A man accused of helping steal a £270,000 Banksy print has denied being a getaway driver after jurors were shown CCTV of him helping his friend into a van with the artwork.

The family of Emma Caldwell have said they feel “betrayed” by the Scottish Government after the terms of reference (ToR) for the inquiry into her death were drafted without their input.

A rape survivor has welcomed new legislation to scrap Scotland’s “damaging” not proven verdict being passed – saying the move has given survivors “back their voice”.

Police are searching for the driver of a car which was left abandoned after a pursuit in Dundee.

A manhunt has been launched after bottles of whisky were stolen from a distillery in Perthshire.

A Just Stop Oil activist on trial accused of damaging two aircraft told a court she hoped Taylor Swift would speak out about climate change if orange paint was sprayed on her jet.

Thousands demonstrators descended on London on Wednesday to protest against Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK.

Scottish farmers have set off in convoy to take part in the latest protests against plans to change inheritance tax.

The Advertising Standards Agency has been accused by peers of a "continuing failure" to protect children from gambling advertising online.

Jake Wightman thought he had written his “own perfect fairy tale” as he stormed to a 1500m silver medal at the World Athletics Championships.

A woman and three men have been jailed for a total of 20 years after taking part in violent riots that brought "great terror" to Ayrshire communities during three nights of trouble.

Steven Pressley had admitted that he's disappointed an appeal panel didn't overturn Yan Dhanda's red card, and said context is needed when making big decisions.

Aberdeen City Council has called for a meeting with the UK home secretary after asylum seekers were moved to student accommodation.

The ailing Arran ferry could return to service as soon as next week, operator CalMac has said.

A woman was knocked down by a bus in Dundee city centre on Wednesday.

Warning: This article contains images that some readers may find upsetting Two men have been sentenced and six dogs had to be put down after inspectors discovered a breeding and fertility clinic stinking of urine and faeces in a shed.

Police are appealing for information after an arrow was shot at a caravan in a village on the Black Isle.

Emergency services have been called to tackle a blaze at an empty commercial building Aberdeen city centre.

David Martindale says Livingston are taking belief from their performances since their return to the Premiership, and insists there is "more to come" from his side.

A man who murdered his wife in a knife attack at their home faces life in prison.

A publicly-funded Hogmanay event that has been running in Inverness since 2008 has been scrapped over rising costs.

Scotland’s Jake Wightman has taken 1500m silver at the World Athletics Championships, narrowly missing out on gold in a dramatic race in Tokyo.

An investigation has been launched after the unexplained death of a man in a Dundee flat.

A 21-year-old man is in a critical condition after he was assaulted in Inverness at the weekend.

Emma Raducanu overcame the frustration of lengthy weather-related delays to beat Jaqueline Cristian in the opening round of the Korea Open.

Locals living in an Edinburgh tower block being considered for demolition say they are resigned to whatever decision the council makes on their future.

Orkney Islands Council has removed a number of flags from Kirkwall town centre after they were put up "without permission".

North Lanarkshire Council has received a planning application proposing the construction of a battery energy storage system in Coatbridge.

Conditions in Scotland’s largest jail are “shameful”, a senior prisons official has said.

Ricky Hatton’s family say he had been “in a good place” and “excited for the future” before his death.

A number of arrests have been made in connection with brothel keeping after police raided nine properties across Edinburgh and East Lothian.

A prominent Rangers supporters group is planning a protest at Ibrox calling for the sacking of head coach Russell Martin and chief executive Patrick Stewart.

The chief executive of the Cairngorm Mountain resort has said the business model must move away from reliance on snow and “make sure the activities we’ve got are year-round”.

MSPs have voted to back a "landmark" justice reform Bill on Wednesday afternoon, which will abolish the unique not proven verdict in Scotland’s courts.

An investigation has been launched after a woman was seen attacking a dog on a street in Perth and Kinross.

One of Glasgow's most popular restaurants has announced it is to close after more than a decade.

The opening night of a popular musical in Glasgow was cancelled minutes before it was to start due to "technical difficulties".

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have landed in the Walled Garden for a royal welcome on the Windsor estate on Wednesday.

A young boy has been left scarred for life after his neighbour's dog attacked him in the street.

A £2.3m housing plan for the former Kinloch Primary School site in Carnoustie has been approved by councillors.

Human remains discovered on the shore of Loch Lomond have been identified as a man reported missing from Glasgow last month.

An Australian family who argued their holiday flat let their parents see their grandchildren have lost a fresh attempt to operate it as a short-term let.

A teenager has been charged over a bail breach after emergency services were called to a river in Fife.

Health experts say a pregnancy drug linked to cancer, given to women in Scotland, could have implications for generations.

Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell says the SFA have "set the standard" on what is a penalty following the decision to award Celtic a late spot-kick at the weekend.

Hearts star Kenneth Vargas has returned to Costa Rica to complete a short-term loan move to his former club.

A live streamer subjected a man to indecent comments and touching at a train station in Edinburgh, police have said.

A man has been charged after a woman was killed by an American Bulldog at a flat in Aberdeen.

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has quit the ice cream maker after almost 50 years at the firm, claiming the brand has lost its independence after owner Unilever halted its social activism.

At least 60 people in Scotland died from climate change-driven heatwaves over this summer, leading scientists and epidemiologists have found.

Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell has paid an emotional tribute in his first public comments since his father’s death.

A teenage boy has been charged and has his e-scooter seized after riding it through a shopping centre.

The price of groceries has risen for the fifth month in a row, according to the latest inflation figures, as ITV News Political Correspondents Harry Horton and Romilly Weeks report The headline annual rate of inflation in the UK held steady in August.

The Rangers Supporters Association claimed inaction around Russell Martin is “damaging” the club as it demanded again to see the Ibrox boss axed.

A council has begun legal action to evict a self-styled “African tribe” from the site they moved to after being removed from their previous camp.

UK inflation remained unchanged last month but food and drink price rises have accelerated for the fifth month in a row, new official figures show.

The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been released from German prison after serving seven years for the rape of an elderly woman.

“Nature is not only something to save, it is something to invest in,” a sustainable finance expert is expected to tell a summit in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

“Landmark” legislation that will abolish Scotland’s unique not proven verdict is expected to be passed by Holyrood on Wednesday.

Five famed Scottish actors have called for government help to tackle pensioner poverty.

US President Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit.

An advert by the UK's largest sunbed shop has been judged to be “misleading, unsubstantiated and socially irresponsible”.

The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been charged with aggravated murder.

The Tour de France will start in Edinburgh in 2027, after the signing of a host agreement was approved by councillors.

The stone walls of the royal residence were illuminated by images of the president and Epstein.

A decision by Police Scotland to withdraw council funded officers from the streets of Midlothian will cause “immense suffering” to local communities, it was claimed this week.

Glasgow council bosses have been challenged on why they are spending £13m sending the city’s rubbish away to other parts of the UK including England and Northern Ireland.

Glasgow is set to benefit from improved bus lanes and new transport hubs thanks to over £3 million of public funding for infrastructure and road safety across the city.

A bid by the SNP to scrap the two-child benefit cap has been supported in the Commons, including by seven Labour MPs.

Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Shetland.

Security services at Edinburgh Council’s headquarters and chambers are set to be brought in-house, according to a report set to be seen by councillors.

Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed aircraft with orange paint could have caused “catastrophic” consequences, a court has heard.

Dundee have announced the signing of goalkeeper Kieran O'Hara on a deal until the end of the season.

Dundee have been unsuccessful in their appeal against the red card shown to Yan Dhanda during the Premiership clash with Motherwell last weekend.

A £270,000 Banksy print was stolen from a central London gallery in just over 30 seconds, a court has heard.

Former South Ayrshire Council Leader Martin Dowey will face no criminal action after a police investigation over alleged procurement fraud.

Dundee United have been successful in their appeal against the red card shown to Vicko Sevelj for handball against Hibernian.

Volunteers who played a vital part in the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are calling on thousands of new applicants to step up for next year's events.

Scottish cycling star Jack Carlin says he's aiming for Commonwealth gold in 2026, and wants to be part of a special Games that inspires the next generation of athletes.

Miss Hoolie's iconic green house from Balamory has gone up for sale on the Isle of Mull.

An Eritrean man will not be deported to France on Wednesday under the Government’s “one in, one out” policy after he won his High Court bid to have the removal temporarily blocked.

An Edinburgh charity worker has been sentenced after embezzling nearly £30,000 from vulnerable and disabled care home residents.

Nearly 20 jobs are at risk as a landfill and waste business in Falkirk enters administration.

A Celtic fan crushed a 15-year-old supporter against a turnstile in an attempt to gain access to the stadium.

Two men have been charged in connection with a hate crime following a protest outside accommodation housing asylum seekers in Aberdeen.

The owner of ceramics firm Wedgwood has revealed plans to halt production at its Staffordshire factory for up to 90 days from the end of the month in a move that will see 70 workers put on temporary leave.

Prosecutors are preparing to file a capital murder charge on Tuesday against the Utah man who authorities say held a “leftist ideology” and may have been “radicalised” online before he was arrested in the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Scottish clubs are set to further benefit from their players being involved in international football, as FIFA announces changes to how it shares money from the World Cup.

Hibernian and Glasgow City are preparing for the second legs of their Women's Europa Cup qualifiers.

