Scotland

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Health board admits fatal infections probably caused by water system

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde had consistently denied its water system was responsible for causing infections which led to the deaths of cancer patients.

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Glasgow & West Scotland

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Teenage boys charged after youth seen with machete in city centre

A 17-year-old will appear in court on Monday and a 15-year-old has been reported to youth justice authorities following the incident in Edinburgh.

11 hrs ago

Edinburgh, Fife & East

Man dies at scene after one-vehicle crash on A75

Police say the incident, which involved a BMW X5, happened at the Glen about 12:50 on Friday.

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South Scotland

Driver dies in hospital five weeks after Borders crash

Ian Weir was seriously injured near Fountainhall on 4 December and died from his injuries on Monday.

9 hrs ago

South Scotland

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Government threatened with legal action over Sturgeon inquiry evidence

Scottish Information Commissioner David Hamilton says written evidence he requested by 15 January was not handed over.

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Scotland Politics

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Passenger dies after van and recovery lorry crash on A9

The 20-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident near Dalnaspidal.

10 hrs ago

Tayside & Central Scotland

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Scottish Cup: Falkirk take lead after Hearts denied opener by VAR

Listen to Sportsound commentary and follow updates as Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts host top-flight rivals Falkirk in the fourth round.

Stoppage-time own goal gives Lennon's Dunfermline win over Hibs

A freakish stoppage-time own goal by Hibernian's Miguel Chaiwa puts second tier Dunfermline Athletic into the last 16 of the Scottish Cup.

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Section of East Coast rail line closes for nine days

Network Rail says electrification work requires complete closure of the line west of Edinburgh until 25 January.

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I signed as a goalkeeper at 16 - now I'm 28 I run the club

Dan Armstrong joined Scottish League 1 side Queen of the South as a player - now he is chief executive.

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Seized tanker moored in Scottish waters will be taken to the US

The US has accused the Marinera of breaking its sanctions by carrying oil for Venezuela, Russia and Iran.

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Court throws out £50m claim over failed bottle return scheme

Waste firm Biffa claimed it invested heavily after being given assurances about the recycling scheme only to see it collapse a year later.

Scottish Budget

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The hidden obstacles in the Scottish Budget

As the dust settles on the Scottish Budget announcement, what are we left with? A tight squeeze, and some hidden obstacles.

Anas Sarwar, who has short black hair, speaks in the Scottish Parliament chamber. He is holding a piece of paper in his left hand and wearing a dark suit, white shirt and red tie.

Scottish Budget to pass as Labour vows not to oppose it

Anas Sarwar says his party will not vote against the SNP administration's £68bn tax and spending plans.

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Who are the winners and losers from the Scottish budget?

BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country.

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What might you be paying in tax?

Tax consultants at Deloitte have put together an analysis of how income tax changes in Scotland could affect your pay next year.

Shona Robison, who has blonde hair tied back, speaks in the Scottish Parliament chamber with her right hand held out in front of her, holding a pen. She is wearing a pink suit jacket and a black and white scarf.

Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

Features and analysis

Farmers Adam Johnstone, wearing a black gilet and black hat and Lucy Johnstone, wearing a green fleece and black gilet, standing in front of a cow shed, with Lucy holding her 5-month-old son and their 4-year-old son standing in between them

'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms

Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.

Politics Show: Robert Jenrick and Scottish Budget reaction

David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on the week’s political news.

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Who is Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord?

A banker from Greenock who joined the House of Lords in 2021, Malcolm Offord has made much of a relatively short political career.

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Nathan Evans: Embracing Scottish identity was the turning point

The singer who shot to fame with his sea shanty Wellerman has found a new sound with the help of his band and best friends.

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The Celtic Connections show bringing Scotland and Egypt together

The Ayoub sisters are to perform at Celtic Connections, and have praised Glasgow for its cultural diversity

News from around Scotland

Teenage boys charged after youth seen with machete in city centre

A 17-year-old will appear in court on Monday and a 15-year-old has been reported to youth justice authorities following the incident in Edinburgh.

Passenger dies after van and recovery lorry crash on A9

The 20-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident near Dalnaspidal.

Seized tanker moored in Scottish waters will be taken to the US

The US has accused the Marinera of breaking its sanctions by carrying oil for Venezuela, Russia and Iran.

A strectch of grey tarmac road with white markings running through the middle and trees on either side.

Man dies at scene after one-vehicle crash on A75

Police say the incident, which involved a BMW X5, happened at the Glen about 12:50 on Friday.

A large group of police officer dressed in riot gear and holding sheilds walking towards a fire and smoke outside a row of houses. Two police vans can be seen behind them.

Three men jailed over Halloween fireworks disorder in Dundee

A police officer was injured and cars were damaged during six-hours of mayhem in the Kirkton area of the city three years ago.

Sport

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Scottish Cup: Falkirk take lead after Hearts denied opener by VAR

Listen to Sportsound commentary and follow updates as Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts host top-flight rivals Falkirk in the fourth round.

Higgins defeats Trump in thriller to reach Masters final

John Higgins stuns world number one Judd Trump as he fights back from 3-0 and 5-3 down to win 6-5 and reach his first Masters final since 2021.

Stoppage-time own goal gives Lennon's Dunfermline win over Hibs

A freakish stoppage-time own goal by Hibernian's Miguel Chaiwa puts second tier Dunfermline Athletic into the last 16 of the Scottish Cup.

Dundee come from behind to deepen Kilmarnock's misery

An injury-time defensive calamity hands Dundee a place in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup, with Drey Wright's simple finish extending nine-man Kilmarnock's winless run to 16 matches.

St Mirren squeeze past fellow strugglers Livingston in shootout

St Mirren squeeze past fellow top-flight strugglers Livingston on penalty kicks to earn their first win in six matches and progress to the last 16 of the Scottish Cup.