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Three teenage boys die at scene of late-night crash in Scottish Highlands
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Three teenage boys die at scene of late-night crash

Wheatley Homes tenant in Glasgow says she has become her own ‘rat catcher’ amid infestation fears
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Highlands doctor charged in connection with posts on social media about son’s rape victim
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Doctor charged over social media posts about son's rape victim

Scottish teachers threaten strike action if ‘extreme workload stress’ isn’t eased
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Scottish teachers threaten strike action if 'extreme workload stress' isn't eased

Homes in Scottish Borders without water supply for fourth day as repair work ongoing
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Homes without water supply for fourth day as repair work ongoing

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Milked dry: Dairy farmers slam UK Government glass bottle levy 

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Robroyston residents say housing boom has left community facilities behind
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Thousands more pupils to receive free school meals as scheme expanded to S1 to S3 students
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Thousands more pupils receive free school meals as scheme expanded

Nigel Farage reveals first Reform MSP and Scottish election plans
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Tory becomes first MSP to defect to Nigel Farage’s Reform
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Tory becomes first MSP to defect to Nigel Farage's Reform

Household energy bills to rise by 2% from October 1
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Household energy bills to rise by 2% from October 1

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NatureScot urges Scottish land owners to welcome beavers in bid to boost population numbers
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Land owners urged to welcome beavers in bid to expand population

ScotRail peak fares set to be scrapped from Monday following announcement from John Swinney
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ScotRail peak fares set to be scrapped within days

New Government pilot scheme to make electric vehicles more accessible
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New Government pilot scheme to make electric vehicles more accessible

Maclean brothers due to arrive in Australia after 139 days of non-stop rowing
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Maclean brothers due to arrive in Australia after 139 days of non-stop rowing

MSP barred from Scottish Parliament after reports of ‘camera in toilets’
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MSP barred from Parliament after reports of 'camera in toilets'

John Swinney blasts Elon Musk over spreading ‘misinformation’ over Dundee girl’s weapons arrest
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Swinney blasts Musk over spreading 'misinformation' over girl's weapons arrest

Water restrictions in Scotland expanded as three more areas placed under ‘significant scarcity’
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Water restrictions expanded as three more areas reach 'significant scarcity'

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UK summons Russian ambassador over ‘senseless’ attack on Kyiv
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UK summons Russian ambassador over ‘senseless’ attack on Kyiv

Jessie J postpones tour as she continues treatment for breast cancer
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Jessie J postpones tour as she continues treatment for breast cancer