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Concerns grow for missing 38-year-old man last seen in Edinburgh's Muirhouse
Police Scotland say the man may be travelling as far north as the Highlands
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South Ayrshire Council bosses admit 'overlooking' car park opening
New security barriers remained shut - leaving drivers locked out at Ayr beach on Sunday.
Car crashes into railings yards from Edinburgh children's play cafe
Fire crews were quickly on the scene to ensure everyone's safety after the mid-morning crash
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East Lothian tenants asked for views on rent increase of up to £7.50 a week
The council is asking for views on three different increases which will allow them to maintain services and build more houses depending on how much rent rises by next year
Teen, 18, arrested after 'rape' in Glasgow city centre
A teenage man, aged 18, has since been arrested in connection.
West Lothian 20mph speed limits given roll-out date
Livingston and Bathgate will be among the first.
Single Scots can win a free culinary trip to 'world's happiest country'
This is a blind date like no other.
East Lothian student flats rejected as car-free plans are described as 'fantasy'
Councillors were concerned that 300-year-old trees were chopped down ahead of the planning application being submitted
Edinburgh mum starts at-home fertility business after spending £13k on IVF
Rachel MacKay has designed a home insemination kit after being forced to use a Calpol syring during her own fertility journey.
Edinburgh children's hospital social work team saved after months of uncertainty
Councillors voted on Tuesday (November 3) to retain the service with reduced staffing, despite strong objections from council officers.
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Missing veteran last seen in Edinburgh sent 'distressing message to family'
"Concerns are growing for Murray’s welfare"
Snapchat rapist gets 18 years for offering schoolgirls money for sex acts
Paul Black would drive the underage girls to an industrial estate in Teesside where he raped them
Rapist who 'hounded Janey Godley' before death probed over threat to Edinburgh MP
He's currently awaiting sentence.
Russell Martin made Man Utd manager 'shortlist' before Rangers disaster torpedoed Old Trafford chances
Former Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox rated Martin highly and saw him as potential Old Trafford boss of the future
MLA College granted powers to award its own degrees
The Plymouth-based higher education provider has been granted taught degree-awarding powers by the Office for Students, allowing it to award qualifications up to master's level in approved subject areas.
Scotland squad announcement as it happened as Scott McTominay and Che Adams back and Penrice called up
The Belgian rounds off the B1 campaign with a double header in this month's international break
Aberdeen demand answers from SFA over James Penrice challenge
The on-loan Ibrox defender caught Dons star Afeez Aremu with what was described as a "karate kick"
West Lothian Labour and SNP in 'reputational' row over council email
Labour leader brands SNP criticism that email to community councils risked causing reputational damaged a "nonsense"
Tragic Ayrshire alcohol deaths "only part of the picture," say local recovery services
There were 99 alcohol-specific deaths across East, South and North Ayrshire in 2025, up from 80 in 2024.