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• Watch: Police swarm Ayrshire's biggest shopping centre

  07-01-2026 20:29 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A heavy police presence has been deployed at the largest shopping centre in North Ayrshire.
  
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• A77 road closed after concrete falls from bridge

  07-01-2026 20:27 via bbc.com
  The road was initially shut in both directions outside Kilmarnock but later reopened northbound with a diversion in place for southbound drivers.
  
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• Police probe link between attempted supermarket ATM thefts

  07-01-2026 20:11 via bbc.com
  Detectives are investigating whether the same gang was responsible for the attempted thefts in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
  
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• Passenger accused of trying to rape woman on flight to Edinburgh

  07-01-2026 19:29 via bbc.com
  A 45-year-old man stands trial, accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a plane flying from Naples to Scotland.
  
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• 12 must visit food spots on the Isle of Skye

  07-01-2026 19:29 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Skye’s dramatic landscapes may draw visitors in, but its growing food scene seems to be convincing many to stay that little bit longer.
  
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• US planes land at Scottish airport during operation to seize tanker

  07-01-2026 18:42 via bbc.com
  ThreeU-28A Dracos- used by the US Air Force special operations command - stopped at Scottish -government owned Wick airport before heading north.
  
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• What is the 'critical' situation facing Scotland's hospitality sector?

  07-01-2026 18:01 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Pubs and brewers make case for support from Scottish Government
  
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• Scotcast: Should we bring back military service?

  07-01-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  UK troops will be in Ukraine if a peace deal is made with Russia.
  
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• 'Worst snow in decades' as north of Scotland braces for fresh cold snap

  07-01-2026 17:45 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Hundreds of schools in northern Scotland remain shut for a third day as the country continues to be gripped by wintry conditions, with fresh weather warnings issued.
  
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• GAP Group pays tribute to 'true visionary' after sudden passing

  07-01-2026 17:45 via heraldscotland.com
  
  GAP Group has announced the sudden passing of joint managing director Douglas Anderson, paying tribute to his leadership and passion
  
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• Capybaras 'stolen' from farm in Moray

  07-01-2026 17:31 via bbc.com
  The owners say they are in contact with the police about the "incredibly distressing" incident.
  
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• 'Much-loved' family restaurant to close after nearly 30 years in Edinburgh

  07-01-2026 17:24 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A family-owned Edinburgh restaurant is set to close this week after almost 30 years in business.
  
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• Findlay 'every inch the Hearts player' - but could Scotland be next?

  07-01-2026 17:07 via bbc.com
  Stuart Findlay will be sticking around at Hearts, ideal for his club manager and possibly for the the national boss too.
  
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• Parents 'disappointed and angry' as pupils denied residential outdoor trip

  07-01-2026 17:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Every primary school but one in the local authority area is offering pupils the chance to take part in a residential outdoor learning trip.
  
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• How set-pieces have underpinned Rangers' revival

  07-01-2026 16:55 via bbc.com
  Rangers have roared back into a title race under head coach Danny Rohl, with prowess from set-pieces a key factor in their resurgence.
  
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• What challenges face McCann & Dodds at Kilmarnock?

  07-01-2026 16:16 via bbc.com
  BBC Scotland takes a look at the challenges facing Neil McCann as the former Rangers assistant takes on the task of trying to preserve Kilmarnock's Premiership status.
  
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• King's Ayrshire estate to host luxury weddings

  07-01-2026 12:48 via bbc.com
  A new development would add a public hall to the east wing of Dumfries House in Cumnock.
  
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• Scotland oldest outdoor music festival pays tribute to founding father - The Herald

  07-01-2026 12:01 via news.google.com
  Scotland oldest outdoor music festival pays tribute to founding father  The Herald
  
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• Long waits fall for sixth consecutive month in Scotland - National Health Executive

  07-01-2026 11:54 via news.google.com
  Long waits fall for sixth consecutive month in Scotland  National Health Executive
  
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• Bakkafrost Q4 trading update reveals Scotland mortality cost millions, but 2025 harvests exceeded forecasts - SeafoodSource

  07-01-2026 11:52 via news.google.com
  Bakkafrost Q4 trading update reveals Scotland mortality cost millions, but 2025 harvests exceeded forecasts  SeafoodSource
  
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• Arnold Clark becomes Scotland’s largest ultra-rapid chargepoint provider - Forecourt Trader

  07-01-2026 11:52 via news.google.com
  Arnold Clark becomes Scotland’s largest ultra-rapid chargepoint provider  Forecourt Trader
  
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• Chamber Music Scotland bring composer to Cambuslang and Rutherglen - Daily Record

  07-01-2026 11:50 via news.google.com
  Chamber Music Scotland bring composer to Cambuslang and Rutherglen  Daily Record
  
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• Key Scotland World Cup hopeful takes his place in a matchday squad for first time in three months - The Scottish Sun

  07-01-2026 11:43 via news.google.com
  Key Scotland World Cup hopeful takes his place in a matchday squad for first time in three months  The Scottish Sun
  
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• 66 parts of England, Scotland, Wales facing 20cm snow before Saturday - full list - Birmingham Live

  07-01-2026 11:27 via news.google.com
  66 parts of England, Scotland, Wales facing 20cm snow before Saturday - full list  Birmingham Live
  
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• Police Scotland needs £6m to tackle retail crime, says The Fed - Scottish Local Retailer

  07-01-2026 11:10 via news.google.com
  Police Scotland needs £6m to tackle retail crime, says The Fed  Scottish Local Retailer
  
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• Russia sends navy to protect tanker sailing north of Scotland amid US seizure threat - The Herald

  07-01-2026 10:58 via news.google.com
  Russia sends navy to protect tanker sailing north of Scotland amid US seizure threat  The Herald
  
