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• Deadline News2026-10-15✓ Read

  Pervert who sexually assaulted child on board Edinburgh bus placed on register

  A sleazy creep who sexually assaulted a teenage girl on board a Lothian bus has been placed on the sex offenders register.

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  Stirling shopping centre launches Halloween fundraiser to help seriously ill girl

  A STIRLING shopping centre is helping raise money for a young girl with complex medical needs by hosting a Halloween pumpkin patch. Thistles Shopping Centre has launched its Pumpkin Library event to support Eireann’s Army, a fundraiser set up to help a local family make essential adaptations to their home. Eireann lives with a rare […] The post Stirling shopping centre launches Halloween fundraiser to help seriously ill girl appeared first on Deadline News.

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  Dornoch beach toilet plans put out for public consultation

  HIGHLAND Council has launched a public consultation on plans to install a specialist accessible toilet on Common Good land in Dornoch.

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  Aberdeen office take-up on course for strongest year since 2019

  ABERDEEN’S office market is on track for its strongest year since 2019 after nine-month take-up exceeded the 2025 total.

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  AI boom could trigger global copper shortage as production falls, investment firm warns

  A global copper shortage could be looming as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and electricity networks drives demand.

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  Digital tool sought to unlock investment in circular businesses

  A digital solution is being sought to help businesses prove the commercial value of circular economy practices and strengthen their case for investment.

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  Scotland launches strategy to reverse plant biodiversity decline

  A STRATEGY to tackle the decline of plant and lichen species across Scotland has been launched to protect the country’s biodiversity.

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  Scottish seafood nets the French market in Paris

  Seafood Scotland, Scottish Development international and Scottish Quality Salmon Label Rouge are hoping to catch more of the French market.

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  Irish republican march organised for Glasgow this month

  An Irish republican group is set to march through Glasgow later this month, leading a procession from the East End to the city centre.

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  The Serra Residences redefines luxury living in central Singapore

  Luxury used to mean something simple: marble floors, a grand lobby, maybe a chandelier or two. That definition has quietly expired. Today’s more discerning buyers aren’t chasing decoration. They’re chasing location, tenure and the kind of scarcity that no amount of money can manufacture after the fact. That shift is where one Novena development has

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  Daughter hopes dad’s old work pals can help asbestos compensation claim

  A woman whose dad died from a suspected asbestos cancer battle hopes his former workmates hold the key to helping her family get justice.

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  Scottish farms selected to trial climate-resilient agricultural methods

  THREE farms in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park have been selected for a climate resilience project.

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  Police officer convicted of sexual offences and remanded in custody

  A POLICE SCOTLAND officer has been convicted of numerous sexual offences at the High Court in Edinburgh. Carmichael John Williamson, 32, was found guilty of four charges – including three of rape – which took place in the Shetland area between 2014 and 2022. In December 2023, officers first received a report of offences which happened between 2020 and 2022, while Williamson was a serving officer.

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  Lys Hansen retrospective to open at Perth Art Gallery in November

  PERTH Art Gallery is set to host a retrospective exhibition celebrating Scottish artist Lys Hansen’s 90th birthday.

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  Eight decades of disability support celebrated at Scottish Parliament

  EIGHTY years of supporting disabled people and their families across Scotland has been celebrated at a special Scottish Parliament reception bringing together supported people, staff, supporters and parliamentarians.

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  New £1bn prison to open with fewer beds than HMP Barlinnie

  A NEW £998.4m facility designed to ease overcrowding across Scotland’s prisons will open with fewer spaces than the current population of the one it is replacing.

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  Scottish hospitality leaders to meet over rising costs and taxes

  Hospitality operators and food and drink industry leaders across Scotland are coming together to discuss how the sector can navigate mounting financial pressures.

