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Storm Austen to bring flooding and travel chaos to Scotland as MET Office issues yellow warning
The first storm of the year has been confirmed and Scots will feel the impact
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Woman and male youth charged over ‘threatening and abusive behaviour’ during Annan gathering
Police say enquiries are ongoing to identify those involved in the disorder over the past few days
Scottish holiday park all-inclusive breaks families call 'great value for money'
Guests are praising the Parkdean all-inclusive dining deal, saying the food was "very tasty" and "definitely worth the money"
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Edinburgh Castle to host Tour de France opening ceremony next year
The legendary cycling race will depart from Scotland for the first time in its history in 2027.
Person airlifted to hospital with ‘significant injuries’ after fall from cliffs in Dumfries and Galloway
Emergency services were called out to the incident between Rascarrel and Balcary
Councils 'receive no correspondence' from Scot Gov on monster AI data centre pause
Scots campaigners will take to the streets in their thousands next month opposing the controversial developments.
Copy of Lockerbie bombing suspect’s ‘confession’ admissible, rules US judge
Abu Agila Masud’s defence team had sought to exclude the statement taken in Libya
Scottish Fish and Chip Awards 2026 nominations named - is your local chippy on list?
Find out if your favourite chippy has been nominated.
Funeral of 'hero' Scots student killed by enemy forces in Ukraine
Arkady Petrov was buried in Ukraine on October 3 following his tragic death in combat.
Two pedestrians taken to hospital after being struck by van in Dumfries
A 62-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman were both taken to hospital following the incident in Dumfries
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash with van on B7076 near Gretna
Emergency services were called to an incident involving a motorbike and a van on Monday afternoon
Lockerbie bombing trial date set as US judge warns against further delay
Judge Dabney Friedrich said the federal prosecution of Abu Agila Masud would finally get under way on January 19
Drugs and offensive weapon found after police search truck at Cairnryan Port
Drugs worth an estimated street value of £950 were discovered, alongside a quantity of cash and an offensive weapon
Masked man threatened shop worker with knife during attempted robbery in Scots town
Suspect demanded access to the till before making off from the scene
Masked man threatened shop worker with knife in attempted robbery in Dumfries
The man unsuccessfully demanded that the shop till be opened, before fleeing the scene
The Scottish area named cheapest place in Britain to buy a home
Six areas in Scotland have been revealed as the cheapest area in the UK to buy a home - with one coming out on top
Mum pays tribute to ‘brave’ former Scots pupil killed while fighting for Ukraine
Arkadii Petrov, who fled to Scotland with his family at the start of the conflict, has been killed
Plans submitted for ‘world’s largest’ data centre at former Chapelcross nuclear power station
The Scottish Greens have warned that the proposal would put a massive strain on Scotland’s energy grid
Scotland's best 'hidden gem autumn walks' crowned - see the full list
Four beauty spots across the country were singled out.
Scottish school pays tribute to former pupil killed while fighting for Ukraine
Kirkcudbright Academy confirmed Arkadii Petrov, who fled to Scotland with his family at the start of the conflict, has been killed