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A Fife councillor has been found guilty of sex offences against a teenage girl. David Graham, who was suspended by Labour two years ago, carried out his crimes over a seven-month period in 2023. He'll be sentenced next month.

The family of a 14-year-old who died after being hit by a car in East Ayrshire have called him a "beautiful boy, gone far too soon". Aiden McLuckie was struck by a Vauxhall Corsa on the A76, near Hurlford, on July 16. Police want to speak to any witnesses.

The Health Secretary says more than 300,000 appointments and procedures will be carried out in Scotland this year. An extra £4 million of funding is being allocated to dermatology to help cut waiting lists.

Three people who murdered a man at a flat in Glasgow have been jailed for more than 50 years between them. Joseph McGready, 30, was stabbed by Amanda Welsh, Conner Thomas and Laura McHugh in Braid Square in September 2023. Police described their actions as "cowardly and callous".

The official Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot has been unveiled. Finnie - named after the city’s famous Finnieston Crane - is marking exactly one year until the event begins.

The family of a teenager who was stabbed to death in Glasgow are meeting with the First Minister today to discuss tackling youth knife crime in Scotland. Kory McCrimmon died last May died after being found seriously injured in Greenfield Park in the east end.

Former Celtic goalkeeper and Lisbon Lion John Fallon has died at the age of 84. The Club say they’re “deeply saddened” by the news.

An immersive Tutankhamun exhibition will open @SECGlasgow on Thursday. Curators say the experience, including 360-degree projections, virtual reality, a hologram of the mummification process and an AI photo booth, brings the Boy King’s story to life like never before.

The First Minister says he will "listen carefully" to the concerns of Kory McCrimmon's family when they meet tomorrow to discuss tackling knife crime among young people in Scotland. The 16-year-old was killed in a stabbing after an argument in Greenfield Park, Glasgow last May.

A man has been arrested in connection with attempted murder after a dog walker was hit by a car in Greenock. The animal was killed during the incident on Belville Street on Friday night. The 27-year-old is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today.

🧵Union bosses have been threatening legal action claiming officers will have to work long hours and cancel rest days/holidays to staff this visit… ACC Bond states she “understands those matters have been resolved” Interesting to get @ScotsPolFed take on that?

🧵ACC Bond also warns action will be taken against protesters showing support for Palestine Action - in what’s perhaps the biggest test of the law change since the group was proscribed⬇️

🧵ACC Emma Bond speaks to @LBC ahead of President Trump’s visit to Scotland this week - which she is heading up the security operation for. Confirms Police Scotland has spoken to Secret Service ahead of visit given possible threats⬇️

Two teenagers have been charged in connection with shoplifting after more than £17,000 worth of iPhones were stolen from Apple in Glasgow's Braehead. A 42-year-old woman has also been reported in connection with the incident. Police say enquiries are continuing.

Four people have been arrested in connection with human trafficking and drug offences in Dundee. Two men and two women aged 29 to 35 were taken in by police as part of an ongoing operation in the city. Inquiries are ongoing.

Three men arrested under the Terrorism Act in Edinburgh.