Scotland news

• Man jailed for 10 years for child rape and sexual offences

  19-06-2026 17:19 via bbc.com
  
  Jonathan Hopson, 45, was sentenced for crimes he carried out in the Elgin area.
  
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• Body of woman recovered at popular Scottish beauty spot

  11-07-2026 18:25 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A major search and rescue operation is underway at a Scottish beauty spot.
  
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• Roman gold serpent ring found on Scottish beach goes on display

  11-07-2026 17:11 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A rare gold ring in the shape of a snake has been returned to East Lothian and is now on display.
  
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• Van belonging to missing man discovered in Aberdeenshire

  11-07-2026 16:56 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Citreon Berlingo van belonging to missing man Keith Gauld has been discovered in the car park of Drum Castle, Aberdeenshire.  
  
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• Glasgow cleansing convenor asks public to stop blaming him for introducing bin hubs

  11-07-2026 16:23 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Glasgow’s GMB convenor is urging members of the public to stop blaming him and his members for the introduction of bin hubs across the city.
  
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• Road traffic incident closes A82 in both directions

  11-07-2026 15:53 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A road traffic incident has closed the A82 in both directions.
  
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• Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked 24 hours before body found

  11-07-2026 14:43 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Police believe former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe was attacked in her home nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered and said they are hunting for a white male suspect.
  
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• More homes evacuated in Coalsnaughton ground movement probe

  11-07-2026 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In total 256 residents in the former Clackmannanshire mining village have been told to leave their homes.
  
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• Hewett & Reid win seventh Wimbledon doubles title

  11-07-2026 14:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their seventh Wimbledon men's wheelchair doubles title as a partnership, beating Gustavo Fernandez and Tokito Oda.
  
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• Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68

  11-07-2026 13:36 via heraldscotland.com
  
  TV presenter and former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan has died aged 68 “following a period of illness with prostate cancer”, his family said in a statement.
  
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• Major search to find woman in water at beauty spot

  11-07-2026 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland were called to the Falls of Falloch near Crainlarich on Friday evening.
  
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• easyJet flight diverts to Edinburgh after cabin crew and pilots time out

  11-07-2026 13:09 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Flight U23970, operating from Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport in Iceland to Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy, diverted to Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday
  
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• Three arrested and charged over death of man in Aberdeen

  11-07-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Prystajko, 44, was found dead at a property on Marquis Road last November.
  
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• Three charged over death of man in Aberdeen last year

  11-07-2026 12:48 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Three people have been arrested and charged over the death of a man in Aberdeen last year.
  
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• Three adults, three children injured in crash on M8 involving mini van and HGV

  11-07-2026 12:33 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Road policing officers are appealing for information following a crash on the M8 motorway.
  
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• The Dark full cast list for new ITV drama series starring Laura Donnelly

  11-07-2026 12:27 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Outlander star Laura Donnelly leads the cast of the ITV detective drama series The Dark
  
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• Calvin Harris homecoming show to be broadcast live on BBC

  11-07-2026 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The DJ and producer will deliver a career-spanning set at Scotland's national stadium on Saturday 1 August
  
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• McGill’s launches legal action against Scottish Government over bus funding snub

  11-07-2026 12:01 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Bus firm McGill’s has launched a "multi-million pound" legal action after being rejected as part of a Scottish Government scheme for electric buses.
  
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• Devlin joins Rangers after Hearts exit - what will he bring to club?

  11-07-2026 11:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Midfielder Cammy Devlin says it is "an absolute honour and privilege" to join Rangers under freedom of contract after leaving Hearts.
  
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• Heritage groups hope street-facing remains of Edinburgh building can be saved

  11-07-2026 11:34 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Heritage groups have expressed hope the street-facing remains of a historic building which was gutted by fire yesterday can be saved.
  
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• 'Prominent restaurant operator' in bid to open in Glasgow's George Square

  11-07-2026 11:13 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A new mystery restaurant could open in an A-listed building in the city centre if plans are approved.
  
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• University crisis: How one degree type burst the international student bubble

  11-07-2026 11:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  One degree type is driving a period of decline in international recruitment at Scottish universities, leading to significant financial troubles.
  
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• Driver killed in single-car crash on M74 motorway

  11-07-2026 10:49 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A 24-year-old man has died in a crash on a motorway in South Lanarkshire. Police were called to the single-car incident involving a silver Mazda 2 on the M74 near Abington at 5am on Friday, July 10.
  
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• Man, 24, dies in South Lanarkshire motorway crash

  11-07-2026 10:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the incident about four miles from junction 13 near Abington.
  
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• Branch closure means Kilmarnock could soon be left without a post office

  11-07-2026 10:29 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Kilmarnock’s only Post Office is facing closure at the end of August.
  
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• The Scottish town that started supporting Norway 86 years ago

  11-07-2026 10:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How the south of Scotland town of Dumfries became the "unofficial capital" of Norway during WW2.
  
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• Over 100 parking fines issued on street known for 'misleading' parking signs

  11-07-2026 10:19 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Helensburgh street known for "misleading parking signs" has racked up almost 140 fines in one year, according to new data.
  
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• Scotland's papers: Widdecombe murder probe and birth control 'danger'

  11-07-2026 10:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
  
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• Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death release man from custody

  11-07-2026 09:46 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation, police said.
  
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• The festival that has turned a former mining town into an award-winning culture town

  11-07-2026 09:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The composer's musical upbringing inspired the creation of an annual musical event.
  
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