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  Hibs announce three match ban to Block Seven supporters group

  FOLLOWING the disorder by a section of Hibs supporters after last weekend’s defeat to Dundee United at Tannadice, the club have banned the Ultras group known as Block Seven from attending the next three games. Police Scotland made two arrests, and the Hibs players were verbally abused due to the on-field performance. Hibs face Falkirk

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  Education business prepares for Glasgow HQ relocation and rebrand

  A Scottish education businesses has announced plans to move its headquarters to Nelson Mandela Place in Glasgow this December.

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  Maintenance to be carried out at Kinness Burn in St Andrews

  Fife Council has confirmed that their crews will conduct further maintenance on the Kinness Burn to improve water flow. The council has already completed clearance of some vegetation there and will follow it up with a phase of further maintenance. Service Manager Michael Anderson explained: “As part of ongoing efforts to improve water flow ahead of

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  One man recovered after reports of missing fishing boat is named

  OFF THE COAST of Lewis the man’s body recovered following reports of a missing fishing vessel has been identified as 49-year-old Douglas Craigie.   He was a member of the crew of the fishing boat Kilda last known to have been operating close to the Port of Ness in the north of the island.   His two crewmates, 40-year-old Norman Murray, who is known as Tam, and Murdo Morrison, 23, remain unaccounted for. They are being treated as missing people.   All three men are local to the Isle of Lewis.

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  Suspicious fire – police appeal for information

  POLICE SCOTLAND detectives in Hamilton have issued an appeal for information following a suspicious fire.

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  Scotland to play host to global finance ministers for 2027 G20 summit

  Scotland will play host to finance ministers and central bank governors in 2027 as part of the UK’s G20 Presidency.

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  Over 76,000 Scots workers set for pay rise as Real Living Wage increases to £14.10

  More than 76,000 Scottish workers are set for a pay boost after the real Living Wage increased to £14.10 an hour.

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  Protesters to march against data centres in Edinburgh

  Thousands of campaigners are expected to march against data centres in Edinburgh next month, as pressure mounts on developers.

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  Edinburgh councillor cleared after Standards Commission hearing

  Following a hearing lasting almost five hours, Cllr James Dalgleish, who is Education Convener on The City of Edinburgh Council, was cleared of any breach of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct.

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• Deadline News2026-10-14✓ Read

  Residents in one area of Edinburgh urged to share ideas for Town of Culture bid

  LEITH residents are being invited to share their ideas to help shape the town’s bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture in 2028. The suburb of more than 50,000 people is one of 15 places across the nation to be shortlisted for the new competition run by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The bid […] The post Residents in one area of Edinburgh urged to share ideas for Town of Culture bid appeared first on Deadline News.

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  £1.6m worth of cocaine seized in huge drugs bust

  COCAINE with an estimated street value of £1.6m has been seized following a major drugs bust in Glasgow.

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  Glasgow childcare worker sanctioned over messages to child and minibus failure

  A children’s worker has been given a 12-month warning after she let youngsters travel unsupervised in a school minibus, exchanged inappropriate messages with a child on social media, and secretly photographed her manager’s private messages.

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  John Cleese urges St Andrews students not to elect Greens MSP as rector

  Actor John Cleese has urged students at the University of St Andrews not to elect Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan as rector.

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  New Scots drug recovery awards honour rehab champions

  Unsung heroes who spend their days helping people in Scotland recover from drug and alcohol issues have been honoured at a new event.

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  Public asked to help shape future of Cairngorms National Park

  Residents and visitors are being asked to help shape the future of the Cairngorms National Park.

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  IKEA opens new Aberdeen city centre store with 600 products available to take home

  Swedish furniture giant IKEA has officially opened its new Aberdeen city centre store.

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  World’s largest storytelling festival to return to Scotland with over 200 events

  The world’s largest annual celebration of storytelling is set to return to Scotland next week, with more than 200 events taking place.

