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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
BBC Sport presenter reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
Announcing the news on air during Off the Ball, Kenny Macintyre said he pushed for three-monthly tests due to his family history.
Which trains will be operating over Christmas and New Year?
ScotRail has announced its Christmas and New Year timetable which includes the last Christmas Eve and Hogmanay trains departing earlier than usual.
Man, 78, dies in crash and passenger airlifted to hospital
The crash, involving a Volkswagen van, happened on the A822 near Amultree, at about 12:20 on Friday.
'Possible human material' found at Perth church
Police were alerted to the discovery at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday.
Eljamel logbooks destruction 'may have broken law'
Forty logbooks potentially relating to the disgraced surgeon were destroyed by NHS Tayside in July.
Scotland has 33 new towns - where are they and what's it like living in one?
BBC Scotland visits Tarves in Aberdeenshire - one of 33 places which are no longer villages after seeing their populations swell.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Crossbow shooter jailed over attempted murder of police officers
Michael Ley attempted to shoot the officers after a mental health nurse raised concern about his wellbeing.
Mothers waiting 62 hours to be induced among maternity unit safety issues
The obstetrics ward at the Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert was given an improvement notice for several issues.
Six Scottish sites close as timber firm goes bust
Six sites which were part of National Timber Group in Scotland have shut after the firm called in administrators
Better than the John Lewis ad? Schoolboys melt hearts with Last Christmas doorbell video
The boys from Denny said they left the message on the doorbell "to get you in the Christmas spirit".
What are the NHS waiting times where you live?
The number of people in Scotland waiting more than a year for an NHS appointment or treatment has fallen.
No court action after Hearts player hit by lighter
The case after a Tannadice incident is dealt with by way of an alternative to prosecution.
Ewan McGregor's career honoured at Scottish Baftas
The Trainspotting and Star Wars actor was honoured as stars turned out for the Bafta Scotland awards.
Students reveal effects of cuts at Dundee university
Students say they are feeling the effects across studios, classrooms and workshops.
Dundee and US surgeons achieve world-first stroke surgery using robot
A Dundee professor carried out the first remote thrombectomy on a human cadaver.
In pictures: Autumn colours in Scotland
BBC Weather Watchers have been capturing vibrant scenes across the country.
Police Scotland's 'top dog' retires after award-winning career
Amber, a Belgian Malinois serving in Tayside, and was named most obedient police dog in the UK.
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
BBC Sport presenter reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
Announcing the news on air during Off the Ball, Kenny Macintyre said he pushed for three-monthly tests due to his family history.
Man, 78, dies in crash and passenger airlifted to hospital
The crash, involving a Volkswagen van, happened on the A822 near Amultree, at about 12:20 on Friday.
Cameron barracks asylum plans 'made up on back of an envelope' - Swinney
John Swinney made the remarks the day after plans to place 300 men in Cameron Barracks in Inverness by early December were delayed.
Which trains will be operating over Christmas and New Year?
ScotRail has announced its Christmas and New Year timetable which includes the last Christmas Eve and Hogmanay trains departing earlier than usual.
Scotland take Euros silver as Sweden win final
Scotland fall short in their quest for gold at the European Curling Championships as Rebecca Morrison's rink are beaten 7-5 in the final by Sweden.
Which are the best west coast ferries to spot whales and dolphins?
Conservationists travel on CalMac routes to record sea life in Scotland's waters.
Revamp of Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries shopping centre approved
Work on the revamp of the shopping centre will begin in the second half of 2026.
Ministers ordered to publish Sturgeon inquiry evidence
The Scottish government has been ordered to publish some of the written evidence from an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.
Home Office delays plan to house asylum seekers at military bases
About 540 men were due to be sent to Crowborough army training camp and 300 men to Cameron Barracks in Inverness.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Four more arrests after alleged assault of Celtic Park steward
Four further arrests are made in connection with a disturbance at Celtic Park during Falkirk's Scottish Premiership visit on 29 October.
Killer's sentence extended for laundry room rape
Cameron Woods is already serving an 18-and-a-half year sentence for fatally stabbing Robert Fisher.
Source: BBC News
