NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsTeenagers jailed for murdering 16-year-old in beach knife attackKayden Moy was fatally wounded during a confrontation on Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire in May 2025.2 hrs agoScotlandCeltic and Rangers charged after violence at Ibrox quarter finalRangers and Celtic face disciplinary charges over the unrest that followed their Scottish Cup meeting at Ibrox in March, while an independent review is critical of ultras groups and scathing on planning inadequacies.27 mins agoFootball'Significant hot spots' remain at Cairngorms wildfireThe blaze has burned across 10 square kilometres of land in the Cairngorms over the last week.2 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsTwo pedestrians in critical condition after crash outside Edinburgh hospitalAn 85-year-old woman and an 88-year-old man were hit by a red Peugeot 208 on Little France Crescent at about 15:40 on Monday. 5 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastNew PM Burnham tells John Swinney 'agree to disagree' on Scottish independenceScotland's first minister raised the issue of Scottish independence during a phone call with Andy Burnham on Tuesday morning, in the hopes of advancing the debate.3 hrs agoScotland PoliticsMan jailed for seven years for rape and sexual assaultJonathan Spink raped a woman in Edinburgh and sexually assaulted another in Aberdeen.3 hrs agoScotlandLIVEBurnham pledges to show how policies will be paid for after ex-minister hits out at 'unfunded' tax cutThe new prime minister tells his cabinet "we need to be a cost of living government". 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Community radio station Heartland FM to close after 34 yearsThe Crieff-based community broadcaster says it is unable to continue due to the current financial climate SportCeltic & Rangers cited after unrest 'near miss' at IbroxRangers and Celtic face disciplinary charges over the unrest that followed their Scottish Cup meeting at Ibrox in March, while an independent review is critical of ultras groups and scathing on planning inadequacies.Humphries stunned by Menzies at World MatchplayWorld number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland's Cameron Menzies.Ipswich open talks for Celtic star Maeda - gossipNewly-promoted Premier League side keen on Celtic forward, with Scottish champions lining up Egypt winger as a possible replacement.Hearts agree deal to sign Forest Green captain MendyForest Green Rovers captain Laurent Mendy is set to become Hearts' 10th summer signing.More 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 updates2 hrs agoGlasgow Central low-level services slowly resuming after signal faultA signalling fault has occurred between Rutherglen and Anderston on the line.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoTeenagers jailed for murdering 16-year-old in beach knife attackKayden Moy was fatally wounded during a confrontation on Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire in May 2025.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoMan jailed for seven years for rape and sexual assaultJonathan Spink raped a woman in Edinburgh and sexually assaulted another in Aberdeen.3 hrs ago6 hrs agoWind farm proposed on former gold and lead mining landDevelopers want to build 21 turbines and a battery energy storage system in the Southern Uplands.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoYour pictures of Scotland: 10 - 17 JulyA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.6 hrs ago9 hrs agoScotland's papers: Burnham pledges unity as cabinet 'ripped up'A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.9 hrs ago1 day agoScotland's papers: Burnham's 'new era' and North Sea 'change' A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.1 day ago1 day agoLoganair says island flights strategy 'urgently' needed The regional airline has 'temporarily reduced' some flights from Inverness.1 day ago1 day agoWill Scotland buy Burnham's vision of a 'rewired' Britain?Andy Burnham enters Downing Street promising more devolution and economic growth but what does that mean for Scotland? 1 day ago...