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  Convicted child sex offender slammed for “deplorable” school playground incident

  A CONVICTED child sex offender acted in a “deplorable” manner during a violent confrontation with an angry parent in a primary school playground. Calum MacFadyen was involved in the heated clash with an angry father after he had been confronted about his deviant past at the school in Musselburgh, East Lothian. The pair engaged in […] The post Convicted child sex offender slammed for “deplorable” school playground incident appeared first on Deadline News.

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  Student who caused death of pensioner by careless driving avoids jail term

  A STUDENT who caused the death of an elderly pensioner by driving her vehicle carelessly on an Edinburgh road has avoided a custodial sentence.  Eilidh Addison was driving a black Ford Fiesta when she collided with 87-year-old pedestrian Susan Nisbet at the capital’s St John’s Road, Corstorphine, on 30 December 2024. Edinburgh Sheriff Court was […] The post Student who caused death of pensioner by careless driving avoids jail term appeared first on Deadline News.

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  Scots smokers spend £1.59bn a year on cigarettes

  Scots smokers are spending approximately £1.59bn every year on cigarettes, according to a new analysis of official data.

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  Scotland’s first purpose-built cinema longlisted for BIFA Award

  Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema has been nominated for a national independent film award.

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  Carer struck off after pattern of abusive behaviour against multiple service users

  A CARER has been struck off after a pattern of abusive behaviour against multiple service users in her care. Catherine Hepburn was employed as a social care worker in Prestwick, South Ayrshire when she subjected several different residents to abuse between April 2018 and October 2024. Industry regulator, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), found […] The post Carer struck off after pattern of abusive behaviour against multiple service users appeared first on Deadline News.

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• Deadline News2026-10-13✓ Read

  Edinburgh third sector urged to shape future conference space

  Community groups, charities, social enterprises and other mission-driven organisations across Edinburgh are being asked to help shape the future of an important conference venue serving the city’s third sector.

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  Court process begins for inquiry into death of paedophile school teacher

  THE court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of a paedophile school teacher in Glasgow has begun.

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  Gordon Brown attended exorcism during Raith transfer bid, claims former manager

  Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown attended an exorcism in a bid to sign a new player for his beloved Raith Rovers.

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  JHE sponsorship boost for Livingston

  Deadline News Journalist LOCAL firm John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE) has extended its sponsorship of Livingston Football Club. The West Lothian mechanical, electrical and HVAC specialist has agreed to continue to sponsor the match ball plinth at the Home of the Set Fare Arena, while also taking its sponsorship of the men’s first team’s shorts for a fourth season.

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  Redundancies at Cars4You Ltd as administrator appointed

  SOME 26 employees have been made redundant after administrators were appointed at a used car retailer based in Sighthill.

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  Scottish Borders communities “feel betrayed”, campaigners to tell council

  A COALITION of community representatives is preparing to confront the Scottish Borders Council this week over the rapid expansion of wind farms and the resulting industrialisation of rural landscapes. The South of Scotland Community Councils’ Convention has secured a meeting to discuss the perceived waste of wind power and the relentless surge in major energy […] The post Scottish Borders communities “feel betrayed”, campaigners to tell council appeared first on Deadline News.

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  Dumfries libraries host green events and Halloween swaps

  RESIDENTS across Dumfries and Galloway can take part in free nature and climate events as libraries mark Green Libraries Week.

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  BBC announces two-part J.K. Rowling documentary

  THE BBC has announced a two-part documentary exploring J.K. Rowling’s rise to fame, cultural influence and contested public legacy.

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  ScotRail records 48 million journeys in six months

  PASSENGER journeys on ScotRail have risen by 55% over four years, with 48.4 million trips recorded between April and September 2026.

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  Physio struck off after sexually touching women during yoga classes at Scots hotel

  A PHYSIOTHERAPIST who ran yoga classes at a luxury Scottish hotel has been ordered to be struck off after sexually touching two women while supposedly correcting their positions.

