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas was left aggrieved after losing at Ross County in the Scottish Premier League.
Celtic 6-2 Dundee Utd
Kris Commons and Anthony Stokes each score twice as Celtic rout Dundee United and stretch their SPL advantage.
Ross County 1-0 St Johnstone
Ross County hold firm to claim all three points from their Scottish Premier League clash against St Johnstone.
Falkirk 1-0 Dunfermline
Substitute David Weatherston scores a late goal to give Falkirk victory against Dunfermline.
Arbroath 0-1 Brechin City
Brechin City's Alan Trouten scored late to defeat Arbroath in the Scottish Second Divsion.
Forfar Athletic 0-1 Alloa Athletic
A last-minute goal by Ben Gordon is enough for Alloa to edge past Forfar in the Scottish Second Division.
Stenhousemuir 2-1 East Fife
Bryan Hodge scores twice as Stenhousemuir come from behind to beat East Fife in the Scottish Second Division.
Annan Athletic 1-2 East Stirlingshire
East Stirling continue to enjoy their travels as they defeat Annan in the Scottish Third Division.
Peterhead 0-0 Stirling Albion
Bottom-placed Stirling Albion hold play-off hopefuls Peterhead to a draw in the Scottish Third Division
Dundee need more in attack - Smith
Manager Barry Smith admits Dundee lack prowess in the final third following the 1-0 defeat by Aberdeen.
Aberdeen 1-0 Dundee
Niall McGinn's 17th goal of the season gives Aberdeen their first win of 2013 as Dundee lose at Pittodrie.
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NHS in Scotland could face £1.8bn 'shortfall' without reform, says watchdog
Audit Scotland's report said the NHS was "seriously struggling to become financially sustainable".
The Lost Boys: How two towns cope with the impact of suicide
The families of young men who took their lives talk about the impact - and the ways they are trying to help others.
Sturgeon and Drakeford back general election if no-deal risk removed
But Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford say the risk of no-deal must first be removed before they agree to an early poll.
Brexit deal would be 'considerable challenge' for Scottish economy
A report by the Fraser of Allander Institute says output in Scotland has already taken a £3bn "hit".
Firefighters tackle Clydebank industrial unit blaze
A specialist unit was also sent to the incident in Clydebank due to the risk of hazardous substances being involved.
Eight injured in A82 lorry and minibus crash
The casualties have been taken to three hospitals following the crash near Bridge of Orchy.
New Elgin woods attack: Man in court charged with murder
An 83-year-old man died and a minister and his wife both aged 70 were injured in the incident in Moray.
Masked gang threaten 11-year-old girl during house raid
Police say up to five men targeted the house in Ardrossan, escaping with cash and jewellery
Dennis Nilsen: Serial killer died in 'excruciating pain'
The former civil servant admitted killing at least 15 boys and men in the 1970s and 1980s.
Unite pushes for de-selection of Labour MP Ian Murray
The union wants to prevent Edinburgh South MP Ian Murray from being a candidate in the next general election.
Ofgem 'unable to approve' subsea cables from Shetland and the Western Isles
The link from Shetland and the Western Isles would connect wind farms to the national grid.
Knifeman jailed for life for Drumchapel murder of vulnerable man
Joseph McIntyre stabbed Darren Sinclair to death after luring him to waste ground in Drumchapel, Glasgow.
Source: BBC News