Women are experiencing longer and heavier periods as a long-term result of Covid, Scottish scientists have revealed.

A suspect has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man at an Inverclyde holiday park.

A former Scotland international women's footballer is accused of having £47,000 of criminal cash in her bank account.

US President Donald Trump has left Washington on Air Force One for his unprecedented second state visit to the UK.

A message from the Pope will be read out at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent.

Concerns have been raised for a sea turtle last seen in water at a harbour on the Isle of Bute.

Glasgow Warriors and Scotland star Huw Jones is facing a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a troublesome Achilles injury.

Seb Tounekti was delighted to secure a dream move to Celtic following a "stressful and hectic" transfer deadline day.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has issued a warning to drug users against inhaling crack cocaine following a spate of suspected drug incidents.

A DVD of the reality show Dance Moms has been seized from a cell in the sex offenders wing of HMP Edinburgh.

Legendary filmmaker and actor Robert Redford has died aged 89.

A man held his terrified neighbour hostage amid claims he had accused him of being "a beast".

A man got involved in class A drug trafficking after his food business went bust.

A self-styled “African tribe” has been evicted from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders – and has moved over a small fence.

Sky is planning to cut around 600 jobs in the UK as it slims down its technology team following the launch of new streaming platforms.

Increased security has been put in place after urban explorers entered a closed-off wing at a hospital in Edinburgh.

Aberdeen have announced that director of football Steven Gunn will leave his role next month to "seek a new challenge" after more than two decades at the club.

The Queen has pulled out of attending the Duchess of Kent’s funeral after suffering from acute sinusitis, Buckingham Palace has announced.

The number of homeless families living in temporary accommodation in Scotland is at a record high amid a "deepening" housing emergency.

A car thief who asked a mechanic to fix a stolen vehicle while on the run from the police has been jailed for 15 months.

A delivery van driver who killed a father of two in a crash as he cycled to work has been jailed for six years.

Scotland's last remaining killer whales have been captured on camera swimming through the Inner Hebrides.

The eviction of a self-styled “African tribe” from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders is under way.

Police are searching for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on the Kelvin Walkway in Glasgow.

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a Sikh woman reported a “racially motivated attack” while on her way to work.

Ronnie O’Sullivan will not play in next week’s British Open due to medical reasons.

Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel cracked jokes about the show’s low budget as they reunited at the Emmys.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner has admitted he has made “big mistakes”, adding: “If you dig you’ll find more.

Aristocrat Constance Marten and her convicted rapist partner have been jailed for 14 years for killing their newborn baby while on the run.

NFL star Travis Kelce has revealed “there were a few tears” when he proposed to fiancée Taylor Swift.

The number of probable suicides in Scotland is the lowest in eight years.

A Bob Vylan concert in the Netherlands has been cancelled after comments made by the performer on stage about the assassination of Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk.

A road in the Scottish Borders has been closed overnight after a single-vehicle crash.

Justin Bieber will make his festival comeback at Coachella in 2026, with Sabrina Carpenter also headlining the event.

Google has said it will invest £5bn in the UK in the next two years to help meet growing demand for AI services, in a major boost for the Government.

BBC director general Tim Davie said the Eurovision Song Contest has “never been about politics” as the corporation faces calls to withdraw from the competition if Israel participates.

Mondo Duplantis is accustomed to breaking pole vault world records but insists setting his 14th was “way more special”.

Three men have been charged in connection with a break-in on a high street in Dundee.

A Rangers ultras-style fan group have called for the removal of Russell Martin and chief executive Patrick Stewart from their positions at Ibrox.

The night sky lights up as Israeli strikes land in Gaza, part of an increased offensive on the area of Gaza City.

Wage growth has fallen back to its lowest level for more than three years as firms continue to clamp down on hiring, according to official figures.

Two children and their families have arrived in Scotland from Gaza for medical treatment, with the Health Secretary saying no-one should have to suffer the “deep trauma” they have been through.

Swimmers and surfers have been “kept in the dark” for too long on sewage pollution, a charity has said as it launches an app that will provide real-time alerts whenever sewage is discharged into Scotland’s bathing waters.

Scottish hospitality leaders have urged the UK Government to cut VAT to prevent the beleaguered sector from plunging further into crisis.

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Scotland could have mobile safe consumption units and inhalation rooms to tackle its drug deaths crisis, which remains the worst in Europe.

MSPs will vote on a landmark bill that could see the not proven verdict abolished in the Scottish courts system.

Takeaway food delivered by drones from the sky just minutes after being ordered.

The Government has insisted that migrant deportations "will go ahead", after the first flight under the Government's 'one in one out' deal with France reportedly did not go ahead on Monday.