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  Scots local government revamp should force referendum, claims councillor

  PLANS to reform local government in Scotland could force a referendum on whether to split up council areas. This is because of an obscure clause in a 1980s European charter, adopted in Scotland earlier this year, which governs the consultation process for significant local government reform. It states that any changes to local authority boundaries […] The post Scots local government revamp should force referendum, claims councillor appeared first on Deadline News.

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  Whisky giant splashes six figures on safety kit to tackle explosion risks at Scots distilleries

  A MAJOR Scotch whisky producer has signed a six-figure deal to install specialist gas detection equipment across its Scottish distilleries to protect workers from potentially explosive alcohol vapours.

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  Aberdeen IT firm secures gold workplace accreditation

  PCL Group has secured a gold workplace accreditation following an assessment of its leadership, staff development and working culture.

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  Parole Board for Scotland – new chair appointed

  THE PAROLE BOARD for Scotland has a new chair. The Scottish Government has appointed Morag Slesser to the role. Ms Slesser is a forensic clinical psychologist with experience in the Scottish legal system. She has led research-informed approaches to assessing and managing the risk posed by criminals. Recently she was Head of Psychology at The State Hospital in Carstairs and she has also been a member of the Parole Board for the last eight years. The board decides on the evidence of each case whether to release prisoners.

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  Isle of Mull Cheese launches first Hebridean Cream Liqueur

  Isle of Mull Cheese has announced the release of its first Hebridean Cream Liqueur, a new spirit created entirely using by-products and ingredients sourced directly from its existing dairy operations.

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  Actor Brian Cox returns to Dundee Rep

  THE DUNDEE-BORN ACTOR, Brian Cox, CBE, will come home to the theatre where his career began for an event on 9 November. Author and screenwriter, Neil Forsyth, will join the actor on stage for a Q&A, which will be accompanied by film clips. Neil Forsyth is a multiple BAFTA and Royal Television Society Award winner,

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  Scottish business optimism hits highest level since 2023

  Scottish businesses are reporting their most positive assessment of the economy in over three years, with optimism about conditions reaching its highest point since June 2023.

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  Social care worker accused of getting too close with young woman cleared of misconduct allegations

  A social care worker accused of getting too close to a young person in her care has been cleared by Scotland’s social care regulator.

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• Deadline News2026-10-12✓ Read

  Guide launched to help Armed Forces families settle in Edinburgh

  A NEW guide has been launched to assist Armed Forces families relocating to Edinburgh. Developed by national children’s charity Children First, the guide and map aim to help military personnel and their relatives settle into the capital. The project provides practical information gathered from the reflections and advice of military families who have previously experienced […] The post Guide launched to help Armed Forces families settle in Edinburgh appeared first on Deadline News.

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  Influencer mum diagnosed after pursuing sons’ diagnoses

  A SCOTTISH influencer who spent years fighting to secure support for her neurodivergent children has revealed how that journey ultimately led to her own ADHD and autism diagnosis. Mum-of-three Lucy Gallacher, better known online as SEN Mum Lucy, opens up about raising children with ADHD, autism and cognitive delays, while navigating her own recent diagnoses, […] The post Influencer mum diagnosed after pursuing sons’ diagnoses appeared first on Deadline News.

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  GE Aerospace expands Prestwick operations with £63m investment

  Around 150 jobs will be created in Ayrshire following a multi-million-pound investment in an aerospace facility.

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  Hibs investigating disorder after Dundee United game

  HIBS have issued a statement following incidents of disorder at the end of Saturday’s game against Dundee United at Tannadice. At the final whistle a group of supporters clashed with stewards and police and according to Police Scotland two men were arrested. The trouble started in an area occupied by the Ultra Group known as Block Seven. Earlier this season, the group were

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  Aberdeen fireworks display returns to light up the night sky

  SPECTATORS heading to Aberdeen’s annual fireworks display are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of the event.

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  Fife Council opens £1.25m golf maintenance depot

  A £1.25M golf maintenance depot has opened at Glenrothes Golf Course following an investment by Fife Council.

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