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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 12 h

Drug-smuggling footballer signed after prison term bbc.in/3GClDoE

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas signs for a National League South side after being released from prison.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 13 h

Man who died competing in Swansea Ironman is named bbc.in/4mairj8

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. Sam Buchan was taken to hospital after getting into difficulty during the swim section.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 13 h

Man flown to hospital after ship scaffolding fall bbc.in/46TJCdp

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. The emergency services were called to the incident in Peterhead at about 06:00 on Wednesday.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 14 h

Top lawyer loses appeal against misconduct ruling bbc.in/44Xixn6

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. A Scottish KC was found to have acted in a "serious and reprehensible manner" in a legal feud over a dating app business.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 14 h

Community wins funding to buy 'ceilidh house' pub bbc.in/456u7MZ

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. The Glenuig Inn, a focal point for west Highland musicians, will soon be owned by the local community.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 15 h

Woman killed and man injured in crash near airport bbc.in/46pPZFc

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. A 65-year-old passenger died at the scene while a 69-year-old driver was critically injured.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 15 h

UWS lecturers vote to strike over redundancies bbc.in/4m8Wzoa

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. Staff support industrial action against plans to make 75 full-time academic roles redundant.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 16 h

Coalition formed to save A-listed brutalist studio bbc.in/4m8RCf4

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. The dilapidated studio of textile designer Bernat Klein in the Borders is being sold at auction.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 17 h

Family tribute and appeal over death of teenager hit by car bbc.in/46Tzxx5

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. Aiden McLuckie, 14, was crossing the bridge over the Cessnock Water near Hurlford when he was hit by a Vauxhall Corsa.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 18 h

Wind sports championship heading back to Stranraer bbc.in/3GGgP1w

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. The three-day event will see up to 100 windsurfers and wing foilers descend on the town.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 18 h

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot unveiled bbc.in/4o2hb3d

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. A unicorn named Finnie with a traffic cone for a horn will be the official mascot at the 2026 games.

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BBC Scotland Weather@BBCScotWeather · 19 h

A grey start for many, but not all, this morning - perfectly captured by our talented #BBCWeatherWatchers. Joy

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BBC Scotland Weather@BBCScotWeather · 22 h

Good morning. A dry but cloudy day to come for most, with limited brightness and the odd shower; especially in the north west. Joy has your early forecast, have a lovely day!

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 19 h

Dundee win & Motherwell through - Premier Sports Cup round-up bbc.in/3UohWG7

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. Dundee secure their first win under Steven Pressley at the third time of asking, but male hard work of things at Lowland League side Bonnyrigg Rose, while Motherwell secure their place in the next...

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 20 h

A year to go but no UK broadcaster for Glasgow Commonwealth Games bbc.in/44In2TH

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. Talks between the hosts and a number of broadcasters have been ongoing but no agreement has been reached.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 20 h

Does Edinburgh's Royal Mile need 72 tourist gift shops? bbc.in/3IExRO9

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. People living in the area say they are seeing the overtourism problems being experienced across Europe.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 20 h

Three whales found dead in Orkney stranding bbc.in/3IFtZfL

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. The three northern bottlenose whales were discovered on Monday morning by a local dog walker.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 20 h

Motorway closed in both directions after crash bbc.in/4f5BR6f

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. Drivers are asked to avoid roads around Newton Mearns where the M77 is shut between junctions five and eight.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 21 h

Archaeologists identify 250-year-old shipwreck in Orkney bbc.in/4lNtyPg

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. Scientific analysis and community-led research led to the identification of the Earl of Chatham, which was found last year.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 21 h

What do we know about Donald Trump's visit to Scotland? bbc.in/4lEtVLD

BBCScotlandNews's tweet card. There will be a huge security operation when the US president makes his first visit to the UK since his re-election.

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