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Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:19:24 GMT
Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital
Rossi fled to Scotland in 2021 in an attempt to evade justice but was arrested in the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:38:01 GMT
Scotland's World Cup hopes at 0.07% - these are results they need
Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:16:30 GMT
Scotland's papers: Fake death rapist dead and SNP 'faces trans lawsuit'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:14:55 GMT
Alan Carr doesn't want them, do you? Contents of comedian's castle to be sold
The sale includes dozens of items from a "concrete menagerie" of animals, figures and rural scenes.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:22:33 GMT
First Orange Order march held in north east for 25 years
Aberdeenshire Council earlier agreed to the parade in Stonehaven, which hundreds of people objected to.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:32:30 GMT
Biker, 35, dies after rush-hour crash with lorry
Police Scotland say the 35-year-old, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:09:38 GMT
'Typing poems for strangers has turned them into friends'
Fraser Logan hopes to travel the world typing three minute poems for strangers.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:04:33 GMT
Woman found unwell by police dies after four-hour wait for ambulance
The Scottish Ambulance Service said it was under "significant pressure" due to long hospital turnaround times earlier this week.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:20:50 GMT
Flooding and fire damage after thunderstorms across Scotland
A Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain covers most of Scotland following the recent hot spell.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:19:41 GMT
Thousands expected to flock to Dumfries for free Youth Beatz festival
The festival - which is ticketed but free to attend - is held on farmland in Dumfries.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:03:38 GMT
Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli to stand trial for rape and sex offences
Hardeep Singh Kohli - who previously appeared on celebrity versions of Big Brother and Masterchef - will face trial in October 2027.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:50:13 GMT
Teenage accused 'confessed' sword murder to friend, trial told
Two youths, age 16 and 17, deny murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay in the St George's Cross area of Glasgow last March.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:31:26 GMT
Ferries agency pays in full for unfinished CalMac ships built in Turkey
CMAL has taken legal ownership of three ships as the shipyard faces economic challenges.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:12:17 GMT
Man to stand trial for murder of Scottish woman in Greece
Jean Hanlon's family, from Dumfries, had originally expected the trial to start on Friday but it was adjourned until Tuesday.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:01:13 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:17:53 GMT
Will our peaceful rural life be destroyed by a huge AI data centre?
Families in Auchtertool are among communities across Scotland raising concerns about data centre plans

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Politics Show: Could Sarwar be next to quit?
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Paul O'Kane.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:19:14 GMT
'I've written off two cars': The Highland village overrun with marauding deer
A councillor says deer that wander into Helmsdale pose risks to residents and visitors.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:20:15 GMT
Why is the King opening the Scottish Parliament during summer recess?
King Charles and Queen Camilla will be at Holyrood on Saturday to mark the official start of the 7th session of the Scottish Parliament.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:49:48 GMT
Banned swimmer's daughters to realise family's Commonwealth Games dream
Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:30:37 GMT
Mugs in drawers and watches in cupboards: What police pictures say about Peter Murrell's crime spree
Dozens of new images released by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service now show some of the items he purchased illegally.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:34:12 GMT
One night in Miami: The Scotsmen of the apocalypse
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen paints the scene from Miami as Scotland's World Cup hopes fade.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:26:04 GMT
Is a former England striker right about reasons for Scottish football's ills?
From undervalued broadcasting deals to unfulfilled potential, Ian Wright says he feels sorry for Scottish football fans - but is the former England striker right?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:47:23 GMT
What do numbers tell us about Scotland's World Cup attacking intent?
BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Steve Clarke's blunt attack and looks at the potential deeper issues.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:53:29 GMT
Are Scotland 'not good enough' to impress at World Cup?
What is the mood among Scotland fans and pundits post-group stage at the World Cup?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:39:39 GMT
Selling cars & air miles conundrum - what now for Tartan Army?
BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:03:28 GMT
Scotland fans face anxious World Cup wait after bruising Brazil defeat
Steve Clarke's side lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami, but a third place Group C finish means they could still make the last 32 of the World Cup.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:25:19 GMT
Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?
Scotland's party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:09:50 GMT
Man jailed for trying to kill police officer with stolen car
Thomas Malone had earlier admitted charges of attempted murder, dangerous driving and abduction.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:25:14 GMT
Big changes proposed to reduce Scotland's prison population
The changes would see fewer criminals jailed and hundreds of prisoners get out of jail earlier in an attempt to tackle the prisons overcrowding crisis.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:22:33 GMT
First Orange Order march held in north east for 25 years
Aberdeenshire Council earlier agreed to the parade in Stonehaven, which hundreds of people objected to.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:12:17 GMT
Man to stand trial for murder of Scottish woman in Greece
Jean Hanlon's family, from Dumfries, had originally expected the trial to start on Friday but it was adjourned until Tuesday.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:11:48 GMT
Coalsnaughton ground movement showing 'no signs of stopping'
Almost 100 properties in the former Clackmannanshire mining village have been evacuated.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:12:22 GMT
Celtic not prepared to meet Hibs asking price for Chaiwa - gossip
Celtic continue chase for Hibs midfielder as Rangers consider a goalkeeper swap deal...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:56:55 GMT
'Dream job' drives Potter for more triathlon success
Scottish Olympic medallist Beth Potter is top of the world rankings despite a foot injury, with a deep love of the sport pushing her limits on a daily basis.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:23 GMT
Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record
On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the mile. But how will he do it?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:03:45 GMT
Sri Lanka beat Scotland to keep semi-final hopes alive
Sri Lanka keep their slim hopes of reaching a first Women's T20 World Cup semi-final alive with a nail-biting three-wicket win over Scotland at Old Trafford.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:02:12 GMT
Muir to run 5,000m at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Scotland's Laura Muir will run the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as she aims to be "as strong as possible" for the major events up to the 2028 Olympics.

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