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• Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70

  26-08-2026 10:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.
  
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• Woman convicted of murdering schoolgirl Caroline Glachan dies in prison

  27-08-2026 15:17 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A woman convicted of murdering schoolgirl Caroline Glachan has died in prison.
  
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• Speyside whisky brand Glen Moray extends Senior Open partnership for three years

  27-08-2026 15:12 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Speyside single malt Glen Moray has extended its partnership with the ISPS Handa Senior Open for another three years, including the 2026 event at Gleneagles.
  
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• Motorcyclist who died in Isle of Lewis crash named as Roland Crichton

  27-08-2026 15:12 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A motorcyclist who died in a crash on the Isle of Lewis has been named.
  
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• War criminal and génocidaire Ratko Mladić dies in prison The Hague

  27-08-2026 15:09 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Ratko Mladić, who was found guilty of committing genocide in the Yugoslav wars, has died at the age of 84 in The Hague.
  
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• Tiree surfer prepares to take on world's biggest waves in Nazaré, Portugal

  27-08-2026 15:03 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Before the Atlantic wakes up and attention turns once again to the giant winter swells of Nazaré in Portugal, Scottish big-wave surfer Ben Larg and British big-wave pioneer Andrew “Cotty” Cotton enjoyed some very different waves at Red Bull Sessions at Lost Shore Surf...
  
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• Everything you need to know about Paisley's Big Art Show

  27-08-2026 14:23 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Big Art Show: Everything you need to know: Celebrating five years of bringing contemporary art to Paisley, the Big Art Show is set to return with a new exhibition
  
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• Scotland's drinking water still 'among best in the world'

  27-08-2026 14:20 via heraldscotland.com
  
  It's the gold standard for council juice
  
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• Asda refused licence to sell alcohol in petrol station ‘100 metres’ from main store

  27-08-2026 14:10 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Asda have been refused a licence to sell alcohol from a petrol station ‘100 metres’ from its main store for community safety.
  
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• Edinburgh Old Town bar unveils new beer garden with local brewery

  27-08-2026 14:06 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Kick Ass Bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town has unveiled a colourful new beer garden created with local brewery Cold Town Beer, seating up to 45 people.
  
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• Watchdog takes Scot Gov to Supreme Court over secret messages in Sturgeon FOI row

  27-08-2026 14:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Scotland's transparency watchdog is to take the Scottish Government to the Supreme Court in the wake of a ruling in a freedom of information battle relating to the inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code.
  
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• Man jailed for setting shop on fire in failed insurance scam can remain as landlord

  27-08-2026 13:54 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A man who was jailed for his part in setting a family shop on fire in a failed insurance scam can keep operating as a landlord in Glasgow.
  
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• Glasgow gets chance to say farewell to giant Scottish sculptures

  27-08-2026 13:49 via heraldscotland.com
  
  They have delighted people across Glasgow for the past few weeks with their colourful coats and friendly doggy faces.
  
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• Councillors reject MSPs' plea for exemption from 300 per cent second-home tax

  27-08-2026 13:40 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) asked City of Edinburgh councillors to consider the 300 per cent tax break for parliamentarians.
  
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• The 2,404-acre Highland estate with historic house hits market for offers over £3.25m

  27-08-2026 13:26 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A 2,404-acre Highland estate in Strathglass has gone on the market for offers over £3.25m, including Mauld House, woodland, hill lochs and sporting rights.
  
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• Scottish home improvement company owner reports 46 per cent rise in profit

  27-08-2026 13:18 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A company behind a well-known Scottish home improvements firm has posted a rise in profit.
  
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• Màiri McAllan enters debate on Edinburgh festivals and the tourist tax

  27-08-2026 13:05 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The culture secretary says 'anyone can see' how much the Edinburgh festivals underpin the city's economy.
  
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• Scottish offshore supplier hits record quarter as growth gathers pace

  27-08-2026 13:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The company has been buoyed by both its traditional offshore business and its expanding renewables operation
  
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• £50m Arches Business Park approved in West Lothian with 55,500sqm of space

  27-08-2026 12:49 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A major industrial and logistics development in Broxburn has secured planning permission, with Arches Business Park set to deliver 55,500sqm of business space.
  
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• Queen’s Park Glasshouse campaigners urge council for guarantees on future

  27-08-2026 12:48 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A campaign group which is looking to save a historic glasshouse in Glasgow has called for more action from the council after the Scottish Government pledged £14 million to another heritage site in the city.
  
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• Historic Scottish clubs unite in 'landmark moment' for the future of golf

  27-08-2026 12:47 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The move is intended to strengthen opportunities for women and girls, support junior golf and improve the long-term sustainability of the combined club
  
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• Leaked email states university jobs 'may be affected by restructuring programme'

  27-08-2026 12:42 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The University of Glasgow has stressed that any redundancies will be exclusively voluntary after details of the severance scheme were seen by The Herald stating "posts may be affected by restructuring proposals."
  
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• Council announces Princes Street will 'fully re-open' two days before festivals end

  27-08-2026 12:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  On Thursday, City of Edinburgh Council leader Jane Meagher said that the transport artery would re-open two days ahead of schedule.
  
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• Man arrested after cyclist injured in crash

  27-08-2026 12:24 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A man has been arrested after a cyclist was knocked from their bike on the A72.
  
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• Historic Ancrum pub sold to local investors with plans to reopen after refurbishment

  27-08-2026 12:19 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The 200-year-old Ancrum Cross Keys pub near Jedburgh has been sold to a local investor group, which plans to refurbish and reopen the Scottish Borders venue.
  
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• Glasgow office building home to Daily Record and Sky sold in multi-million deal

  27-08-2026 12:05 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Glasgow office building occupied by the Daily Record and Sky has been sold in a multi-million-pound deal as investment activity grows in the city centre.
  
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• Germany 'could help fund' Trident with plans to place air defences in Scotland

  27-08-2026 11:41 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Germany is said to be considering helping to fund Trident in an effort to boost European security
  
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• New direct flights between Scottish airport and major German cities announced

  27-08-2026 10:51 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The flights will take off for the first time next year
  
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• Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid

  27-08-2026 10:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Campaigners want the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.
  
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• Autumn comes early – and there's a way to get Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte first

  27-08-2026 10:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns today, alongside two new autumn drinks. See the full 2026 menu, prices and launch dates.
  
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