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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:22:41 GMT
Couple put their car in for an MOT - then the garage went up in flames
Nurse Lakini Bolton has seen the last of her trusty Ford Focus after a fire destroyed a Lanarkshire garage.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:30:36 GMT
Reform's Scottish leader says he owns six houses, six boats and five cars
Malcolm Offord was criticised as "entitled" during an STV leaders debate ahead of next week's election.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:46:00 GMT
Scots backpacker stuck 'in limbo' in Thailand over mobile phone 'mistake'
Rory McColl had his passport confiscated after what he claims was a mix-up and faces a three month wait for a court hearing.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:25 GMT
'They just wanted rid of us': Musical tells story of Lee Jeans sit-in women
The downing of tools for seven months at the Greenock factory was one of the most extraordinary chapters in Scottish industrial history.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:02:42 GMT
Independence the priority for Alliance to Liberate Scotland
The party is hoping to maximise the number of pro-independence MSPs returned to Holyrood.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:02:59 GMT
Scotland's papers: Firms in 'distress' and King addresses Congress
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:53:22 GMT
Fire crews tackle blaze at Fife hotel
Local roads are closed after fire broke out at the St Michael's Inn in Leuchars just after 22:00 on Tuesday.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:20:46 GMT
Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer
True crime show follows a woman facing a life-changing dilemma after her fiancé makes a shock confession.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:53:12 GMT
Case dropped against woman charged over anti-abortion protest
Rose Docherty was arrested twice for protesting near a Glasgow abortion clinic in breach of new buffer zone laws.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:01:56 GMT
How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election
The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:03:15 GMT
Do you have what it takes to be a town's gull ranger?
The post is being advertised in Eyemouth to try to tackle the conflict between humans and the birds.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:34:55 GMT
Man killed his mum after being accused of trying to poison his dad
Thomas Fraser, 31, stabbed Miriam MacDonald at her home in Inverness.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:52:22 GMT
Trump recalls his Scottish mother describing a young Prince Charles as 'cute'
The US president was speaking about his mother Mary's love for the Royal Family during a speech at the White House, attended by the King and Queen.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:33 GMT
What's the score with Scotland's World Cup holiday - and will schools be off?
Which Scottish councils are taking the day off in June - and will it mean closing schools?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:16 GMT
Scotland's population set to fall due to drop in migration
The National Records of Scotland said the change is "mainly driven by migration falling from unusually high levels".

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:29 GMT
What impact do refugees have on housing in Glasgow?
BBC Verify examines claims made by political leaders about the impact of asylum and migration on housing.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Will university strikes ever end?
Our uni sector has been plagued by industrial action.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:54:44 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:49:08 GMT
Scottish election 2026: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Explore the policies of the main parties in Scotland and compare where they stand on key issues with this interactive guide.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:13:08 GMT
Polling day to mark launch of new voting system for blind people
An improved system to safeguard the anonymous vote will be used across Scotland on 7 May.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:18 GMT
Nine seats that could decide Scotland's election
The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:03:29 GMT
How you can follow the election on BBC Scotland
They include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:42:25 GMT
How tax and welfare are shaping the vote in the Scottish election
In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:23:41 GMT
A simple guide to the Scottish Parliament election 2026
Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:30:06 GMT
The BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked
Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:48:55 GMT
Scottish election explained in under 60 seconds
All you need to know about the upcoming election in Scotland, clearly and quickly explained.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:42:58 GMT
Peach and lilac? The Scottish ballots explained
A quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:53:22 GMT
Fire crews tackle blaze at Fife hotel
Local roads are closed after fire broke out at the St Michael's Inn in Leuchars just after 22:00 on Tuesday.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:01:56 GMT
How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election
The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:50:10 GMT
BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:03:58 GMT
Plans approved to build holiday pods at home of Robert Burns
The proposals are part of plans to save the category A-listed buildings, which are largely unchanged since they were built in 1788.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:48:49 GMT
Dundee University staff balloted on new strike action
The move by the University and College Union (UCU) is part of a long-running dispute over cuts.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:33:43 GMT
Scott eager to write new chapter in Glasgow story
Duncan Scott can't wait for his return to Glasgow's Tollcross pool, which holds many great memories for Scotland's most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:04:50 GMT
Tavernier on list of Tottenham options - gossip
London club may move for Rangers skipper as free agent if they drop out of the Premier League...

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:07:35 GMT
Rangers have more chance of title than Celtic - Sutton
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton believes arch-rivals Rangers have more chance of winning the Scottish Premiership this season than the Parkhead club.

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