NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsScottish police to target online gangs forcing children to self-harmOfficers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly targets girls on gaming platforms and social media.5 hrs agoScotlandI gave birth in ambulance on A96 amid staff shortages at local hospitalHannah Smith was travelling to Aberdeen Maternity Hospital as she could not go to Dr Gray's in Elgin.5 hrs agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandDelivery of new CalMac ferry MV Glen Rosa put back to FebruaryThe state-owned Ferguson shipyard has now been asked to fit redesigned propellers to the ship prior to handover.9 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandWoman, 92, dies after being struck by lorry in Inverness city centreEmergency services including a critical care paramedic were sent to Academy Street, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.7 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsAutistic girl, age six, 'cries herself to sleep' during fireworks seasonGrace has autism, and is among those - adults and children - who find the period around Bonfire Night to be highly distressing.5 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandScottish prisons 'at the brink' after worst riot in a decadeThe prison service said violence and destruction at Polmont last month was an example of "bubbling tension" caused by increasing overcrowding.12 hrs agoScotlandWhat makes this golden eagle chick so important?The bird's arrival on a managed grouse moor in southern Scotland is seen as a key moment for the species.5 hrs agoSouth ScotlandOffshore workers turn to weight-loss jabs to meet helicopter weight rulesFrom Sunday anyone weighing more than 19st 7Ib (124kg) will be banned from flying to an offshore platform.Scot arrested in Thailand over 'phone theft mistake' loses flat and job in wait for verdictRory McColl was arrested in Bangkok in March over an accusation that he stole a woman's phone - but police say it was a "misunderstanding".Boy who lost four fingers in firework blast issues Bonfire Night warningRiley Luke and a group of friends were messing about with a discarded firework when it exploded.Fish firm fined £245,000 for safety breach after worker pulled into machineThe worker suffered a fractured jaw and other injuries after a missing safety guard allowed him to access the conveyor without isolating the power.More than 100 jobs under threat at military safety gear factoryGentex announces proposals to close its site in Stranraer, where 111 people are employed. 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Scottish prisons 'at the brink' after worst riot in a decadeThe prison service said violence and destruction at Polmont last month was an example of "bubbling tension" caused by increasing overcrowding.SportCeltic & Rangers Scottish Cup stadium closure upheldRangers and Celtic will both play their next Scottish Cup home ties behind closed doors after the clubs respective appeals against the sanction was dismissed.Scottish football could pave way for 3pm TV blackout to endThe first tentative steps to end the 3pm television blackout in the UK have been taken by Scottish football as it seeks offers for the next broadcast cycle.What have we learned from first round of Premiership? With every team having now faced one another in the Scottish Premiership, BBC Sport Scotland assesses the key things we have learned so far.Scots women reach European curling semi-finalsFay Henderson's Scotland qualified for the semi-finals of the European Curling Championships after a tense extra-end triumph over Estonia.Tetchy handshake typifies McInnes' 'topsy-turvy' Tynecastle returnMore news on iPlayer and SoundsReporting ScotlandBig stories from across the countryRadio Scotland BreakfastWake up to the stories that matter from across Scotland and the world.Reporting ScotlandMore from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.ScotcastThe BBC's Scottish news podcast.Latest updates5 hrs agoScottish police to target online gangs forcing children to self-harmOfficers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly targets girls on gaming platforms and social media.5 hrs ago12 hrs agoScottish prisons 'at the brink' after worst riot in a decadeThe prison service said violence and destruction at Polmont last month was an example of "bubbling tension" caused by increasing overcrowding.12 hrs ago18 hrs ago'My legs buckled when I opened my exam results during Covid'The Scottish Covid Inquiry prepares to hear from education bosses about the exams fiasco of 2020 which saw thousands of pupils downgraded.18 hrs ago19 hrs agoScotland's papers: Healey's 'hammer blow' and '£100 trick or treat?'A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.19 hrs ago22 hrs agoNHS Western Isles prescribing weight loss drugs at triple the rate of other health boardsA new report finds "significant variation" between Scotland's health boards prescribing new medicines.22 hrs ago1 day agoGovernment minister calls for review of 'unacceptable' BBC Scotland channel closureThe BBC announced the dedicated Scotland channel would move online as part of measures to make savings of £500m.1 day ago2 days agoScotland's papers: 'Floody disgrace' and 'Budget benefits bonanza'A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.2 days ago2 days agoBonfire Night policing will be 'largest operation since Trump visit'As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed to deal with fireworks-related disorder, a European football match and potential protests in Glasgow.2 days ago2 days agoWeather warning lifted as third storm to hit Scotland eases offEnergy provider SSEN says 2,000 properties in the north of Scotland are still without power after days of high winds and heavy rain.2 days ago...
