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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:13:16 GMT
Lockerbie bombing suspect seized from Libya in 'cloak and dagger' operation
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi claims he was unlawfully taken from Libya to stand trial over the bombing.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:39 GMT
Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam
Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:15:59 GMT
'Glamour gran' to make history at Miss Great Britain beauty pageant
Ann Marie Harper, 71, from Prestwick, will be the oldest contender in the competition's 81-year-history.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:25:14 GMT
Trust running former national costume museum to cease trading
It says running Shambellie House near Dumfries has become "simply unsustainable" due to rising costs.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:32:30 GMT
Scotland's papers: Pub closures and data centre on battlefields plan
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:14:02 GMT
Voting records show gender splits at rapist taxi driver licence row committee
The decision by Highland councillors to let a convicted rapist keep his licences has sparked criticism.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:30:37 GMT
Shetland MSP defends hiring artist with public money
Hannah Mary Goodlad says she is using language and culture to reach the public across her islands constituency.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:58:55 GMT
Dramatic footage shows fishing boat smashing apart on rocks
The Genesis trawler has been destroyed days after it ran aground off the west coast of Orkney.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT
No probe into claims Swinney misled Holyrood
The first minister is facing no investigation into his comments on plans to adjust the pension triple lock.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:20:45 GMT
Scottish showjumper reported to be involved in fatal Spanish crash
According to Spanish media, a motorbike collided with the side of a car being driven by showjumper Scott Brash.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:30:54 GMT
Police officer on trial facing rape and sexual assault charges
Carmichael John Williamson, 32, from Shetland, denies charges at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:01:24 GMT
Alcohol allowed at seats for Scotland's World Cup play-off
Spectators will be able to consume alcohol at their seats when Scotland host the Czech Republic in the second leg of their Women's World Cup play-off in Paisley on Tuesday.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:28:25 GMT
CrossCountry plans 60,000 extra train seats
Extra trains will run under the plans, through Birmingham to cities including Glasgow and Manchester.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:32:34 GMT
Community-owned distillery calls in administrators
GlenWyvis Distillery Ltd said it had been facing "commercial and legal" challenges and rising costs.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Scotcast - What's happening to the Catholic Church?
Archdiocese of Glasgow is proposing to close 24 churches.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:40:25 GMT
I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned - it was bipolar
Kimberley Atkinson assumed her symptoms were depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:37:54 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:31:14 GMT
How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms
Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:02:04 GMT
'Alcohol and drugs ruined my band - I'm glad to have another chance'
The Temperance Movement are back with their first album in eight years, after an acrimonious break-up.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:14:10 GMT
BBC Scotland presenter Amy Irons expecting first baby
She broke the news on BBC Radio Scotland's The Saturday Show which she presents alongside co-host Steven Mill.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:06:08 GMT
Four taken to hospital after crash between car and tractor
The collision happened at about 10:20 on Sunday on the A915 south of St Andrews.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:14:02 GMT
Voting records show gender splits at rapist taxi driver licence row committee
The decision by Highland councillors to let a convicted rapist keep his licences has sparked criticism.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:30:37 GMT
Shetland MSP defends hiring artist with public money
Hannah Mary Goodlad says she is using language and culture to reach the public across her islands constituency.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:13:16 GMT
Lockerbie bombing suspect seized from Libya in 'cloak and dagger' operation
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi claims he was unlawfully taken from Libya to stand trial over the bombing.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:59:30 GMT
Man denies racist murder of scientist in Dundee as trial date set for 2028
Kyler Rattray, 21, is alleged to have repeatedly struck Dr Fortune Gomo with a knife last year.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:38:11 GMT
'Validation & relief' for Forrest after huge Spanish Open win
Grant Forrest on dealing with last hole nerves in Madrid and the euphoria of the biggest win of his career.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:01:24 GMT
Alcohol allowed at seats for Scotland's World Cup play-off
Spectators will be able to consume alcohol at their seats when Scotland host the Czech Republic in the second leg of their Women's World Cup play-off in Paisley on Tuesday.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:36:44 GMT
Celtic 'need more' from record signing Hogh - gossip
Advice for new Celtic striker and for Rangers manager from former Old Firm duo...

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