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Stranded campervan family rescued after river bursts banks
A family were rescued from a campervan after a river burst its banks and left them surrounded by water in the early hours.
Communities hit by floods as storms batter Ireland’s north
The north of Ireland has been battered by heavy rain as violent storms triggered numerous flooding incidents.
Jeremy Corbyn to reveal how he would help rural areas as he tours Western Isles
Jeremy Corbyn is set to highlight plans for "rural proof" policies as he kicks off his campaign tour of the Western Isles.
Girls under pressure to portray ‘perfect life’ online, study finds
More than a third of girls and young women feel pressurised to portray the "perfect life" online, according to new research.
Falkirk’s Alexander Dennis factory in Mexico City bus deal
A bus factory in Falkirk will help build 90 double deckers for export to Mexico as part of a £44 million deal, Prime Minister Theresa May will announce.
Record child neglect cases referred by NSPCC last year
A leading children's charity referred a record number of reports of child neglect to Scottish authorities last year.
More ambition urged over long-term climate targets
Thousands of people have called on the Scottish Government to be more ambitious in setting long-term climate targets.
‘Vicious’ stabbing in busy street not a random attack, say police
A "vicious" attack which saw a man repeatedly stabbed in broad daylight is being treated as targeted.
Probe launched after elderly man found dead at Inverness home
A probe has been launched after a 78-year-old man was found dead in his home.
Judge praised over letter to children explaining custody decision
A judge has been praised after taking the unusual step of writing to children involved in a custody battle about her decision.
Clean-up mission after cement mixer comes unstuck in Highlands
A clean-up mission has been launched after a cement lorry overturned near a dam.
Motorcyclist killed in A82 crash named by police
A motorcyclist who died following a crash in Glencoe has been named by police.
Three held after drugs worth £58,000 seized in Glasgow
Two men and a woman have been arrested after police seized drugs worth an estimated £58,000.
Glasgow organisation to join Unicef as Andy Murray Live charity partner
Tennis star Andy Murray has announced that a Glasgow-based organisation will join Unicef as charity partner at his exhibition match later this year.
Mortality rate drops 8.4% in Scotland’s hospitals
The mortality rate at Scotland's hospitals has fallen by 8.4% over the last three years.
Man seen with missing Fiona McMaster urged to contact police
Police are appealing for information about a man seen with a woman who has been missing for a fortnight.
Private schools and universities ‘should be liable for business rates’
A major review has called for private schools, universities and council leisure facilities to be liable for Scottish business rates.
Sturgeon to discuss Brexit repeal Bill with Welsh First Minister
Scotland's First Minister will meet her Welsh counterpart in Edinburgh to discuss their opposition to the Brexit repeal Bill.
Scotland key to delivering Labour government – Corbyn
Nowhere in the UK is more important than Scotland in delivering a Labour government, Jeremy Corbyn has said, as he prepares to bring his summer tour north of the border.
‘Death-crash driver ruined my life’
A heartbroken Dundee woman has slammed the decision not to jail the Moray lorry driver responsible for her husband’s death.
Most firms concerned over skills shortage among new workers
Almost two thirds of Scottish firms are concerned they will be unable to recruit sufficiently skilled employees over the next few years, a new survey has indicated.
Health visitors’ vital role hailed at Glasgow conference
Hundreds of health visitors are gathering for a conference celebrating the "vital role" they play in the health and wellbeing of children and families.
You’re getting warmer…summer’s back
Parts of Britain are set to see a glimpse of summer again this week as temperatures reach their highest since mid-July.
Scotland key to delivering Labour government – Corbyn
Nowhere in the UK is more important than Scotland in delivering a Labour government, Jeremy Corbyn has said, as he prepares to bring his summer tour north of the border.
Gert’s just a flirt as remains of hurricane fail to deliver tropical warmth
It was billed as a saviour of what is left of summer for some parts of Britain but Hurricane Gert's remains did not quite make the centigrade.
Play exploring sectarianism in Northern Ireland wins James Tait Black Prize
A play exploring the extremes of sectarianism has won one of the UK's most distinguished literary awards.
Woman ‘felt violated’ after man lifted her skirt on board train
A woman was left feeling "embarrassed and violated" after having her skirt lifted while travelling on a train.
Inverurie man named as motorcyclist killed in Angus crash
Police have named the biker killed in a collision with a car on an Angus road.
Elderly residents evacuated as fire destroys roof at Kincardine nursing home
Part of a nursing home's roof has been left gutted after crews battled a fire for more than two-and-a-half hours.
Tory councillors behind offensive tweets allowed to return to party
Two Conservative councillors have been allowed to return to the party after being suspended for offensive tweets.
Scottish public spending ‘significantly vulnerable’ to effects of Brexit
Public spending in Scotland is "significantly vulnerable" to the impact of leaving the European Union (EU), experts have warned.
Two people killed in separate road accidents
Two people have died in separate crashes in one day on Scotland's roads.
