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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Scotland takes 'huge step' towards Calum's Law on child restraint
The Holyrood bill is named after Calum Morrison who was was restrained at an additional needs school when he was 11.
School kitchen reopens after suspected chemical leak
Crieff Primary School was closed and evacuated by police after a staff member reported becoming unwell.
Governments hopeful of new jobs for Grangemouth workers
The Scottish and UK governments are optimistic workers facing redundancy will be offered new jobs.
Two charged with murder after Falkirk man dies
Joseph Dix and Macauley Ruddock appear in court, charged with killing father-of-two Andrew Main.
Actor Cumming to lead Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The star of stage and screen is returning to Scotland to take up the role of artistic director.
Swinney denies lack of action over Grangemouth closure
Petroineos announced plans to close the site in November, but the first minister said the move was premature.
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis warns of 160 jobs at risk
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis said 160 jobs at its Larbert base could be at risk
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
'I want to be the oldest Miss Universe winner - at 31'
For the first time in the pageant's history, women over the age of 28 have been allowed to enter.
Man who fled court during sentencing has jail term extended
Andrew Pattie hid under a shipping container in pouring rain after bursting free from the dock at Dundee Sheriff Court.
Scotland's only oil refinery confirmed to close next year
Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites.
Woman charged over death of 97-year-old man in Dundee
A woman has been charged in connection with the death of a 97-year-old man in Dundee.
Body believed to be missing hillwalker found after 20 months
Ross Kinghorn was last seen in Blair Atholl before heading off on a walking trip in January 2023.
When Murray was crowned the boy king of Queens
Twenty years since he became the US Open boys' champion, Andy Murray is giving New York a miss and beginning retired life with a holiday in Spain.
The NHS clinic trying to wean patients off painkillers
NHS Fife says the long-term use of highly-addictive drugs is not the best approach to chronic pain.
Winning images from 10th Scottish landscape awards
Prizes went to pictures taken across Scotland, including Glasgow and Harris.
Raising the Doof: The whirlwind success of DJ Hannah Laing
From chart success to international recognition, Dundee DJ Hannah Laing reflects on her journey to fame
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Down The Lens | Weight Loss Injections
Cassie talks about her decision to use weight loss injections to improve her health.
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From dental nurse to gold-selling artist, Dundee DJ shares the story behind her success.
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"I was totally inspired" - the story of a symphony orchestra on a council estate.
The Hobbyless Romantic | Jiu Jitsu
Emily is looking for the ONE...hobby. Will Jiu Jitsu be be the activity she falls for?!
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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Scotland takes 'huge step' towards Calum's Law on child restraint
The Holyrood bill is named after Calum Morrison who was was restrained at an additional needs school when he was 11.
Doune the Rabbit Hole music festival to return after boycott
The Stirlingshire event was cancelled in 2023 due to a union boycott over unpaid wages.
Neo-Nazi found with home 'armoury' guilty of terrorism offences
Alan Edward discussed attacking an LBGT group in Falkirk and wrote racist and anti-Semitic posts.
Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort rejected by park authority
More than 174,000 people objected to the plan, which would have seen a monorail, waterpark and hotel built.
New cold case probe ordered into doorstep murder of Alistair Wilson
The banker and father-of-two was shot dead at his home in the Highlands nearly 20 years ago.
Firefighters tackle mattress blaze at Aberdeen recycling centre
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent seven fire engines to the site in Inverurie Road, in the Bucksburn area.
Fears for Scottish jobs as Harland & Wolff faces administration
The Belfast-based shipbuilder owners fabrication sites on Lewis and in Fife.
Glasgow 'on verge' of deal to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Scottish government is close to agreeing a deal to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026.
Health secretary denies 'crisis' in Scotland's NHS
Neil Gray has been accused of being "in denial" after defending the performance of the health service.
Guests 'lucky to escape fire as no alarm sounded'
People tell BBC Scotland News a fellow guest alerted them to the serious blaze in Elgin, Moray.
The Shed closure mirrors Scotland's nightclub demise
Clubbers experience their last night at the Shawlands venue - a third of Scottish nightclubs have closed since 2020.
Four jailed after mum and children targeted in revenge fire attacks
The four left the mum and her children 'cowering' as their front door went up in flames in Midlothian.
Source: BBC News
