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• British man jailed over one-punch killing of restaurant owner in Canada

  10-07-2026 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sharif Rahman died in hospital in Ontario after hitting his head on the pavement following the assault by Robert Evans Jr in August 2023.
  
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• Right-wing blogger questioned under anti-terror laws at Edinburgh Airport

  10-07-2026 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  YouTuber Craig Houston had his electronic devices seized as he returned from holiday in Greece.
  
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• Scheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leads Scottish Open

  10-07-2026 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  World number one Scottie Scheffler misses a cut for the first time since 2022 as Rory McIlroy remains joint leader at the Genesis Scottish Open halfway stage.
  
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• Scheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leads

  10-07-2026 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  World number one Scottie Scheffler misses a cut for the first time since 2022 as Rory McIlroy remains joint leader at the Genesis Scottish Open halfway stage.
  
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• Police take no action against senior civil servant over Salmond inquiry evidence

  10-07-2026 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Hynd was investigated over whether he gave a false statement under oath to the Alex Salmond inquiry in 2020.
  
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• Man detained at Edinburgh Airport under terrorism act following protests

  10-07-2026 19:39 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A man was detained under the Terrorism Act at Edinburgh Airport, with digital devices seized
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe

  10-07-2026 18:49 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe
  
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• BBC Scotland political editor awarded honorary doctorate by Edinburgh Napier

  10-07-2026 18:33 via heraldscotland.com
  
  BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell has received an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University.
  
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• Man died after twice being told that no ambulance would be sent

  10-07-2026 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brian Hurton was found dead on his bathroom floor by paramedics, hours after he first called 999 for help.
  
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• Skills and security versus borderless connectivity at Scotland's IoT crossroads

  10-07-2026 18:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Connectivity has become an operational discipline of stitching together roaming agreements, billing models, support structures and regulatory compliance
  
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• Scotcast: The revolt against data centres

  10-07-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Why some communities are questioning the AI ‘goldrush’.
  
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• New strikes at Glasgow university as staff overwhelmingly vote to walk out

  10-07-2026 17:52 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Staff at a university in Glasgow have voted to strike over plans to cut staff
  
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• We fought to stop Glasgow City Council cutting teachers - now they're billing us £44k

  10-07-2026 16:53 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Glasgow City Parents Group lost a legal action opposing cuts to teacher numbers, and is now being pursued for costs
  
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• Wallace and Gromit classics return to Glasgow Vue cinemas for Aardman anniversary

  10-07-2026 16:51 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Vue cinemas in Glasgow will celebrate 50 years of Aardman Animations with Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep screenings.
  
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• Battery storage plans approved despite objection

  10-07-2026 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A plan for a battery energy storage system in Caithness has been approved by the Scottish government, despite an objection from the RSPB.
  
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• Queens Park Arena launches packed summer programme after bumper opening weekend

  10-07-2026 16:16 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Queens Park Arena has launched its 2026 summer programme with four weeks of films, live music, family events and festivals.
  
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• 'High-quality' UK transport and storage company enters administration after 39 years

  10-07-2026 15:57 via heraldscotland.com
  
  UK transport and storage company, Trans Haul (Europe) Ltd, has entered administration after more than 39 years in business.
  
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• Scottish Government launches £2m support fund for struggling pig farmers

  10-07-2026 15:48 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Independent pig producers across Scotland will be able to apply for a share of a new £2 million support package from July 15.
  
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• Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'

  10-07-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month
  
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• No big talk from Scotland in South Africa, just quiet confidence

  10-07-2026 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Sione Tuipulotu believes Scotland have "evolved into the team they wanted to become" but has learned not to make any bold claims about an upset against world champions South Africa.
  
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• Highland whisky distillery expands into Tesco, Waitrose and Booker

  10-07-2026 15:08 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Tomatin has expanded into major UK retailers, with new supermarket and wholesale listings boosting the reach of its Highland single malts.
  
