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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Denny Boys enjoying stardom after Last Christmas doorbell video
The five schoolboys have performed the hit on TV, but still found time to give back in their community at a local hospice.
Humza Yousaf brother-in-law cleared of extortion and drugs charges
Ramsay El-Nakla's co-accused were charged with killing Mr Munro by putting him in an extreme state of fear for his safety.
Which Scottish communities are sharing £280m of funding?
The areas - spread across 12 local authorities - will each get up to £20m for regeneration projects.
Biotech jobs boost for Grangemouth site
Up to 460 roles are expected to be created at the site of the former oil refinery and across Scotland.
Rare public display for Mary Queen of Scots' final letter
The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.
Section of major motorway closed after lorries blown over during Storm Bram
The motorway was shut overnight near Abington in South Lanarkshire while some rail services were also disrupted.
Rapist jailed for 12 years for decade of crimes
Yuen Lawson, 37, carried out attacks in Aberdeenshire towns and also in Dundee.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
James McAvoy's directorial debut on hoax rappers to close film festival
California Schemin' is based on the true story of aspiring Scottish rap duo Silibil N' Brains.
Four jailed for 'punishment beating' murder in Dundee
Three men and a woman murdered Steven Hutton in his Charleston home in March 2024.
Perth-based researcher sheds light on ancient look-out system
A researcher suggests the chain of beacons could have alerted communities to Viking fleets.
Man appears in court charged with assault after woman's death
The woman was found unresponsive in a property in the city before being pronounced dead at the scene.
DJ Hannah Laing on how losing her best friend reshaped her year
The DJ describes a 'life changing" year and her efforts to establish a community studio, giving new young artists opportunities in music.
My breasts are so heavy they cause chronic pain but I can't get a reduction
Melissa Ashcroft was told earlier this year her BMI was too high to qualify for surgery on the NHS.
Woman who killed man, 97, after demanding his money jailed
The pensioner died in hospital five weeks after he was attacked in his flat by serial criminal Tandy Swinton.
Man who killed roofer in fight over money gets unpaid work
David McGuinness, 30, had an unknown heart condition and died after the physical altercation in 2023.
Van driver who killed retired pharmacist in crash jailed
David Cooper failed to react in time to a stop sign and hit the man's car in Perth and Kinross in 2023
Migrant hotel resident on sexual assault charges
The 22-year-old resident of the Cladhan Hotel has been remanded in custody
Retired teacher sentenced for abusing girls at residential school
Patricia Robertson, 77, assaulted and humiliated girls at Fornethy House between 1969 and 1984.
Sheriff with MND uses voice app to speak in court
Alastair Carmichael uses synthetic voice apps after being diagnosed with the disease last year.
An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town
A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities.
Should football fans be banned from games for using pyrotechnics?
The Scottish government is seeking views on whether banning orders should be given out for the use of flares or fireworks at matches.
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.
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
Disabled woman was left to sit outside flat for hours during flooding
Blackwood Homes and Care declared a major incident at MacLehose Court earlier this week.
Denny Boys enjoying stardom after Last Christmas doorbell video
The five schoolboys have performed the hit on TV, but still found time to give back in their community at a local hospice.
Firefighters tackle blaze at bus depot in Greenock
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) dispatched crews to the Inverclyde town on Friday evening.
Whisky industry faces bleak midwinter as tariffs bite and exports stall
Tough economic forces are bearing down on whisky producers and the sectors which rely on them.
Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year finalists revealed
Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year is back, with five finalists hoping to win the 2025 title
Annan hoping for six-figure windfall from Rangers tie
Chairman Russell Brown says the trip to Ibrox will make a huge financial difference to the club.
Tributes to comedian Stanley Baxter after death aged 99
Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Reform wins first by-election in Scotland
David McLennan has been elected as a councillor in West Lothian, taking the seat from Scottish Labour.
Humza Yousaf brother-in-law cleared of extortion and drugs charges
Ramsay El-Nakla's co-accused were charged with killing Mr Munro by putting him in an extreme state of fear for his safety.
Giant turtle found washed up on beach
The turtle is found by a walker on the beach next to Southerness Golf Club in southern Scotland.
Venue apology in Primal Scream antisemitic image row
A London music venue says it is "appalled" by alleged antisemitic images shown on stage at a gig.
Source: BBC News
