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UK airport shuts runway due to snow flurries - live updates
Homeless man 'freezes to death' while sleeping in -10C car
Boy dies after eating berries from tree in his local park
Major dual carriageway closed after serious collision
Murder probe launched after man dies after house fire
Highways officers abused and motorway blocked as snow chaos continues
UK airport shuts runway due to snow flurries - live updates
Homeless man 'freezes to death' while sleeping in -10C car
Boy dies after eating berries from tree in his local park
Major dual carriageway closed after serious collision
Murder probe launched after man dies after house fire
Highways officers abused and motorway blocked as snow chaos continues

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Undated handout photo issued by Police Scotland of Wendy Taylor, 57, who died after being swept into the Water of Lee, Glen Esk, on Thursday. Issue Date: Sunday October 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Family tribute to woman who was swept into river during Storm Babet

A 93-year-old man was found dead behind the wheel of a crashed car near Islesteps in Dumfries.

Driver, 93, dies after crashing car

Legendary Flying Scotsman crashes in station - two injured

The 54-year-old has been released and is due to appear in court at a later date - Credit: Getty

Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli arrested over sexual offences

The Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe is notoriously dangerous

Bodies of 3 missing hikers found on UK ‘bucket-listed’ mountain

Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with the SNP investigation

Nicola Sturgeon arrested in connection with SNP investigation

Hamdan Aslam died at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn of natural causes, police have said

Teenager who collapsed in playground died of natural causes

Boy, 14, dies at school following ‘isolated incident’

Stock image of Police Scotland

Police officers Taser boy, 11, after knife stand-off in South Ayrshire

Marelle Sturrock: Parents of murdered pregnant teacher release statement about daughter & soon-to-be grandson

Marelle Sturrock: Parents 'devastated’ over death of murdered daughter

Marelle Sturrock and David Yates. (Photo: Facebook)

Body found in reservoir was murdered Marelle Sturrock’s fiancé

The recovered body of a man has been formally identified as David Yates, who was wanted in connection with the murder investigation into the death of primary school teacher, Marelle Sturrock.

Marelle Sturrock, 35, was found dead in her flat by police on Tuesday morning. (Photo: Police Scotland)

Huge manhunt underway after ‘suspicious’ death of pregnant teacher

Lamb found in car next to £10,000 of heroin & cocaine and a bag of chips

Lamb found in car next to £10,000 of heroin & cocaine - and some chips

Colin Beattie MSP

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge

Peter Murrell first met Nicola Sturgeon while he was working as a PR consultant during the Govan-by-election in 1988 (Credit: Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon had ‘no prior knowledge’ of husbands arrest

Former First Minister for Scotland and former leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Nicola Sturgeon, stands with her husband husband Peter Murrell.   (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP) (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell arrested

A ship is currently leaning towards the docks at a worrying angle in Leith, Edinburgh. (Photo credit: @Tomafc83 on Twitter)

Major incident at Leith Docks in Scotland as ship tips toward dock

Travel is still disrupted after a day of heavy rain across parts of Scotland – when a person was swept into water.

Search for woman swept into river in Scotland ‘stood down’

Motorist fined for driving with tiny porthole in misted-up windscreen

Following mild weather over the New Year weekend, temperatures are set to plummet (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about the Met Office yellow weather snow and ice war...

Scam text claiming to be from NHS is trying to trick people into applying for fa...

Make sure you don't fall victim to the latest scam making the rounds (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Royal Mail issue warning over fake depot scam - here’s what to look for

Fire service and Coastguard staff (pictured above)  have all pulled together to ensure the vaccination programme worked.

NHS Western Isles are sitting at the top of the vaccination programme for number...

Stay safe while dating online (Photo: Shutterstock)

'Romance fraud' has risen by 20% during lockdown - how to stay safe when dating ...

Sir Captain Tom Moore raised over £32 million for the NHS (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

A man has been been charged over an offensive Tweet about Captain Sir Tom Moore

Three people have died after 'serious incidents' at a Scottish hospital - what h...

Residents are being told not to worry.

Outer Hebrides Covid-19 surveillance programme is now underway

Vaccination day for Ishbel MacAulay who received her injection from OH Nurse Janet Miskovic

Ishbel was first through the door for her vaccination at today’s mass clinic.
Ishbel MacAuley, aged 80,from Lewis was the first scheduled resident to receive her Covid-19 vaccine and is encouraging others to receive the vaccine, when invited, saying it was “very important” to get it.

The A859 links the islands.

Christmas Eve death plunges Isle of Harris into mourning

Police are appealing for assistance

Nine-year-old girl ‘serious’ following road crash in Back

Smacking children will become a crime in Scotland under new law - what it means

MP Angus MacNeil was involved in an incident on Barra while driving his car

SNP MP Angus MacNeil involved in crash which left teenage motorcyclist with brok...

Stick to the rules says council and the fire service

Follow the rules and guidelines says council and fire service

Sandwick Road is to remain closed overnight.

Sandwick Road to remain closed overnight due to flooding fears.

Engaging young minds...Gilly and her colleagues might not be able to visit schools but still want to engage with pupils. (Pic: Phil Wilkinson)

SSPCA takes its Animal Wise education programme online

Kona Electric...the new addition to the Police Scotland ultra-low emission blue light fleet.

Force gears up to meet its fleet ambition by 2030

New statistics from the Scottish Government show that sexual crimes decreased by 1% from 13,547 in 2018-2019 to 13,364 in 2019-2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Sexual acts you didn’t realise were illegal in Scotland - and your rights around...

Concerns have been raised over the increase in the number of cases of domestic abuse reported during lockdown.

More cash to ensure women can stay safe

Have your say...Michael Matheson is asking readers to help develop a strategy that will save lives on our roads.

Public consultation on improving road safety in Scotland

The Scottish SPCA responded to just under 200 animal welfare jobs in the Western Isles in the first half of 2020. (Photo: Scottish SPCA)

Scottish SPCA helps 195 animals in need in Western Isles in six-month period

How to save a life...people of all ages have the power to help others who suffer an out of hospital cardiac arrest.

Half a million people have already signed up to Save A Life For Scotland

Stephen Slavin (37) has been identified as the swimmer who died.

Swimmer whose body was recovered from loch on Isle of Lewis is identified

Police were called to Loch Caitiosbhal on Sunday morning.

Body of swimmer recovered from loch on Isle of Lewis

Residents in an Edinburgh street joined forces to create a mural to says thank you to the NHS and key workers. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Risk assessments to be carried out to help shielders return to work

Vehicle thefts jump more than 50 per cent - these are the regions where you're m...

Riders also have an important role to play in ensuring their own safety by travelling at an appropriate speed for the road. Photo: farioff from Pixabay

Scottish campaign urges motorists to be extra vigilant for motorcycles

Operation Close Pass...Chief Superintendent Louise Blakelock and Cycling Scotland chief executive Keith Irving at the campaign launch. (Pic: Roddy Scott)

Scottish drivers risk three points and a £100 fine for passing too close to cycl...

NSPCC urges PM to get social medial regulation done

Stornoway Body found - Police Update

Local spaces should be used for exercise where possible to avoid unnecessary travel (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how far you are allowed to travel in lockdown - and the penalties for fl...

Isles’ scam warning on business grants

MSP praises Highlands and Islands communities for COVID-19 compliance

Scam warning: fraudsters have been sending out fake emails pretending to be from...

Comhairle reminds businesses offering holiday accommodation they should be close...

The Bridge Centre in Stornoway.

Fireworks concern at Bridge Centre

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