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Celebrities and politicians urged to call for Gaza ceasefire at Bafta Scotland Awards
Scottish BAFTAs
Those attending the glitzy event in Glasgow were handed envelopes containing instructions to call for a ceasefire.
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Tartan Army foot soldiers trapped in apartment in Georgia after staircase vanishes
Tartan Army
The group were in Georgia for the Scotland game but woke up one morning to find there were no stairs outside their digs.
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Scots shinty star, 20, dies suddenly as tributes pour in for 'gifted young man'
Social media
Tributes to the Kingussie Camanachd player poured in online as his club and former coaches remembered the attacking midfielder.
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Humza Yousaf's doctor brother-in-law tells of 'death and destruction' in Gaza strip
Humza Yousaf
The First Minister said his brother-in-law is in a "terrible way" as he continues to treat patients in the south of Gaza.
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Two men charged over death of 'doting' Scots dad Ross MacGillivray in Inverness
Police Scotland
Police Scotland have confirmed that two suspects, aged 21 and 28, are due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Monday, November 20.
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Mob of youths 'cause chaos' on Edinburgh's Princes Street as police race to the scene
Police Scotland
Shocked eyewitnesses reported seeing a 'disturbance' involving a large gang of teenagers near Waverley Steps on Princes Street last night.
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Drug courier heading to Scotland caught with pink suitcase filled with £120k cannabis haul
Courts
Roland Forsdick initially denied knowing the suitcase contained the 9kg illegal drugs stash but later admitted taking on the 'delivery job' after falling into debt.
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Humza Yousaf denies Michael Matheson misled him over cause of £11,000 data roaming bill
Expenses scandal
The First Minister admitted his embattled Health Secretary "should have handled the situation better".
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SSPCA pets for adoption this week - all looking to meet new families
Pets
Can you help re-home any of this week's lovely guys and gals?
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Olympic legend Liz McColgan 'overwhelmed' by support after sudden death of husband
Liz McColgan
Liz, 59, announced the death of Olympic long-distance runner John, who she married in 2014, on social media earlier this month.
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'I took £20 to Edinburgh Christmas Market - and didn't come back with change'
Edinburgh
Vendors have a variety of items for sale, including unique gifts, personal handmade items and stocking fillers, while some stalls serve up food and drink.
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Michael Matheson to face vote of no confidence after 'misleading' public over £11,000 data bill
Expenses scandal
Anas Sarwar said the veteran SNP minister had "misled" the public and parliament and should resign.
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Man rushed to hospital after being struck by taxi in Glasgow
Police Scotland
A 50-year-old man was rushed to hospital after being knocked down on Great Western Road in Glasgow shortly after 1am on Sunday, November 19.
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Scots killer who buried mum and toddler under kitchen floor branded 'truly evil' by family
Justice
Andrew Innes, 53, is set to feature on the Crime+Investigation channel series DEAD2ME after murdering 25-year-old Bennylyn Burke and her daughter Jellica at his home in Dundee.
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Scotland braces for snow as expert names area to be 'worst hit' by wintry blast
Weather
The weather expert has said Scots can expect "at least one to two notable wintry blasts" in the coming weeks.
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Macallan whisky bottle sells for £2.2m at auction
Whisky
The Macallan Adami 1926 bottle sold at Sotheby's in London after a bidding war between would-be buyers on the phone and in the room.
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Victim suffers as perpetrator gets free pass in alleged rape case
Sex crime
Something is wrong when the justice system is more concerned with giving alleged attackers therapy, says Mail Opnion.
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Mum whose daughter’s alleged rapist avoided prosecution takes fight to Scots parliament over law change
Sex crime
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The mum, identified only as Julie, is behind a petition calling for the rules on prosecuting those under 16 charged with rape to ensure they are made to face criminal charges in court.
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SNP minister Jenny Gilruth agrees to attend emergency summit on free school meals
Schools
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: It comes amid fears a hunger crisis in classrooms is deepening.
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SNP government refuses to say whether key Covid-19 documents have been handed to public inquiry
Coronavirus
The directive reveals the policy of discharging infected patients untested into care homes.
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Divers search river for Hazel Nairn on anniversary of gran's disappearance
Aberdeen
The latest in a series of searches for Hazel Nairn has taken place along the banks of the water where she vanished a year ago
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Scots female firefighters changing in cupboards and sharing toilets with men as service can't afford facilities
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Women are having to get changed in cupboards and go home to use the toilet in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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'Zombie' salmon found at Scots farm prompts animal welfare charity to announce plans for 200 new rules
Sunday Mail
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners fear the plans from the RSPCA won't go far enough because previous powers have failed to lead to enforcement action.
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'It feels like I'm being raped again' Teenage victim 'abused by system' as alleged attacker spared prosecution
Sex crime
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Senior prosecutors reviewed the case in which the teenager was spared a criminal conviction and instead given a controversial "diversion from prosecution".
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GlasgowFeared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.
Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth
Borders
As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.
ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air
I'm A Celebrity
As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.
'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'
Courts
Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.
CourtsTwo men appear in court charged with murder of Ross MacGillivray in InvernessCraig Hayden, 28, and Leon Headey, 21, were charged with murder and an attempt to defeat the ends of justice..
Wishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime law
Environment
Jo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.
Cambuslang running group wins mental health award in memory of much-loved member
Lanarkshire Charity
The group has dedicated a massive amount of time into fundraising for mental health charities after one of their members sadly died in 2021.
'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'
Courts
Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.
Galloway NewsKirkcudbright Academy takes S1 pupils on activity days thanks to Rotary ClubThe S1 students were taken to Abernethy Barcaple to help build new friendships, develop self-confidence and to experience and learn about leadership skills
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere hires officers for climate hub
Galloway News
Sarah Thomas and Steven Clark are part of the team involved with the region's first climate hub
Wigtownshire maternity consultation branded "more dithering and delay"
Galloway News
Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board is asking for views on two proposals for maternity services in Wigtownshire
Dumfries and Galloway Council making steady progress towards net zero
Dumfries News
Emissions are down for the fifth consecutive year – and the council’s carbon footprint is now less than half of what it was just four years ago
Queen of the South boss accuses players of being unprofessional after Kelty Hearts defeat
Dumfries
Marvin Bartley let rip after the loss left Queens four points from the bottom of the table