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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Widow calls for fire safety review at recycling site
Magda Szmeichel said "every day was a challenge" since her husband died in an explosion two years ago.
Labour MP criticises government over Grangemouth
Brian Leishman says he is "incredibly disappointed" by Sir Keir Starmer's administration.
Textile firm to create 400 jobs at former tyre plant
Wilkie will move in to the former Michelin tyre factory in Dundee as part of a £50m investment in the site.
'Accelerating' A9 dualling would not cut project time
Transport Scotland said rescheduling the current timetable for the project would cause further delays.
Woman, 76, faces trial over school abuse claims
The woman is accused of historical abuse of girls at the former Fornethy School in Angus.
MSP pay to rise by 3.2% to almost £75,000
Parliamentarians are to get a salary increase of more than £2,000 a year.
Bird flu outbreak 'no risk to humans' - chief vet
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was reported at Kingoldrum, in the Kirriemuir area, on Friday.
Grangemouth closure and 'bruised' business confidence
Ineos announces says its ethanol plant at Grangemouth has closed and issues warnings about the future of the chemical industry.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Grooming gang convicted of raping women in Dundee
The four men and a woman plied their victims - aged between 16 and 30 - with drugs before sexually assaulting them.
Prisoners hospitalised after Christmas drug misuse
A total of 35 inmates at HMP Glenochil were identified as being under the influence of drugs on 25 December.
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Man faces bomb hoax charge after airport disruption
The 20-year-old Dundee man appears in court after disruption in Orkney at the weekend.
'I've helped bring more than 10,000 babies into the world'
Staff and patients reflect on 40 years since Scotland's first IVF baby was born at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
The cafe helping prisoners escape a life of crime
Former prisoner Lee Jack says the cafe he worked at while on day release helped to turn his life around.
Family reunited with lost photos after online appeal
A man found a lost photo album outside Glasgow Airport and took to social media to reunite it with its owner.
Blood donations saved me - and my mum and daughter
Three generations of the same family whose lives were saved by blood transfusions urge more people to become donors.
?It was our rock'n'roll? - How the ZX Spectrum became a 1980s icon
A new documentary looks at the impact of the ZX Spectrum, the computer that kickstarted a gaming revolution
Climbing inside a Kelpie's head
Visitors will soon be given the chance to climb inside the 98ft tall structures near Falkirk.
Meet Scotland's Ballet Prodigy
Antonia Cramb is an award-winning professional ballet dancer at 18 years old.
5 Names You Didn't Know Were Scottish
Daniel Green reveals the top 5 Scottish names - and they're not what you expect
Down The Lens | Weight Loss Injections
Cassie talks about her decision to use weight loss injections to improve her health.
What to do if you've been scammed with Graeme High School
Made by pupils from Graeme High School
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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National News Headlines
Widow calls for fire safety review at recycling site
Magda Szmeichel said "every day was a challenge" since her husband died in an explosion two years ago.
Family unaware missing sisters had ended tenancy
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - part of a set of triplets - disappeared in Aberdeen more than a week ago.
FM denies SNP holding up two-child benefit payment
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray says Holyrood ministers need to further develop the policy before it can progress.
Major search for man missing after car crash
Shane Donnelly or Barr is believed to have been driving one of the cars involved in a crash on the A7.
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
Rod Stewart joins King for time capsule ceremony
The singer and his wife took part in the 35th anniversary celebrations of the King's foundation at Dumfries House.
Textile firm to create 400 jobs at former tyre plant
Wilkie will move in to the former Michelin tyre factory in Dundee as part of a £50m investment in the site.
Labour MP criticises government over Grangemouth
Brian Leishman says he is "incredibly disappointed" by Sir Keir Starmer's administration.
Fast-rising Fearnley joined by Draper in Melbourne third round
Jack Draper digs deep into his reserves to reach the Australian Open third round, where he is joined by fellow Briton Jacob Fearnley.
In pictures: Rapid thaw after Arctic weather
Mild weather has lifted temperatures by almost 30 degrees in just a few days in parts of Scotland.
Two arrested over £300,000 cannabis find at flat
Around 500 cannabis plants were discovered at the flat in Ochiltree Gardens by police on Monday.
Thousands object to plan to demolish gym for flats
Over 2,100 people signed a petition against plans to build 391 flats on the site of the Nuffield Health gym.
Source: BBC News
