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• Scottish scientists develop tiny glass chip to help telescopes study distant stars

  26-10-2026 01:05 via The Herald | News
  
  A glass chip developed at Heriot-Watt University has been used in observations at California’s CHARA Array, combining light from multiple telescopes to study fainter stars.
  
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• Three men jailed for 'sectarian' attack on Celtic fan after Old Firm clash

  28-10-2026 18:47 via BBC News
  
  The men dragged the fan to the ground and stamped on his head as he tried to board a supporters' bus after the game in March which ended in a pitch invasion.
  
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• Specialist ship to join search for missing fishermen and boat

  28-10-2026 18:42 via BBC News
  
  Searches have been taking place since 13 October off Lewis for two crew of the Kilda.
  
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• Government minister calls for review of 'unacceptable' BBC Scotland channel closure

  28-10-2026 18:41 via BBC News
  
  The BBC announced the dedicated Scotland channel would move online as part of measures to make savings of £500m.
  
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• Renfrew Bridge to close 'for months' after Storm Boelo damage

  28-10-2026 18:36 via BBC News
  
  Renfrewshire Council said electrical systems that operate the bridge, which opened in 2025, suffered serious water damage.
  
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• Scottish government aiming to replicate chancellor's £100 energy payment scheme

  28-10-2026 17:35 via BBC News
  
  John Healey has announced households south of the border in council tax bands A-D will receive the one-off payment.
  
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• Scotland men & women continue strong Euros starts

  28-10-2026 17:06 via BBC News
  
  Scotland men and women both have two wins out of two at the European Curling Championships in Ostrava in the Czech Republic.
  
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• Johnstone Burgh to play two cup ties simultaneously after schedule clash

  28-10-2026 16:34 via BBC News
  
  Scottish fifth-tier club Johnstone Burgh are forced to play two cup ties on the same day, with the kick-offs only half an hour apart.
  
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• Man who raped and sexually abused young girl jailed for eight years

  28-10-2026 15:55 via BBC News
  
  Michael Robb, 74, carried out the attacks between 1982 and 1986, targeting the child when she was sleeping.
  
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• NHS Tayside apology to patients after scientist's data breach

  28-10-2026 14:23 via BBC News
  
  An employment tribunal revealed the scientist accessed the records of almost 400 patients without authority.
  
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• Driver, 43, killed in three-vehicle Borders crash

  28-10-2026 13:00 via BBC News
  
  Police said the collision involved a Ford Focus, Toyota Hilux and a Tesla Model S.
  
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• Trial date set for seven accused of vandalism at Trump Turnberry

  28-10-2026 12:42 via BBC News
  
  The group are suspected of causing "malicious mischief" during a protest at the luxury resort in March last year.
  
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• Plan to create the Highlands' first area of linguistic significance

  28-10-2026 12:20 via BBC News
  
  Highland Council is to hold a consultation on plans to make Skye and Raasay its first area of linguistic significance for Gaelic.
  
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• Bid to allow unaccompanied 12 to 15-year-olds into pubs

  28-10-2026 12:09 via BBC News
  
  If approved, youths would be served at McClarens on the Corner in Morningside, Cold Town House in Grassmarket and The Fountain on Dundee Street.
  
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• Line in the sand: Council to ban new beach food vans

  28-10-2026 11:39 via BBC News
  
  Council officials are suggesting no new licences be granted for Aberdeen's beachfront due to concerns over a lack of space.
  
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• Podcast: McInnes returns to Tynecastle - it's not going to be pretty

  28-10-2026 09:00 via BBC News
  
  Tynecastle return and pressure at Hibs - we look ahead to a full Premiership card.
  
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• McInnes' Tynecastle return, Goodwin's entertainers & Reedijk eyes first win

  28-10-2026 08:10 via BBC News
  
  BBC Scotland picks out three things to watch in an intriguing midweek Scottish Premiership card.
  
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• Scotland's papers: 'Floody disgrace' and 'Budget benefits bonanza'

  28-10-2026 07:33 via BBC News
  
  A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
  
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• Women's alcohol deaths are increasing - my daughter died after fighting for decades

  28-10-2026 07:16 via BBC News
  
  A mum from Aberdeen tells how her daughter died alone after decades fighting alcoholism as records show a rise in female alcohol-related deaths.
  
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• Losing my legs ended my football dream - now skiing gives me freedom

  28-10-2026 07:16 via BBC News
  
  Adam Golebiewski was only 17 when he needed a double amputation after a car crash.
  
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• Bonfire Night policing will be 'largest operation since Trump visit'

  28-10-2026 07:15 via BBC News
  
  As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed to deal with fireworks-related disorder, a European football match and potential protests in Glasgow.
  
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• New gas-fired power station at Peterhead is approved

  27-10-2026 22:31 via BBC News
  
  The controversial scheme will generate about 900 megawatts of electricity and includes provision for carbon capture but has sparked environmental concerns.
  
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• Where are Celtic & O'Neill a year after Rodgers exit?

  27-10-2026 18:15 via BBC News
  
  How should Martin O'Neill and Celtic be assessed a year since his arrival in place of Brendan Rodgers as manager?
  
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• Scotcast: Will we ever beat our booze problem?

  27-10-2026 18:01 via BBC News
  
  The number of people who died from conditions caused by alcohol fell slightly last year.
  
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• Scotland's recycling rates at five-year low. How is your area doing?

  27-10-2026 16:32 via BBC News
  
  Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.
  
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• Man and boy's deaths during water activities 'could have been avoided'

  27-10-2026 15:20 via BBC News
  
  A joint fatal accident inquiry was carried out into the deaths, which happened five years apart.
  
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• Scot carves out a place at world wood-chopping championships

  27-10-2026 15:18 via BBC News
  
  Graham Turner fell in love with Timbersports when he gave up rugby after getting knocked unconscious.
  
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• 'My home lost half its value due to Raac'

  27-10-2026 12:54 via BBC News
  
  A campaigner calls for private homeowners to receive help after Dundee councillors approve a £21.6m Raac repair scheme.
  
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• New weather warning as third storm hits Scotland

  27-10-2026 12:12 via BBC News
  
  The country is braced for the third storm in as many days as communities continue to clean up after the weekend.
  
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• Search halted after reports of person swept out to sea in Largs

  27-10-2026 11:37 via BBC News
  
  A spokesperson said no-one was found after an extensive search.
  
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