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• McTaggart Construction praised for support of cycling festival - Project Scotland

  07-01-2026 10:58 via news.google.com
  McTaggart Construction praised for support of cycling festival  Project Scotland
  
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• Home and Away star announces engagement after stunning sunset proposal in Scotland - Daily Mail

  07-01-2026 10:56 via news.google.com
  Home and Away star announces engagement after stunning sunset proposal in Scotland  Daily Mail
  
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• Scotland, Canada tourism groups link up - We love Stornoway

  07-01-2026 10:36 via news.google.com
  Scotland, Canada tourism groups link up  We love Stornoway
  
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• Scotland legend James McFadden made bankrupt as eyewatering debts of more than £2.5M revealed - The Sun

  07-01-2026 10:29 via news.google.com
  Scotland legend James McFadden made bankrupt as eyewatering debts of more than £2.5M revealed  The Sun
  
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• UK weather latest: Ice warnings for nearly all of UK as Scotland set for heavy snow - BBC

  07-01-2026 10:27 via news.google.com
  UK weather latest: Ice warnings for nearly all of UK as Scotland set for heavy snow  BBC
  
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• Family relief as heart transplant girl comes home

  07-01-2026 10:21 via bbc.com
  Six-year-old Brie McCann, who has a rare condition called Ebstein's anomaly, had the operation at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
  
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• Scotland's A&Es in crisis as thousands wait for 12 hours or more - The Herald

  07-01-2026 10:09 via news.google.com
  Scotland's A&Es in crisis as thousands wait for 12 hours or more  The Herald
  
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• Midweek shift finally for northern Scotland's deep winter - Netweather

  07-01-2026 10:05 via news.google.com
  Midweek shift finally for northern Scotland's deep winter  Netweather
  
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• Water Safety Scotland issues ice safety advice – The NEN - North Edinburgh News

  07-01-2026 10:00 via news.google.com
  Water Safety Scotland issues ice safety advice – The NEN  North Edinburgh News
  
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• Snow in Scotland LIVE as weather warnings remain in place with schools shut - Daily Record

  07-01-2026 10:00 via news.google.com
  Snow in Scotland LIVE as weather warnings remain in place with schools shut  Daily Record
  
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• East of Scotland: Dunipace prove they are still in title race after Bo'ness Athletic win - Falkirk Herald

  07-01-2026 09:30 via news.google.com
  East of Scotland: Dunipace prove they are still in title race after Bo'ness Athletic win  Falkirk Herald
  
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• Podcast: Rangers & Aberdeen in focus plus McCann joins Killie

  07-01-2026 09:00 via bbc.co.uk
  We focus on Rangers and Aberdeen and we discuss Neil McCann taking charge at Kilmarnock.
  
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• Schools in Scotland shut for third day amid warning of further ice and snow - Daily Record

  07-01-2026 08:58 via news.google.com
  Schools in Scotland shut for third day amid warning of further ice and snow  Daily Record
  
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• Spar Scotland kicks off 2026 with major value push - Talking Retail

  07-01-2026 08:53 via news.google.com
  Spar Scotland kicks off 2026 with major value push  Talking Retail
  
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• Scotland weather LIVE: Snow, icy roads and schools closed as Storm Goretti approaches UK - The Scotsman

  07-01-2026 08:41 via news.google.com
  Scotland weather LIVE: Snow, icy roads and schools closed as Storm Goretti approaches UK  The Scotsman
  
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• Hundreds of schools closed for THIRD day across Scotland as more heavy snow hits and ‘major incident’ declared - The Scottish Sun

  07-01-2026 08:19 via news.google.com
  Hundreds of schools closed for THIRD day across Scotland as more heavy snow hits and ‘major incident’ declared  The Scottish Sun
  
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• Comma butterfly reintroduced to Scotland - The Edinburgh Reporter

  07-01-2026 07:39 via news.google.com
  Comma butterfly reintroduced to Scotland  The Edinburgh Reporter
  
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• Scotland's papers: Big freeze 'to get worse' and footballer's dementia fight - BBC

  07-01-2026 07:36 via news.google.com
  Scotland's papers: Big freeze 'to get worse' and footballer's dementia fight  BBC
  
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• Scots Tory leader Russell Findlay right to call out SNP over Scotland's eye-watering benefits bill - The Scotsman

  07-01-2026 07:00 via news.google.com
  Scots Tory leader Russell Findlay right to call out SNP over Scotland's eye-watering benefits bill  The Scotsman
  
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• Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm wasting three quarters of energy - The Telegraph

  07-01-2026 07:00 via news.google.com
  Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm wasting three quarters of energy  The Telegraph
  
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• Spar Scotland rolls out renewed value campaign - Scottish Local Retailer

  07-01-2026 06:49 via news.google.com
  Spar Scotland rolls out renewed value campaign  Scottish Local Retailer
  
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• Scotland Office ministers stayed silent on 'prejudicial' UK fishing fund, FoI reveals - TheNational.scot

  07-01-2026 06:11 via news.google.com
  Scotland Office ministers stayed silent on 'prejudicial' UK fishing fund, FoI reveals  TheNational.scot
  
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• Windfall or whitewash? Inside the battle over who profits from 'Scotland’s energy' - TheNational.scot

  07-01-2026 06:09 via news.google.com
  Windfall or whitewash? Inside the battle over who profits from 'Scotland’s energy'  TheNational.scot
  
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• Why Scotland in 2026 feels thrilling to a foreign journalist - TheNational.scot

  07-01-2026 06:05 via news.google.com
  Why Scotland in 2026 feels thrilling to a foreign journalist  TheNational.scot
  
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