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• AI data centres in Scotland: What they are, why they matter and all you need to know

  10-07-2026 15:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  What are AI data centres? As new projects are proposed across Scotland, here's what they are, how they work and why they matter.
  
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• What are the games to look out for in the Scottish League Cup?

  10-07-2026 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four top-flight clubs open their competitive season in the group stages of the Scottish League Cup on Saturday.
  
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• Edinburgh football fans can watch England's World Cup quarter-final in city cinemas

  10-07-2026 14:52 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Football fans can catch all the action on the big screen at Vue Cinema.
  
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• Bid battle erupts for airline easyJet as major development revealed

  10-07-2026 14:45 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A bid battle has erupted for airline easyJet with a major development revealed
  
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• Former RAF airman jailed for rapes and campaign of abuse

  10-07-2026 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kenny Dalgleish, who was based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, carried out a campaign of bullying and violent behaviour.
  
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• UK's biggest travelling Titanic exhibition to make Edinburgh debut this winter

  10-07-2026 14:23 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The UK's largest travelling Titanic exhibition will arrive in Edinburgh this winter with hundreds of artefacts and immersive displays.
  
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• King and Queen to open Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

  10-07-2026 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Royal couple will join athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators from across the Commonwealth to officially kick-off 10 days of sporting action.
  
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• Rail closures planned for most of October on one of Scotland's busiest routes

  10-07-2026 14:16 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Rail closures are set to affect parts of one of Scotland's busiest routes ahead of the introduction of electric trains
  
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• People throwing away stained clothes are wasting £1.75bn a year, research finds

  10-07-2026 13:50 via heraldscotland.com
  
  New research suggests UK households are wasting £1.75 billion a year by replacing stained clothing that could often be saved.
  
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• OVO Hydro above Madison Square Garden in ranking of best-selling arenas worldwide

  10-07-2026 13:41 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The OVO Hydro in Glasgow has landed in sixth place in industry trade publication Pollstar's Mid-Year Worldwide Top 10 Arenas chart - ahead of New York's famous Madison Square Garden
  
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• Union welcomes government plans for mandatory regulation in veterinary sector

  10-07-2026 13:36 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Unite has welcomed government plans to introduce mandatory regulation for the veterinary sector following years of campaigning.
  
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• Firefighters leave scene of building blaze on Edinburgh's Princes Street

  10-07-2026 13:26 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Firefighters have left the scene of a blaze on Princes Street in Edinburgh which gutted a historic building, however the road remains closed while an investigation takes place.
  
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• Glasgow 2026 mascot Finnie to meet fans at Buchanan Galleries this week

  10-07-2026 13:12 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Families will have the chance to meet Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot Finnie during a special appearance at Buchanan Galleries.
  
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• 'First-of-its kind' dog ranch approved in Scottish quarry

  10-07-2026 12:56 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Councillors have unanimously approved plans to restore and transform a Perthshire quarry site into a “first-of-its-kind” dog ranch
  
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• Historic Scottish estate in same family since 1894 put up for sale

  10-07-2026 12:51 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A historic Scottish estate that has been in the same family for 132 years has been brought to the market
  
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• Free Bella Ramsey film screenings announced at cinemas across Scotland this month

  10-07-2026 12:50 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Cinema-goers across Scotland can claim free tickets to see Bella Ramsey's new film Sunny Dancer before its UK release.
  
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• Litter warning as fox cub's head stuck in plastic bottle for days

  10-07-2026 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rescuers in Glasgow had to make several attempts to catch the cub over two days last month before they could treat his injuries.
  
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• Loch Lomond jet skis crackdown launched as offences soar

  10-07-2026 12:26 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A harsher CCTV crackdown has been launched to tackle a spike in dangerous jet ski use on Loch Lomond, with police appealing for witness reports.
  
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• 'I was needle spiked in a nightclub on my first holiday with friends'

  10-07-2026 10:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Teenage footballer Taylor Coulter needed hospital treatment after being injected by a stranger in the Spanish resort of Magaluf.
  
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