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Vulnerable young inmate strangled himself while prison officials 'sat watching TV'

Prison officials were watching TV when Georgie Smith, 18, sounded his cell bell in the early hours of the morning.

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Pioneering West Lothian scheme to help blind bus passengers hailed as success

County works with Lothian Country Buses and Sight Scotland in pilot project helping those with visual impairment

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New claims for Adult Disability Payment can take up to 12 weeks to process

More than half a million people in Scotland are now receiving additional financial support through Adult Disability Payment.

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Borders Book Festival announces record breaking ticket sales

As the Borders Book Festival closes for another year, its co-Directors, Paula Ogilvie and Alistair Moffat, have announced record-breaking initial figures from the four-day celebration of books and culture in the beautiful Scottish Borders town of Melrose.    Ticket sales once again increased ye...

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Hibs Euro draw explained - why fans should book breakfast check-in ahead of Conference League lunchtime draw

Champions League winners Ajax among big names avoided in mammoth field of rivals

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Tartan Army issued heat warning as Miami Stadium named high-risk venue

Scots fans travelling to Miami have been warned about the scorching temperatures in South Florida

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Flagship week to celebrate cream of Ayrshire's business crop

Ayrshire Business Week will return this Autumn with a string of events across the region.

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Lanarkshire school wins Gold Reading Schools Award from Scottish Book Trust

The accolade recognises Alexander Peden Primary's commitment to building a positive and engaging reading culture across the whole school community.

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Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Hearts, Aberdeen and Hibs eye signings

It's your one-stop shop for transfers as Scotland's clubs plus English and European sides make their moves

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Tony Curran gets carried away at World Cup celebrations as fans hail 'epic fall'

Actor Tony Curran was seen to be dancing on tables as he supports Scotland.

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Tartan Army's 'No Scotland, No Party' chant will 'never be forgotten' in US city

While their presence in Boston has drawn most of the acclaim, Scotland fans have also been warmly welcomed in Providence during the World Cup.

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Popular fashion firm returns to Scotland after closing all shops six years ago

Find below the full list of locations the brand is set to return to.

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Edinburgh gang leader and getaway driver jailed over fire attack that destroyed home

Flames ripped through the home and the roof caved in

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus reduced to £25 in 'cheapest ever' early Prime Day deal

The 4K Plus model is now available for the lowest price so far this year

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Frozen market sees homeowners extend rather than move

With buyer demand at its weakest in years, a growing number of UK homeowners are choosing to stay put and extend rather than move.

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Argos shoppers rave about this Habitat clothes rail now reduced by 50% in sale

'I got two of these and both delivered great results, good value, strong, hanging space for 10 heavy coats

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Love Island fans unearth star's pic with Bonnie Blue and make bombshell claim

Some Love Island fans thought the image was of their fellow cast member

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Royal Ascot legend tips his winners for 2026 showpiece and names standout star

Willie Carson is the Scottish hero who rode 56 winners at the meeting and he's got plenty of fancies for the big week

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PIP providing up to £778 a month to four million people with these health conditions

The latest DWP figures show five conditions most commonly linked to successful PIP claims and typical award lengths for new claimants.

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Scotland at World Cup LIVE as Ian Wright fawns over Steve Clarke’s side

The win over Haiti has moved Steve Clarke's men to the top of Group C