NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsMother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryerCourtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.6 hrs agoScotlandTemporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire riskSingle-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.15 mins agoUnwell skipper fell asleep before trawler crashed, investigators findAccident investigators said the crew was able to escape unscathed due to their training.8 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsCount Binface to perform at Fringe after by-election defeatThe alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey finished second to Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.4 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastNine on trial accused of revenge plot after man killedThe crimes are said to have been triggered by the death of Omar Sadiq in September 2020.2 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandArrests and road closed over suspected abduction in East LothianA section of the A198 running through the village of Longniddry has been shut for a police operation.28 mins agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastWolfdogs found in filthy home wearing shock collars now 'thriving'The animals were rehomed in 2022 after being kept in a "filthy and uninhabitable" house in Grangemouth.7 hrs agoUKVets see surge in calls about vaccines as third bluetongue case confirmedScotland's first ever case of the virus was detected in a lamb in Dumfries and Galloway on Saturday. 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Wolfdogs found in filthy home wearing shock collars now 'thriving'The animals were rehomed in 2022 after being kept in a "filthy and uninhabitable" house in Grangemouth.SportCeltic's Engels poised for West Ham transferBelgium midfielder Arne Engels is having a medical pending a transfer to West Ham United, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed.Rangers leave PSV surprised as they pull out of Driouech dealRangers withdraw from a proposed deal to sign Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven, with the winger carrying an injury and the Dutch champions expressing their surprise at the decision.Wightman through to Euro 1500m finalGreat Britain's Jake Wightman, Jake Heyward and Arlo Ludewick all qualify for Saturday night's 1500m final at the European Championships in Birmingham.What's going wrong for Rangers and McInnes?After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?Yeargin helps GB reach 4x400m relay finalGreat Britain cruise through to the final of the women's 4x400m relay after dominating their heat at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.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 updates6 hrs agoMother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryerCourtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.6 hrs ago7 hrs agoEdinburgh's Princes Street could reopen by end of August after fireThe city's main thoroughfare has been partially closed since a huge fire badly damaged a former Debenhams store last month.7 hrs ago8 hrs agoYour pictures of Scotland: 7-14 AugustA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.8 hrs ago12 hrs agoScotland's papers: Fire service 'creaking and straining' and cone attack victim defiantA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.12 hrs ago1 day agoBerrington & Robertson star as Scotland crush CanadaCaptain Richie Berrington and debutant Lyle Robertson star as Scotland enjoy a thumping 170-run World Cup League 2 victory over Canada at Forthill.1 day ago2 days agoScotland's papers: Festivals facing £1m tourist tax bill and clouds block eclipseA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.2 days ago2 days agoCloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse huntersScotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic. 2 days ago2 days agoMan accused of hitting delivery driver with traffic cone at protestCallum Thomson, 29, allegedly assaulted Muhammad Yaqoob with a traffic cone at an anti-immigration protest.2 days ago2 days agoWhat time and where might you see the solar eclipse in ScotlandHopes of catching the best view are fading in parts of Scotland as clouds threaten to hide the celestial event.2 days ago...
