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Man raped in lane close to nightclub
A man has been raped in a lane near a nightclub in the early hours of the morning
Police contacted after ‘malicious’ flare sparks major search
Coastguards have contacted police after a distress flare was fired from land in what is believed to be a malicious act, sparking a major search.
‘Ground-breaking’ study to examine how juries reach decisions in Scotland
A "ground-breaking" study into how juries come to decisions - including their use of the not proven verdict - is to be carried out in Scotland.
Tories aim to win over Labour supporters if Richard Leonard leads Scottish party
Tories are poised to woo moderate Labour supporters if left wing MSP Richard Leonard becomes the party's new Scottish Leader.
Scottish Labour’s interim chief found Kezia Dugdale was quitting minutes before
A senior Scottish Labour figure has said he found out about Kezia Dugdale's intention to quit as party leader 15 minutes before it was announced.
Man charged after two seriously injured in three-vehicle collision
A man has been charged following a three-vehicle crash on a major road.
Police name man killed after attack at Glasgow party
A young man murdered in a "senseless" attack at a party has been named by police.
Death of ‘heavily intoxicated’ man investigated by police
The death of a man who gave the impression of having been heavily intoxicated is being treated as unexplained.
Two motorists taken to hospital after rush hour crash in East Ayrshire
Two motorists were taken to hospital after being injured in a car crash in East Ayrshire.
Wigtown Book Festival expected to welcome around 20,000 visitors over ten days
Organisers are predicting a literary festival in "Scotland's book town" will be the biggest ever this year.
Anas Sarwar relinquishes shares in family firm after living wage criticisms
Scottish Labour leadership candidate Anas Sarwar has announced he has relinquished all his shares in a family firm.
Teenager arrested after 75-year-old sexually assaulted by home intruder
A teenager has been arrested after an elderly woman was sexually assaulted in her home.
Police release image amid hunt for man over assault on woman in Glasgow shop
Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to after a woman was assaulted in a shop.
MSP to join selection panel for next chair of Scottish Police Authority
An MSP will have input into the appointment of the next chair of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) following pressure from opposition parties.
Man saves neighbour’s life after fire started deliberately at Paisley property
A quick-thinking neighbour has saved a woman's life after a fire was deliberately started at her home.
Woman dies after being pulled from sea in the Highlands
A woman has died after being pulled from the sea off Ullapool.
Man charged over alleged sexual assault in Aberdeen last year
A man has been charged over an alleged sexual assault more than 18 months ago.
Armed police to patrol Ibrox for first Old Firm match of the season
Armed police are to be on patrol at the first Old Firm match of the season.
Online test data will not bring return of education league tables, Swinney says
John Swinney has moved to quell fears that the new national assessments being introduced in Scotland's schools could be used to bring about a return to education league tables.
Flight path changes over Edinburgh Airport put on hold by aviation authority
Plans to alter flight paths above Scotland's busiest airport have been put on hold for now following a decision by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Glasgow named Scottish University of the Year
The University of Glasgow has been named Scottish University of the Year by an annual guide.
Edinburgh University invest £1m into partnership with The Big Issue Group
One of Scotland's top universities is making what it describes as the largest-ever financial investment in social enterprise by a UK university.
Climate Change Bill must be strengthened, campaigners tell ministers
Campaigners have challenged the Scottish Government to go further and faster to tackle climate change and help protect the world's poorest people from extreme weather and famine.
Warning over loopholes in Bill to ban wild animals in travelling circuses
Legislation to ban wild animals in travelling circuses must be tightened up to avoid loopholes, a Holyrood committee has said.
Body found in search for missing Libbi Toledo, aged 17
A body has been found during the search for missing teenager Libbi Toledo.
MSPs back first contract laws reforms over third party rights in nearly century
The first reforms to contract laws on third party rights in almost 100 years have been approved by the Scottish Parliament.
MSPs call on Deputy First Minister to clarify Named Person changes
MSPs have called for clarity on proposed changes to the controversial named person policy following criticism from lawyers and health workers.
Edinburgh councillors approve business case for tram extension
The business case for extending Edinburgh's tram network has been approved.
Ruth Davidson challenges First Minister over ‘flawed’ change to Named Person law
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed her government will press ahead with its controversial named person scheme, despite concerns from some that the revised version of the legislation is "deeply flawed".
Pensioner attacked by night-time intruder
An elderly woman has been left "absolutely traumatised" after she was sexually assaulted by an intruder who crept into her bedroom while she slept.
Nicola Sturgeon attacks Labour’s Anas Sarwar over family firm living wage claim
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hit out at one of the candidates vying to become Scottish Labour's next leader, claiming there is a "gulf as wide as the Clyde" between what Anas Sarwar says and his actions.
New polymer £10 note enters circulation in Scotland
Clydesdale Bank has released the first Scottish £10 polymer note into circulation.
